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Dave Chappelle Declines To Have His Former High School’s Theater Named After Him
Late last year it was announced that Dave Chappelle‘s former high school the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington was honoring him by naming a theater after him. At the time of the news, Dave faced some criticism from some of the students at the school due to his Netflix comedy special “The…
Dave Chappelle On Getting Four New Comedy Specials On Netflix After He Came Under Fire Last Year For Anti-Trans Remarks: “I Am Proud To Be A Part Of This Moment”
In response, GLAAD wrote that the comic's brand has "become synonymous with ridiculing trans people and other marginalized communities. Negative reviews and viewers loudly condemning his latest special is a message to the industry that audiences don't support platforming anti-LGBTQ diatribes. We agree." The executive director for the National Black Justice Coalition also called for the special…
Dave Chappelle regrets not responding to Bob Saget’s last text message
Dave Chappelle feels bad he didn't respond to Bob Saget's last text message. The Full House actor and stand-up comedian died suddenly at the age of 65 on 9 January. His cause of death has not yet been revealed. During his set at the Peppermint Club in West Hollywood on Thursday night, Chappelle began by…
Dave Chappelle Criticized by Rights Groups, Trans Netflix Employees for Transphobic Jokes in New Special
Dave Chappelle is facing backlash from prominent social justice organizations and others for jokes targeting trans and other LGBTQ+ people in his new special ‘The Closer,’ which debuted on Netflix Tuesday. Critics include trans people tied to Netflix, including “Dear White People” executive producer Jaclyn Moore, who says she’s “done” with the streamer. “I love…
Dave Chappelle Compares DaBaby’s Previous Legal Troubles To His Rolling Loud Comments In New Comedy Special
Dave Chappelle is back on the comedy stage and his newest special touches on DaBaby’s recent comments at Rolling Loud. If y’all recall, DaBaby was removed from multiple festival lineups after he made controversial comments about HIV/AIDS at Rolling Loud.Contrary to the popular opinion at the time, the attempt to cancel DaBaby’s career doesn’t sit…
Dave Chappelle Has A New Netflix Special, And He Goes In When Discussing Racial And Social Issues
As usual, Chappelle delivers some gems. Over the last five years, Dave Chappelle has delivered five Netflix specials that have influenced the culture in every way possible. The Washington Post / The Washington Post via Getty Images The five specials were all shot in different locations — "Deep in the Heart of Texas," "The Age…
Dave Chapelle and Netflix are ready to release his sixth and final comedy special for the streaming giant. In the newly premiered teaser for Dave Chappelle: The Closer, Chapelle is heard reflecting on his previous stand-up programs. “Comedians have a responsibility to speak recklessly,” he says in the clip. “Sometimes the funniest thing to say…