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The Most Important Thing Dave Chappelle Ever Did Was Walk Away

April 13, 2026

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Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

April 12, 2026

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Who Is Black Comedy For?

K. Austin Collins

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The Unfunny Man Who Believes in Humor

February 10, 2025

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Dave Chappelle’s Sincere Plea on Saturday Night Live

January 19, 2025

Dave Chappelle on SNL

Chappelle Was Right

November 15, 2022

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Does Dave Chappelle Find Anything Funnier Than Being Canceled?

November 13, 2022

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Dave Chappelle’s Not Kidding

June 21, 2022

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Dave Chappelle Is Oblivious to His Own Blind Spots

November 18, 2021

Dave Chappelle in his Netflix special "The Closer."

Dave Chappelle’s Rorschach Test

October 13, 2021

Dave Chappelle in his latest Netflix special, "The Closer"

Dave Chappelle Doesn’t Think America Is Saved

November 8, 2020

Dave Chappelle on the SNL stage

The Fear in Dave Chappelle’s New Special

August 28, 2019