![Dave Chappelle's Netflix special 'Sticks and Stones' is as perceptive as ever. Here's why it's controversial. Dave Chappelle's Netflix special 'Sticks and Stones' is as perceptive as ever. Here's why it's controversial.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_fit-1500w,f_auto,q_auto:best/newscms/2021_06/2992386/190830-dave-chappelle-sticks-and-stones-ac-1137p.jpg)
Dave Chappelle's Netflix special 'Sticks and Stones' is as perceptive as ever. Here's why it's controversial.
![Dave Chappelle's Netflix special 'Sticks and Stones' gets a 99% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes | Daily Mail Online Dave Chappelle's Netflix special 'Sticks and Stones' gets a 99% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes | Daily Mail Online](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/04/03/18040836-7425191-image-a-3_1567562443905.jpg)
Dave Chappelle's Netflix special 'Sticks and Stones' gets a 99% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes | Daily Mail Online
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Green Olive Unlined Coverall Jumpsuit worn by Dave Chappelle in Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones Stand Up (Netflix) | Spotern
![Dave Chappelle uses his new Netflix special, Sticks & Stones, to defend Michael Jackson, Louis C.K., and Kevin Hart. Dave Chappelle uses his new Netflix special, Sticks & Stones, to defend Michael Jackson, Louis C.K., and Kevin Hart.](https://compote.slate.com/images/771dccac-065f-4ba0-960f-435c0d5e1766.jpeg?width=1200&rect=1560x1040&offset=0x0)
Dave Chappelle uses his new Netflix special, Sticks & Stones, to defend Michael Jackson, Louis C.K., and Kevin Hart.
![Netflix Is A Joke on Twitter: "Today marks the one year anniversary of the legendary Dave Chappelle's comedy special Sticks & Stones. Let us know your favorite moment from the special below: Netflix Is A Joke on Twitter: "Today marks the one year anniversary of the legendary Dave Chappelle's comedy special Sticks & Stones. Let us know your favorite moment from the special below:](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgXDGktXsAMirXo.jpg:large)
Netflix Is A Joke on Twitter: "Today marks the one year anniversary of the legendary Dave Chappelle's comedy special Sticks & Stones. Let us know your favorite moment from the special below:
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Dave Chappelle's Netflix special 'Sticks and Stones' gets a 99% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes | Daily Mail Online
![Creative Arts Emmys: Dave Chappelle's 'Sticks & Stones' Wins Directing, Writing for a Variety Special – The Hollywood Reporter Creative Arts Emmys: Dave Chappelle's 'Sticks & Stones' Wins Directing, Writing for a Variety Special – The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Chappelle_Palladium_1_credit-Lester-Cohen-copy-1600564270.jpg?w=1296)
Creative Arts Emmys: Dave Chappelle's 'Sticks & Stones' Wins Directing, Writing for a Variety Special – The Hollywood Reporter
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