https://variety.com/2022/tv/awards/dave-chappelle-emmy-the-closer-outrage-1235312716/
Three of the worlds biggest comedians Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K. and Ricky Gervais all released specials that drew controversy during the last year. While all three have received Emmy recognition in the past, only one of them received a nod on Tuesday for his latest high-profile work. Chappelles controversial Netflix special The Closer is nominated for variety special and directing for a variety special.
Chappelles The Closer drew criticism for language criticized as transphobic and caused a walkout at Netflix. Yet he has defended the work, including with the recent release of a 40-minute speech on Netflix last week. Despite the controversy, The Closer nabbed two guild award nominations at the beginning of the year, from both the Directors Guild of America and Producers Guild of America. Previously, Chappelle has won five Emmys. He also received a nod last year for 8:46 Dave Chappelle in the outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) category.
Good for him, it was a well put together special imo