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Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle is a comedian whose Comedy Central program, Chappelle’s Show , became a smash hit in the early 2000s.

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Latest News: Dave Chappelle Wins Fifth Grammy for Best Comedy Album

The album was taken from a speech by Chappelle , 50, at his former high school, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in June 2022. The school planned to rename its theater in Chappelle's honor, but the comedian deferred the honor to highlight “the nuance of art.” In the album, Chappelle defended his 2021 Netflix special Dave Chappelle: The Closer , which received criticism for the comedian's comments about the transgender community.

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Born in 1973 in Washington, D.C., Dave Chappelle began pursuing a career in stand-up comedy in high school. He made his film debut in Robin Hood: Men In Tights in 1993 and starred in the stoner comedy Half Baked later in the decade. The comedian hit the big time in 2003 with the launch of Chappelle's Show , before he abruptly walked away from the wildly popular program on the eve of its third season. Chappelle resumed touring as a stand-up comic in 2013 and later delivered a series of acclaimed specials for Netflix.

FULL NAME: David Khari Webber Chappelle BORN: August 24, 1973 BIRTHPLACE: Washington, D.C. SPOUSE: Elaine Chappelle (m. 2001) CHILDREN: Sulayman, Ibrahim, and Sanaa ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Virgo

Comedian and actor David Khari Webber Chappelle was born on August 24, 1973, in Washington, D.C. Chappelle's parents were both professors: His father, William, taught at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and his mother, Yvonne, worked as a professor at Howard University and then the University of Maryland, while also serving as a Unitarian minister. Chappelle's parents separated when Dave was 6 years old, and he subsequently began splitting time between his parents' homes in Wasington and Ohio.

Inspired by the sitcom The Cosby Show and its star, comedian Bill Cosby , Chappelle decided he, too, wanted to have a career as a comedian. As a high school student at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., Chappelle began a stand-up career. Because he was underage, his mother often had to accompany him to clubs as a legal guardian. Even at an early age, Chappelle's brand of humor was controversial, leading to frequent heckling—he was even booed offstage during amateur night at New York's famous Apollo Theatre.

Robin Hood: Men in Tights and 'Comic Relief VI'

Dave Chappelle decided to forgo college to start a stand-up career in New York City. By the early 1990s, he had begun earning accolades for his work in comedy. He made his film debut in Mel Brooks ' Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) and became the youngest comedian to be featured on the HBO special Comic Relief VI (1994).

Chappelle also began to make his way into television, scoring the first of the many TV deals he would eventually be offered at age 18. Of the pilots that he shot, only one made it to the air: Buddies , a Disney-produced ABC series focused on two friends living in New York City. Unfortunately for Chappelle, the series was canceled after just four episodes, but his celebrity continued to grow thereafter.

The Nutty Professor and Half Baked

Chappelle began making appearances in more films in the '90s with more significant parts. He starred in The Nutty Professor in 1996, alongside Eddie Murphy , and made his way into three popular films in 1998— Woo , You've Got Mail and Half Baked . The same year, Chappelle's father died, forcing the comedian to reevaluate his life.

'Killin' Them Softly' and Undercover Brother

From there, Chappelle filmed the immensely popular comedy special Killin' Them Softly in 2000, followed by the film Undercover Brother in 2002. While his popularity continued to grow, he had yet to encounter the role that would catapult him to superstardom.

In 2003, Dave Chappelle landed his own show on the Comedy Central cable network, entitled Chappelle's Show . Chappelle received three Emmy Award nominations for the wildly popular and controversial show, which frequently addressed race relations and featured musical guests. The provocative comedian not only gained the attention of popular TV personalities such as Oprah Winfrey and Inside the Actor's Studio's James Lipton, he was offered a massive TV deal from Comedy Central after only two seasons, a reported $50 million for an additional two-year contract.

Chappelle's Show was about to begin its third season when Chappelle abruptly left during production in 2005. Unhappy with the direction the show had taken and pressured by network executives to change the tone of the comedic series, Chappelle left the United States to visit South Africa. Upon his return, he began living a more reclusive life, moving to Yellow Springs, Ohio, and making only a handful of public appearances. In 2006, he released the documentary Dave Chappelle's Block Party —one of his last moments in the spotlight for several years.

In February 2013, to the surprise of many, Dave Chappelle surfaced at the famed New York City comedy club The Comedy Cellar. He was later joined on stage by comedian Chris Rock and the two discussed the possibility of a tour, exciting many fans. Following the unexpected appearance, Chappelle made a more formal approach to his return to stand-up, performing several scheduled stand-up gigs throughout the South, including Atlanta, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Chappelle also headlined the Funny or Die Tour, beginning in Austin, Texas, on August 23, 2013. He referred to his exit from Comedy Central during his set, telling the audience that "It’s easier to resign as the Pope than it is to quit a cable show."

Chi-Raq , A Star Is Born , Netflix

After making his return to the big screen in Spike Lee 's Chi-Raq (2015), Chappelle delivered a series of concert specials for Netflix in 2017, eventually winning Best Comedy Album for The Age of Spin & Deep in the Heart of Texas at the 2018 Grammy Awards. That year, he also enjoyed a supporting role in Bradley Cooper 's remake of A Star Is Born .

In May 2019, the Kennedy Center named Chappelle the winner of its prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. A few months later, Netflix released another Chappelle stand-up special, the Grammy-winning Sticks & Stones .

The streaming giant then released Chappelle's specials The Closer in 2021 and What's in a Name? in 2022.

In 2001, Chappelle married Elaine Mendoza Erfe; the couple met in Brooklyn, New York. They have two sons, Sulayman and Ibrahim, and a daughter named Sanaa.

Elaine is known for leading a very private personal life and rarely appears in public with her husband. She and Dave live on a farm in Yellow Springs, Ohio, which the comedian purchased in 2005.

According to Celebrity Net Worth , Chappelle's net worth is estimated to be around $70 million as of December 2023.

