Zendaya, the popular actress and singer, recently criticized comedian Matt Rife for his Netflix comedy special. In a scathing statement, Zendaya expressed her disappointment and disapproval of Rife's performance.
The incident began when Rife's comedy special premiered on Netflix. Zendaya, known for her strong stance on important issues, took to social media to voice her concerns. She condemned Rife's special, claiming that it perpetuated harmful stereotypes and offensive jokes.
Zendaya's criticism did not go unnoticed.
In her statement, Zendaya specifically addressed the offensive nature of Rife's jokes. She argued that his comedy perpetuated harmful stereotypes that harm marginalized communities. Zendaya emphasized the importance of responsible comedy that does not rely on making fun of others or perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
The actress also expressed her disappointment in Netflix for promoting and distributing Rife's comedy special. She called on the streaming platform to be more mindful of the content they endorse and support. Zendaya urged Netflix to consider the potential impact of the material they choose to release, especially on marginalized communities who may be negatively affected by offensive comedy.