Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle is an American comedian and actor. His first stand-up special, Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly, premiered on HBO in 2000. Three years later, he launched his sketch comedy show Chappelle's Show. Chappelle received three consecutive Grammy Awards for best comedy album with 2017's The Age of Spin & Deep in the Heart of Texas, 2019's Equanimity & the Bird Revelation and 2020's Sticks & Stones. In 2016 and 2020, Chappelle hosted Saturday Night Live following the presidential elections; he won Emmys in 2017 and 2021 for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series for those performances.

Elaine Chappelle, Dave Chappelle walk the red carpet at the SNL 40th Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York, NY on February 15, 2015

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Lauryn Hill, Diddy and Dave Chappelle Among Headliners for 2023 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia

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Elon Musk Says He Will Step Down as Twitter CEO When He Finds Someone Else 'to Take the Job'

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Dave Chappelle's Attacker Sentenced to 270 Days in Jail After Rushing Stage at Netflix Festival

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Elon Musk Booed at Dave Chappelle Show When Introduced by Comedian as 'Richest Man in the World'

Julia Reichert attends the Women's Panel during the 35th Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Loberto Theatre on January 25, 2020 in Santa Barbara, California.

Oscar-Winning Documentary Filmmaker Julia Reichert Dead at 76

Jerry Seinfeld attends the LA Tastemaker event for Comedians in Cars at The Paley Center for Media on July 17, 2019 in Beverly Hills City. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix); Dave Chappelle attends the 22nd Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at The Kennedy Center on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

Jerry Seinfeld Says Dave Chappelle's 'SNL' Monologue About Antisemitism 'Provokes a Conversation'

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Dave Chappelle looks on during UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3 at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Dave Chappelle's 'SNL' Monologue Elicits Backlash from Anti-Defamation League National Director

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 21: Kanye West is seen on October 21, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images); WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: Comedian and honoree Dave Chappelle attends the 22nd Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at The Kennedy Center on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

Dave Chappelle Discusses Kanye West's Antisemitism Controversy During 'SNL' Opening Monologue

Dave Chappelle performs to a sold out crowd onstage at the Hollywood Palladium on March 25, 2016 in Los Angeles, California

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Dave Chappelle to Host 'SNL' for Third Time Along with Musical Guest Black Star

Chris Rock Seen Sharing the Stage with Dave Chapelle at Comedy Show

Chris Rock Seen Sharing the Stage with Dave Chappelle at New York City Jazz Club

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Dave Chappelle, Rihanna, Tyler Perry, More Join Will Smith for 'Epic' Screening of 'Emancipation'

Dave Chappelle Says Will Smith 'Did the Impression of a Perfect Person for 30 Years' Before Oscars Slap

Dave Chappelle Says Will Smith 'Did the Impression of a Perfect Person for 30 Years' Before Oscars Slap

Dave Chappelle Joins Chris Rock and Kevin Hart on Stage in New York City; Will Smith is seen backstage during the 2022 15th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards

Kevin Hart Jokingly Named the Goat He Gave Chris Rock on Stage 'Will Smith'

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John Mayer Announces Rise for the River Montana Benefit Shows to Aid in Flood Relief

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Dave Chappelle Joins Chris Rock and Kevin Hart on Stage in N.Y.C.: 'Had to Sneak My Way in Here'

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Dave Chappelle looks on during UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3 at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Dave Chappelle's Show Moved to Different Venue in Minneapolis Following Backlash: 'We Let You Down'

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Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle Team Up for Joint Comedy Show in September

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (12944357q) Bail hearing of Dave Chappelle attacker Isaiah Lee Bail hearing for Dave Chappelle attacker Isaiah Lee, Los Angeles, California, USA - 10 May 2022

Dave Chappelle's Accused Attacker Charged with Attempted Murder for Allegedly Stabbing Roommate

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Bob Saget Tribute Among Premiere Dates Set for Netflix Is a Joke Festival Specials

Dave Chappelle Spoke to Man Accused of Attacking Him and Reveals Why He Stormed Stage

Dave Chappelle attends the UK premiere of "Dave Chappelle: Untitled" at Cineworld Leicester Square on October 17, 202

Everything to Know About Dave Chappelle's Attack During His Netflix Is a Joke Festival Performance

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Kevin Hart Praises Dave Chappelle's 'Professional' Response to Onstage Attack and Talks Hecklers

Dave Chappelle attends the UK premiere of "Dave Chappelle: Untitled" at Cineworld Leicester Square on October 17, 202

L.A. City Attorney Announces Charges Against Dave Chappelle's Alleged Attacker

Dave Chappelle speaks onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2021

Man Attacked Dave Chappelle with a 'Replica Handgun-Slash-Knife,' Now Charged with Misdemeanor: Authorities

