The man who was arrested for tackling Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl claimed he was inspired by actor Will Smith, who pulled a stunt at the 2022 Oscars by slapping Chris Rock after taking offense to a joke made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Isaiah Lee, 23, spoke with the New York Post in a jailhouse interview on Monday and lamented to the outlet that while he felt Rock was out of line with the "G.I Jane" joke he made at Pinkett Smith’s expense, speaking to hair loss from alopecia, ultimately Smith was "standing up for his wife," and that action is what inspired him to do the same for those Lee felt Chappelle offended with his commentary surrounding the LGBTQ and homeless communities. "I wanted him to know that next time, he should consider first running his material by people it could affect," Lee claimed, according to The Post.
Howard Stern Calls Out Hypocrisy Of Reaction To Dave Chappelle’s Attacker Compared To Will Smith Slap
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Howard Stern has taken issue with the way Hollywood has addressed Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars compared to Dave Chappelle’s attacker.
Stern called out what he calls hypocrisy during Wednesday’s “The Howard Stern Show”.
“This guy jumped up on stage and attacked Dave Chappelle,” Stern said, per Mediaite. “As soon as that happened, did they let him go back to his seat and laugh and sit next to his wife and then give them an award? No! They took him backstage, they broke his arms and hands so bad. They fucking beat the shit out of him.”
During Tuesday’s Netflix Is A Joke festival, a man attacked Chappelle before security tackled him. He was later arrested and taken away on a stretcher. Rock and Jamie Foxx were in attendance and rushed to Chappelle’s aid.
“Was that Will Smith?” Rock joked.
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Stern continued, saying: “Unlike the Academy Awards, Jamie Foxx came running out on stage and helped Dave Chappelle. At the Academy Awards, everyone came over and consoled Will Smith — because it was live television and Hollywood didn’t know what to do about Will Smith.”
“Listen! You don’t treat Will Smith any different than they did the Chappelle attacker,” Stern said. “The audience at the Oscars gave Will Smith a standing ovation after the attack, that’s the truth. It’s on film, it’s not fake news. They didn’t break Will’s hands, they shook them and it’s wrong and they all should be ashamed of themselves.”
READ MORE: Howard Stern Says Will Smith Has ‘Emotional Problems’ And Has ‘Got To Contain Himself’ In Response To Chris Rock Oscars Smack
Stern previously spoke out about Smith’s slap, expressing how Smith needs to “contain”
Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker reveals motivation: 'I wanted him to know what he said was triggering'
Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker revealed the motivation behind the moment in a recent jailhouse interview. Isaiah Lee, 23, explained in an interview with the New York Post that Chapelle's jokes about homelessness and the LGBTQ were "triggering" for him. "I identify as bisexual… and I wanted him to know what he said was triggering," Lee told the outlet.
Dave Chappelle's Accused Attacker Reveals the Reason Why He Tackled Him
Isaiah Lee is revealing the reason why he allegedly attacked Dave Chappelle on stage earlier this month.
Dave Chappelle's Alleged Attacker Isaiah Lee Reveals His Reason Behind Tackling the Comedian
Dave Chappelle during his comedy set at the «Netflix is a Joke» festival in early May — is finally speaking out about the reasons behind his actions. Lee also claims that he never intended to actually harm the comedian.Lee, 23, spoke with in a jailhouse interview published on Sunday, and claimed that he felt «triggered» by the comedian's jokes about the LGBTQ+ community and homeless people.«I identify as bisexual … and I wanted him to know what he said was triggering,» Lee, who is currently in custody at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles, told the publication.
Dave Chappelle’s alleged attacker charged with attempted murder of his roommate
charged with attacking Dave Chappelle during a stand-up show, has been charged in a separate case with attempted murder.On Thursday (May 19), the Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon announced his office had filed an attempted murder charge against Lee, 23, for allegedly stabbing his roommate at a transitional housing apartment during a fight on December 2.According to police, publicity generated from the attack against Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl on May 3 helped the alleged victim of the stabbing identify Lee.In a statement, Gascon said: “The publicity generated by the attack on Mr. Chappelle helped police solve this crime.