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Comedian Dave Chappelle announces fall dates for US comedy tour. See when he comes to Ohio

Comedian Dave Chappelle is hitting the road this fall in a stand-up comedy tour called Dave Chappelle Live.

The news was reported exclusively on the July 25 episode of NBC's Today Show .

The tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off in August with a pair of shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City and concludes in early October at the United Center in Chicago.

The tour includes stops in Detroit, New Orleans and Nashville, among other locations.

Local presale tickets will be available on July 26, while the general sale begins July 27 at 10 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster .

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Dave Chappelle's 'The Closer' controversy

Dave Chappelle, who lives in Yellow Springs, Ohio, came under fire in 2021 for his Netflix standup special "The Closer." The special provoked backlash due to his remarks about the LBGTQ+ community , in particular his focus on the transgender community.

In the special, Chappelle resurfaced a December 2019 controversy in which “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling drew backlash  after conflating sex with gender  and defending ideas suggesting that changing one's biological sex was a threat to her own gender identity.

Chappelle also attempted to paint a juxtaposition between the pace of civil rights gained by the LGBTQ community and those fought for by the Black community.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos defended his decision to keep the special on the streaming service amid internal criticism from company employees.

Sarandos sent a staff memo at the time pledging Netflix's commitment to the special, citing Netflix's work in supporting their talent's creative freedom.

Sarandos' support of the special led to a walkout from a group of Netflix employees in 2021, a gesture that was amplified by emotional pleas from supporters of the walkout who rallied outside company headquarters.

The employees said company executives dismissed their concerns that Chappelle's comments in "The Closer" could lead to violence against the trans community.

At the time, two employees, one transgender and one non-binary, filed labor charges against the streaming giant alleging the company retaliated against them for speaking out aboutChappelle's special.  

Hours before the walkout, Netflix shared a statement with USA TODAY: "We value our trans colleagues and allies, and understand the deep hurt that’s been caused. We respect the decision of any employee who chooses to walk out, and recognize we have much more work to do both within Netflix and in our content.”

"I want everyone in this audience to know that even though the media frames this that it's me versus that community, that is not what it is," Chappelle said in a 2021 Instagram clip. "Do not blame the LBGTQ (sic) community for any of this (expletive). This has nothing to do with them. It's about corporate interest, and what I can say, and what I cannot say."

"The Closer" received two Primetime Emmy nominations in 2022, including outstanding variety special (pre-recorded). Stan Lathan was also nominated for outstanding directing of a variety special for his work on "The Closer."

After the Emmy nominations were announced, people on social media voiced their frustration and criticized the decision to give further recognition to Chappelle's Netflix special. 

Dave Chappelle attacked onstage

In May 2022, Chappelle was attacked onstage at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles during the Netflix Is A Joke festival.

An audience member stormed the stage asChappelle, 48, was exiting the stage after his performance, lunging at him and tackling him to the ground, according to a press release from the Los Angeles Police Department. 

The man also pointed a replica handgun, which contained a knife blade, at Chappelle during the encounter, resulting in a charge for assault with a deadly weapon, according to police.

The man was identified as Isaiah Lee and in December 2022, he was sentenced to 270 days in county jail.

Dave Chappelle hosting 'Saturday Night Live'

In November 2022, Chappelle hosted "Saturday Night Live" for a third time, and the reception was not warm.

"SNL" writer Celeste Yim shared a seemingly pointed message after Chappelle was announced as host. "I'm trans and non-binary. I use they/them pronouns. Transphobia is murder and it should be condemned,"  they wrote on their Instagram Story  alongside a photo from work, captured by a Reddit screenshot. 

The hosting gig also came on the heels of "SNL" having just recently hired its first nonbinary cast member, Molly Kearney, just months before.

Dave Chappelle 2023 tour dates

Here are the scheduled dates for Chappelle's fall tour, according to a news release.

• Aug. 22: New York City – Madison Square Garden
• Aug. 23: New York City – Madison Square Garden
• Sept. 8: Cleveland, Ohio – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• Sept. 9: Detroit, Michigan – Little Caesars Arena
• Sept. 12: Lexington, Kentucky – Rupp Arena
• Sept. 13: Indianapolis, Indiana – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Sept. 15: New Orleans, Louisiana – Smoothie King Arena
• Sept. 17: Kansas City, Missouri – T-Mobile Center
• Sept. 18: Omaha, Nebraska – CHI Health Center
• Sept. 21: Nashville, Tennessee – Bridgestone Arena
• Sept. 23: Saint Paul, Minnesota – Xcel Energy Center
• Oct. 4: Chicago, Illinois – United Center

Contributing: Charles Trepany, Marco della Cava, Elise Brisco, Naledi Ushe, Anthony Robledo and Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY

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Acclaimed comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer Dave Chappelle announces the addition of five new dates to his distinctive stand-up comedy tour, Dave Chappelle Live: It’s A Celebration, B!%?#&$!. The much-anticipated tour marks a significant, golden milestone year for the comedic genius, and Chappelle is thrilled to share the celebration with audiences across the nation. Cities joining the list of tour stops in October include Milwaukee, WI, Boston, MA, Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC, and Atlanta, GA. The general on sale begins on Thursday, August 31 at 10:00 a.m. local time at Ticketmaster.com.

Renowned for his unparalleled wit, razor-sharp commentary, and fearless approach to tackling life's most absurd moments, Dave Chappelle promises to ignite the stage with his larger-than-life presence. This event is not just a show—it's a celebratory tribute to life, happiness, and the undeniable potency of laughter.

The "Dave Chappelle Live: It’s A Celebration, B!%?#&$!" comedy tour is proudly produced by Live Nation, a powerhouse in live entertainment.

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Acclaimed comedian, actor, screenwriter and producer  Dave Chappelle  announces the distinctive stand-up comedy tour   is coming to Capital One Arena on November 30th .  The much-anticipated tour marks a significant, golden milestone year for the comedic genius and Chappelle is thrilled to share the celebration with audiences across the nation. The general onsale begins on Wednesday, October 11th at 10 AM ET.

