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Despite the narrative that's running rampant on social media, Druski did not post a photo of his grandfather amid backlash from his latest skit mocking conservative women.
The comedian had fans laughing and critics shaking their heads last week after he shared his latest sketch entitled "How Conservative Women in America act." Druski dresses up in full Caucasian make-up, wig, and a pantsuit to resemble a blonde, white female influencer. The hilarious segment prompted several conversations about the existence of "white face," double standards in comedy, and more. Some people even believed that Druski responded to the discourse by sharing old photos of his alleged grandfather, who is white.
Turns out, the man Druski posted was *not* his granddaddy. In a statement provided to Complex, Druski's reps confirmed that the man who appears in the Instagram photos has no relation to the comedian at all. The man in question was a former neighbor whom he's known since he was a kid.
The rumor about Druski's alleged grandpa wasn't even the worst part of the chaotic aftermath from his skit. After the skit went viral, a post that shows Druski receiving a cease-and-desist from Turning Point USA's Erika Kirk started to spread on social media. The comedian's reps say the post in question is fake.
So far, Druski's post has drawn over 7.2 million likes on Instagram since it dropped last Wednesday, which nearly matches the success of his previous sketch about shady megachurch pastors. In the skit, Druski portrays an over-the-top pastor who preaches while being suspended in the air, rocks designer clothes, and scams his parishioners. Some people believed it was a direct jab at Pastor Mike Todd, the pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, OK. Pastor Todd responded by saying the skit was hilarious and didn't take it personally.
If you haven't already, watch the skit below.