Tiffany Haddish Accused Of Pushing COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories & Bullying

The actress defended herself against the accusations after Clubhouse users took to Twitter to say Haddish & others bullied a doctor on the app.

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The new "it" app is Clubhouse, a sort of invite-only platform that features a variety of rooms where people are only allowed to connect through audio. Early on, it was a space where industry professionals hosted panels as they discussed tech, finances, and entertainment. For the latter, label heads, executives, and award-winning performers often participate in discussions, and not all are industry-focused. Recently, Tiffany Haddish was accused of bullying after listeners complained on Twitter that she, Jason Lee, and Chakra Bars attacked medical professionals while pandering conspiracy theories about COVID-19.

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According to Clubhouse users, the celebrities were speaking about COVID, saying that it was a government-created virus that exists to help with facial recognition, and when a doctor spoke about the pandemic, the person was reportedly "bullied." Haddish soon caught wind of her critics and defended herself. "Now People on clubhouse saying I am bullying because I just told the truth," she tweeted.

"Funny how some people can’t handle the truth!" she added. "There is a special place in Gods Kingdom for people that like to lie and make up stories on other people." Back in September, Haddish revealed that she contracted COVID-19 without experiencing any symptoms. You can read through some of the reactions below, including Haddish questioning a critic about why they believed her comments were offensive. 

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.