Jerrod Carmichael Claims Chappelle Demanded Apology Over Anti-Trans Critique
2024/04/04

Comedian Jerrod Carmichael has recently opened up about his past conflict with fellow comic Dave Chappelle. In a new interview with Esquire, Jerrod discusses a disagreement that arose after he criticized Chappelle's jokes about the transgender community in his Netflix special "The Closer". According to Jerrod, Chappelle allegedly demanded a public apology from him, which Jerrod refused to give. Describing Chappelle as an "egomaniac", Jerrod also claims that Chappelle mocked him for coming out as gay in his own standup special. This led Jerrod to highlight the ongoing challenges faced by openly gay individuals in today's society. Despite these claims, Chappelle's camp has not yet responded to the allegations. The sparks between these two comedic talents seem far from extinguished, leaving fans eager to see how this feud plays out.

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