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All Jokes Aside: Meet Comedy’s New King, Druski From viral memes to a vital presence in culture, he is redefining comedy for a new era. Before the world crowned him Druski, he was Drew Desbordes. Born in Maryland and raised in Gwinnett County, Georgia, he carried a southern drawl, sharp wit, and a gift for turning everyday life into comedy gold. The son of a pilot and a state department worker, Druski didn’t just grow up watching the internet, he mastered how to move it. His characters, from “Those fashion dudes that try to be so mysterious and weird” to “Girls put scrubs on and think they saving the world”, weren’t just skits. They became cultural touchstones, the kind of jokes that echo through group chats and dominate the timeline. What began as laughs in his living room has erupted into sold-out tours, brand-defining partnerships, and now a crowning moment. With a crown in hand, Druski isn’t following comedy’s playbook. He’s writing it. And with every laugh, he reminds us what happens when purpose outshines doubt. Druski is our latest Of The ESSENCE cover star. Read how he has laughed his way into a global empire now on ESSENCE.com. Talent: @druski Photographer: @jeregrier Stylist: @anatolli Grooming: @merrellhollis Tailor: @llebl27 Production: @themorrisongroup Post Production: #MatthewSo Location: @wsanyc ESSENCE, VP, Content: @itsnandibby ESSENCE, Art Director: @so.lit ESSENCE, Creative Operations: @hashtag_bre