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space.   Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space.   Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue by security. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free experience.

Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. and/or Dave Chappelle own all rights in the content and materials delivered during his performance (the “Materials”). Any use of the Materials without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. is strictly prohibited and is punishable to the full extent of the law.

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Exclusive West Coast Run Takes Place This December

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After a wildly successful sold-out European arena tour, comedy legends and co-headliners Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle announce a limited 7-city west coast run of their U.S. tour. Arguably the two greatest stand-up comedians of their generation, Rock and Chappelle are not just comics, they’re good friends who express ranging views while celebrating their mutual respect for each other.

Produced by Live Nation, the exclusive tour kicks off on December 1st at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA, with additional stops at Footprint Center, Honda Center, SAP Center, Chase Center and Golden 1 Center before wrapping in Thousand Palms, CA at Acrisure Arena on December 14th. 

TICKETS: General on sale for tickets will begin Friday, October 21th at 10 AM local time on Ticketmaster.com .

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Thu Dec 01 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena

Mon Dec 05 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

Wed Dec 07 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center

Sat Dec 10 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center

Sun Dec 11 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Mon Dec 12 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

Wed Dec 14 – Thousand Palms, CA – Acrisure Arena

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No cellphones, cameras or recording devices will be allowed at this show. Upon arrival, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be unlocked at the end of the show. Guests maintain possession of their phones throughout the night, and if needed, may access their phones at designated Yondr unlocking stations in the lobby. Anyone caught with a cellphone in the venue will be immediately ejected. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience.

Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. and/or Dave Chappelle own all rights in the content and materials, including any jokes and sketches (the “Materials”), delivered during his performance. The Materials may not be copied, translated, transmitted, displayed, distributed, or reproduced verbatim (the “Use”), in whole or in part, in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed, without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Any Use of the Materials without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. is strictly prohibited and shall be subject to all available legal remedies, whether in equity or at law at the cost of anyone who violates this prohibition.

ABOUT CHRIS ROCK Lauded by peers and critics alike, Chris Rock is one of our generation’s strongest comedic voices. With a career spanning more than three decades, Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television as a comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. 

Rock recently wrapped production on the upcoming Higher Ground produced biopic, Rustin He can currently be seen in David O’Russell’s Amsterdam and Sally Potter’s short film, Look At Me. He is set to direct an Untitled Chris Rock project in 2023. 

In 2021 Rock starred as Loy Cannon in season 4 of FX’s Emmy-winning drama series “Fargo.”  He also teamed up with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures in the reimagining of the newest Saw franchise movie, “Spiral,” in which he produced and starred in. His most recent standup special, “Total Blackout: The Tamborine Extended Cut,” is currently streaming on Netflix. 

In 2014 he led the ensemble cast of “Top Five,” a critically acclaimed comedy feature that he also wrote and directed. In 2009 Rock ventured into the documentary world as a writer and producer of “Good Hair,” and in 2014 he executive produced “Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of the Comic Strip,” a documentary recounting the history of one of New York’s most famous comedy venues.  His feature acting credits include The Week Of, the Grown Ups and Madagascar franchises, 2 Days in New York, Death at a Funeral, Nurse Betty, Dogma, the hip-hop comedy CB4, and New Jack City.

His television work includes serving as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” from 1989 – 1993 and as executive producer, writer and narrator for the series “Everybody Hates Chris.” The series ran from 2005 – 2009 and is still one of the highest rated syndicated shows in the world.

In 2011, Rock made his Broadway debut starring in Stephen Adly Guirgis’s The Motherf**ker With The Hat.   

Rock has won four Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and is a New York Times Best-Selling Author. In addition, he received two nominations for the 2016 Emmy Awards, for Outstanding Director for a Variety Special for “Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo,” and Outstanding Special Class Program for the 88th Annual Academy Awards.

ABOUT DAVE CHAPPELLE

Dave Chappelle is recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time, Chappelle is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Chappelle’s work has earned him more than 30 nominations and awards in television and film for projects that include his groundbreaking sketch comedy television series Chappelle’s Show, comedy specials, and guest appearances on Saturday Night Live . Chappelle has received five Emmy awards including three for his Netflix comedy specials Sticks & Stones (2020) and Equanimity & The Bird Revelation (2018), and two for hosting Saturday Night Live (2017 and 2021). Chappelle has won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album three years in a row, 2018 through 2020. In May 2021, Dave Chappelle collaborated with Talib Kweli and yasiin bey to host The Midnight Miracle , a thought-provoking podcast that uniquely blends the salon and variety show traditions while providing a glimpse into the inner lives of the hosts. 

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‘Man, I Love Being Cancelled’: Dave Chappelle Defiant at Tour Kickoff

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Perhaps Dave Chappelle was striving for irony when he spoke about being cancelled before a sell-out crowd at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Thursday night.

Kicking off a recently announced 10-city tour, the comedian took the stage to address the ongoing backlash over his latest Netflix special, The Closer , which features a number of controversial jokes about the transgender community. Despite the rightful criticism many have shared in the wake of that special’s release, Chappelle’s career seems to be doing just fine if the arena-wide standing ovation he received upon arrival on Thursday is any indication.

Regardless, much of the comic’s material focused on his self-proclaimed status as a cultural pariah. “Man, I love being cancelled,” Chappelle told the crowd of 19,000. “It is a huge relief. It’s like getting Capone on tax evasion.”

There was, in fact, a decidedly outlaw nature to the entirety of the evening, which began with opening sets from comedian  Jeff Ross and Oakland comic Luenell Campbell. After Ross returned to “speed roast” willing members of the audience, the focus pivoted from live entertainment to a screening of Chappelle’s new documentary, Untitled .

In an Instagram post announcing his tour, Chappelle claimed that the fervor over his recent special had cost his film a chance to appear at several festivals. He also promised that those who attended would have the chance to “see what they’re trying to obstruct you from seeing.” 

