Dave Chappelle, SNL and Transgender

Dave Chappelle reveals the two topics ‘SNL’ banned him from mentioning in viral opening monologue
“SNL producers told him he couldn’t speak about two topics: transgender people and Gaza,” reported SFGATE’s senior culture editor Dan Gentile. However, Chappelle still slipped in a reference to Palestine during his monologue, which was recorded on Jan. 18.
Dave Chappelle Wasn’t Allowed To Tell Jokes About Gaza Or Trans People During ‘SNL’ Monologue
Last month, comedy legend Dave Chappelle delivered a more than 15-minute monologue on Saturday Night Live, as he has done in the past, including the first time Donald Trump was elected president.
Dave Chappelle Says ‘SNL’ Barred Him From Talking Gaza, Transgender People in Opening Monologue
Dave Chappelle said 'SNL' producers told him not to discuss Gaza or transgender people in his opening monologue last month.
Chappelle says he was barred from touching on Gaza, transgender people on "Saturday Night Live"
Dave Chappelle has never hesitated to touch the third rail, knowing that his unassailable craftsmanship can navigate him through plenty of thorny subjects ( abject trans hate, excluded).
Dave Chappelle Revealed the Two Topics ‘SNL’ Forbid Him From Mentioning
During a recent show in San Francisco, comedian Dave Chappelle, who hosted Saturday Night Live for the fourth time last month, revealed that the creative forces behind the sketch comedy series had forbidden him from speaking about two topics: Gaza and transgender people.
Dave Chappelle says SNL banned him from mentioning trans issues and Gaza
Comedian Dave Chappelle took the stage in San Francisco this week and shared that Saturday Night Live producers gave him two strict topics to avoid while hosting the show last month. "SNL producers told him he couldn't speak about two topics: transgender people and Gaza,
Dave Chappelle Honored With 2025 NAACP President’s Award
Comedian and actor Dave Chappelle will receive the President’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. It airs live from the ...
Dave Chappelle Tells San Francisco Live Audience What ‘SNL’ Forbid Him From Talking About as Host
During his set at the Masonic in San Francisco, comedian Dave Chappelle told the crowd that the team at "Saturday Night Live" ...
Dave Chappelle tells San Francisco audience that 'SNL' censored him politically
At the first of a series of impromptu sold-out shows in San Francisco, comedian Dave Chappelle shared the two things that ...
Dave Chappelle to Receive President’s Award at 2025 NAACP Image Awards
Dave Chappelle will become the first comedian to receive the President’s Award during the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, which is ...
Dave Chappelle to be honored with NAACP President’s Award
The Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian will be recognized for his “thought-provoking humor” during the civil rights ...
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Dave Chappelle to receive prestigious President’s Award at 2025 NAACP Image Awards
Dave Chappelle will be honored with the NAACP President's Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Feb.22. The NAACP Image Awards will air live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. This year's show ...