'DISGUSTING': Internet BLASTS Dave Chappelle Over Crude Joke On Charlie Kirk Assassination
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Dave Chappelle is facing fierce online backlash after making a shocking remark about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden. The comedian reportedly told the audience that he had been feeling better ever since Kirk was murdered, adding that he knew he probably should not say it publicly. The comments drew laughter and applause from the crowd, but sparked outrage after a clip of the performance circulated on social media. Writer Rob Henderson, who said he attended the show, also shared his account of Chappelle's controversial remarks. Several X users have since slammed the comedian, accusing him of crossing a line by joking about Kirk's killing. The backlash is particularly striking given Chappelle's earlier comments in which he admitted that Kirk's shooting had left him shaken.
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