Dave Chappelle Turns Charlie Kirk's Murder Into a Joke

Dave Chappelle Turns Charlie Kirk’s Murder Into a Joke

Dave Chappelle joked about Charlie Kirk’s murder at Madison Square Garden, four years after Kirk defended him following an onstage attack.

Dave Chappelle told a sold-out Madison Square Garden crowd that he felt better after Charlie Kirk was murdered. He got laughs and some applause. Four years ago, when a man rushed Chappelle onstage, Kirk was among those who came to his defense. (The Daily Wire) Funny how things have changed.

Chappelle was wrapping up his “Karmageddon” tour in New York this weekend when he brought up Kirk. He started by saying it was scary to be a public speaker. Given what happened to Kirk and what had happened to Chappelle himself, he had the makings of a worthwhile observation. Here’s where he took it:

“Ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered, and I shouldn’t say this publicly but…. I feel better.”

– Dave Chappelle

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[November 8, 2026]

The part that makes the clip so ugly comes after “I feel better.” Chappelle tells the crowd he’ll be out driving and catches himself wondering, “Why am I in such a good mood?” He leaves them a beat to supp...