Mike Epps: Delusional is a 2026 stand-up comedy special featuring Detroit-born comedian Mike Epps performing live, drawing on his own unconventional rise to fame and the particular brand of self-belief that carried him from the streets to sold-out arenas. The set runs approximately 59 minutes.
What is Mike Epps: Delusional about?
In this stand-up special, Mike Epps takes the stage with the kind of loose, confident energy that made him one of America's most recognized comedy voices. He works through stories and observations about his own life trajectory — the long years of grinding with little guarantee, the moments that required him to believe more in himself than circumstances warranted, and the absurd corners of everyday American Black life. Epps navigates each bit with the timing and physicality he has honed across decades, moving between razor-sharp personal anecdotes and broader social commentary, all anchored in the irony that sometimes believing something improbable hard enough is exactly what makes it true.
Cast & crew
Mike Epps is the sole performer. A stand-up veteran from Indianapolis (raised in part in Detroit), he built his reputation through roles in the Friday franchise and a long touring career before this Netflix special. No additional credited directors or supporting cast appear in available production records for this title.
Context & significance
Stand-up comedy from the African-American tradition resonates strongly with many Persian-speaking diaspora viewers who follow American pop culture closely. Epps's themes — the immigrant-adjacent hustle ethic, proving doubters wrong, building a life from unlikely beginnings — translate across cultures. Iranian diaspora audiences, many of whom navigated their own improbable journeys building new lives in North America, often find sharp comedy about perseverance and self-delusion surprisingly relatable. The special is in original English audio without Persian dubbing or Persian subtitles, so a comfortable level of English is helpful to get the most from the performance.
Where & how to watch
Mike Epps: Delusional is available on K-Time. Watch on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Stream it tonight and cancel anytime.