Corey Holcomb Net Worth 2026: Comedy, The 5150 Show, and the Family Most Sites Skip

Corey Holcomb net worth is estimated at $1 million as of 2026. The Chicago-born comedian, actor, and radio host built that wealth across three decades of stand-up touring, sitcom guest spots, a recurring animated voice role, and — more recently — a self-owned digital show that's outlasted most of his TV work. 

It's not a fortune by Hollywood standards, but it's a fairly typical financial profile for a working comedian who never crossed into arena-headliner territory.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Corey Lamont Holcomb
Born	June 23, 1969, Chicago, Illinois
Net Worth (2026 est.)	$1 Million
Professions	Comedian, Actor, Radio/Internet Host
Known For	Black Jesus, The Cleveland Show, Wild 'n Out
Wife	Maya Holcomb (married 2010)
Children	Three

From Robert Taylor Homes to the Chicago Comedy Scene

Holcomb grew up in Chicago's Robert Taylor Homes and played a short stint of college basketball before turning to stand-up in the late 1990s, alongside fellow Chicago comic Godfrey. His material — often billed as "Ghetto Dr. Phil" commentary on relationships — became his signature style early and never really changed lanes.

TV and Film: Steady Supporting Work, Not Leading-Man Money

Holcomb's screen career runs almost entirely through supporting and recurring roles rather than headline parts. He played Boonie on Black Jesus (2014–2019), voiced Robert Tubbs on The Cleveland Show (2009–2013), and had recurring spots on Half & Half and Family Time. His film credits include Like Mike, Dance Flick, Think Like a Man Too, and The Wedding Ringer. 

None of these are the kind of paydays that move a comedian into the $20-30 million range you'll see with someone like Dane Cook Net Worth Cook had a platinum album and sold-out arenas behind him. Holcomb's filmography reads more like a working actor's resume: consistent, not blockbuster.

Stand-Up Specials and the Touring Backbone

Stand-up has been the more reliable engine. Holcomb has released three comedy specials The Problem Is You, Your Way Ain't Working, and The Book of Coreythians and was a regular cast member on Wild 'n Out across eight seasons. He also competed on Last Comic Standing in 2004. 

This is a fundamentally different financial model than comedians who've built ownership-based digital empires  Andrew Schulz Net Worth is a good comparison point, since Schulz turned YouTube, Patreon, and a self-bought-back special into eight-figure wealth. Holcomb's career has stayed closer to the traditional touring-plus-TV-residuals model.

Radio Work: The Foxxhole Years

Before launching his own show, Holcomb spent four years as a regular personality on Jamie Foxx's SiriusXM channel, The Foxxhole, from 2007 to 2011. 

It's a credit that rarely shows up in net worth roundups on him, but it matters for the income picture: satellite radio hosting work runs on a different pay structure than touring or syndicated TV — typically flat fees or retainers rather than royalties — and gave Holcomb steady income during years when his film and TV roles were mostly one-off guest spots rather than recurring paychecks. 

That radio experience is arguably what positioned him to later build and monetize his own show rather than depending on someone else's platform.

Estimated Income Breakdown

Income Source	Notes
Stand-up Touring	Comedy specials, club and theater dates nationwide
TV/Film Acting	Black Jesus, Like Mike, The Wedding Ringer, guest spots
Voice Acting	Robert Tubbs on The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
Radio Hosting	The Foxxhole, SiriusXM (2007–2011)
Digital Media	The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show (YouTube)

The 5150 Show: His Most Underrated Income Stream

Holcomb currently hosts The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show, a YouTube-based talk show airing Tuesday nights that covers relationships, race, and police brutality within the Black American community. It's the closest thing he has to an owned media asset, monetizing through ad revenue and live audience engagement rather than a studio paycheck. 

That distinction matters more than it might look — touring comedians and digital hosts are almost always self-employed for this income, which means it carries its own tax math. Beyond standard income tax, self-employed entertainers owe quarterly estimated payments covering Social Security and Medicare contributions, according to CNBC, since there's no employer withholding any of it on their behalf. 

For someone touring independently and running a self-produced show, that's a real bite out of gross income that flat "net worth" figures don't show.

What Most Coverage Leaves Out: His Family

Nearly every existing Holcomb net worth writeup stops at his career and skips his family entirely. He's been married to Maya Holcomb, a health-equity advocate, since 2010, and the couple has three children — one of whom, eldest daughter Aaryn Holcomb, has already started building her own entertainment career with appearances on Wild 'n Out, according to Wikipedia. 

That's a notable detail for a comedian whose material leans so heavily on relationships and family life, and it's almost entirely absent from the existing net worth coverage online.

Corey Holcomb vs. Comparable Comedians: Net Worth Snapshot

Comedian	Est. Net Worth	Primary Income Model
Corey Holcomb	$1 Million	Touring, TV residuals, digital show
Dane Cook	$35 Million	Platinum albums, arena tours, film
Andrew Schulz	~$20 Million	YouTube, Patreon, owned specials

It's worth noting how widely Holcomb's reported figure swings depending on the source — one outlet cites $3-5 million with no clear methodology, while the two most-cited sources land at $1 million. 

That's a familiar pattern across comedian net worth coverage: how much James Corden's TV hosting deals actually paid him faced the same issue, with reported figures spanning a wide range because host and touring deals are rarely made public. 

Likewise, what David Spade has actually earned across his decades in comedy shows how widely estimates can vary even for performers with more visible film and TV paydays than Holcomb's.

Lifestyle and Financial Profile

There's no public record of major real estate purchases, luxury spending, or business ventures outside entertainment. Combined with a self-employed income structure across touring and digital media, Holcomb's financial picture looks like a fairly representative example of a working comedian who built a loyal niche audience without ever scaling into mainstream arena-level fame.

Summary

Corey Holcomb's $1 million net worth reflects three decades of steady touring and TV work rather than a single breakout payday — and a quietly settled family life, including a daughter now building her own entertainment career, that most coverage of him never mentions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corey Holcomb's net worth in 2026? 

Corey Holcomb's net worth is estimated at $1 million, based on income from stand-up touring, TV and film acting, and his YouTube show.

Is Corey Holcomb married?

Yes. He's been married to Maya Holcomb since 2010, and they have three children together.

What is Corey Holcomb best known for?

He's best known for voicing Robert Tubbs on The Cleveland Show, playing Boonie on Black Jesus, and his long-running role on Wild 'n Out.

Does Corey Holcomb still perform stand-up?

Yes. He continues touring and has released comedy specials as recently as 2023's The Book of Coreythians.

What is The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show?

It's his self-hosted internet talk show, airing live on YouTube, covering relationships, race, and social issues within the Black American community.