Well, having seen Untitled , it’s difficult to ascertain what in this movie could possibly have merited such an effort.

Largely focused on a series of intimate, outdoor shows that Chappelle hosted during the pandemic last summer in Yellow Springs, Ohio, the film is packed with appearances from other famous comics like Jon Stewart, Chris Rock, and Tiffany Haddish. 

Balancing footage of the comics’ act with scenes of them bonding together by means of kayaks and kickball games, Untitled goes to great lengths to underscore the logistic challenges that went into pulling off over 50 shows long before a Covid vaccine was available.

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To that end, we see Chappelle buy his own equipment and hire nursing staff to make rapid testing available on-site. We also watch him engage in an ongoing struggle with the region’s zoning inspector, who threatens to shut the venue down. This culminates in what is intended to be the film’s climax: A Zoom meeting of local government officials who must decide whether to issue Chappelle’s production a temporary permit.

If it sounds anticlimactic, the same can be said for what happens next: a Covid outbreak among Chappelle’s staff that essentially ends his Yellow Springs experiment. The documentary is not, however, without its powerful moments, including a performance from poet Amir Sulaiman and footage capturing Chappelle’s furious response to the murder of George Floyd in a set filmed ten days after Floyd was killed.

Over the course of the documentary, a number of small business owners in Yellow Springs are also offered brief spotlights. It all serves to emphasize an overarching theme built around the importance of community and togetherness, which is one Chappelle returns to again and again throughout the film. From that angle, Untitled can ostensibly be seen as a portrait of a small town trying to weather a pandemic with the help of some familiar faces, but in truth, the narrative is really driven by Chappelle’s own efforts to make sense of the pandemic by going full Field of Dreams . 

What, if anything, he learns from the whole experience is difficult to say, given Untitled is ultimately best understood as a visual scrapbook of an unusual summer spent with very rich and funny friends.

Such amenities were also on display in San Francisco, where Chappelle’s time at the microphone following his documentary screening was quickly ceded to a parade of popular Bay Area music talents. Speaking fondly of his relationship with the region, Chappelle began his abbreviated set by vaguely addressing the backlash surrounding him before quickly segueing into a gay joke and then inviting Oakland soul artist Goapele to the stage.

From that point forward — it’s impossible to say when, exactly, as every member of the audience had their phones locked in Yondr pouches upon arrival — the night basically turned into a Bay Area block party.

After two songs from Goapele, Chappelle returned for a few more brief remarks and then brought out another Oakland musician: R&B singer-superproducer Raphael Saadiq . Though both Goapele and Saadiq expressed support for Chappelle, neither mentioned any specifics regarding his situation and why he’s in it. 

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From there, the hyphy movement enjoyed a brief comeback courtesy of a medley of performances from Too Short, E-40 , and Lil Jon . Running through certified Bay Area anthems like “Blow the Whistle” and “Tell Me When to Go,” the set saw the crowd at Chase Center go predictably wild.

Then all that was left was a few closing words from Chappelle, who again returned to the subject of his alleged cancellation to end the night.

“For the past three or four weeks,” he said, “they’ve been saying in the news that I’ve been cancelled. It doesn’t matter. The point is, no matter what they say, we are together.”  

Oscillating between vague platitudes about unity and his delight at being back in San Francisco, Chappelle’s material came across like the words of a man at a crossroads. The comedian himself admitted as much, when he closed his set by noting that the last time he felt this way, he decided to quit Chappelle’s Show .

“I’m going through something,” Chappelle added. “It might be history.”

And with that observation, so was the evening. 

It’s difficult to determine exactly where Chappelle goes next once this tour concludes. With his Netflix obligations complete, his options are wide open. Again, this would seem to contradict the very essence of whatever it means to be cancelled, but hopefully the fervor over Chappelle dedicating an entire special to defending his terrible jokes about transgender people will inspire him to rethink what it truly takes to bring people together.

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Dave Chappelle announces fall dates for his stand-up comedy tour

Dave Chappelle will hit the road this fall in a stand-up comedy tour called Dave Chappelle Live, announced exclusively July 25 on TODAY.

The tour opens with a pair of dates at New York City’s Madison Square Garden and wraps up at Chicago's United Center.

Here’s a look at all the dates.

• Aug. 22: New York City — Madison Square Garden
• Aug. 23: New York City — Madison Square Garden
• Sept. 8: Cleveland, Ohio — Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• Sept. 9: Detroit, Michigan — Little Caesars Arena
• Sept. 12: Lexington, Kentucky — Rupp Arena
• Sept. 13: Indianapolis, Indiana — Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Sept. 15: New Orleans, Louisiana — Smoothie King Arena
• Sept. 17: Kansas City, Missouri — T-Mobile Center
• Sept. 18: Omaha, Nebraska — CHI Health Center
• Sept. 21: Nashville, Tennessee — Bridgestone Arena
• Sept. 23: Saint Paul, Minnesota — Xcel Energy Center
• Oct. 4: Chicago — United Center

Tickets will be available beginning with local presales on July 26, while the general sale kicks off July 27 at 10 a.m. local time at Ticketmaster.com.

A five-time Emmy Award winner with a provocative approach to a wide range of subjects, Chappelle was honored with the 2019 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He also won the Grammy Award for best comedy three consecutive years, from 2018 through 2020.

Chappelle made headlines when a man attempted to attack him onstage during a 2022 show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. That man was later sentenced to 270 days in jail .

“He refuses to allow last night’s incident to overshadow the magic of this historic moment,” his rep said of Chappelle in a statement after the incident, while noting the show tied him with comedy troupe Monty Python as the comedians who have headlined the most performances at the Hollywood Bowl.

Drew Weisholtz is a reporter for TODAY Digital, focusing on pop culture, nostalgia and trending stories. He has seen every episode of “Saved by the Bell” at least 50 times, longs to perfect the crane kick from “The Karate Kid” and performs stand-up comedy, while also cheering on the New York Yankees and New York Giants. A graduate of Rutgers University, he is the married father of two kids who believe he is ridiculous.

