Jay-Z has shared his thoughts on the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle’s recent show The Closer, saying “true art has to cause conversation”.Chappelle came under fire after he labelled himself a “TERF” in his recent Netflix special while defending J.K.
Rowling, but also said “people who watch his specials would know that I never had a problem with transgender people”.Jay-Z has said that he felt uncomfortable at points during the show but ultimately, “true art has to cause conversation.
Sometimes it’s going to be abrasive, something it’s going to be off-putting to folks. But it opens up an opportunity to have a dialogue.”The rapper went on to call Chappelle “super brave and super genius.
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