Dave Chappelle, SNL and Palestine

Dave Chappelle's 17 Minute Stand-Up Monologue Broke an 'SNL' Record — Again
Dave Chappelle doesn't have a new stand-up special out in 2025, at least not yet. But in the first new Saturday Night Live episode of 2025, he dropped something very close: A lengthy opening monologue.
Dave Chappelle Asks Trump to Have Empathy for “Displaced People, Whether They’re in the Palisades or Palestine,” in ‘SNL’ Monologue
The comedian touched on the L.A. wildfires, allegations against Diddy and Trump’s upcoming inauguration while hosting for the fourth time.
‘SNL’ host Dave Chappelle weighs in on L.A. wildfires, Palestine and Trump
The first episode of 2025 was heavy on references to Los Angeles, with the fires leading Chappelle's monologue and the first skit centered on an evacuation.
‘Please Do Better Next Time’: Dave Chappelle Delivers an Emotional Plea to Trump in Stunning 17-Minute SNL Monologue
Chappelle said the message was not just for Trump but for "all of us" as the country prepares for his second inauguration on Monday.
Dave Chappelle’s LA wildfires sketch on SNL was so hilariously unhinged
Who else thought Dave Chappelle's "Evacuation Alert" sketch on SNL over the weekend was one of the most hilariously unhinged things the show has done in years?
Dave Chappelle Asks Trump to ‘Do Better’ in SNL Monologue
Dave Chappelle found the sleeves to his suit and did the longest monologue in Saturday Night Live history. At a whopping 17-minutes long, Chappelle touched on such topics as Palestine and his hopes for the new Trump presidency.
'SNL' has Dave Chappelle on 'Pop the Balloon'
But the sketch's highlight is Dave Chappelle's surprising appearance as Silky Johnson, his foul-mouthed, over-the-top Chappelle’s Show character. Understandably, all the women popped their balloons, but that didn't stop Silky from giving musical guest Glorilla another one so he could pop it himself for "her sass."
Dave Chappelle Makes Hilarious Joke on Diddy’s Alleged “Freak Off” Parties on SNL
Of course Dave Chappelle would manage to get a cackle out of the crowd referencing the seemingly horrifying “freak off” sex parties prosecutors claim were held by rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Before you start guessing,
Dave Chappelle's SNL Season 50 Return Broke A Record He'd Already Held For 5 Years
Dave Chappelle's return in Saturday Night Live season 50 will be memorable for years to come, and not just because of his skills in comedy.
GloRilla Teams Up With Dave Chappelle During Hilarious 'SNL' Debut
GloRilla joined forces with Dave Chappelle to help revive a classic character from the comedian's past. The Memphis native made her grand debut on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, January 18.
Dave Chappelle and Bowen Yang Hug It Out After Earlier Standoff
After a brief embrace at the end of the latest episode of Saturday Night Live, it appears a truce has been called in the cold war between funny guys Dave Chappelle and Bowen Yang. If, in fact, they were ever in a war at all.
Dave Chappelle and Bowen Yang hug one year after ‘awkward’ SNL appearance sparked rumours of bad blood
Last year, fans speculated that there was bad blood between the two stars after noticing an “awkward” interaction during one ...
Dave Chappelle issues plea to Donald Trump before inauguration on ‘SNL’: ‘Please, do better next time’
Dave Chappelle shared a powerful message during his opening monologue on the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live.” ...
Dave Chappelle's ‘SNL' Monologue Wishes Trump Good Luck, Jokes about the LA Fires and Says He's Tired of Being Controversial
Dave Chappelle took the stage at Studio 8H for the new year's inaugural episode of "Saturday Night Live," marking his fourth ...
Chappelle calls for Trump to ‘do better,’ praises Carter in ‘SNL’ monologue
Comedian Dave Chappelle called for President-elect Trump to “do better” in his second term and praised the late President ...