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He also jokingly admitted he wouldn't have knelt on Floyd's neck but would have shot him — a controversial remark that drew an immediate negative reaction from the audience. The crowd's discomfort quickly escalated into a mass walkout, with some audience members visibly offended and leaving mid-performance. Lucas continued his set, dismissing the protests as "dysfunction" and mocking the reactions of those walking out, further fueling the controversy.
The Social Media Firestorm
Following the incident, social media erupted. Twitter users and online communities lambasted Lucas, flooding him with death threats and accusations of disrespect and racial insensitivity. Many claimed he disrespected George Floyd's memory and betrayed his own community by crossing an unspoken line in comedy.