I just do it.’ I looked at Jay and said, ‘My God, man - you just did it again!’”Ĭhappelle’s remarks were preceded by a taped tribute from former President Barack Obama and by a montage of all-stars - including Beyoncé and their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Diddy, Common, Queen Latifah and others - quoting lyrics from Jay-Z songs. “And I looked at Jay and said, ‘Well, you must have a lot of pressure on you to say cool shit all the time.’ And Jay looked at me and said, ‘It ain’t no pressure. “Jay says to me, ‘You must have a lot of pressure on you to say funny shit all the time,’” Chappelle recalled.
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The comedian also told a story about posing for a photo with Jay-Z and his wife, Beyoncé, during a Roots Jam Session. 'Maid' Makes Big Jump, Dave Chappelle's 'Closer' Debuts in Streaming RankingsĬhappelle praised his friend for being a leader and positive influence for Black America, noting that, “We are his point of reference, and he is going to show us how far we can go if we just get ahold of the opportunity, and for this we will always love him. He is hip-hop, forever and ever and a day.” Chappelle was equally unapologetic in his praise for Jay-Z, saying, “I need everybody around the world to know: Even though you are honoring him, he is ours. The controversy has led to a backlash against Netflix by its employees for supporting the comedian’s viewpoint.
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The comedian, who resides in rural Yellow Springs, Ohio, began his speech by saying, “I would like to apologize to - nah, I’m just fuckin’ with ya,” - referencing the criticism he’s gotten for jokes he made in his The Closer special, released earlier this month, about the transgender community.
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With a fire of anger still burning around his recent Netflix comedy special, Dave Chappelle stepped out Saturday night to induct Jay-Z into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.