Morris Chestnut faces social media scrutiny over slang use in ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Actor Morris Chestnut has faced social media criticism regarding his use of Chicago-based slang in the Hulu drama series ‘Reasonable Doubt’. In the show, Chestnut portrays Corey Cash, a successful Los Angeles defense attorney.

Viewers on social media platforms, particularly within the Black Twitter community, reacted to a specific scene where the character uses ‘Chiraq’ slang to assert his South Side Chicago roots. While the reactions included memes and critiques of his delivery from Chicago residents, the commentary has largely been characterized as comedic rather than hostile toward the veteran actor.