Comedian Hasan Minhaj is defending himself from allegations published in The New Yorker that he has made up points about his personal life in several of his standup comedy routines.

Hasan Minhaj isn’t shy about stretching the truth to nail a joke. Comedian and former “Patriot Act” host Minhaj told the New Yorker that the stories he tells in stand-up comedy are ...

Hasan Minhaj has had a successful career as a comedian, with three Netflix specials under his belt. However, in September 2023, his comedy came into question after a scathing story.

During a recent “Deep Cuts” episode of his Netflix show, Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, Minhaj, 34, reflected on the moment as he revealed the variations on his name he’s used while performing.

Comedian Hasan Minhaj released a video to his Instagram Thursday in response to a New Yorker article that reported he made up stories about racism and Islamophobia for his standup routines.

Sick f---." In another joke that touched on a discussion with his father about therapy, Minhaj says, "My dad’s like, 'Hasan I'm not paying someone $200 when we can argue in this kitchen for free." ...

Actor, comedian Hasan Minhaj attends GQ Celebration of NBA All-Star Weekend 2017 at Ogden Museum Of Southern Art on February 18, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Josh Brasted—Getty Images ...