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I Know You Lying

Mojo Brookzz

Netflix · 2026 · 47 min

Loud relationship talk and family stories in an Eddie Murphy suit.

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Striding out in a bright red leather suit that deliberately dares the crowd to think of Eddie Murphy, Dyon Brooks spends the first twenty minutes testing how far volume and graphic bedroom anecdotes will get him. It works well enough for an audience conditioned on his social media sketches, but the set catches genuine traction only when Brooks steps away from partner complaints and focuses on his household.

The centerpiece is an extended story about his eighteen-year-old niece coming out of the closet and the peculiar family dynamic that follows, alongside a quieter sequence concerning his grandmother’s dementia diagnosis. When he commits to narrative detail over broad complaints about cosmetic surgery and cosmetic relationships, the performance feels grounded in a lived perspective rather than tour-tested catchphrases.

Directed by Mike Lavin, the 47-minute set was taped at Center Stage Theater in Atlanta in December 2025 and released by Netflix in October 2026. Brooks arrived at the taping on the back of a 40-city theater tour, a tenure on Wild ’N Out, and years of self-built momentum on social platforms. Reviews were lukewarm, with critics noting that the brash pacing and loud sex riffs often substituted for structure, even as the release quickly climbed into the platform’s top ten rankings.

Notable bits & set list

5 bits

  1. Accompanying his 18-year-old niece to a sex shop to buy a phallus as a coming-out present.

    Balances vulgarity with genuine familial support and affection, including contemplating picking one up for himself as backup.

  2. Attending his first real Hollywood party for Mike Epps and meeting Bobby Brown.

    A newcomer to fame trying to stay grounded while his mother's advice echoes in his ears amidst celebrity encounters.

  3. Oral sex and modern sexual phenomena like squirting.

    Contrasts older generations with modern intimacy, imagining how civil rights icon Rosa Parks' story would differ if it happened back then.

  4. Coping with his grandmother's dementia diagnosis.

    Candidly addresses the emotional swings between her recognizing him as the comedy star among 13 grandkids and having to play along when she forgets.

  5. Why men should date 'aunties' over 40 and why men must never bring women to Usher or Chris Brown concerts.

    Observational comparison of differing expectations across age groups and the perceived romantic hazard of R&B live shows.

How it plays

Tone
Raunchy, no-filter, irreverent, and explicitly sexual, tempered with candid personal reflections.
On stage
Confident, energetic, and physical; wore an Eddie Murphy-inspired red leather suit and leaned into catchphrases like 'we listen and we don't judge' and 'I know you lying'.
Pace
Raucous, high-energy delivery with abrupt tonal shifts between outrageous sexual comedy and sensitive family anecdotes.
About
sex and bedroom dynamics, navigating newfound fame, family relationships, BBL culture, dating older women, R&B concerts

What the critics said

Reviewers noted Brookzz's unmistakable charisma, physical energy, and room command, but criticized the special for relying too heavily on low-hanging, crude sexual topics and raw material that invited unfavorable comparisons to Eddie Murphy.

In the room: Enthusiastic and familiar with his touring catchphrases, engaged in the room dynamic throughout the set.

Summed up from reviews, articles and listings. Sources: blexmedia.com, rottentomatoes.com, thegrio.com, deadline.com, decider.com, readysteadycut.com.

Backstory

Built a large, loyal following independently via viral clips and major self-promoted tours rather than traditional Hollywood gatekeepers; chose a 1,050-seat theater to preserve club dynamics over an arena.

Details

Released
Taped
2025, Center Stage Theatre, Atlanta
Runtime
47 min
Where
Netflix
Director
Mike "Homeless Pimp" Lavin
Honors
Variety's 10 Comics To Watch (2025)
Topics
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