Funny Marco
Funny Marco is an American YouTube star known for the viral prank video "Kansas City first 48" and his celebrity interview channel, Open Thoughts. He has also appeared in projects including The Crew League, F Child Support, The Night and Cornbread TV, and The Spell Off Live!.
Personal life
Funny Marco has two daughters, Millian and Island Slummers. Millian was born in 2018, and Island was born on February 27, 2023.
He has shared aspects of his experiences growing up in Kansas City, including the impact of his parents' lives on his upbringing.
Rise through prank videos
Funny Marco began creating videos with his friend BLVCK in 2017. He launched his YouTube channel on January 30, 2018, and gained wider attention after the video "Kansas City first 48" went viral.
His content centers on pranks involving friends, family members, and strangers. One of his most-viewed videos, "SHE DIDNT EXPECT That!!!!! (Man Walks In On His Girlfriend)", has received more than 11.5 million views.
Open Thoughts celebrity interviews
Alongside his main prank channel, Funny Marco runs Open Thoughts, a YouTube channel focused on interviews with celebrities. His guests have included Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, and DaBaby.
He also broadened his audience through short-form videos on Instagram and TikTok, where he posts clips and comedic material.
Acting and live comedy
Funny Marco has appeared in acting projects including The Crew League and F Child Support. His listed credits also include The Night and Cornbread TV and The Spell Off Live!.
He is also billed as a comedian and has performed live shows, including appearances at The Block at Harrah's Casino in Chester, Pennsylvania, and Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples, Florida.
Quick facts
- Funny Marco worked for a water department in Kansas City before pursuing comedy.
- He began making videos with BLVCK in 2017.
- His first YouTube video was "Kansas City first 48," released in 2018.
- His video "SHE DIDNT EXPECT That!!!!! (Man Walks In On His Girlfriend)" has received more than 11.5 million views.
- He interviewed Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, and DaBaby on Open Thoughts.
- Funny Marco was interviewed by Bobbi Althoff for The Really Good Podcast in June 2023.
- He made a 2019 compilation video featuring John Witherspoon's on-screen comedy moments.
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