Overview

• Robinson declared on June 29 that he was quitting comedy to focus on his “true calling” and teased he was working on “something huge.”
• In a follow-up video posted early July, he asked followers for advice on building a business with friends, saying he had hit “a few bumps in the road.”
• Celebrities including Kate Flannery, Howie Mandel, Arsenio Hall and David Arquette publicly offered support and encouragement in the comments of his Instagram posts.
• Ticketing platforms list several stand-up shows scheduled through October, prompting questions about the permanence of his departure from comedy.
• He has kept details of his next venture under wraps, fueling speculation that the announcement could be a genuine career pivot or part of a larger promotional strategy.