At the recent Golden Globes, the audience was taken aback when comedian Nikki Glaser delivered a controversial joke involving rapper P Diddy. Known for her edgy humor, Glaser did not hold back as she hosted the glamorous event.
Glaser began her monologue by addressing Zendaya, praising her performance in the movie Dune. She remarked, “Zendaya, you were incredible in Dune, oh my God, I woke up for all of your scenes. You were so good.” Her comment sparked laughter, but her following remark took the room by surprise.
“And Challengers, girl? Oh my God! That movie was more sexually charged than Diddy’s credit card, I mean seriously.” The joke was a reference to Diddy’s current legal issues, as the rapper has been under scrutiny for serious allegations.
Glaser continued, acknowledging the subdued nature of this year’s afterparty. “I’m sorry, I’m upset too. The afterparty is not going to be as good this year, but we have to move on,” she stated. “I know a Stanley Tucci freak off doesn’t have the same ring to it. No baby oil this year, just lots of olive oil.” This comment was meant to add levity, though some might have found it perplexing.
The reference to Diddy’s legal troubles was poignant, as he is currently detained at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Centre, awaiting trial for charges that include sex trafficking and racketeering.
The audience took to social media to express a variety of reactions. One user tweeted, “Nikki Glaser kind of absolutely annihilating her monologue. Incredible presence, perfect pacing, knows how to roast people and be tongue-in-cheek without being obnoxious and offensive.” Meanwhile, another added, “Nikki Glaser devoured and left no crumbs with that opening monologue.” Her boldness seemed to resonate with some fans.
However, not all were as receptive to Glaser’s humor. Another tweet read, “We didn’t laugh” in response to her jokes, highlighting the divided opinions of her performance.
Glaser didn’t stop with just the Diddy joke. She took a jab at the absence of a notable film and its cast. While searching for the Joker 2 table, she jested, “Where’s the Joker 2 table? Oh right, they’re not here,” continuing to walk the fine line between edgy humor and controversy.
