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.
While Alfred is battling on the court, (Donald Glover) falls into a case of mistaken identity. An older agent named Janice mistakes him for "Alonso," a former colleague. [S1E5] Nobody Beats the Biebs
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 The centerpiece of the episode is the introduction
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. An older agent named Janice mistakes him for