Matt Rife is reflecting on how his rising fame has taken a toll on his mental health. The stand-up comedian has been embroiled in controversy since his 2023 Netflix special sparked backlash due to a joke about domestic violence. He responded to the criticisms by issuing a fake “apology” that mocked people with disabilities, prompting … Read more
Warning: This article includes graphic language. Brooke Schofield seems done with being a Matt Rife apologist. The co-host of the popular “Cancelled with Tana Mongeau” podcast made quite a confession on Tuesday’s episode after outlining her brief but intimate romance with the comedian. It should also be noted that she made this revelation just an … Read more
Among Matt Rife‘s audience, seemingly no one is safe from being the butt of the joke, even those under the age of 10. The 28-year-old comedian who last month made headlines for telling a joke about domestic violence (and subsequently releasing a mock apology) this week fielded new criticism about his Netflix special. In his … Read more
Matt Rife’s comedic career has barely begun, but he’s already embroiled in another controversy. On Saturday, TikToker Bunny Hedaya blasted the Netflix star on social media claiming he recently made an insensitive comment toward her 6-year-old son online. “Matt Rife has decided to start beef with my 6-year-old child online,” Hedaya said in her TikTok … Read more
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Comedian Matt Rife has issued what appeared to be a mock apology to angry viewers of his heavily criticized Netflix special, directing them to a website selling special needs helmets. The 28-year-old American comic had been swiftly gaining popularity online ahead of the Nov. 15 release of his comedy special Natural Selection. After it dropped … Read more
Comedian Matt Rife has responded to backlash over a throwback stand-up act with a stolen joke straight from 2006. Literally. On Wednesday, Netflix released the comedy special “Matt Rife: Natural Selection.” The set, which was brimming with antiquated cracks masquerading as offensively edgy jokes, included a misogynistic bit about domestic abuse that swiftly drew criticism … Read more