Chappelle’s 15 minute monologue included a number of jokes about the Jewish community, and prompted accusations of normalizing and popularizing antisemitism.
“I wanted to read a statement I prepared,” he began. “I renounce antisemitism in all its forms and stand with my friends in the Jewish community. And that, Kanye, is how you buy yourself some time.”Chappelle made a number of jokes about the Jewish community, saying at one point: “If they’re Black it’s a gang. If they’re Italian it’s a mob. But if they’re Jewish it’s a coincidence and you should never speak about it.
— claiming that they “run” the media industry. Discussing this, Chappelle appeared not to condemn Ye’s comments but simply suggest that he shouldn’t have voiced them.“I’ve been to Hollywood … it’s a lot of Jews. Like, a lot,” he said. “But that doesn’t mean anything. There’s a lot of Black people in Ferguson, Missouri. Doesn’t mean they run the place.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dave Chappelle ‘SNL’ Monologue Draws Criticism From Anti-Defamation League Leadership: ‘Why Are Jewish Sensitivities Denied?’Dave Chappelle has drawn new criticism, this time for his monologue on this week’s episode of “Saturday Night Live,” as Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt argues that …
Read more »
Dave Chappelle Teaches Kanye How to 'Buy Yourself Some Time’ After ScandalDave Chappelle publicly slammed Kanye West after the rapper’s antisemitism scandal — watch an ‘SNL’ monologue clip
Read more »
Dave Chappelle Turns 'SNL' Into 'Chappelle's Show'The controversial comedian opened his third hosting turn with a passionate 15-minute monologue touching on Kanye and Trump.
Read more »
'SNL': Dave Chappelle Parodies 'House of the Dragon' in New SketchThe sketch also featured popular characters from 'Chappelle's Show'.
Read more »
Dave Chappelle targets Kanye West, Donald Trump and others on 'Saturday Night Live'Dave Chappelle, who has been accused of being transphobic, appears in the first episode of 'Saturday Night Live' following the midterm elections.
Read more »
Dave Chappelle Defends Kyrie Irving on SNL: His 'Black Ass Was Nowhere Near the Holocaust'Comedian Dave Chappelle opened his hosting duties on Saturday Night Live with a monologue sympathizing with Kyrie Irving and Kanye West in the midst of their antisemitism controversies.
Read more »