Close call. Dave Chappelle was attacked during the Netflix Is a Joke festival at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl on the evening of May 3, 2022.
The comedian was performing a set when an unidentified audience member rushed the stage and tackled Chappelle to the ground before being apprehended by authorities.
The 48-year-old Saturday Night Live alum’s attack was captured in shocking footage, which you can view here. In the clip, the unnamed assailant was seen slamming his body into Chappelle before they both fell to the floor.
The attacker stood up and then proceeded to run around the stage, dodging venue security until they eventually tackled him at the end of the stage.
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