A controversial black comedian has sparked outrage online after donning prosthetics and whiteface to mock Erika Kirk’s public appearances after her husband Charlie Kirk was fatally shot.
Drew Desbordes, or ‘Druski,’ posted a video where he was seen dressed in a blonde wig, makeup, a cross necklace and prosthetics to mock conservative women.
The video, captioned ‘How Conservative Women in America act,’ saw the 31-year-old comedian recreate and mock viral videos of Erika Kirk during her public appearances after her husband, Charlie, was fatally shot in September.
Kirk took on a large role in Turning Point USA, Charlie’s non-profit that focuses on ‘engaging’ young college and high school students on conservative politics.
She faced waves of backlash following her husband’s death, with many saying that her grief was appearing performative or disingenuous.
In the beginning of the video, Druski was seen dressed in a white pant suit while dancing on a stage with sparklers, a podium and an American flag.
Then, Druski holds a mock press conference during which he says: ‘We’re praying for all the soldiers and troops.’
‘That’s great that you’re praying, but-,’ a mock reporter began, while another interjects and asks about children dying in an attack by the US.
The video, captioned ‘How Conservative Women in America act,’ saw the 31-year-old comedian recreate and mock viral videos of Erika Kirk during her public appearances after her husband, Charlie, was fatally shot in September
Erika Kirk speaks during the memorial service for her husband Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona
Comedian Drew Desbordes, or ‘Druski,’ posted a video where he was seen dressed in a blonde wig, makeup, a cross necklace and prosthetics to mock conservative women
‘It broke my heart,’ Druski responded, in an exaggerated tone.
The clip cuts to him singing along to Katy Perry’s ‘California Gurls’ while driving.
Druski was then seen holding a Bible while appearing on a makeshift podcast. The clip appears to emulate a viral video that saw Kirk looking directly into the camera while menacing music played, mocking the intense stare.
‘In what ways have you grown closer to Jesus,’ the mock interviewer asked.
‘I serve a righteous God and that is why we say our prayers,’ he answered. ‘We are all his children. But when I say children, I mean the holy blessed trinity which is why I hold the Bible.’
Another clip of Druski appearing on the same stage plays before he was seen ordering at a coffee shop drive through.
‘Sweet cream foam chai iced matcha and Bella will have all-organic pup cup,’ he was heard ordering for himself and a dog, Bella.
‘Yes, everything organic.’
Kirk took on a large role in Turning Point USA, Charlie’s non-profit that focuses on ‘engaging’ young college and high school students on conservative politics
Druski was then seen holding a Bible while appearing on a makeshift podcast. The clip appears to emulate a viral video that saw Kirk looking directly into the camera while menacing music played, mocking the intense stare
Druski holds a mock press conference during which he says: ‘We’re praying for all the soldiers and troops’
A clip of Druski then mocking a viral video of Kirk dabbing away tears played before several videos were featured of him attempting Pilates.
The video cuts to Druski standing before a podium with a mock police officer, who is a person of color, is stood behind him.
‘We have to protect all men in America, especially all white men in America,’ he began with his hand over his heart.
The camera pans and zooms in on the mock-police officer, who begins to side-eye Druski.
‘Those are the boys that we care about in this country, America is built on their backs. Because they are the ones who matter most.’
The whole video, posted on Wednesday, garnered more than 670,000 likes, 110,000 reposts and 13,000 comments.
However, many were outraged by the clip and plenty drew the conclusion that Druski was targeting Erika Kirk.
A clip of Druski then mocking a viral video of Kirk dabbing away tears played before several videos were featured of him attempting Pilates
The video cuts to Druski standing before a podium with a mock police officer, who is a person of color, is stood behind him. ‘We have to protect all men in America, especially all White men in America,’ he began with his hand over his heart
One person wrote: ‘Thought you were funny before. This is just disgusting.’
Another added: ‘What a cruel, cruel, world we live in.’
While a third said: ‘You might need your own security detail after this.’
And another wrote: ‘Reverse the races and you’re a racist … but you’re black so you can’t be racist right? The good part is I don’t find it racist nor do any other white folks, we’re not professional victims…we just find it not funny, stupid, disgusting and cruel.’
Addressing the comic directly, one user said: ‘Sir, you are a racist.’
Another critic wrote: ‘How a pitiful misogynist acts in America.’
But others slammed those who were outraged by the skit: ‘The same conservatives who claimed liberals can’t take a joke are very offended by this (hilarious) video.’
Some felt the outraged reaction was hypocritical.
‘Why is it only acceptable when comedians make jokes about the black community but the moment someone does something about a white person y’all cry wolf. Soft as baby s***,’ another said.
‘The same people who are mad about this, were all laughing and making memes of George Floyd when he passed away but this is somehow “too far”,’ a user commented.
Turning Point USA declined to comment at this time.
This, however, is not Druski’s first time donning ‘whiteface’ after he had himself made up in full ‘whiteface’ for an online skit in which he parodied NASCAR fans.
The comic was filmed walking around NASCAR’s Southern 500 race in South Carolina in overalls, a mullet and even a fake sunburn, mingling jovially with cheerful white attendees and putting on a caricatured southern accent.
Druski had himself made up in full ‘whiteface’ for an online skit in which he parodied Middle American NASCAR fans
He performed an over-the-top parody of a white Southerner, loudly singing Born in the USA out the window of his car while driving and trundling out of a trailer while swigging a Monster
Druski – a friend of Justin Bieber’s who was featured on the pop star’s new album – donned a whiteface costume that featured an American flag hat and a smattering of fake tattoos, including one of the Stars and Stripes on his partly exposed chest.
He performed an over-the-top sendup of a white southerner, loudly singing Born in the USA out the window of his car while driving, trundling out of a trailer while swigging a Monster and jumping up and down while roaring with approval at the races.
The attendees of the NASCAR event were seen warmly welcoming him, drinking beer with him and – in the case of one older woman – perching herself in his lap.
In one of the sketch’s more polarizing touches, Druski spat disdainfully on the ground whenever a black racegoer walked past him.
Fans flooded into the comments to praise the sketch, particularly the ‘incredible work’ of the makeup team behind Druski’s physical transformation.
‘This is Tropic Thunder levels of race swap. How did he make it look so good,’ marveled one viewer as another wrote: ‘Ngl your makeup artist needs a raise.’
‘White guy here, this s*** is f***ing hilarious. If you’re offended you’re a p***y,’ wrote another as another addressed Druski directly: ‘You realize you have a full-length movie and theatrical run on your hands, don’t you?’
Other commenters however were less impressed, such as one X user who wrote: ‘Huh… I’d never heard of you before. Clearly I wasn’t missing much. The spitting at the black fans wasn’t funny at all, and most of it was a bunch of over the top stereotypes which can be funny if done right.’
He was totally unrecognizable as he vanished into the role, with not only a mullet, beard and overalls, but also a fake sunburn and tan lines
‘Notice how no white folk acted like you were?’ noted another. ‘And WHY did you spit at the feet of black people? I wish you would go back and ask them how many times that happened that day — you treated them worse than any white person did I assure you. Always have to invent the racism.’
‘Would have been hilarious without the race baiting bulls***,’ concurred another viewer as one wondered if people were ‘allowed to do black face again?’
One NASCAR fan took the view that the sketch was ‘Hilarious over all, though, I wish you hadn’t spat at black race fans while disguised as a white Hillbilly (even if they are part pf the skit). This sport has worked hard to distance itself from its racist past.’
