On Theo Von’s podcast, Jake Paul revealed he had spent days calling makeup artists to arrange a blackface skit as a “response” to Druski’s viral whiteface parody. His reasoning: “Are we on the same playing field?” He is not on the same playing field. He is in the parking lot of a different stadium in a different city asking why his ticket doesn’t scan.
When Von suggested Paul might need “Black support” to avoid catastrophic backlash, Paul called that “p***ying out.” He then said: “I don’t see in color. I see in truth and comedy.” Sir. You were calling makeup artists. You were specifically requesting a darker shade.