Controversial comedian Aries Spears faced backlash for criticizing Black women’s makeup choices while promoting his new podcast on Instagram.
The 49-year-old asked Black women to stop wearing big fake eyelashes, comparing them to pterodactyl wings on their face.
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Social media users criticized Spears for his comments, with one mentioning his own appearance issues and another urging him to focus on his health. On Twitter, critics pointed out Spears’ frequent wearing of a New York Yankees fitted cap.
This isn’t the first time Spears has made offensive remarks about Black women, previously fat-shaming Lizzo. The comedian’s comments have sparked outrage and controversy once again.