Dave Chappelle Attacked On Stage During Hollywood Bowl Show
etcanada.comDave Chappelle was attacked on stage Tuesday night. The comedian was performing at the Hollywood Bowl during his set at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival when a man ran up and tackled him to the floor.
The man in question, who was a member of the audience, was then taken away by security, while Jamie Foxx was said to have rushed to help.
Chris Rock, who performed at the event earlier in the night, came on stage with Chappelle moments after the attack and joked: “Was that Will Smith?” referencing that Oscars slap. READ MORE: Kathy Griffin Talks Suicide Attempt, Dave Chappelle Controversy: ‘I Think Dave Is Just A Transphobic Guy’ NBC News Los Angeles reported that the LAPD had since confirmed the attack, saying the weapon the man was carrying could eject a knife blade “when you discharge it correctly.” It’s not known whether he planned to use it or not.
The LAPD also confirmed the attacker had been taken to hospital with “superficial injuries.” He was seen in one clip with his arm bent at a strange angle.
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