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Tracy Morgan Performs Stand-Up for the First Time Since Tragic Accident

The comedian took the stage at the Comedy Cellar, cheered on by his former '30 Rock' co-star and fellow comedian Judah Friedlander.

Image via @RealTracyMorgan

Just days ahead of his triumphant return to Saturday Night Live this weekend, Tracy Morgan performed stand-up at the Comedy Cellar in New York for the first time since the tragic June 2014 traffic accident that killed his friend and fellow comedian James McNair. Morgan, who was cheered on by former 30 Rock co-star Judah Friedlander, shared the news of his return via Twitter on Monday night:

Judah was also stoked on Tracy's return, sharing a photo of his own alongside the declaration "T Money is back!"

Tracy will host this week's episode of Saturday Night Live, featuring musical guest and current Complex cover starDemi Lovato. If by some small chance Tracy is reading this, I must request the following:

Please do as much Brian Fellow's Safari Planet as you possibly can:

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