Comedians Clash: Saudi Arabia's Comedy Fest Controversy
Update: 2025-09-30
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David Cross ignited a firestorm in the comedy world by slamming Dave Chappelle, Louie CK, and Bill Burr for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, accusing them of prioritizing money over morals. Marc Maron echoed the outrage, questioning the ethics of working with regimes accused of human rights abuses, while Shane Gillis rejected a lucrative offer, declaring You don’t nine eleven your friends.” Despite the backlash, stars like Kevin Hart and Pete Davidson are still set to perform, sparking a heated debate about ethics versus financial gain in comedy.
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