Dave Chappelle faces backlash for "troubling" trans jokes in comedy special
Stand-up comedian and hometown celebrity Dave Chappelle celebrated the eve of his Netflix special, “Dave Chappelle: The Closer,” in Northeast D.C. on Monday, where he spoke about his newest work and the education that supported him exclusively to News4.
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3 sources'Lazy and hostile': Netflix under fire for hosting Dave Chappelle's 'transphobic' new comedy special—as an executive producer threatens to quit
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2 developments- Oct 5, 2021Only center coverage:Dave Chappelle Premieres Netflix Special in DC, Raises Funds for Alma Mater
- Oct 6, 2021For Dave Chappelle, punchlines are dares. His new special, 'The Closer,' goes too far
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Quiet for 1846 daysLast development · Oct 6, 2021 — For Dave Chappelle, punchlines are dares. His new special, 'The Closer,' goes too far