Hasan Minhaj Counters New Yorker Profile with Video Rebuttal
TL;DR
Comedian Hasan Minhaj has released a 21-minute video rebutting a critical article about him published by The New Yorker. Minhaj addresses accusations of exaggerating elements in his standup comedy specials and denies making up or exaggerating racism in his life. The New Yorker stands by their story, stating that they carefully reported and fact-checked it. The video and article raise questions about the accuracy required from comics who tell true stories about racism and social issues. Minhaj apologizes for some exaggerations but maintains that he did not invent his personal experiences with racism.
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