One thing Eddie Griffin is going to do is say something that probably should have been left unsaid.
This time, it was his remarks during a stand-up show about the untimely passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
I previously reported that Malcolm-Jamal starred alongside Eddie Griffin in the hit sitcom “Malcolm & Eddie” from 1996 to 2000.
Initially, after Malcolm-Jamal’s passing, Eddie took to Instagram and shared a heartfelt tribute, writing:
My Heart is heavy today… For what the world lost was a Father a Son a Poet a Musician a Actor a Teacher a Writer a Director a Friend a Warrior that I had the pleasure of going to war with against the Hollywood machine and sometimes with each other because that’s what Brothers do but the Love was and is always there🙏🏾
You’ve taught me so much and I thank you 🙏🏾 Rest Well My Big little Brother 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
See the original post below.
But in the days that followed, multiple stories about his death have surfaced — only adding confusion to the heartbreak of his tragic loss.
During a recent stand-up show, Eddie Griffin, who has developed a reputation as a conspiracy theorist, told the crowd he does not believe his friend drowned.
Eddie told his audience:
I don’t believe that man drowned. I don’t. It’s too suspicious, there were too many different stories.
🎥 Watch the clip below.
Comedian Eddie Griffin speaks on Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death:
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“I don’t believe that man drowned. I don’t. It’s too suspicious, there were too many different stories.” pic.twitter.com/QDcFaHy3Cm
Reactions to Eddie Griffin’s remarks began pouring in on social media.
One person wrote:
To have an opinion is one thing. To use him as material on your standup act is the epitome of tasteless. There was a way to pay tribute to him in a comedic/brotherly way without even mentioning the way he died.
Another person commented:
… I mean they did put out about 10 stories in 2 days instead of letting him RIP. 🙏🏾
Someone else wrote:
Very disrespectful for him to do this. I’m beginning to think conspiracy theorists are narcissists. They are the ones who know all. Why would this be a time to even say this. A kind word, a tribute, a funny story or memory you have of him would’ve been sweet but no. You do this. Sit down, Dick Gregory II. Rest in Peace, Malcolm Jamal-Warner ♥️
Frens, what are your thoughts on Eddie Griffin’s remarks regarding Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death?
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I couldn’t even finish watching the video! This is sick!!!