Larry Wilmore Responds to N Word Controversy

On Monday’s The Nightly Show, Larry Wilmore responded to a backlash from the White House Correspondents’ dinner, which he hosted. Wilmore coyly opened his show by asking the audience how their weekends were and then downplayed his own weekend.

During his controversial speech, Larry Wilmore told jokes at the expense of President Obama, the media, and many others in attendance. Wilmore closed by showing his feelings about President Obama and his being the first black president. He said, “So, Mr. President, if I’m going to keep it a hundred: Yo, Barry, you did it, my n***a.”

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Wimore described reactions to the line as mixed, with the exception of journalist Piers Morgan, who wrote an article shaming Wilmore.

The Nightly Show host was quick to point out his difference of opinion: “He quoted me as saying, ‘Yo, Barry, you did it my n***er.’” He added, “That’s horrible. I would never do that. … There’s a difference. Pierce, you did not properly conjugate that slur.”

The Nightly Show airs weeknights at 11:30 p.m. on Comedy Central.

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