Chappelle's new comedy special draws heavy criticism for 'courting controversy'

Comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special, Sticks & Stones, has drawn criticism from several media outlets for its jokes, which range from transgender issues, to Michael Jackson, to disgraced comedians, and abortion.

The special is Chappelle’s fifth for Netflix, who signed him to a $20 million per-special contract in 2016. Though the previous four also elicited criticism for their perceived “politically incorrect” content, Sticks & Stones has been panned by several major publications across political divides including Vice, National Review, and the New York Times.