Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle Opens Up For Chris Rock & Kevin Hart At MSG
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shannon Finney / Getty Dave Chappelle was recently under fire in Minneapolis for some of his past comments on members of the LGBTQ community but the controversy certainly hasn’t hampered his career. Chappelle was a surprise opening act for Chris Rock and Kevin Hart‘s tour stop at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Dave Chappelle, thought to be a ticket holder on the so-called cancel culture train, hasn’t seen much in the way of barriers of entry for his particular brand of comedy. After a venue in Minnesota decided not to host the Washington, D.C. native, another venue took up the slack and the show went on. As Variety reports, Chappelle shocked guests at Rock and Hart’s joint comedy show at the famed MSG venue and naturally railed against cancel culture a...
Dave Chappelle Gives Surprise Opening Set at Chris Rock and Kevin Hart’s New York City Show
Chris Rock and Kevin Hart began their evening at Madison Square Garden with a rather puzzling bang. In the midst of a slew of controversies, Dave Chappelle was the surprise opener for the co-headlining gig Saturday night (July 23rd). “Had to sneak my way in here,” Chappelle, donning a Nirvana In Utero t-shirt, said after walking onstage to Radiohead’s Karma Police. “Despite what you may have read about in the news, I’m OK and I appreciate the support.” Chappelle’s 22-minute set comes just days after Minneapolis venue First Avenue canceled his show there due to backlash regarding his unyielding habit of transphobic jokes. After being forced to move locations, the comedian evidently took no notes from the criticism: “I can see a transgender hit squad coming from...
Dave Chappelle Show Shut Down Over Transgender Comments Controversy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shannon Finney / Getty Dave Chappelle went from being one of the most beloved comics of his era to now being considered a transphobic bigot in the eyes of many. Due to the Washington, D.C. native’s strong stances regarding the LGBTQ community, a Minnesota venue canceled a show date event due to Chappelle’s comments. Taking to social media, First Avenue, where Dave Chappelle was slated to perform on Wednesday (July 20), issued a public statement regarding their decision to move the comedian’s show to another nearby venue. Related Stories “The Dave Chappelle show tonight at First Avenue has been cancelled and is moving to the Varsity Theater,” opened the statment. It continued with, “To staff, artists, and our community, we hear you and we are sorry. We kno...
Minneapolis Venue First Avenue Cancels Dave Chappelle Show Following Transphobia Backlash
Minneapolis venue First Avenue has cancelled a standup set by Dave Chappelle slated for July 20th, following backlash surrounding the comedian’s penchant for transphobic jokes. Chappelle will now perform at the city’s Varsity Theater. First Avenue announced Chappelle’s set on July 18th, prompting numerous users on Twitter to criticize the booking. In a statement, the venue stated, “To staff, artists, and our community, we hear you and we are sorry. We know we must hold ourselves to the highest standards, and we know we let you down. We are not just a black box with people in it, and we understand that First Ave is not just a room, but meaningful beyond our walls.” “We believe in diverse voices and the freedom of artistic expression, but in honoring that, we lost sight of the impact this wo...
Killer Mike Unleashes New Single “RUN” Featuring Dave Chappelle & Young Thug: Stream
Killer Mike has unveiled “RUN,” a new collaboration with Young Thug that marks the Run the Jewels rapper’s first solo music in 10 years. Listen to the unsurprisingly political track below. Produced by NO I.D., “RUN” reframes America’s Independence Day with an emphasis on Black history. Bass slinks under a chorus of horns as Killer Mike reminds us, “The race for freedom ain’t won.” “All I know is keep going/ Run, *****, run,” he repeats. The song’s hook comes from a Dave Chappelle monologue about being Black in America, which opens “RUN”‘s music video. Directed by Adrian Villagomez, the clip features Black soldiers at war as Chappelle likens being African American to storming the beach in Normandy. “Ain’t no rhyme or reason why it’s not you on the ground, but as long as it’s not, ...
Dave Chappelle Buys Ohio Land Where He Helped Block Affordable Housing Plan
Four months after Dave Chappelle helped block an affordable housing development in his home base of Yellow Springs, Ohio, the Yellow Springs News reports that he has purchased 19 acres of that same land. Originally, Oberer Land Developers, Ltd. had acquired 52 acres in Yellow Springs, which is home to Antioch College and a year-round population of 3,697. Oberer came to the Village Council with a request to rezone the land, so that instead of hosting mostly single-family homes, it would become a planned unit development (PUD). Under the PUD proposition, relatively cheaper townhomes and duplexes could also be built, and Oberer would donate one acre to the village for affordable housing. It would add a total of 140 dwelling units to the community. Chappelle vehemently opposed t...
