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Dave Chappelle Gets Censored on SNL: No Gaza or Trans Talk
Live monologue caused a stir when he revealed that producers had told him he couldn’t talk about two hot-button topics:
Dave Chappelle Revealed the Two Topics ‘SNL’ Forbid Him From Mentioning
During a recent show in San Francisco, comedian Dave Chappelle, who hosted Saturday Night Live for the fourth time last month, revealed that the creative forces behind the sketch comedy series had forbidden him from speaking about two topics: Gaza and transgender people.
Dave Chappelle reveals the two topics ‘SNL’ banned him from mentioning in viral opening monologue
“SNL producers told him he couldn’t speak about two topics: transgender people and Gaza,” reported SFGATE’s senior culture editor Dan Gentile. However, Chappelle still slipped in a reference to Palestine during his monologue, which was recorded on Jan. 18.
Chappelle says he was barred from touching on Gaza, transgender people on "Saturday Night Live"
Dave Chappelle has never hesitated to touch the third rail, knowing that his unassailable craftsmanship can navigate him through plenty of thorny subjects (abject trans hate, excluded).
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.
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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‘SNL’s Continued Support of Dave Chappelle 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 and Bowen Yang hug one year after ‘awkward’ SNL appearance sparked rumours of bad blood
His 2021 Netflix special The Closer led to a staff walkout at the streaming giant. In June last year, Yang outright denied distancing himself from Chappelle during the episode in question ...
Dave Chappelle Honored With 2025 NAACP President’s Award
Comedian and actor Dave Chappelle will receive the President’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. It airs live from the ...
Comedian Dave Chappelle to receive NAACP President’s Award in Pasadena
The sometimes controversial performer will receive the award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
NAACP Image Awards: Dave Chappelle, the Wayans Family Named Special Honorees
Dave Chappelle will receive the President's Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, while the Wayans Family get inducted into ...
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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 ...