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Dave Chappelle’s onstage comment about Charlie Kirk’s death sparks backlash
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Dave Chappelle’s onstage comment about Charlie Kirk’s death sparks backlash

The Seattle Times The Seattle Times·Alex Wigglesworth·1 day ago
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Comedian Dave Chappelle has drawn criticism for saying he “feels better” after last year’s shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Chappelle made the comments Saturday night during a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden as part of his “Karmageddon” tour. Although the performance was supposed to be phone-free, video clips of the show were leaked on social media.

“Ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered — and I shouldn’t say this publicly — but I feel better,” Chappelle said, according to one video posted to X . “I know I shouldn’t say that, but it’s just a feeling.”

British broadcaster Piers Morgan called the comment “disgusting,” writing on X that it was “especially egregious given that Chappelle himself survived an attack on stage in 2022.”

Chappelle’s representatives did not immediately respond Sunday to messages seeking comment.

The comedian isn’t the only one to come under scrutiny for allegedly making light of Kirk’s death in recent weeks.…

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