Mojo Brookzz Celebrates Debut Netflix Comedy Special Reaching No. 1

Chicago comedian Dyon Brooks, widely known by his stage name Mojo Brookzz, is celebrating a major professional milestone after his debut Netflix stand-up comedy special, "Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying," reached the No. 1 spot on the streaming service's list of top 10 television shows in the United States, according to reporting by theGrio. The special debuted on the platform on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and climbed to the top ranking within days of its initial release.

Following the surge in viewership, Brookzz took to Instagram to acknowledge the achievement with his audience, sharing an image of his television screen displaying the top position on Netflix. According to theGrio, Brookzz expressed his appreciation to fans for supporting his work, stating that he was proud of the project he created and encouraged viewers to continue streaming the special.

The stand-up special was recorded live at Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, Georgia, and was directed by filmmaker Mike Lavin. Throughout the program, Brookzz delivers his signature unfiltered observational humor, covering a wide range of topics including romantic relationships, modern trends such as BBL culture, memorable celebrity encounters, and personal family experiences.

As detailed by theGrio, Brookzz initially gained national attention by creating viral digital comedy sketches across social media platforms. However, his transition into stand-up comedy was deeply influenced by a pivotal personal experience. During a guest appearance on "The Breakfast Club," Brookzz revealed that his sister encouraged him to pursue comedy professionally just two days before she passed away from cancer in 2013. Approximately six months after her death, he began creating online comedy content and eventually transitioned onto the stand-up stage.

His early stage career was marked by modest crowds. In an interview on Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast, Brookzz recalled performing one of his earliest stand-up routines for a crowd consisting of just four attendees, reflecting on the difficulty of delivering material without an established body of work. Despite those early challenges, his online popularity helped fuel consistent growth in his live attendance.

Over time, Brookzz expanded his presence across television and major comedy venues. As reported by theGrio, he earned a featured spot on Nick Cannon's television show "Wild 'N Out" and later joined comedian Mike Epps on the "We Them Ones" arena tour. He also ventured into acting, portraying the character Basil Henderson in Tyler Perry's Netflix comedy series "Miss Governor." In 2025, Variety named Brookzz to its list of Comics to Watch.

Before landing his Netflix special, Brookzz had already demonstrated strong commercial appeal on the road. Figures from his talent agency, WME, cited by theGrio, indicate that his previous "I Know You F—n' Lying" headlining tour sold more than 100,000 tickets across 40 cities, solidifying his standing as a major touring act.