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Dave Chappelle delivers his monologue on <em>Saturday Night Live</em> last week.

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I critiqued Dave Chappelle and his fans questioned my Blackness

After my commentary about Dave Chappelle's turn on Saturday Night Live, a flood of hateful and personal invective erupted. But what do they think the job of a critic is?

November 17, 2022
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By:
  • Eric Deggans
Dave Chappelle looks on during a UFC event on July 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. The comedian's show in Minneapolis was suddenly moved to another venue Wednesday night.

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  • Arts & Life

A Minneapolis venue canceled a Dave Chappelle set hours before showtime

Chappelle has received criticism over the last few years for his jokes aimed at the LGBTQ community, particularly transgender people.

July 21, 2022
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
Dave Chappelle looks on during UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3 at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: For comedians, safety is a growing concern

NPR's Scott Simon wonders if comedians are at increased risk for assault these days, given Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock and an incident this week involving Dave Chappelle.

May 07, 2022
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  • Scott Simon
Dave Chappelle performing in Los Angeles, California in 2018.

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Dave Chappelle's accused attacker pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charges

Isaiah Lee is accused of four counts, including battery. He was initially booked by police on a felony charge but prosecutors said they didn't have enough evidence to pursue it.

May 06, 2022
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By:
  • Mandalit del Barco and
  • Barbara Campbell
Comedian Dave Chappelle attends a boxing bout Nov. 6, 2021, in Las Vegas.

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  • Arts & Life

Dave Chappelle was physically attacked in the middle of his performance in LA

The incident comes months after Chappelle faced controversy over his 2021 Netflix special The Closer, in which he makes jokes about transgender women.

May 04, 2022
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By:
  • Emma Bowman and
  • Ayana Archie
Dave Chappelle during the Mark Twain award at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Chappelle has spoken out about the controversy over his Netflix special <em>The Closer</em> in a new standup video posted to Instagram.

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  • Television

Chappelle is unapologetic in his first public statement on 'The Closer' controversy

In a video posted to Instagram Monday, Dave Chappelle says he's willing to meet with Netflix employees who are upset over his comedy special, which has come under fire for transphobic material.

October 26, 2021
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  • Jonathan Franklin
Comedian Dave Chappelle speaks at the RUSH Philanthropic Arts Foundation's Art for Life Benefit in New York. Chappelle is speaking out over the controversy over his Netflix special <em>The Closer</em> in a new standup video posted to Instagram.

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Read Dave Chappelle's response to backlash over Netflix comedy special 'The Closer'

In a video posted on Instagram, the comedian responds to backlash over his Netflix comedy special.

October 25, 2021
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  • Jonathan Franklin
<em>Dave Chappelle: This Time This Place</em> chronicles Chappelle's efforts to entertain audiences during the pandemic with a series of outdoor shows. He's pictured above in North Charleston, S.C., on Jan. 30, 2020.

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  • Performing Arts

Chappelle Fans Flock To D.C. Live Events As New Mask Mandate Is Announced

Dave Chappelle drew sold-out crowds to his live, indoor appearances in Washington, D.C. — 3,500 attended his show at the concert venue The Anthem and more than 2,000 came to the Kennedy Center.

August 02, 2021
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  • Elizabeth Blair
Comedian Dave Chappelle at the 2018 Netflix FYSEE Kick-Off event in Los Angeles.

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  • Pop Culture

Netflix Removes 'Chappelle's Show' At Dave Chappelle's Request

The comedian said he was snared in an unfair contract years ago, which allows Comedy Central to profit off the show without compensating him.

November 25, 2020
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By:
  • Reese Oxner

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