Comedian Jerrod Carmichael is not holding back when it comes to responding to claims made by fellow comedian Corey Holcomb that he is an industry plant.
In a recent interview, Holcomb alleged that Carmichael’s rise to fame was not organic and that he was strategically placed in the industry by higher-ups in order to further their own agenda. However, Carmichael is firing back and setting the record straight.
“I find it comical that someone would suggest that my success is not a result of my hard work and talent,” Carmichael said in the interview. “I have put in countless hours honing my craft and building my career from the ground up. I did not just magically appear in the industry overnight.”
Carmichael went on to explain that he has always been true to himself and his comedic style, and that he has never compromised his integrity or authenticity for the sake of fame or fortune.
“I am who I am, and I make no apologies for that,” Carmichael continued. “I am proud of my journey and the work that I have put in to get to where I am today.”
With this response, Carmichael is shutting down any rumors or speculation about his legitimacy in the industry and is standing firm in his belief that he has earned his success through hard work and dedication.
Fans of Carmichael can rest assured knowing that he is not letting these claims affect him, and is focused on continuing to make audiences laugh with his unique brand of comedy.