Before Dave Chappelle Got Assaulted, He Hosted a Very Strange Night of Stand-Up

Right after finishing his last set at the 2022 Netflix Is a Joke festival in Los Angeles, Dave Chappelle was attacked when an audience member rushed the stage and tackled the comedian. But even before the assault, the evening was tonally strange—an incongruous event that at times felt more like a rally than a comedy show. Guests were instructed to stow their phones in Yondr pouches before the final presentation of “Dave Chappelle and Friends” at the Hollywood Bowl, a showcase hosted Tuesday by comedian and frequent Comedy Central roaster Jeff Ross. By the time my phone had been properly… Read Full Article