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.
New Audio Surfaces of Dave Chappelle's Reaction to Onstage Assault
05.05.2022 - 19:35 / justjared.com
New audio has surfaced of Dave Chappelle‘s immediate reaction to being assaulted onstage at the Hollywood Bowl during a standup set.
The 48-year-old comedian reflected on the incident during an after-party alongside Busta Rhymes on Tuesday night (May 3) at the Pendry Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif.
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I felt good my friends broke his arm. I felt good, how bad does a n– have to be that Jon Stewart would stomp him!” he’s heard saying to the crowd on the audio, obtained by TMZ.
“Killing that n– would have been stupid,” he added.
Dave thanked his friends during the after-party, saying “those are very powerful friends and I’m sharing [this night] with people I love very much.”
His rep also issued the first statement since the incident. Find out what they said.
Dave Chappelle Attacker Boasts He’s Seen as Celebrity in Jail but Would Need Security If Free: ‘I Feel Safer Here’
New York Post that his fellow inmates recognize him from the Hollywood Bowl incident.“They come up to me and ask, ‘Hey, are you the guy who went up to Dave Chappelle?'” Lee said. “I feel safer here right now than being outside because I’m going to need to find and hire security.”On Sunday, Lee said that he rushed the stage and tackled the comedian to send him a message about his “triggering” jokes. “I wanted him to know that next time, he should consider first running his material by people it could affect,” the 23-year-old stated, referencing his history with homelessness and sexual abuse, as well as his bisexual identity.
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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 Attacker Speaks Out From Jail: ‘I Wanted Him to Know What He Said Was Triggering’
New York Post from a Los Angeles correctional facility Sunday, Lee explained what was going through his mind when he ambushed Chappelle on the stage of the Hollywood Bowl.“I identify as bisexual … and I wanted him to know what he said was triggering,” he said. “I wanted him to know that next time, he should consider first running his material by people it could affect.”Lee said he was “triggered” by Chappelle’s jokes about the LGBTQ community and homelessness.
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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.
Dave Chappelle ‘upset’ his armed attacker isn’t facing felony charge, lawyer says
Dave Chappelle is none-too-pleased that the man who gained access to the Hollywood Bowl stage and attacked him was given a slap on the wrist after the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office declined to issue felony charges in the incident, according to the comedian’s lawyer. "It’s a travesty of justice that DA [George] Gascòn is refusing to prosecute this case as a felony," Chappelle’s attorney Gabriel Colwell told the New York Post on Friday. "The City Attorney, who filed the case, is doing his job but DA Gascón should also do his job and charge this as a felony." The alleged attacker, 23-year-old Isaiah Lee, pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanor counts at his arraignment on Friday. On Thursday, L.A.
Dave Chappelle shares new details of his Hollywood Bowl attack, Chris Rock joins him onstage
Just two days later, Dave Chappelle was ready to address being attacked at The Hollywood Bowl. The comedian, 48, reportedly performed at a "secret" show at The Comedy Store Thursday night, with stars like Kim Kardashian and Sean "Diddy" Combs in attendance. Chappelle was a last-minute addition, and fans paid $160 for a ticket to see the show led by an unnamed comedian.
Dave Chappelle Shares New Details About Onstage Attack In Subsequent Standup Set
Dave Chappelle returned to the stage on Thursday, May 5, and shared further details of the bizarre incident that occurred earlier this week when an armed assailant jumped onstage in an attempted attack during the comedian’s Tuesday performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
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.
Dave Chappelle attacker’s misdemeanor charge ripped by comedy club owners: ‘Shocking to hear’
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office’s decision not to bring felony charges against Dave Chappelle’s alleged onstage attacker has already sent shockwaves through the world of entertainment, and live venue owners across the country are coming down hard on what they say is DA George Gascón’s lack of justice. "This is shocking to hear," New York comedy club owner Dani Zoldan told Fox News Digital Thursday. "The individual that attacked Dave Chappelle did so with a knife. It was planned in advance.
Dave Chappelle’s attacker won’t be charged with assault with deadly weapon, DA’s office says
The man who attacked Dave Chappelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday will not face felony charges despite carrying a replica pistol with a folding knife blade affixed to it. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón’s office declined Thursday to file felony charges against Isaiah Lee, 23, who was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after he tackled Chappelle.
Comedians react to attack against Dave Chappelle at Hollywood Bowl: 'Joking now has no safety net'
Comedians are weighing in on the attack against Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday night. Chappelle was performing as part of the "Netflix Is a Joke" festival when he was attacked on stage. Police have identified the suspect as Isaiah Lee, 23. Lee was carrying a replica gun with a knife blade inside when he attacked Chappelle during the show, police say. Comedians took to Twitter after the attack to share their thoughts. Dave Chappelle was attacked onstage while performing at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday night. (Mathieu Bitton/Netflix) Howie Mandel spoke with Extra's Billy Bush about how the attack against Chappelle will affect his future in comedy. "Watching what happened to Dave last night confirmed my fear.
Howard Stern Calls Out Hypocrisy Of Reaction To Dave Chappelle’s Attacker Compared To Will Smith Slap
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.