Comedian Dave Chappelle Attacked On Stage In Los Angeles

Comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked while performing on stage at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Video footage shows a man rushing on to the stage and tackling the performer to the ground during the Netflix is a Joke comedy festival. The attacker then gets up and tries to run off-stage before he is caught and tackled by what appear to be security personnel and members of Chappelle’s team. According to the snippets that have emerged so far, Chappelle appears to be largely unhurt and quickly regained his composure after the attack. “It was a trans man,” he joked later.

Chappelle has been a controversial figure for his frequent jokes about transgender people and the perception that he is transphobic. Also joining the fray was comedian Chris Rock, who had performed a set earlier in the evening. According to ABC News, Rock — who was slapped by actor Will Smith while presenting at the Oscars in a now infamous incident — came on stage with Chappelle just after the attack and quipped: “Was that Will Smith?” To Read More Click Here.

Source: Variety