First Annual JAX Celebrity Roast puts DJ IRIE in the oven

First Annual JAX Celebrity Roast DJ IRIE
First Annual JAX Celebrity Roast DJ IRIE

Television host and courtside reporter for Miami HEAT telecasts, Jason Jackson, delivered an overwhelming first annual JAX Celebrity Roast, on Saturday, October 22nd at EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami – with an inaugural event that will go down as one of the most shockingly hilarious comedy events in Miami’s history.

South Florida’s most beloved celebrity from the sports and entertainment world – DJ Irie – was the subject of outrageous wit and comedic absurdity as the inaugural Roastee, during a highly anticipated evening rendition of “no holds barred” degradation, courtesy of the Celebrity Roasters who delivered what turned out to be an unscripted performance of a lifetime.

First Annual JAX Celebrity Roast DJ IRIE
First Annual JAX Celebrity Roast DJ IRIE

Former SNL cast member, Finesse Mitchell; comedian and creator/executive producer of BET’s “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” Chris Spencer; entertainment anchor and host of VH1’s “Dating Naked,” Rocsi Diaz and Miami’s own HITS 97.3 radio host, DJ Laz, brought their heaviest artillery that were loaded with massive amounts of ammunition, aimed at not only Irie himself, but at their fellow roasters and anyone else who came in the line of fire.

First Annual JAX Celebrity Roast DJ IRIE
First Annual JAX Celebrity Roast DJ IRIE

“Our inaugural Celebrity Roast turned out to be an immense success that was beyond everyone’s expectations,” says Founder and Executive Producer, Jason Jackson. “Each of our Celebrity Roasters could not have delivered a more impulsive and unpredictably hilarious routine. Each personality raised the comedy bar even higher than the last, as they individually took to the mic with astounding excellence, taking ownership of the audience in the room. This was truly an uncensored evening that will be remembered for years, and I’d like to thank Irie for being such a great sport as well as our guests and founding sponsors for their generosity.”

Following a celebrity and VIP red carpet arrivals ceremony, ticket holders, invited family and friends of Irie and Jax enjoyed a pre-show cocktail reception before being seated inside the ballroom as part of an intimate audience of 200 guests. The evening began with a live auction to raise funds for the Irie Foundation and the JAX Fam Foundation, during which a number of donated items were auctioned, including a Miami HEAT experience and DJ Irie VIP package.

First Annual JAX Celebrity Roast DJ IRIE
First Annual JAX Celebrity Roast DJ IRIE

Former SNL cast member, Finesse Mitchell, was the first to take to the stage with a routine that set the tone for the evening. The host of VH1’s “Dating Naked,” Rocsi Diaz, was the second to take to the stage, and raised the bar even higher by representing all the women in the room. Miami’s HITS 97.3 radio host, DJ Laz, was, without doubt, the most uncensored and ruthless Roaster. Creator and executive producer of BET’s “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” Chris Spencer, was the final Roaster of the evening and had a lot to live up to. Spencer was arguably the most consistent comic, encouraging a continuous roar of laughter from the audience.

First Annual JAX Celebrity Roast DJ IRIE
First Annual JAX Celebrity Roast DJ IRIE

The evening flowed with belly-like laughter that thundered from inside the ballroom at EPIC Hotel, with each Roaster going over their allotted time on stage, due to the intense enthusiasm and heartfelt enjoyment that exuded from the audience in response to each routine. After the show, guests enjoyed an exclusive “Post Game” party in to the early hours within the hotel’s LILT Lounge, before taking the party in to even darker depths at E11EVEN nightclub in downtown Miami.

Proceeds from the annual JAX Celebrity Roast is presented to each honoree’s favorite charity or personal foundation. Monies raised during the inaugural 2016 event will benefit Irie Foundation, that seeks to empower at-risk youth to lead productive lives through cultural experiences, educational initiatives, mentorship programs and scholarship opportunities.

(credit ‘JAX Celebrity Roast’)

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