8/11/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Rasheed Thurmond – Uncle Dope

Rasheed Thurmond also known as Uncle Dope, was a comedian from Brooklyn, New York.He was known for appearing on shows like Bad Boys of Comedy and Def Comedy Jam.Rasheed Thurmond passed away in November 2007 at the age of 36 due to a heart attack. Rest well in heaven. Continue reading

5/16/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Rasheed Thurmond- Papi Ain’t No Snitch!

Comedian Rasheed Thurmond was a rising star of comedy. He passed away November 27, 2007 apparently of a heart attack, he was 36yrs old. Born in East New York, Thurmond and his four siblings were raised in a Vermont Ave. house by his stern father, who worked as a train conductor, and his mother, who worked as a token clerk. “He started comedy at the age of 5,” recalled his mother, Elizabeth Thurmond, 61. “My friend was afraid of mousetraps, and when he found out, he would always put one in her pocket. Continue reading