Dave Chappelle's Alleged Attacker Charged With Attempted Murder Over Past Stabbing Incident
announced on Thursday that his office filed an attempted murder charge against Isaiah Lee, the same man charged with attacking Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl earlier this month. Lee, 23, faces one count of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his roommate in December. He pleaded not guilty and will return to court on June 2. «The publicity generated by the attack on Mr.
There's an Update About Dave Chappelle's Alleged Attacker
There’s a new update about the man arrested for attacking Dave Chappelle.
Kevin Hart says Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker 'needed' to get beaten up after tackling comedian onstage
Kevin Hart said on the May 5 episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that it was more or less important for the man who attacked Dave Chappelle on stage to get beaten up for the world to see. Chappelle was performing at the Hollywood Bowl as part of the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival when a man ran up on stage and tried to tackle him. It was later revealed the man was carrying a plastic replica gun containing a knife. Chappelle’s security team then tackled the attacker.
Chris Rock to Dave Chappelle: ‘I got smacked by the softest N-word that ever rapped’
tackled during by a knife wielding assailant during a set at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday — and Rock, who made headlines for being face slapped by WIll Smith at this year’s Oscars,’ both performed a “secret” comedy show Thursday night in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The tight-lipped, star-studded show that took place inside a small venue inside the Comedy Store club featured a star studded audience consisting of Kim Kardashian, rappers Sean “Diddy” Combs (50 Cent) and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), in addition to comedian Jeff Ross.Fans paid $160 to see an American Spirit cigarette smoking Chappelle, who was billed as a last minute, unnamed comedian. After raucous ovation, he was joined onstage by Rock about 10 minutes into his set as the duo made light of their viscous circumstances.
Kevin Hart Speaks Out About Dave Chappelle's Onstage Attack: Audiences Need to 'Respect the Craft'
Kevin Hart is speaking out about Dave Chappelle‘s assault at the Hollywood Bowl.
Dave Chappelle's Alleged Attacker Charged With Battery, Possession of a Weapon With Intent to Assault
alleged to have attacked Dave Chappelle on Tuesday night at the Hollywood Bowl during the Netflix Is A Joke Festival is facing new charges. On Thursday, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced his office has filed charges against Isaiah Lee, who police have named the suspect in the alleged attack on Chappelle. «This alleged attack has got to have consequences,» Feuer said.
Kevin Hart: Dave Chappelle’s Attacker ‘Needed’ to Get Beat Up Because ‘It Sends a Message’
Zack Sharf Kevin Hart said on the May 5 episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that it was more or less important for the man who attacked Dave Chappelle on stage to get beaten up for the world to see. Chappelle was performing at the Hollywood Bowl as part of the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival when a man ran up on stage and tried to tackle him.
Dave Chappelle's Alleged Attacker No Longer Facing Felony Charge
believe attacked Dave Chappelle on Tuesday night at the Hollywood Bowl during the Netflix Is A Joke Festival is no longer facing felony charges.«The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has referred the case to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office for misdemeanor filing consideration,» the L.A. County's District Attorney's Office said in a statement. «After reviewing the evidence, prosecutors determined that while criminal conduct occurred, the evidence as presented did not constitute felony conduct.
Dave Chappelle’s attack worsens safety fears around standup – but don’t blame Will Smith
Dave Chappelle during a live stand-up routine, everyone was always going to mention the name Will Smith. The comedian was delivering a routine on 3 May at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles as part of the Netflix is a Joke festival. The man who attacked him was later said by police to be carrying a knife blade and replica gun.
Dave Chappelle's Alleged Attacker ID'd As Rapper Who Once Wrote Song Titled After The Comedian?!
The man who allegedly attacked Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday night has reportedly been identified.
Dave Chappelle’s alleged attacker released a song about him before on-stage tackle
On Tuesday evening, Dave Chappelle was tackled while performing at Netflix's annual "Netflix Is A Joke" festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The 48-year-old comedian was unharmed, and Isaiah Arias Lee was arrested at the scene and charged with assault with a deadly weapon, according to documents obtained by The Daily Beast.