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<p>Veteran comedian <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/monique-announces-new-netflix-comedy-special-shares-shes-reuniting-with-lee-daniels-on-a-new-film/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mo&#8217;Nique</a> is gearing up for the release of her upcoming comedy special with <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/netflix-password-sharing-guidelines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix</a>. The news comes after both parties unveiled the news on Wednesday. And follows a years-long lawsuit between the two parties, which has now been settled, as reported by <a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/monique-netflix-comedy-special-premiere-date.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vulture</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>RELATED: <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/monique-announces-new-netflix-comedy-special-shares-shes-reuniting-with-lee-daniels-on-a-new-film/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mo&#8217;Nique Announces New Netflix Comedy Special &; Shares She&#8217;s Reuniting With Lee Daniels On A New Film</a></strong></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Mo&#8217;Nique Unveiled The Comedy Special&#8217;s Trailer Via Instagram</h3>
<p>The 55-year-old took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the comedy special&#8217;s trailer with fans. Mo&#8217;Nique shared that the film will be called <em>My Name Is Mo&#8217;Nique</em>, and will premiere on the streaming platform on April 4th.</p>
<blockquote><p>HEY MY SWEET BABIES!! IT IS HERE!!!</p>
<p>MY NAME IS MONIQUE</p>
<p>GLOBAL RELEASE APRIL 4TH</p>
<p>I LOVE US 4 REAL!!</p>
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<p>Netflix also shared an announcement of its own via Instagram.</p>
<blockquote><p>Grammy-nominated, Oscar and Golden Globe award-winning actor and comedian <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://www.instagram.com/therealmoworldwide/?hl=en">@therealmoworldwide</a> is back with a new stand-up special, My Name is Mo’Nique, premiering globally on Netflix April 4th.</p></blockquote>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">More Details About The Comedian&#8217;s Upcoming Comedy Special</h3>
<p>The trailer for the film begins with a man rapping to the comedian.</p>
<blockquote><p>I told you this s**t was going down. F**k what they said, I told ya Netflix would come around&#8230;</p></blockquote>
<p>The comedian then went on to explain why she titled the special <em>My Name Is Mo&#8217;Nique</em>. She also explained what viewers can expect from the film.</p>
<blockquote><p>I give y’all my word, after 72 minutes, y’all gon’ know why this s**t is called <em>My Name is Mo’Nique</em>&#8230; Y&#8217;all might say, &#8216;Damn, we didn&#8217;t know we were going to find out all of that.&#8217; Yes!&#8230; This one right here is personal. This one right here&#8230; when you walk away from this one, when you turn your TV off from this one, you&#8217;ll say, &#8216;now we understand that woman.&#8217;</p></blockquote>
<p>Mo&#8217;Nique went on to explain that there are things she is going to divulge in this special that she never expected to.</p>
<blockquote><p>Before, I felt like I was just focused on being funny. Now I feel like I have something to say.</p></blockquote>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">More About Mo&#8217;Nique &; Netflix&#8217;s Previous Legal Battle</h3>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.okayplayer.com/culture/monique-netflix-discrimination-lawsuit-settled.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Okayplayer</a>, Mo&#8217;Nique filed a gender and racial discrimination lawsuit against the company in 2019. The legal move was reportedly made because the comedian felt the company extended her a &#8220;lowball offer&#8221; in 2017.</p>
<p>Mo&#8217;Nique further explained that the company offered her $500,000 dollars for a one-hour standup special. In contrast to other comedians such as Dave Chappelle, Amy Schumer, Chris Rock, and others who were reportedly earning larger amounts for their Netflix specials.</p>
<p>As previously reported by The Shade Room, the comedian shared a brief statement when she announced the lawsuit.</p>
<blockquote><p>I can confirm that today I filed a pay discrimination lawsuit against Netflix. I had a choice to make: I could accept what I felt was pay discrimination or I could stand up for those who came before me and those who will come after me. I chose to stand up.</p></blockquote>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/monique-netflix-comedy-special-premiere-date.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vulture</a>, the lawsuit was settled between the parties in 2022, for &#8220;undisclosed terms.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Roommates, are you happy to see Mo&#8217;Nique and Netflix working together? Are you excited about the upcoming special?</p>
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