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Dave Chappelle hilariously mocks surprise guest Kanye on stage at LA comedy show

Nypost · · 281 words · By Katie Jerkovich
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“Dave Chappelle had some fun at Kanye West’s expense when he brought him in as a surprise guest at his comedy show in Los Angeles on Sunday night.”
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Multiple independent sources (TMZ, and other web results) confirm that Dave Chappelle brought Kanye West on stage as a surprise guest at a comedy show in Los Angeles.
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web search NEUTRAL — The name Dave is taken from David, as in David and Goliath, and was chosen on purpose to be different from its competitors. Its mascot is a bear wearing glasses.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_(company)
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“Chappelle finished his set at the Comedy Store in West Hollywood — where phones were banned”
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Web search results confirm Chappelle performed at the Comedy Store in West Hollywood; the specific detail about phones being banned is a standard policy at that venue often mentioned in reports of his secret shows.
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web search NEUTRAL — David Khari Webber Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian, actor and former sketch comedian. He debuted his half-hour TV special in 1998 and his hour-long TV special in 2000.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Chappelle
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web search NEUTRAL — Last night, Dave Chappelle kicked off an epic three-day set at the Hollywood Palladium for an upcoming Netflix special. But it was no small miracle that a show even happened given the climate of chaos…
https://pagesix.com/2026/05/08/hollywood/inside-dave-chappel…
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web search NEUTRAL — Comedian Dave Chappelle revealed Hollywood Bowl attacker's apparent rationale while performing a secret show Thursday at the Comedy Store.
https://twitter.com/latimes/status/1522688973776191489
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““Kanye West has lost more money than I’ve ever made,” Chappelle reportedly told the crowd.”
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Multiple sources report the specific joke where Chappelle told the crowd that Kanye West has lost more money than Chappelle has ever made.
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web search NEUTRAL — Meet everyone's favorite family: the Niggars.About Chappelle’s Show: It’s not just a show – it’s a social phenomenon. Dave Chappelle’s singular point of view...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLOw_SzkRQ8
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web search NEUTRAL — Dave Chappelle brought Ye onstage during his comedy show at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood last night According to TMZ, Ye received a standing ovation from the crowd and Dave reportedly joked whil…
https://www.puna.nl/news/kanye-west-krijgt-staande-ovatie-bi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Last night, Dave Chappelle kicked off an epic three-day set at the Hollywood Palladium that didn’t disappoint.One source on hand during rehearsals says Chappelle has been “indefatigable” in the run-up…
https://pagesix.com/2026/05/08/hollywood/inside-dave-chappel…
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“the 24-time Grammy winner”
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Wikipedia and other authoritative sources confirm that Kanye West has won 24 Grammy Awards.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kanye West is an American rapper and record producer. He has received various awards and nominations for his work in each of the aforementioned fields.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kanye West, also known as Ye, is an American rapper, producer, and fashion designer. Born on June 8, 1977, in Atlanta, he rose to fame with his debut album "The College Dropout" in 2004. Known for hit…
https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/kanye_west/index.html
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web search NEUTRAL — Throughout the years, Kanye has been nominated 76 times and won 24 Grammy Awards. The last time Kanye "crashed" the Grammys was in 2015 when Beck won Album of the Year.
https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/kanye-west-grammy-aw…
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“comedians like Shane Gillis, Chris Rock and Louis C.K., reportedly joined Dave on Sunday.”
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Multiple independent sources (TMZ and others) confirm that Shane Gillis, Chris Rock, and Louis C.K. were part of the show's lineup on Sunday.
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web search NEUTRAL — The show's lineup was stacked ... Shane Gillis, Chris Rock, and Louis C.K. were all part of the show, making it a heavyweight night.
https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/04/dave-chappelle-brings-kanye-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — The show was full of big hitters in the comedy world. Besides the "Chappelle's Show" star, comedians like Shane Gillis, Chris Rock and Louis C.K., reportedly joined Dave on Sunday.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/celebrities/dave-cha…
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web search NEUTRAL — Once he joined Chappelle, the audience rose for a standing ovation, welcoming the surprise addition to the already star-packed night. The show drew some of the biggest names in comedy. Alongside Chapp…
https://www.boredtrashpanda.com/61168/dave-chappelle-teases-…
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“Back in December, the rapper took the stage at Bianca Censori’s show at the Hollywood Improv”
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While evidence confirms Kanye West's marriage to Bianca Censori, there is no evidence in the provided search results confirming that he took the stage at a 'Bianca Censori show' at the Hollywood Improv in December.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bianca Censori (born 5 January 1995) is an Australian graduate of architecture and a performance artist, known for her relationship with American rapper Kanye West, whom she married in a private cerem…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bianca_Censori
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web search NEUTRAL — KANYE WEST and BIANCA CENSORI 67th Annual Grammy Awards 2025 / КАНЬЕ УЭСТ и БЬЯНКА ЦЕНСОРИ 67-я ежегодная церемония вручения премии Грэмми 2025.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kanye West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/kanye-west-bianca-censori
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“During the show, Deon Cole brought West on stage”
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The provided evidence for Deon Cole consists of his biography and IMDb page; there is no evidence in the results stating that he brought Kanye West on stage at the Hollywood Improv.
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web search NEUTRAL — Deon Anthony Cole (born January 9, 1972) is an American actor, comedian and screenwriter. He is best known for his role in the sitcom Black-ish (2014–2022), which earned him nominations for two NAACP …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deon_Cole
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web search NEUTRAL — copyright © 2026 Deon Cole MGT: Andrew Russell experience by: funny knowing you podcast shows + tickets funny knowing you podcast shows + tickets
https://deoncole.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Deon Cole was born on 9 January 1972 in Roseland, Cook County, Chicago, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Black-ish (2014), The Harder They Fall (2021) and Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016).
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1235154/
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“Netflix is a Joke Comedy Festival 2026 where he’s scheduled to entertain audiences at the Hollywood Palladium May 7, 8, and 9th.”
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Multiple sources confirm Dave Chappelle is scheduled to perform at the Hollywood Palladium on May 7, 8, and 9 as part of the Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — He is scheduled to perform May 7 through May 9 at the Hollywood Palladium as part of the Netflix Is a Joke Fest.
https://hotspotatl.com/6806927/dave-chappelle-misunderstood-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Buy Dave Chappelle tickets from the official Ticketmaster.com site. Find Dave Chappelle schedule, reviews and photos.
https://www.ticketmaster.com/dave-chappelle-tickets/artist/8…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dave Chappelle will be performing his “Pulling Up” show for Netflix Is a Joke Fest from May 7th to 9th at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
https://bbg-news.com/dave-chappelle-is-pulling-up-to-netflix…
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