‘He’s Only Funny to White People’: Chris Rock’s ‘Racist White Joke’ Calling Elon Musk the ‘Richest African-American in the World’ Sparks Fan Outrage

Comedian Chris Rock has found himself under fire after his Dec 14 monologue on “Saturday Night Live,” where he delivered a joke about Elon Musk that left audience members groaning and especially Black people on social media buzzing. The backlash comes days after he stormed out of Anthony Pratt’s holiday party. On Dec. 14, the 59-year-old comedian did a bit about South African-born tech billionaire Elon Musk that rubbed viewers the wrong way. During his opening remarks, he declared Musk to be “the richest African-American in the world.” NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 15: Chris Rock poses at the opening night of the new play “Invasive Species” at The Vineyard Dimson Theater on May 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images) When talking about President-elect Donald Trump, the Brooklyn native said, “He’s working with the No. 1 African-American in the world. The richest African-American in the world: Elon Musk.” “That’s right. He is African American. Elon’s got more kids than the Cleveland Browns,” he continued, implying that having a lot of kids is a qualifier for being African-American. Rock doubled down on the controversial quip, adding, “That’s right. Nobody knows how to get rid of...