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Dave Chappelle’s comment about Charlie Kirk’s death during tour stop sparks backlash
Dave Chappelle faced intense backlash after joking about the assassination of right-wing provocateur Charlie Kirk.
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Dave Chappelle faced intense backlash after joking about the assassination of right-wing provocateur Charlie Kirk.
Dave Chappelle joked at Madison Square Garden that Charlie Kirk's murder put him in a "good mood," drawing condemnation from Kirk's widow Erika and radio host Charlamagne tha God.
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