Comedian Dave Chappelle has once again found himself at the center of controversy, this time facing criticism from fellow comedian Michelle Boteau.
During a public interview, Bouteau, known for her outspoken humor and human rights advocacy, condemned Chappell’s remarks, calling them hurtful and outdated.
The backlash stems from the 51-year-old’s continued use of transphobic humor, which has sparked controversy since his 2021 Netflix special. nearby.
During the show, Elaine Chappelle’s husband made controversial statements about the transgender community, which were met with protests from LGBTQ+ supporters calling for the comedian to be held accountable for his words.
However, Bouteau spoke in an interview calling Chappelle’s jokes “disrespectful” and “hurtful”.
He emphasized that while comedy often involves pushing boundaries, making jokes at the expense of marginalized groups is not the type of comedy that promotes progress or understanding.
“I don’t think there’s any humor in punching,” Bouteau said. “You can’t say whatever you want and hide behind the argument that it’s ‘just comedy’. Words have consequences.”
On the work front, Dave Chappelle started his career with comedy sketch series. Chappell’s Show.