Morris Chestnut faces social media scrutiny over slang use in Hulu series

Actor Morris Chestnut has faced social media criticism following a scene in the Hulu drama series ‘Reasonable Doubt’. In the show, Chestnut portrays Corey Cash, a successful Los Angeles defense attorney.

Users on social media, particularly within Black Twitter, reacted to Chestnut’s use of Chicago-based slang, often referred to as ‘Chiraq’ slang, during a specific dialogue sequence. The delivery of the lines led to a wave of memes and critiques from social media users, including individuals from Chicago, who commented on the authenticity of the performance.

Despite the comedic scrutiny regarding his delivery, the reactions have largely been characterized as lighthearted critiques of the veteran actor.