This did NOT age too well...
Even if you somehow didn’t know it back then, in 2020, we all need to agree that. Its roots are wholly racist and derogatory to Black people, so even done in jest, it’s offensive — and we have to take instances of it seriously. Years after the sketch, Fallon understands that, and he was quick to issue an apology once the clip resurfaced.
In 2000, while on SNL, I made a terrible decision to do an impersonation of Chris Rock while in blackface. There is no excuse for this. I am very sorry for making this unquestionably offensive decision and thank all of you for holding me accountable., I made a terrible decision to do an impersonation of Chris Rock while in blackface,” the late night host wrote on Twitter following the backlash. “There is no excuse for this.”
“I am very sorry for making this unquestionably offensive decision and thank all of you for holding me accountable,” concluded the apology.and NBC have not yet issued a statement on the matter. Chris Rock has also not commented.
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