Eddie Murphy Details His Iconic Basketball Match Against Prince | The Tonight Show

Eddie Murphy talks about meeting legends like Richard Pryor throughout his career, getting bad advice from Rodney Dangerfield and being challenged by Prince to a basketball game.


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[SolomonLi]

That Rodney Dangerfield story was so good...

"Who knew?" LOL So perfect.

[artvanderlay]

The Prince basketball story and the Rick James stories are hands down the funniest ever told.

[mamamia]

The Prince story is legendary. The fact that they all say its 100% accurate makes it that much better every time I hear it lmao

[lindsays]

There is nothing that quite gives me as much joy as Eddie doing a Charlie Murphy impression.

[reneegeorge]

He nailed Richard Pryor's laugh, I've watched him laugh just like that in bloopers for his movies. Eddie is awesome.

[the-engneer]

You gotta love that Charlie Murphy even in the presence of Prince said "Shirts against Blouses" lol

[haasman]

The Prince basketball story is literally the greatest story ever told. Everyone that told it, always have the same story, somewhat verbatim.

[houssam]

Eddie Murphy needs to get back on stage, and tell us stories about his brother. The world needs this.

[kashfortheking]

That Rodney Dangerfield impression is underrated 😂

[USERTM]

We need a series where Eddie just shares stories. I literally can't get enough of his experiences.

Him talking like Charlie is always amazing.

[nikolasdiallo]

The funny thing about Eddie Murphy, he’s always been a soft spoken person but he breaks into his characters full fledge like no other, he always snaps. Eddie is a legend.

[aaronadams]

This Prince basketball story gets better/funnier with every explanation, from Charlie to Micki to Eddie all adding to the legend lol.

[tyrellsimien]

Eddie said Prince had on a"Waistlet"😂😂😂😂

[csmvideoproductions]

I love when he impersonates Charlie. ‘Yeah, we got shirts Vs. 🤣🤣🤣 There’s no impression he does better.

[audiovisualproof]

Eddie Murphy retelling the Prince Story in his own words and adding more information is the BEST confirmation ever! Relive in Peace, Charlie Murphy!

[MrMbutube]

The respect he has for Muhammad Ali is heartwarming.

[chadhampton]

You can feel the essence of Charlie through Eddie. Even wearing the goatee like Charlie. Nothing is more gratifying than seeing that kind of love and bond between two brothers. RIP Charlie

[layback]

Eddie's impressions are spot on. Even his Charlie Murphy impressions!

[dextersfinest]

In Prince's voice: "Do y'all wanna play some basketball?"

Eddie Murphy: "WTF?"

[PhotoMeLarry]

Shirts vs Blouses...
still brings tears to my eyes in laughter.