Basketmouth Explains Why He Stopped Being an MC at Weddings
In a candid discussion, Basketmouth shared that he made the sacrifice to focus solely on his stand-up comedy career, which he values deeply. He expressed that being an MC at weddings did not align with his true calling in comedy, leading to feelings of dissatisfaction. He stated, “The only thing I have stopped is private gigs like weddings and all. It is a sacrifice I have to make because I do standup comedy, that is what I do. I did not enter this industry to be an MC of a wedding and all that.”
Basketmouth went on to emphasize that being an MC felt like he was “adulterating the art,” and this sense of dishonesty in his craft led him to walk away from such gigs. Instead, he now prefers to perform stand-up comedy at private events, offering a concise set, typically lasting 30 minutes, rather than taking on the full responsibility of an MC. “Let me just do my 30 minutes and bounce, but not as the MC of any event. I cannot do it anymore, that is like I am cheating on my craft,” he added.
While acknowledging the financial loss caused by turning down wedding MC gigs, Basketmouth made it clear that for him, it is no longer about the money. The decision is driven by a desire to stay true to his passion and maintain the authenticity of his comedic career.
