UFC commentator and stand-up comedian Joe Rogan has put forth a positive update regarding comedy legend Dave Chappelle. In an episode of the JRE (Joe Rogan Experience) podcast, Rogan spoke to guest and fellow comedian Tony Hinchcliffe regarding the stage attack involving Chappelle.
Chappelle was performing at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on May 4, when a man got on stage and tackled him. Chappelle was able to fend off the attacker despite the element of surprise.
Following this, the attacker tried to escape but was swiftly apprehended by security personnel and some of Chappelle’s friends. Rogan discussed the incident on his podcast and stated:
“So, this fking Dave Chappelle thing’s crazy. Last night, I guess it was, someone attacked him at the Hollywood Bowl. He’s fine. I checked in with him today. He was laughing about it. He’s in good spirits. There’s a video, actually. He was laughing like, right afterwards because [Hollywood actor] Jamie Foxx apparently had a cowboy hat. He jumped on stage to help. Jamie Foxx with a cowboy hat jumped on stage to fk that dude up.”
Additionally, Rogan indicated that the attacker’s arm was probably broken after being caught and beaten up, as seen when he was later loaded into a stretcher.
