Lil Rel, a comedian, actor, and writer, is a native from the West side of Chicago. Martin Lawrence was a prominent source of inspiration to him as he faithfully watched him on Def Comedy Jam. He has obtained an array of experience as a comedian from film to television, theatre, and radio. His influences include his mom, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, JB Smoove, Tony Roberts, Deray, and Kanye West.