Comedian Aries Spears recently found himself facing backlash and hate from the Indian community over a joke he made during a comedy show. In a video posted on social media, Spears expressed his disappointment and revealed that he had received messages filled with racial slurs and derogatory language.
Despite defending his style of comedy, Spears acknowledged that there were Indian individuals who showed him love and support. He emphasized that the joke was made on stage, with people laughing, and that context matters. The viral clip has garnered over 3.5 million views on Instagram alone. Spears used this opportunity to express his dissatisfaction with the current state of comedy, noting that he comes from an era of uncut, raw, and unfiltered humor. Despite the backlash, Spears received support from fellow comedian Russell Peters and singer Ginuwine. This controversy comes almost a year after Spears faced legal troubles with Tiffany Haddish. Some may question whether the joke was insensitive or if people are overreacting.
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