![Dave Chappelle's Netflix special 'Sticks and Stones' is as perceptive as ever. Here's why it's controversial. Dave Chappelle's Netflix special 'Sticks and Stones' is as perceptive as ever. Here's why it's controversial.](https://media3.s-nbcnews.com/i/newscms/2021_06/2992386/190830-dave-chappelle-sticks-and-stones-ac-1137p_0191d129a952087c5eedf415a5378951.jpg)
Dave Chappelle's Netflix special 'Sticks and Stones' is as perceptive as ever. Here's why it's controversial.
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Dave Chappelle's Latest Netflix Comedy Special Has A Trailer | The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired
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Creative Arts Emmys: Dave Chappelle's 'Sticks & Stones' Wins Directing, Writing for a Variety Special | Hollywood Reporter
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Chappelle's 'Sticks & Stones': For Colored Comedians Who Embrace Being Canceled When Being Funny Wasn't Possible - SHADOW & ACT
![Green Olive Unlined Coverall Jumpsuit worn by Dave Chappelle in Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones Stand Up (Netflix) | Spotern Green Olive Unlined Coverall Jumpsuit worn by Dave Chappelle in Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones Stand Up (Netflix) | Spotern](https://medias.spotern.com/spots/w640/246/246689-1572531742.jpg)
Green Olive Unlined Coverall Jumpsuit worn by Dave Chappelle in Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones Stand Up (Netflix) | Spotern
![Dave Chappelle uses his new Netflix special, Sticks & Stones, to defend Michael Jackson, Louis C.K., and Kevin Hart. Dave Chappelle uses his new Netflix special, Sticks & Stones, to defend Michael Jackson, Louis C.K., and Kevin Hart.](https://compote.slate.com/images/771dccac-065f-4ba0-960f-435c0d5e1766.jpeg?width=1200&rect=1560x1040&offset=0x0)
Dave Chappelle uses his new Netflix special, Sticks & Stones, to defend Michael Jackson, Louis C.K., and Kevin Hart.
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Dave Chappelle's Netflix special 'Sticks and Stones' gets a 99% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes | Daily Mail Online
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