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.
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 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 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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Dave Chappelle reveals the two topics ‘SNL’ banned him from mentioning in viral opening monologue
Dave Chappelle took the stage for a stand-up show in San Francisco this week. During his performance, the controversial comedian, 51, revealed the top topics “Saturday Night Live” producers ...
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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 ...
Dave Chappelle to Receive NAACP President's Award
Past recipients of the prestigious honor include Muhammad Ali, Jay-Z, Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza ...
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Dave Chappelle Wins Third Comedy Album Grammy in a Row
By Zoe G. Phillips Dave Chappelle won best comedy album at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday, his third win in a row in the category and sixth win overall. The Recording Academy presented the comedy ...
Dave Chappelle tells Bay Area audience that SNL censored him during recent host stint
Live host was on the receiving end of a ‘shocking stroke of censorship,’ says a journalist who heard the account first-hand ...
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‘SNL50’ anniversary special will feature Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Dave Chappelle and more
NEW YORK (AP) — The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special will include guest appearances by Steve Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle and numerous ...
‘SNL’ Reveals Guests for 50th Anniversary Special
Saturday Night Live has lined up the guests for its 50th anniversary special.
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Dave Chappelle to be recognized with NAACP President's Award
Comedian Dave Chappelle, renowned for his groundbreaking work in comedy and social commentary, will be honoured with the ...