
In a recent blow to the Tracy Morgan empire, several prominent figures in the African American community have denounced Tracy Morgan and asked for his resignation...as a black person. At his headquarters in Harlem early Tuesday morning, Revernd Al Sharpton called the actors' comedic style as "ignorant, black-face humor." He continued by saying "In his next picture will he be eating fried chicken and watermelon? We didn't march for our civil rights, and elect a black president so an idiot like Tracy Morgan can perpetuate stereotypes about black culture. It's an embarrassing disservice."
Notable filmmaker Spike Lee was among those involved at the Sharpton headquarters. Lee stated "He's not funny. He lacks talent. I love Kobe Bryant."
Morgans' latest movie ironically entitled "Cop Out" releases theatrically this weekend.