Comedian Matt Rife Faces Backlash for Domestic Violence Joke in Netflix Special

Rife's insincere apology, linking to a website selling special needs helmets, further fuels controversy and accusations of ableism.

Comedian Matt Rife's Netflix special 'Natural Selection' has sparked controversy due to a joke about domestic violence.
Rife's joke about a restaurant hostess with a black eye was heavily criticized on social media, with many accusing him of betraying his largely female fan base.
In response to the backlash, Rife posted a disingenuous 'apology' on his Instagram story, which linked to a website selling special needs helmets, leading to further accusations of ableism.
Rife, who gained popularity through TikTok and Instagram, has 18.2 million followers on TikTok and 6.4 million on Instagram.
Despite the controversy, Rife's representative has not yet responded to requests for comment.