Michelle Buteau Criticizes Dave Chappelle's Trans Jokes

Comedian Michelle Buteau has criticized Dave Chappelle for his jokes about the transgender community, labeling them as 'not funny' and 'dangerous' in her new Netflix special, 'Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall.' Buteau emphasized that comedians can tell inclusive stories without disparaging entire communities, referencing a joke about her 'beautiful, Black lesbian friend' as an example of respectful humor. She expressed disbelief that Chappelle profits from material that makes people feel unsafe, stating, 'I can’t believe somebody would make millions and millions of dollars for making people feel unsafe.' This criticism follows Chappelle's history of controversial jokes, particularly in his Netflix specials, which have drawn significant backlash and protests. Despite the condemnation, Netflix has continued to support Chappelle, with his specials remaining among the platform's most popular offerings.