Comedian Dave Chappelle opens up in a new interview about the blurred lines he likes to cross in his comedy.

In Chappelle’s Netflix comedy specials, he takes aim at fellow comedian Louis C.K who was accused of sexual harassment and Bill Cosby, who he admits he was conflicted about – even as he faced rape allegations. Since the special aired Cosby was convicted of rape.

Chappelle believes that his fans want to see a comedian who dares to push the comedic envelope.

“I don’t think people pay money to see a guy speak precisely and carefully,” Chappelle told PBS NewsHour in a new interview Friday night.

“I don’t think they want to pay to see someone worried about the repercussions of what they say.”

As the #MeToo movement took flight, Chappelle came to his friend Louis C.K’s defense and said one accuser had a “brittle spirit.”

Addressing the controversial #MeToo movement was unavoidable as a comedian, Chappelle admits.


“But, as a comedian, that can be a very, very difficult thing not to talk about. As a human, it’s a very difficult thing not to feel, to be indifferent to it. Everywhere you look in America, everyone’s pushing the line in one way or another.”

Source: Dave Chappelle defends his #MeToo jokes and pushing the line in comedy

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