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Jake Paul Says He Considered Blackface-Style Reply to Druski’s Viral Skit

His comments revive a long-running fight over blackface’s racist history.

Overview

  • Paul, speaking on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend on Sunday, said he has been calling makeup artists to plan a response using darker makeup.
  • He pushed back on teaming with a Black creator to blunt criticism, calling that “pussying out” and saying he “doesn’t see in color.”
  • Druski’s sketch used whiteface to parody conservative women and drew attention for resembling Erika Kirk, and President Donald Trump suggested Kirk should sue.
  • Paul gave no timeline or target for any skit, with outlets noting his remarks after No Jumper shared the podcast clip.
  • Scholars note whiteface satirizes power while blackface stems from minstrel shows that dehumanized Black people, which signals why a copycat bit would likely draw harsher backlash.