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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.
Dave Chappelle’s ‘SNL50’ Appearance Is More Dangerous Than Ever
And, unfortunately, Dave Chappelle too. As a fan of SNL who watches Bowen Yang’s Titanic segment when I need a pick-me-up, I simply must ask: Why? For better or worse, SNL has shaped pop culture and the face of comedy for half a century.
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).
Lorne Michaels convinced Dave Chappelle to cut non-binary joke from SNL monologue
Still, despite being a well-known name-dropper, he didn’t get where he is today by kowtowing to celebrity at every opportunity. The Vulture profile also includes an anecdote about SNL inviting Taylor Swift to be in a sketch comparing her infamous “girl squad” to an apocalyptic cult. The story goes:
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,
Dave Chappelle tells San Francisco audience that 'SNL' censored him politically
At the first of a series of impromptu sold-out shows in San Francisco, comedian Dave Chappelle shared the two things that ...
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Oh Lord, Now Dave Chappelle Talking About Diddy’s “Freak Off” Parties...Well, Sort of
Dave Chappelle Stand-Up Monologue 2025 - SNL Chappelle ... Combs faces some serious penalties if a federal jury finds him guilty. As of now, Combs has pleaded not guilty, and was denied bail ...
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 ...
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Dave Chappelle Tells San Francisco Live Audience What ‘SNL’ Forbid Him From Talking About as Host
During his set at the Masonic in San Francisco, comedian Dave Chappelle told the crowd that the team at “Saturday Night Live” forbid him from speaking about two topics when he hosted the show ...
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"Oh my God. Carl Winslow? And I wasn’t invited": Dave Chappelle trolls Diddy over freak-off parties on SNL
Comic Dave Chappelle appeared on Saturday Night Live ... While discussing the now-infamous rapper, Chappelle spoke about not being invited to the events and Diddy’s baby oil bottle collection.
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.