The centerpiece of the episode is the introduction of , played by Black actor Austin Crute . It’s a brilliant piece of "reverse-whitewashing" that highlights the double standards of celebrity behavior.
As noted by critics from Vulture , the episode brilliantly illustrates how the media boxes in Black men, allowing no room for complexity while forgiving the "right" kind of celebrity for any transgression. Earn’s VIP Imposter Syndrome [S1E5] Nobody Beats the Biebs
Crute’s Bieber embodies all the real-life pop star’s infamous antics—peeing in corners, acting like a "tool," and smushing a reporter's face—but the media continues to adore him. The centerpiece of the episode is the introduction