Netflix standup special The Closer has sparked backlash on social media.His 2021 standup show caused an outcry amongst the LGBTQ+ community as it was labeled "transphobic" by many.
He last year stood by his comments during another Netflix special, calling students who criticized him "instruments of oppression."Despite the uproar, Chappelle, 49, was the victor in his category at the 65th Grammy Awards, beating the likes of Louis C.K.
for Sorry, Jim Gaffigan (Comedy Monster), Randy Rainbow (A Little Brains, A Little Talent), and Patton Oswalt (We All Scream).His win comes one year after Louis C.K.
scooped the prize for Sincerely Louis CK, his first comedy album after his past sexual misconduct offenses were revealed.While Chappelle was not on hand at the Grammys Premiere Ceremony to collect his trophy, which was accepted on his behalf by presenter Babyface, there was an uproar from a number of Twitter users.Eric Deggans, NPR's TV critic and media analyst, wrote on the micro-blogging platform: "Wow.