David Spade: Eddie Murphy was heartbroken by that “falling star” remark. It hurt him to his core. You know why? Eddie’s career was stalling, in a holding pattern. At that point, Eddie was making mediocre movies and was just trying to make a paycheck. I actually side with Spade on this one. In comedy, you have to take a few jabs.
Bill Cosby: Yes, this feud is legendary. Bill would call Murphy and complain about his stand-up routine. Cosby, ironically, felt Murphy’s stand-up was too dirty and edgy. During his time complaining about Murphy, Cosby was allegedly raping women. Eddie roasted him with his bit about Richard Pryor, saying, “Tell him to have a Coke and a smile and shut the fuck up.”
Richard Pryor: I only learned about the awkwardness between him and Pryor recently. I always believed that Pryor and Murphy had a mutual respect. I remember them having great chemistry in Harlem Nights. Eddie respected and shaped his comedy after Pryor. However, he always felt Pryor had something against him. On the other hand, Pryor felt that Murphy was distant from him during the movie Harlem Nights. Just do some research into their relationship.
Paul Mooney: I had no idea he didn’t like Eddie. He was close with Pryor and protected him. Mooney also worked on the Dave Chappelle show with Eddie Murphy
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