Dave Chappelle, SNL and Gaza

Dave Chappelle Wasn’t Allowed To Tell Jokes About Gaza Or Trans People During ‘SNL’ Monologue
Last month, comedy legend Dave Chappelle delivered a more than 15-minute monologue on Saturday Night Live, as he has done in the past, including the first time Donald Trump was elected president.
‘SNL’s Continued Support of Dave Chappelle Is More Dangerous Than Ever
This weekend, Saturday Night Live will celebrate its 50th anniversary—a massive milestone in entertainment—with a star-studded special event featuring appearances by everyone from SNL legends like Amy Poehler, Eddie Murphy, and Maya Rudolph, to A-listers like Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, and Paul McCartney. And, unfortunately, Dave Chappelle too.
Dave Chappelle Says ‘SNL' Producers Barred Him From Discussing Gaza and Transgender People in Opening Monologue
Dave Chappelle recently told a stand-up audience in San Francisco that “Saturday Night Live” producers did not want him to talk about Gaza or transgender people in his opening monologue when he hosted the show in January.
Dave Chappelle Says ‘SNL' Producers Forbade Him From Talking About Gaza And Trans People
Just a month removed from his recent Saturday Night Live appearance, where he delivered an over 15-minute monologue, Dave Chappelle said he was forbidden by the late-night show’s producers from speaking on two topics.
Here are the two topics SNL producers instructed Dave Chappelle to avoid in recent show
Dave Chappelle has revealed during a San Francisco stand-up show that Saturday Night Live producers instructed him to avoid certain topics during his recent hosting gig. “SNL producers told him he couldn’t speak about two topics: transgender people and Gaza,
Dave Chappelle says SNL banned him from mentioning trans issues and Gaza
Comedian Dave Chappelle took the stage in San Francisco this week and shared that Saturday Night Live producers gave him two strict topics to avoid while hosting the show last month. "SNL producers told him he couldn't speak about two topics: transgender people and Gaza,
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Dave Chappelle’s ‘SNL50’ Appearance Is More Dangerous Than Ever
And, unfortunately, Dave Chappelle too. On February 11, a new Vulture article revealed that Dave’s 2022 monologue initially included a joke seemingly aimed at a writer who disapproved of his ...
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Dave Chappelle tells San Francisco audience that 'SNL' censored him politically
On Thursday night at the Masonic, Dave Chappelle closed the first of his three last-minute San Francisco shows with a very long story. The anecdote began with a warning from Chappelle about ...
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NAACP Image Awards: Dave Chappelle, the Wayans Family Named Special Honorees
And as one of the most influential families in comedy and entertainment — collectively ... honorees at this year’s Image Awards show. Dave Chappelle will receive the NAACP President’s ...
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Dave Chappelle Honored With 2025 NAACP President’s Award
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 20: Dave Chappelle speaks ... dialogue is increasingly rare, comedy can be both a powerful truth-teller and a driver of progress." Chappelle, a top draw on Netflix via ...
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Comedian Dave Chappelle to receive NAACP President’s Award in Pasadena
Comedian Dave Chappelle will be honored with the ... film for projects that include his groundbreaking sketch comedy TV series “Chappelle’s Show,” several comedy specials and multiple ...