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Birth name	Karlous Bernard Miller
Born	(1983-04-02) April 2, 1983 (age 42) Oxford, Mississippi, U.S
Medium	Stand-up film television
Years active	2004-present
Genres	Observational comedy insult comedy Black comedy
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Karlous Bernard Miller, born on April 2, 1983, is a funny American comedian. He is also an actor and a rapper. He started his comedy journey in Atlanta, Georgia. Karlous is famous for his popular podcast and comedy tour called The 85 South Show. Many also know him from MTV's comedy show Wild 'n Out. On Wild 'n Out, he had exciting "Wildstyle" rap battles with his friends D.C. Young Fly and Chico Bean. He also competed on the TV show Last Comic Standing.

Growing Up in Mississippi

Karlous Miller was born in Oxford, Mississippi. He grew up in a big family with five brothers and sisters. Before he became a comedian, he worked as a firefighter. In 2005, he moved to Atlanta to follow his dream of becoming a stand-up comedian. He began performing with Quincy Bond's Phat Comedy group in 2008. This helped kick off his comedy career around 2010.

Karlous Miller's Career Journey

Early TV Appearances

Karlous Miller's first time on television was in a show called Robert Townsend's: Partners in Crime - The New Generation. After that, he appeared in many other TV shows. These included Hell Date, Yo Momma, and Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes. He was also on The Mo'nique Show, Off the Chain, and Comic View. Later, he became well-known for his roles on Last Comic Standing and Wild 'n Out.

Featured in Publications

Beyond television, Karlous Miller has been featured in different articles and shows. He was written about in MTV and EarHustle411. His hometown newspaper, the Oxford Citizen, also featured him. He has been on popular radio and TV shows like V-103's Frank and Wanda morning show and Atlanta's Hot 107.9.

Other Creative Works

Passion for Music

Karlous Miller really loves music. You can see this especially in his rap battles against Chico Bean on Wild 'n Out. His talent for rapping opened doors for him to work with many famous musicians. Some of these artists include Gucci Mane, Case, Dem Franchize Boyz, and T.I.. He has also worked with Big K.R.I.T and Jermaine Dupri.

The 85 South Show Podcast

In 2015, Karlous Miller, D.C. Young Fly, and later Chico Bean, started their own podcast. It's called The 85 South Show. On the podcast, they talk about many different topics. They also interact with their audience and freestyle rap to songs. The show has become very popular.

Returning to Wild 'n Out

In October 2018, Karlous Miller shared that he would not be on the next season of Wild 'n Out. He had been let go from the show. However, fans really wanted him back. Because of their requests, he was later brought back to the show.

Comedic Inspirations

Karlous Miller has shared who inspires his comedy. He looks up to famous comedians like Redd Foxx, Bernie Mac, Mo'Nique, and Richard Pryor. Other inspirations include Eddie Murphy, Cedric the Entertainer, and Steve Harvey. Karlous also says that his family has a big influence on his funny and bold style of humor.

Personal Life and Family

Karlous Miller was in a relationship with another comedian named Ashima Franklin. They had a son together in December 2008. Even though their relationship ended, Karlous and Ashima work together to raise their son. They both co-parent him.

Karlous Miller's Film and TV Roles

Movies

Television Shows