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I critiqued Dave Chappelle and his fans questioned my Blackness

10:32am November 17, 2022

by Eric Deggans

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?

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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A Minneapolis venue canceled a Dave Chappelle set hours before showtime

2:57pm July 21, 2022

by Ayana Archie

The show was suddenly moved to another venue. Chappelle has received criticism over the last few years for his jokes aimed at the LGBTQ community, particularly transgender people.

Dave Chappelle performing in Los Angeles, California in 2018.

Dave Chappelle attacker charged with assault with a deadly weapon

6:59pm May 04, 2022

by Mandalit del Barco

23-year-old Isaiah Lee has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon.

Comedian Dave Chappelle attends a boxing bout Nov. 6, 2021, in Las Vegas.

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

6:44am May 04, 2022

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

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 The Closer in a new standup video posted to Instagram.

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

11:01pm October 25, 2021

by Jonathan Franklin

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

Dave Chappelle: This Time This Place 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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Chappelle Fans Flock To D.C. Live Events As New Mask Mandate Is Announced

1:11pm August 02, 2021

by Elizabeth Blair

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.

Comedian Dave Chappelle at the 2018 Netflix FYSEE Kick-Off event in Los Angeles.

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

6:18pm November 25, 2020

by Reese Oxner

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

Dave Chappelle accepts the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. PBS will air a television special of the ceremony in January.

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'The Best Part Of The First Amendment': Dave Chappelle Accepts Mark Twain Prize

9:57am October 28, 2019

by Elizabeth Blair

Sarah Silverman, Tiffany Haddish and Jon Stewart were among the comedians who honored Chappelle as he received the annual American humor award in a music-filled ceremony at the Kennedy Center.

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Frédéric Yonnet performs a Tiny Desk Concert on June 7, 2018.

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Frédéric Yonnet With Special Guest Dave Chappelle: Tiny Desk Concert

2:23pm July 09, 2018

by Abby O'Neill

Yonnet is a magician on the harmonica. You'll see why he's performed with Stevie Wonder, Prince and Ed Sheeran.