Dave Chappelle, known for his boundary-pushing humor, made headlines again during his back-to-back shows at Madison Square Garden as part of his ‘Karmageddon’ tour. The comedian told the audience he ‘feels better’ since the murder of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, a remark that drew mixed reactions from the crowd.
‘I feel fucked up saying this. It’s scary being a public speaker. And I mean look, ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered … and I shouldn’t say this publicly but, I feel better,’ Chappelle said, prompting some laughter and applause. He continued, ‘I know I shouldn’t say that but, it’s just a feeling. I didn’t ask to feel this way. I just be driving around like, ‘why am I in such a good mood? Oh!”
Kirk’s Murder and Public Reaction
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, during a debate event at Utah Valley University. The suspect, 23-year-old Tyler Robinson, has been charged with Kirk’s murder and could face the death penalty if convicted. Kirk’s death was met with widespread mourning, including tributes from professional sports teams and political figures, but also sparked polarizing reactions, with some openly celebrating his death.
Chappelle’s comments add him to the list of public figures who have made controversial remarks about Kirk’s murder. Over the weekend, several companies severed ties with the ‘I’ve Had It’ podcast after its hosts laughed at a tweet joking about Kirk’s death.
Chappelle’s History with Controversy
This isn’t the first time Chappelle has courted controversy. In 2022, he was attacked onstage during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl after making jokes about transgender people. The suspect was armed with a replica gun that could eject a knife blade.
Neither the New York Comedy Festival nor Live Nation, the sponsors of Chappelle’s Madison Square Garden show, have publicly responded to his latest remarks.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2026/11/08/video-dave-chappelle-tells-madison-square-garden-crowd-i-feel-better-ever-since-charlie-kirk-got-murdered/