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dave chappelle

Dave Chappelle

Minneapolis Dave Chappelle show relocated after outcry from both staff and patrons

The performance took place at a nearby venue.

On Jul 21, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture
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‘Dave Chappelle ambushed us at the John Mulaney show’: The internet is in an uproar after the comic told a ‘transphobic joke’ when opening for Columbus stop on Mulaney’s tour

'Y'all ever hear ~12,000 people laugh at a transphobic joke, while you’re a trans person in the audience.'

On May 22, 2022 by Jack Alban

Internet Culture
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Man charged in Dave Chappelle attack posted rap song ‘Dave Chappell’ in 2020

Isaiah Lee was charged with felony assault.

On May 4, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture
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Video appears to show moment Dave Chappelle was attacked onstage

Chappelle reportedly quickly recovered and began cracking jokes, comparing the attacker to Will Smith.

On May 4, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture IRL
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Dave Chappelle criticized for opposing affordable housing in viral town council video

Chappelle threatened to move his '$65 million' business out of town if affordable housing was built.

On Feb 10, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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‘I’m better than all of you’: Dave Chappelle visited his former high school—and pushed back on criticism from teens

The comedian staged an awkward Q&A, with one student calling him a 'bigot.'

On Nov 26, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture IRL
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Netflix CEO says Dave Chappelle’s transphobic content ‘doesn’t translate to real-world harm’

Netflix employees are planning a walkout in protest against Chappelle's comments.

On Oct 14, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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This week in streaming: ‘Red Rocket’ won the NSYNC war

Plus a review of 'There's Someone Inside Your House' and Netflix's comments on Dave Chappelle.

On Oct 13, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture Streaming
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Netflix suspended a trans employee who criticized Dave Chappelle (updated)

Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special, 'The Closer,' was criticized for its transphobic themes.

On Oct 12, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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‘Lazy and hostile’: Netflix under fire for hosting Dave Chappelle’s ‘transphobic’ new comedy—as executive producer quits

Streaming giant faces pressure to censor 'The Closer.'

On Oct 7, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture IRL
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Dave Chappelle caught COVID-19 after partying with COVID-positive Grimes—and Elon Musk, Joe Rogan

They all hung out at a maskless, backstage party after a show.

On Jan 22, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture IRL
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Dave Chappelle gets serious in ‘SNL’ monologue, then makes Pete Davidson spit out fangs

'I love a sketch where nobody can stay in character.'

On Nov 8, 2020 by Kahron Spearman

Internet Culture
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Dave Chappelle reckons with George Floyd’s death in surprise Netflix special ‘8:46’

"Normally I wouldn't show you something so unrefined, I hope you understand."

On Jun 12, 2020 by Bryan Rolli

Internet Culture IRL
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Why celebrities love Andrew Yang

Why do the rich and famous support Andrew Yang?

On Feb 11, 2020 by Brenden Gallagher

Tech
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Dave Chappelle cracks ‘Wu-Tang’ joke while phone banking for Andrew Yang

Chappelle has been campaigning for Yang in South Carolina.

On Jan 31, 2020 by Kahron Spearman

Tech

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