Comedian Dave Chappelle has ignited a firestorm after joking during a recent stand-up performance that he “feels better” since the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
“I feel f*cked 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 told the audience at his New York City show Friday night.
Repeated Controversial Remarks
This isn’t the first time Chappelle has made comments celebrating Kirk’s death during his “Karmageddon” tour. “I know I shouldn’t say that, but it’s just a feeling,” the comedian added. “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 Past Support for Chappelle
Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot in September 2025 while speaking at Utah Valley University. The conservative activist had previously defended Chappelle after the comedian was attacked on stage in 2022 by a trans activist.
TPUSA contributor Jack Posobiec highlighted this history on social media, writing: “And look how Dave Chappelle repaid him,” alongside footage of Kirk supporting Chappelle after the 2022 attack.
Podcast Controversy
Chappelle’s comments follow another controversy involving leftist podcasters Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan, who recently laughed hysterically on their show “I’ve Had It” while reading a post about “digging up Charlie Kirk and doing it again.”
Multiple sponsors including Cash App, Shopify, and Chewy have since dropped the podcast. The hosts later apologized, calling their reaction to the joke “insensitive” and announcing a donation to gun violence prevention organization Everytown.
As of publication, Chappelle has not issued any public statement regarding his controversial remarks about Kirk’s death.
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