A Dallas-based comedian, HotTopic got his start at The J-Spot. He is a touring comic who travels the world to hone his craft. Antonio (HotTopic) Barnes is a quick-witted comedian with a one-of-a-kind style. HotTopic not only delivers great jokes, but he also dresses to impress. He has performed on the European Comedy Tour and for troops on deployment multiple times. Antonio is a rising star who will undoubtedly become a household name in the near future. This is a conversation about his journey thus far.