Paul McCartney Makes Surprise Appearance on Stage at Deon Cole's Comedy Show After They Both 'Got High'

Mar. 15, 2025

Deon Cole and Paul McCartney at Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles in September 2024.Photo:Ocean Glapion

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From Beatle to comedian!

Paul McCartneysurprised the crowd at Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles duringDeon Cole’s comedy show on Sept. 17 and even told a joke of his own — after theBlack-ishstar alluded to them both smoking marijuana before the set.

“I got high with my friend tonight, and we had a good time. Come here. Ladies and gentlemen, please give it up for my friend Paul McCartney,” said Cole, 52, on stage, per videoshared to his social media, before welcoming the Wings musician.

“I had to smoke, and that’s why this is happening,” added Cole, “and y’all motherf—ers did not give no love to me at all tonight.”

A crowd member then shouted to the comedian, claiming they did show appreciation for the rest of the performance. Cole clapped back, “Shut the f— up!”

McCartney, 82, then took his turn on the mic and said, “I’ve just been enjoying seeing you working through this material, and you’re right, some of it bombed.”

Deon Cole and Paul McCartney at Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles in September 2024.Ocean Glapion

The crowd laughed, and Cole said he would “rather” bomb in front of a small club rather than a large venue.

He asked McCartney if any of his own performances have ever bombed, and the “Hey Jude” artist recalled lackluster early Beatles performances, telling him, “In the beginning, when we started out, guys used to throw pennies at us.”

Cole took toX (formerly Twitter)the following day to share footage of the moment with fans, writing, “My friend Paul came to watch me work on new material last night. We had a blast.”

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“Thank you to EVERYONE who has watched, quoted, shared and enjoyed my new special,” Cole wrote in a Sept. 18 poston Instagram. “The love has been enormous and I just want to thank you all!!! Keep watching & spreading the word please??? Thank you!!!”

source: people.com