Fakkah Fuzz
Singaporean cultural observation delivered with the restless energy of a battle rapper.
1 special · 2018
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He used to perform like a battle rapper trying to win over a hostile room. When Fakkah Fuzz first broke out, his sets were pure adrenaline: loud, fast, and packed with the restless motion of a guy who hated dead air. Now, you see a comic learning to trust the quiet. He still holds the stage with absolute confidence, but the rhythm has slowed. He will drop an uncomfortable observation about race in Southeast Asia and simply stop talking, letting the tension hang until the laugh breaks it.
Specials
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An unapologetic stand-up set about regional rivalries and cultural identity.
Netflix · 60 min
On stage
He is one of Singapore’s few true international standup exports. He was the first local comic to land a Netflix special, titled Almost Banned after a joke about the Malaysian Prime Minister triggered actual political outrage. After years of serving as the high-energy face of a growing scene, he retired his stage moniker to tour under his given name, Fadzri Rashid.
The material tracks with the name change. His early work relied heavily on rapid-fire crowd interactions and broad multicultural caricatures. It reliably shook the room, but the punchlines rarely required him to get personal. His newer hours are quieter. He talks about aging in a society obsessed with status, laying out mid-life crises and familial duty without the sheer volume of his old act.
Growing up between Singapore and Malaysia, he absorbed the daily friction of a highly structured society. He started out mimicking the American hip-hop artists he idolized, but the pace has finally slowed down enough to reveal the actual person underneath.
Turning points
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Controversy Over Malaysian Prime Minister Joke
Fakkah Fuzz faced backlash and potential bans from Malaysia after comparing then-Prime Minister Najib Razak to a thief during a stand-up routine, prompting a public apology.
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First Singaporean Netflix Original Comedy Special
He made history on January 26, 2018, by releasing 'Almost Banned', becoming the first Singaporean comedian with a Netflix stand-up special.
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Retirement of the Fakkah Fuzz Moniker
At an August 2024 Esplanade Theatre performance, he performed under his birth name Fadzri Rashid and announced the retirement of his longtime stage name Fakkah Fuzz.
At a glance
- Born
- , Singapore
- Style
- observational, storytelling, social commentary
- Breakout
- Almost Banned
- Influences
- Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Hannibal Buress, Kumar, Eminem
- Topics
- Elsewhere
- Wikipedia
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Podcasts
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The More Better Podcast · host
Fakkah Fuzz conducts humorous conversations with diverse guests spanning comedy, pop culture, regional perspectives, and personal narratives.
Also on screen
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- Throwback: Balik Kampong
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- Random Island
A clip to start with
Singaporean Language - Fakkah Fuzz