What the Funny

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What the Funny
Type Private
Industry Internet, digital media
Genre Comedy
Founders
Headquarters,
United States
Website whatthefunny.com

What The Funny was an urban comedy digital media company founded by comedian Marlon Wayans and Funny or Die co-founder Randy Adams. [1] [2] The studio was located on the lot at Sunset Gower Studios. [2]

The site had partnerships with former American Idol contestant and YouTube star Todrick Hall and Houston rapper Trae tha Truth. [3] [4]

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