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UPDATE, with new tour stops: Comedian Dave Chappelle has added five new dates to his fall comedy tour – now officially titled Dave Chappelle Live: It’s A Celebration, B!%?#&$! – with October stops in Milwaukee, Boston, Raleigh, Charlotte and Atlanta.

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The new dates and venues are:

Oct. 17: Milwaukee, WI — Fiserv Forum

Oct. 19: Boston, MA — TD Garden

Oct. 25: Raleigh, NC — PNC Arena

Oct 26: Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center

Oct 31: Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena

See below for the previously announced tour dates.

The fall run of shows for the Dave Chappelle Live tour , produced by Live Nation, begins Tuesday, August 22 at the Garden, with a second show at the venue the following night.

Twelve tour dates were announced today, with stops in, among other cities, Cleveland, Detroit, New Orleans and Nashville before closing out the fall dates in Chicago.

See the complete fall itinerary below.

Tickets will be available starting with local presales on Wednesday, July 26, and general onsale beginning Thursday, July 27 at Ticketmaster.com.

The tour dates announced today are:

Tue Aug 22 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Wed Aug 23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Fri Sep 08 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Sat Sep 09 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Tue Sep 12 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena

Wed Sep 13 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Fri Sep 15 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Arena

Sun Sep 17 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Mon Sep 18 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center

Thu Sep 21 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Sat Sep 23 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Wed Oct 04 – Chicago, IL – United Center

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(INDIANAPOLIS - JULY 25, 2023) Today, Award-winning American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer of television and film, Dave Chappelle announces the fall run of his unique stand-up comedy show – Dave Chappelle Live . The tour, produced by Live Nation, will include a stop in downtown Indianapolis on Wednesday, September 13 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.  

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with local presales on Wednesday, July 26. The general on-sale begins on Thursday, July 27 at 10am local time at Ticketmaster.com.

No cellphones, cameras, or recording devices will be allowed at this show. Upon arrival, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be unlocked at the end of the show. Guests maintain possession of their phones throughout the night and, if needed, may access their phones at designated Yondr unlocking stations in the lobby. Anyone caught with a cellphone in the venue will be immediately ejected. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience.

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Dave Chappelle is recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Chappelle’s work has earned him more than 30 nominations and awards in television and film for projects that include his groundbreaking sketch comedy television series “Chappelle’s Show”, comedy specials, and guest appearances on “Saturday Night Live”. Chappelle has received five Emmy awards, including three for his Netflix comedy specials “Sticks & Stones” (2020) and “Equanimity & The Bird Revelation” (2018), and two for hosting “Saturday Night Live” (2017 and 2021). Chappelle has won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album three years in a row, from 2018 through 2020. In May 2021, Dave Chappelle collaborated with Talib Kweli and yasiin bey to host “The Midnight Miracle,” a thought-provoking podcast that uniquely blends the salon and variety show traditions while providing a glimpse into the inner lives of the hosts.

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Pilot Boy Productions, founded in 1992 by comedian and actor Dave Chappelle, is a film and television production company dedicated to producing thought-provoking, cutting-edge, and award-winning television, concert films, and live events. Chappelle jokes that the name “Pilot Boy” comes from the numerous pitches he made to television executives in his younger days. “I’d walk thru the door and say, 'Here comes Pilot Boy!’" Since then, Chappelle has self-produced six nominated and award-winning concert films and has signed deals with both Netflix and Luminary to produce content for their streaming platforms.

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After an explosive and contentious Netflix special in 2021, Dave Chappelle is hitting the road again.

The veteran comedian has announced the dates for a fall stand-up comedy tour, titled “Dave Chappelle Live,” which will open with twin dates at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Aug. 22-23 and conclude at Chicago’s United Center on Oct. 4.

Tickets to the tour, produced by Live Nation, will be available starting with local presales on Wednesday, July 26. The general onsale begins on Thursday, July 27, at 10 a.m. local time at Ticketmaster.com.

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Chappelle has been a controversial figure following his 2021 Netflix special “The Closer,” in which he made jokes about transgender people, leading to  company walkouts  and protests last October. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos originally defended Chappelle, saying in statement that the comedian is “one of the most popular stand-ups today” and “as with our other talent, we work hard to support their creative freedom — even though this means there will always be content on Netflix some people believe is harmful.” Sarandos ultimately said he “screwed up” in his reaction to the Chappelle backlash.

The comedian made headlines again in 2022 when he was attacked on stage  while performing a comedy set during the Netflix Is a Joke festival in Los Angeles.

Check out the full list of dates below:

• Aug. 22: New York City — Madison Square Garden
• Aug. 23: New York City — Madison Square Garden
• Sept. 8: Cleveland, Ohio — Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• Sept. 9: Detroit, Michigan — Little Caesars Arena
• Sept. 12: Lexington, Kentucky — Rupp Arena
• Sept. 13: Indianapolis, Indiana — Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Sept. 15: New Orleans, Louisiana — Smoothie King Arena
• Sept. 17: Kansas City, Missouri — T-Mobile Center
• Sept. 18: Omaha, Nebraska — CHI Health Center
• Sept. 21: Nashville, Tennessee — Bridgestone Arena
• Sept. 23: Saint Paul, Minnesota — Xcel Energy Center
• Oct. 4: Chicago — United Center

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Top 25 concerts and events coming to the UAE, from Dave Chappelle to Green Day

There is plenty of live entertainment to look forward to thoughout the year and beyond.

Dave Chappelle headlines the inaugural festival Abu Dhabi Comedy Week. AP

Comedy, musicals, hip-hop and classical music gigs are some of the events coming our way in the UAE.

A host of big names and star attractions from around the world will be taking centre stage through the coming months from the broadway musical Chicago to the Arab pop hits of Egypt's Ahmed Saad.

