In a recent interview, comedian Eddie Murphy opened up about a joke made by David Spade on Saturday Night Live back in 1995 that he found deeply offensive. The joke, which involved Spade poking fun at Murphy’s career, left Murphy feeling hurt and questioning the show’s intentions. Murphy expressed his disappointment that the joke was approved by multiple people, including SNL boss Lorne Michaels, before airing. Despite Spade’s explanation in his memoir, Murphy still feels that the joke crossed a line and was racially insensitive. It seems that this controversy has left a lasting impact on Murphy and his relationship with SNL. Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing feud.
Eddie Murphy Reacts to ‘Racist’ SNL Joke by David Spade
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