Jerrod Carmichael Says Dave Chappelle’s Trans Jokes Are “An Odd Hill to Die On”
Dave Chappelle has stirred up a lot of conversation about cancel culture and offensive comedy since he decided to make transgender people the butt of all of his jokes, and now, Jerrod Carmichael has entered the chat. In a new interview with GQ, the openly gay comedian questioned Chappelle’s tendency to double down on transphobia, calling his position “an odd hill to die on.” Carmichael was originally proclaiming his love for Generation Z after sharing an anecdote about his young cousin being his most supportive relative after he came out as gay. “I love this generation,” the comedian said. “I actually fuck with them, and fuck all those comedians that are going so hard against them.” Naturally, then, the conversation turned to Chappelle, who has recently become a figurehead for co...
We Got Jokes: Chris Rock & Dave Chappelle To Perform Joint Stand-Up Show In London
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Live Nation / Live Nation There might be a new kings of comedy duo in the making. Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle are co-headlining a show together in London. As per Deadline the two legendary talents are going out on the road together. According to the feature Dave and Chris have signed on to perform on Saturday, September 3 at the O2 Arena in London, England. This booking seems to be a once in a lifetime experience not to miss if you’re a local as this is the only time the two will be booked together in Europe for the foreseeable future. Related Stories Recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time, Dave Chappelle was awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in ...
Dave Chappelle to Donate Buffalo Show Proceeds to Shooting Victims
Dave Chappelle is donating the proceeds from a recent standup show in Buffalo, New York to the families of those killed in the May 14th mass shooting in the city. Chappelle performed Sunday, June 5th, at Buffalo’s Shea’s Performing Arts Center after surprise announcing the show last week. According to TMZ, all of the ticket sales from the sold-out, 3,000-capacity venue will be donated to the local community. An 18-year-old opened fire at a Buffalo Tops Friendly Market on May 14th, driving hours across New York state to target a predominantly Black neighborhood. The gunman, who posted a white supremacist manifesto online, live streamed the attack. He pleaded not guilty to the 25-count indictment against him. Advertisement Related Video Chappelle was recently attacked on stage during a stand...
Dave Chappelle & Black Star’s ‘Drink Champs’ Episode On Hold, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YouTube / Revolt One of the most anticipated podcast appearances is now on hold. Sources say Dave Chappelle has asked that his Drink Champs episode with Black Star be shelved. As per Page Six N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN recently sat down with the Brooklyn duo for a very rare joint interview. The Rap group was also joined by the legendary comedian who is said to have funded all the travel and expenses to make the episode happen. At the end of May they teased the interview but have yet to release it. According to the celebrity gossip site Dave has asked that the episode be put on hold. [embedded content] Related Stories “They were to supposed to interview Black Star about their new album, and Dave wanted to pop in and shout out Black Star, which he did,” ...
Chris Rock Calls Will Smith “Softest N-Word That Ever Rapped”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur/VF16 / Getty The intense moment between Chris Rock and Will Smith at The Oscars won’t leave the minds of many for years to come, but the comedian isn’t running away from discussing it. During a surprise guest appearance at a recent Dave Chappelle comedy set, Rock called the retired rapper the “softest n-word to ever rapped.” As we shared last week, Chappelle was nearing the end of his set at the Netflix Is A Joke festival and thanking his guests and fans when a man rushed the stage in an attempt to tackle the comedian to the floor. After a tussle, the man, identified as Isaiah Lee, was beaten by a security team there to project Chappelle. Lee, who apparently carried a vendetta against Chappelle, suffered a number of serious injuries. Rock was ...
Dave Chappelle Attack Suspect Charged With 4 Misdemeanors
The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office filed four misdemeanor charges on Thursday (May 5) against suspect Isaiah Lee after the onstage attack of comedian Dave Chappelle during his set at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday. This follows the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office announcing earlier in the day that it declined to pursue felony charges. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news City Attorney Mike Feuer said his office has filed charges of battery, possession of a weapon with intent to assault, unauthorized access to the stage area during a performance and commission of an act that delays an event or interferes with a performer. “This alleged attack has got to have consequences,” Feuer said, in part, in video footage po...
