Dave Chappelle: Netflix criticised for giving comedian four new specials
nme.comNetflix has received criticism from users after commissioning a series of specials for Dave Chappelle.The comedian received a big backlash last year over his stand-up special The Closer, where he described himself as “team TERF” as he spoke on the controversy surrounding J.K.
Rowling.LGBTQ rights group GLAAD said that his “brand has become synonymous with ridiculing trans people and other marginalised communities,” while many more also spoke out.
Some Netflix employees also staged a virtual walkout in protest over his comments.However, last week it was confirmed that the comedian will front four new specials called Chappelle’s Home Team, which will each feature a different comedian introduced by Chappelle.Following this news, many people have spoken out on social media, one writing: “Oh man.
Look how cancelled Dave Chapelle is. So fucking cancelled. It must really, really suck to get CANCELLED so much.”“My issue isn’t really with Dave Chapelle anymore,” another user said. “He’s gonna do what’s he gonna do and use transphobia for attention.
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