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Netflix CEO won’t cancel Chappelle: Controversial stand-up is ‘artistic freedom’

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controversial new stand-up special “The Closer,” Variety reported. Many critics have slammed the 48-year-old’s latest special and urged viewers to cancel him for his controversial remarks about transgender people.“Chappelle is one of the most popular stand-up comedians today, and we have a long-standing deal with him.

His last special ‘Sticks & Stones,’ also controversial, is our most-watched, stickiest and most award-winning stand-up special to date,” Sarandos wrote.“As with our other talent, we work hard to support their creative freedom — even though this means there will always be content on Netflix some people believe is harmful,” the CEO continued.He added, “Several of you have also asked where we draw the line on hate.

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