Rock concerts by The Scorpions and Green Day are also on the cards in addition to bevy of comedy shows by stars such as Dave Chappelle, Andrew Schulz and Aziz Ansari. Here, The National rounds up the best live events coming up.

1. Mikki: Wednesday to Sunday at Qs Bar and Lounge and Palazzo Versace Dubai

The Dutch singer found fame at home with her star turn on the television talent quest The Voice Holland . UAE fans can now hear the artist on a regular basis with Mikki's residency at the stylish jazz venue Q's Bar and Lounge. In addition to original tracks, her set will take on the jazz standards and favourites from RnB songbook.

7pm to 1am; prices begin from Dh250 minimum spend per-person; palazzoversace.ae

2. The Scorpions: May 17 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

The veteran German rockers will bring the 40th-anniversary tour of the seminal album Love at First Sting to the UAE. The 1984 album is regarded as the commercial peak for the group with its glam metal hits Still Loving You and Big City Nights.

Doors open at 7pm; from Dh195; etihadarena.ae

3. Miami Band and Ayed Yousef: May 17 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

Formed in 1991, Miami Band from Kuwait has been viewed as one of the first boy bands from the Gulf. With the original quartet now reduced to a duo, the group still manages to attract a devoted crowd with shows full of tunes such as 1994's Ghazala and 2008's Miami Forever . Supporting Miami Band is the rising young Saudi singer Ayed Yousef.

Showtime is 9pm, tickets from Dh195; coca-cola-arena.com

4. Aziz Ansari: May 18 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

Known for his role in the hit series Parks and Recreation as well as his Emmy-winning Netflix show Master of Non e, Ansari will open the inaugural Abu Dhabi Comedy Week . In 2016, he made history as the first Indian-American actor to land a lead comedy-acting Emmy nomination for his role in Master of None .

Doors open at 6pm; from Dh250; etihadarena.ae

5. Chris Botti: May 18 at Dubai Opera

Smooth pop jazz trumpeter Botti is one of the most successful American instrumental artists today courtesy of crossover versions of When I Fall In Love , Concierto de Aranjuez and The Very Thought of You . His latest album, Impressions, won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental.

Showtime is 8pm; tickets from Dh300; dubaiopera.com

6. Andrew Schulz: May 22 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

A New York native, Schulz is known for unfiltered comedy that is geared and customised for the city he is performing in. He has sold out arenas on his US tour and was in Abu Dhabi in October to perform as part of UFC 294 Showdown Week . Schulz also hosts popular podcasts Flagrant and The Brilliant Idiots and stars in the comedy mini-series Schulz Saves America on Netflix.

Showtime is 8pm; tickets from Dh250 etihadarena.ae

7. Dave Chappelle: May 23 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

One of the biggest names in comedy is coming to the UAE capital for the first time. Known for his fearless approach on the mic, Chappelle rose to international fame with his ground-breaking sketch comedy series Chappelle's Show , which aired from 2003 to 2006. He also garnered international audiences with popular Netflix comedy specials that earned him several Emmys and a Grammy Award.

Doors open at 6pm; from Dh275; etihadarena.ae

8. Kadim Al Sahir: May 23 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

Often referred to as “the Caesar of Arabic songs” and “Iraq's ambassador to the world”, Al Sahir is one of the most successful singers from the Arab region and has been putting out music since the 1980s. Fans can expect to hear classics such as Ana Wa Laila , Ha Habibi and Dhomni Ala Sadrak .

Showtime is 8pm; tickets from Dh175; coca-cola-arena.com

9. Bassem Youssef and Maz Jobrani: May 24 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

An Egyptian surgeon-turned-comedian, Youssef has been in the global spotlight recently thanks to his viral interviews with Piers Morgan on the Israel-Gaza war. Their first, which was posted on YouTube on October 18, has been viewed millions of times. Morgan said it is his most-watched interview since his show was launched two years ago. American comedian Jobrani, who is of Iranian origin, has appeared on popular shows including Grey’s Anatomy , Curb Your Enthusiasm and Shameless .

Doors open at 6.30pm; from Dh250; etihadarena.ae

10. James Blunt: May 24 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

The British singer-songwriter is coming to Dubai as part of his new album Who We Used To Be. Expect the multi-instrumentalist to also play favourites such as You're Beautiful , Wisemen and Goodbye My Lover .

Showtime is 9pm; tickets from Dh250; coca-cola-arena.com

11. Jo Koy: May 26 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

Known for his stints on Chelsea Lately and his Netflix special, Comin' In Hot , Koy’s work pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son and mother, which gives his comedy universal appeal. His father is American and his mother is Filipina.

Doors open at 7.30pm; from Dh180; etihadarena.ae

12. Majid Al Mohandis: May 31 at Dubai Opera

Iraqi-Saudi singer Majid Al Mohandis, often referred to as the “Voice of Diamond”, released his debut album in 2005 and is approaching 20 years in the industry. Some his notable hits include Shahd El Hourouf and Wahishni Moot .

Showtime is 9pm; tickets from Dh350; dubaiopera.com

13. Hans Zimmer: May 31 and June 1 at Coca-Cola Arena

Composer Hans Zimmer has promised to deliver an “unforgettable musical experience” when he returns to Dubai for another live extravaganza. The two-time Academy Award winner will perform selections from his more than 240 film compositions, including The Lion King , Interstellar , Gladiator , The Dark Knight , Top Gun: Maverick and the Pirates of the Caribbean films.

Showtime is 9pm on May 31 and 8pm on June 1; tickets from Dh399; coca-cola-arena.com

14. Ballet Hispanico: May 31 and June 1 at Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi

Performers from the largest Hispanic cultural organisations in the US will perform in the UAE with a program fusing classical ballet with Latin dance culture.

Showtime is 8pm; from Dh100; culturalfoundation.ae

15. Jason Derulo: June 15 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

The Savage Love singer headlines the Earth Soul lifestyle festival and will perform hits including Whatcha Say , Wiggle and Swalla . Derulo recently released Nu King , his first album in nine years, and Dubai is one of the first stops on a new world tour.

