Craig Robinson is officially hanging up the mic.
The beloved comedian took to Instagram in late June to share that he’s stepping away from comedy to pursue a new chapter—launching a small business.
“Just want you to hear it from me. I am quitting comedy, but not for nothing,” Robinson said in a heartfelt video. “It’s been an amazing run, and y’all been amazing and wonderful. But I’m following something bigger. So, you know, thank you so much. I love you, and stay tuned.”
While Craig Robinson hasn’t shared exactly what his “something bigger” is just yet, he did open up about the challenges he’s facing as he steps into the world of entrepreneurship.
In a follow-up post, the former funnyman asked fans for tips on starting a small business.
“Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things,” he wrote. “I can’t go into detail just yet, but for real though any help would be huge. Big shoutout to all my small business owners. Hey, you guys got any advice for me while I’m trying to get my business afloat?”
Looks like Craig’s next chapter is just beginning — and he’s taking his fans along for the ride.
Craig Robinson’s comedy journey began back in his college days at Illinois State University. Starting with open mics in cities like New York and L.A., and winning local comedy competitions, Robinson’s talent quickly earned him spots on Jimmy Kimmel Live and other late-night shows.
His signature humor eventually landed him roles on hit TV shows like The Office, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Reno 911!, as well as in cult-favorite films like Pineapple Express, Knocked Up, and Hot Tub Time Machine.
In a 2023 interview with Shondaland, Robinson reflected on what sparked his love for comedy.
“At a very early age, there was something magical about that attention of entertaining, so I was always silly in school and stuff,” he shared. “I think when I got to college is when I got serious about comedy and trying to figure out how people stand on stage and hypnotize somebody.”
And while he’s stepping away from comedy, fans still have a chance to see him live one last time — according to StubHub, he’s got dozens of stand-up dates lined up across the U.S. through November.