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Howard Stern Reacts to Dave Chappelle Attack, Says Hollywood Should Be 'Ashamed' of Will Smith Slap Response

Dave Chappelle speaks onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2021

Dave Chappelle's Team Addresses Onstage Attack at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival: 'Unfortunate and Unsettling'

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 02: Comedian Earthquake performs onstage during 2022 Comedy Laugh Fest at State Farm Arena on January 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images); CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 30: Dave Chappelle speaks onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame )

Comedian Earthquake Speaks Out About Dave Chappelle Attack: 'People are Trying to Silence Our Voice'

Howie Mandel is seen on April 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images); PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 21: Dave Chappelle attends the Dior Homme Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 21, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images)

Howie Mandel Says He's 'Really Afraid' to Perform on Stage After Dave Chappelle Attack

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Netflix Champions 'Safety', Condemns 'Violence' Against Stand-Up Comics After Dave Chappelle Attack

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Man Accused of Attacking Dave Chappelle Is a Rapper Who Once Released a Song Named After Comedian

Dave Chapelle, Chris Rock, and Will Smith

Chris Rock Joked, 'I Thought That Was Will Smith!' After Witnessing Dave Chappelle Onstage Attack

Dave Chappelle attends the UK premiere of "Dave Chappelle: Untitled" at Cineworld Leicester Square on October 17, 202

Dave Chappelle Attacked on Stage During Netflix Is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles

Idris Elba and Dave Chappelle

Idris Elba Used to Sell Weed to Dave Chappelle to Help Pay for Acting Dream

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Zoë Kravitz, Jason Momoa Attended 'The' 'Batman' 'After the Afterparty': Inside the 'Super Late Night'

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Dave Chappelle to Executive Produce 4 Comedy Specials for Netflix Following 'The Closer' Criticism

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Dave Chappelle Helps Block Ohio Town's Affordable Housing Plan, Threatens to Pull His Investments

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John Mayer, Dave Chappelle and More Stars Host 'Punk Rock Shiva' for Bob Saget After His Death

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Bob Saget's 'Full House' Costars, Famous Friends Come Together to Pay Their Respects at His Funeral

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Dave Chappelle Regrets Not Texting Bob Saget Back Before His Death: 'These Moments Are Precious'

Jay-Z speaks onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.

JAY-Z Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 'We Did It, Brooklyn!'

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Dave Chappelle Speaks Out in Wake of Netflix Stand-up Special Backlash: 'I Said What I Said'

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Amid Netflix Employee Walkout, Transgender Artists Share Their Differing Views on Dave Chappelle's 'The Closer'

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Dave Chappelle 'Open' to Dialogue with Netflix Employees After Backlash, Rep Says

Netflix Co-CEO Says He 'Screwed Up' amid Backlash Over Dave Chappelle's Comedy Special

Netflix Reinstates Staffer Who Spoke Out Against Dave Chappelle's The Closer Special

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Netflix Co-CEO Supports Dave Chappelle's 'Artistic Freedom' in Controversial Comedy Special

Netflix Says Suspended Staffers Were Not Disciplined for Criticizing Dave Chappelle's 'The Closer' : Reports

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'Dear White People' EP Boycotts Netflix, Calls Dave Chappelle's Special 'Dangerously Transphobic'

Dave Chappelle: The Closer

Dave Chappelle's Netflix Special 'The Closer' Sparks Backlash from the LGBTQ+ Community

Dave Chappelle At The Hollywood Palladium

Netflix Reveals Teaser for Upcoming Dave Chappelle Comedy Special, 'The Closer'

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Why David Spade Doesn't Think He'd Be a Good Bachelor, Jokes About Getting Mistaken for Dave Chappelle

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Pete Davidson and Jon Stewart to Put on Star-Studded Comedy Show Supporting 9/11 Charities

Michael Che’s Interview Hilariously Hijacked by Dave Chappelle

Watch Michael Che's Interview with Jimmy Kimmel Get Hilariously Interrupted by Pal Dave Chappelle

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'Top Chef' 's Chef Kwame Onwuachi Dishes on Cooking for the Obamas, Oprah and Beyoncé & JAY-Z

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Dave Chappelle Says It Was Celebs Who Left Anti-Trump Notes After 2016 Election, Not Obama Aides

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Dave Chappelle Requiring Rapid COVID Tests at Upcoming Comedy Shows

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'Jeopardy!' Fans Stunned When Contestants Fail to Recognize Dave Chappelle

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Dave Chappelle Tests Positive for COVID-19, Cancels His Forthcoming Texas Comedy Shows

Dave Chappelle At The Hollywood Palladium

HBO Max to Honor Dave Chappelle's Request to Remove Chappelle's Show from Streaming Service

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See Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Bieber and More Stars React to Kardashian Family FaceTime Prank

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Netflix Removes Chappelle's Show at Dave Chappelle's Request: 'I Was Furious'