Showtime is 9pm; tickets from Dh199; coca-cola-arena.com

16. Amr Diab: June 18 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

The Egyptian singer will make his concert debut at the Yas Island venue. Diab has been the reigning pop king in the Mena region since his 1983 debut album Ya Tareea .

He also made a mark beyond the Arabic-speaking world with his 1996 hit Nour El Ain , which became one of the most popular songs to come out of the Middle East.

Showtime is 9.30pm; tickets from Dh295; coca-cola-arena.com

17. Matilda, The Musical: June 20 to 23 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

The musical, now in its 13th year on London's theatre circuit, returns to the UAE after its successful run at Dubai Opera last year. Inspired by the children’s book by Roald Dahl, it tells the story of a little girl with a vivid imagination, a sharp mind and a hunger to devour knowledge as she takes control of her own life in the midst of hardship.

Evening, afternoon and matinee shows available; from Dh150; etihadarena.ae

18. French Montana: June 22 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

The last time French Montana was on stage in the UAE, it was during a surprise appearance at Post Malone's 2018 gig at Etihad Arena. Since then, the artists has released enough hits to earn his own gig – expect to hear favourites including Unforgettable , No Stylist and Pop That .

Showtime is 8pm; tickets from Dh199; coca-cola-arena.com

19. Ahmed Saad and Tamer Ashour: June 29 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

Saad is known for breezy Arabic pop hits Eh Elyoum El Helw Da and Sayreena Donya . He will be joined by Egyptian singer Tamer Ashour, who is known for ballads Zikrayat Kaddaba and Ekhtrarna Leh.

Doors open at 7.30pm; from Dh250; etihadarena.ae

20. Chicago: September 12 to 22 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

A tale of passion, murder, greed, betrayal and redemption, Chicago is the longest-running musical in Broadway history, since premiering in 1975. Chicago follows two fiercely competitive women accused of murder – aspiring jazz performer Roxie Hart and vaudeville Velma Kelly – who fight for fame in an attempt to avoid the gallows. The show produced many popular songs, including All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango and Razzle Dazzle .

Evening and matinee shows available ; from Dh185; etihadarena.ae

21. Apocalyptica: September 13 at The Agenda, Dubai

The Finnish cello trio will play select tracks from the Metallica songbook. Expect ethereal takes of classic metal hits including Ride the Lightning , One and Master of Puppets .

Doors open at 7pm; from Dh299; dubai.platinumlist.net

22. Take That: October 25 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

Responsible for the hits Back For Good and Patience , Take That is one of the UK's most successful acts, with more than 15 chart-topping singles to their name. They return to the UAE on the back of their latest release, This Life, which came out last year and features the singles Windows and Brand New Sun.

Doors open at 6pm; from Dh299; etihadarena.ae

23. Lea Salonga: November 10 at Coca-Cola Arena

Besides winning Olivier and Tony Awards for Miss Saigon , Salonga is perhaps best known for providing the singing voices for two Disney princesses – Jasmine in Aladdin (1992) and Fa Mulan in Mulan (1998) and Mulan 2 (2004). Hailing from the Philippines, the singer has also performed in some of the biggest theatre productions around the world, including Les Miserables and Once on This Island .

Showtime is 7.30pm; tickets from Dh150; coca-cola-arena.com

24. Ludovico Einaudi: January 19 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

After selling out all of his previous shows at Dubai Opera, Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi returns to the UAE for his biggest show to date. His haunting compositions, which can be best described as minimal, not only helped him build a successful solo career, but also afforded him the opportunity to score numerous Italian films in the 1980s, before landing international gigs, including 2011's French blockbuster The Intouchables and 2020 Oscar winner Nomadland.

25. Green Day and The Offspring: January 27 at Expo City Dubai

The veteran American punk-rock bands will make their Middle East debut in a purpose-built open-air concert venue that will host up to 30,000 people. Expect to hear three decades worth of Green Day hits, including Holiday , Boulevard of Broken Dreams and Longview . The Offspring also have an extensive catalogue of tracks, including the 1998 hit Pretty Fly (For a White Guy), as well as early favourites Come Out and Play and Self Esteem.

Doors open at 5pm; from Dh445; dubai.platinumlist.net

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Comedian Dave Chappelle announces fall dates for US comedy tour

Comedian Dave Chappelle is hitting the road this fall in a stand-up comedy tour called Dave Chappelle Live.

The news was reported exclusively on the July 25 episode of NBC's Today Show .

The tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off in August with a pair of shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City and concludes in early October at the United Center in Chicago.

The tour includes stops in Detroit, New Orleans and Nashville, among other locations.

Local presale tickets will be available on July 26, while the general sale begins July 27 at 10 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster .

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Dave Chappelle came under fire in 2021 for his Netflix standup special "The Closer." The special provoked backlash due to his remarks about the LBGTQ+ community , in particular his focus on the transgender community.

In the special, Chappelle resurfaced a December 2019 controversy in which “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling drew backlash  after conflating sex with gender  and defending ideas suggesting that changing one's biological sex was a threat to her own gender identity.

Chappelle also attempted to paint a juxtaposition between the pace of civil rights gained by the LGBTQ community and those fought for by the Black community.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos defended his decision to keep the special on the streaming service amid internal criticism from company employees.

Sarandos sent a staff memo at the time pledging Netflix's commitment to the special, citing Netflix's work in supporting their talent's creative freedom.

Sarandos' support of the special led to a walkout from a group of Netflix employees in 2021, a gesture that was amplified by emotional pleas from supporters of the walkout who rallied outside company headquarters.

The employees said company executives dismissed their concerns that Chappelle's comments in "The Closer" could lead to violence against the trans community.

At the time, two employees, one transgender and one non-binary, filed labor charges against the streaming giant alleging the company retaliated against them for speaking out aboutChappelle's special.  

