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Jerrod Carmichael is at the center of social media controversy after a joke on his new HBO special, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, fell flat with audiences.
The comedian-writer, 36, raised eyebrows with a joke about the dynamics of his interracial relationship, as he is dating a white man named Mike.
'I sometimes joke to him that our relationship is like that of a slave and a master's son ... who, like, teaches me how to read by candlelight,' the comedian said.
The Emmy-winning entertainer, who publicly came out as gay in 2022, responded to groans from the crowd, 'Yeah, he groans too 'cause he's a good person.
'He doesn't like that f***ing joke - I like that joke - that's my burden, I think that s***'s hilarious.'
Jerrod Carmichael, 36, is at the center of social media controversy after a joke on his new HBO special, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, fell flat with audiences
The comedian-writer raised eyebrows with a joke about the dynamics of his interracial relationship, as he is dating a white man named Mike
According to a logline for the project, it follows 'the life of Jerrod Carmichael, through his encounters with friends, family, and strangers, all in his search for love, sex, and connection.'
Carmichael's joke did not resonate with social media users, one of whom called the comedian's latest work 'so cringe to watch.'
One user said,
