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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Rohit David

Jake Paul Says He Contacted Makeup Artists for Blackface Skit as Payback for Druski's Viral Whiteface Parody

Jake Paul contacts makeup artists for blackface skit in Druski row (Credit: Jake Paul Instagram Account)

Jake Paul has revealed he contacted makeup artists to explore filming a blackface skit as payback for Druski's viral whiteface parody of conservative women in America. The 29-year-old YouTuber and boxer made the admission during a recent appearance on Theo Von's podcast This Past Weekend.

Speaking candidly, Paul questioned whether the two were operating on the same terms when it comes to satirical make-up. The remarks, which surfaced in the first days of April 2026, have triggered a fresh wave of debate about the limits of comedy and perceived double standards in racial impersonation.

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