Dave Chappelle Attacked After Man Reportedly Jumped on Stage
A man reportedly jumped on stage and attacked comedian Dave Chappelle during his show Tuesday night. ABC News’ Stephanie Wash reported Chappelle was “rushed and attacked on stage by a man at the Hollywood Bowl. Chapelle…
A man reportedly jumped on stage and attacked comedian Dave Chappelle during his show Tuesday night.
ABC News’ Stephanie Wash reported Chappelle was “rushed and attacked on stage by a man at the Hollywood Bowl. Chapelle tussled w/ the man, who ran behind the screen on stage and was surrounded by security.”
She added, “LAPD confirm to KABC they responded to an incident at the Hollywood Bowl around 10:45 p.m., and a man who was reportedly armed with a gun and a knife was taken into custody.”
Video taken by an audience member appears to show the man charging at Chappelle and pushing him over before security rushed the stage.
Another video shows the man being put into an ambulance while others booed him.
According to police, the man had “superficial injuries” after being detained by security, as Axios reported.
After the attack, comedian Chris Rock appeared on the stage, asking, “”Was that Will Smith?” referring to the moment Smith slapped him at the Oscars.
Chappelle later thanked actor and comedian Jamie Foxx.
“Whenever you’re in trouble, Jamie Foxx will show up in a sheriff’s hat,” Chappelle said.
Foxx responded, “N****, I thought that was part of the show, I didn’t know what the f**k.”