Hours before the walkout, Netflix shared a statement with USA TODAY: "We value our trans colleagues and allies, and understand the deep hurt that’s been caused. We respect the decision of any employee who chooses to walk out, and recognize we have much more work to do both within Netflix and in our content.”

"I want everyone in this audience to know that even though the media frames this that it's me versus that community, that is not what it is," Chappelle said in a 2021 Instagram clip. "Do not blame the LBGTQ (sic) community for any of this (expletive). This has nothing to do with them. It's about corporate interest, and what I can say, and what I cannot say."

"The Closer" received two Primetime Emmy nominations in 2022, including outstanding variety special (pre-recorded). Stan Lathan was also nominated for outstanding directing of a variety special for his work on "The Closer."

After the Emmy nominations were announced, people on social media voiced their frustration and criticized the decision to give further recognition to Chappelle's Netflix special. 

Dave Chappelle attacked onstage

In May 2022, Chappelle was attacked onstage at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles during the Netflix Is A Joke festival.

An audience member stormed the stage asChappelle, 48, was exiting the stage after his performance, lunging at him and tackling him to the ground, according to a press release from the Los Angeles Police Department. 

The man also pointed a replica handgun, which contained a knife blade, at Chappelle during the encounter, resulting in a charge for assault with a deadly weapon, according to police.

The man was identified as Isaiah Lee and in December 2022, he was sentenced to 270 days in county jail.

Dave Chappelle hosting 'Saturday Night Live'

In November 2022, Chappelle hosted "Saturday Night Live" for a third time, and the reception was not warm.

"SNL" writer Celeste Yim shared a seemingly pointed message after Chappelle was announced as host. "I'm trans and non-binary. I use they/them pronouns. Transphobia is murder and it should be condemned,"  they wrote on their Instagram Story  alongside a photo from work, captured by a Reddit screenshot. 

The hosting gig also came on the heels of "SNL" having just recently hired its first nonbinary cast member, Molly Kearney, just months before.

Dave Chappelle 2023 tour dates

Here are the scheduled dates for Chappelle's fall tour, according to a news release.

• Aug. 22: New York City – Madison Square Garden
• Aug. 23: New York City – Madison Square Garden
• Sept. 8: Cleveland, Ohio – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• Sept. 9: Detroit, Michigan – Little Caesars Arena
• Sept. 12: Lexington, Kentucky – Rupp Arena
• Sept. 13: Indianapolis, Indiana – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Sept. 15: New Orleans, Louisiana – Smoothie King Arena
• Sept. 17: Kansas City, Missouri – T-Mobile Center
• Sept. 18: Omaha, Nebraska – CHI Health Center
• Sept. 21: Nashville, Tennessee – Bridgestone Arena
• Sept. 23: Saint Paul, Minnesota – Xcel Energy Center
• Oct. 4: Chicago, Illinois – United Center

Contributing: Charles Trepany, Marco della Cava, Elise Brisco, Naledi Ushe, Anthony Robledo and Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY

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Dave Chappelle's real estate empire helped 'restore' Ohio, comedian says

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Dave Chappelle is clapping back at the critics.

The controversial comedian gave context to why he owns millions of dollars in real estate in Yellow Springs, Ohio, in a recent feature in Bloomberg magazine.

Homeowners in Yellow Springs became concerned once Chappelle started buying large swaths of real estate in their small town.

"With the decline of Antioch College several years ago, Yellow Springs lost its cultural anchor," Chappelle's rep told the outlet on behalf of the comedian. "My interest has always been in restoring the cultural and creative economy Antioch helped to foster and which made Yellow Springs a haven for art, music, culture and academia."

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Dave Chappelle claps back at critics who are unhappy with his real estate venture in Yellow Springs, Ohio. (Samir Hussein/WireImage / Getty Images)

Some residents in the town spoke out about their concerns with Chappelle's real estate purchases in their county.

According to Bloomberg, a resident shared that the comedian is "a force that’s turning us into the place that we’re all trying to stay away from."

Chappelle spent most of his adolescent years with his mother in Washington, D.C., but lived with his father in Yellow Springs in middle school.

Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio. (Corbis / Getty Images)

Chappelle bought a home in Ohio in the late '90s and moved back full time in 2004, according to the outlet. He stepped away from his Comedy Central show around the time he left Hollywood for the Midwest.

He continued to tour nationally but kept a low profile locally, Bloomberg reported. It wasn't until 2015 that he started hosting shows in Ohio, beginning in a local barn. Chappelle called these shows "Juke Joints."

In 2017, he made a "rare public appearance" going in front of the village council to call for police reform. In 2018, he signed a multimillion-dollar Netflix deal for his comedy specials and founded Iron Table Holdings LLC.

Some Yellow Springs residents were not happy with Dave Chappelle buying up real estate in their small town. (Mathieu Bitton/Netflix / Fox News)

He then began buying up real estate in Ohio. In 2020, he purchased eight homes in Greene County, bringing his total to 20, according to the outlet.

In November 2020, Chappelle appeared on "Saturday Night Live" and discussed the state of his small town after the coronavirus pandemic hit, prompting businesses to close and people to remain indoors.

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"My town was dying," he said at the time, so "I did shows in my neighbor’s cornfield, and these shows were very successful and may have even helped save the town." 

He also said in his 2020 SNL monologue, "The local farmers — my neighbors — started to complain that my shows were too noisy — in a cornfield!" 

Dave Chappelle reportedly has 20 properties in Yellow Springs, Ohio. (Lester Cohen/WireImage / Getty Images)

Chappelle said the town meetings were "embarrassing," which stirred resentment. 

"I resented that these country farmers could decide a guy like me’s fate. People don’t deserve to do that. They haven’t seen enough. They don’t know anything," he said at the time, per Bloomberg.

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Chappelle's outdoor comedy shows reportedly commissioned "$12 million in direct and indirect economic activity for the state of Ohio, including $4 million for the village."

According to Bloomberg, at the time, Matthew Cole, the area’s only CPA, wrote in a letter, "A few local businesses would not exist today if it weren’t for the shows."