Chet Hanks left people stunned after sharing a bizzare video on his Instagram
(Picture: Getty Images for BET)Tom Hanks’ son left people stunned after he responded to Joe Biden’s projected presidential win with a bizzare rant in which he mimicked a Caribbean accent.
Chet Hanks, also known as rapper Chet Haze, shared the video on his Instagram alongside the caption: “Sorry I had to.”
In the video Chet appeared to suggest “respect” should be shown to Donald Trump as he is the current president. He then revealed he was joking and launched a tirade of insults at Mr Trump in Jamaican Patois.
Many were confused by Chet’s speech on social media, with some suggesting his use of the accent was inappropriate.
“Every time I remember that this is tom hanks son I am both mesmerized and so very very confused,” wrote one person on Twitter.
Another asked: “Is there an explainer on how Chet Hanks decided he was Jamaican?”
alright just saw chet hanks with another jamaican accent video, pack it up celebrating is over
— 〰️quiere llorar〰️ (@unodoszoe) November 7, 2020
Is there an explainer on how Chet Hanks decided he was Jamaican
— Arielle Castillo (@ariellec) November 7, 2020
when did chet hanks wake up and just decide to be jamaican? like?!?!?!?
— quavo-zhené wallis. (@dopaliciousdoJo) November 7, 2020
The 30-year-old has previously been accused of cultural appropriation for posting videos in which he uses a Jamaican accent. In When Tom Hanks was nominated for his lead role in A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood in January 2002, Chet gave a shout-out to his dad in a Caribbean accent.
Earlier this year the rapper defended his use of the accent. He asked: “Why are we so quick to be angry and tense over the blurring of racial communities, instead of just being welcoming towards it?”
