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Dave Chappelle Doesn't Regret Saudi Arabia Comedy Gig

Dave Chappelle's surprise special critiques Charlie Kirk's assassination, defends Saudi Arabia performance, and highlights free speech challenges with candid cultural commentary.

  • On Dec. 20, Netflix surprise-dropped Dave Chappelle’s special The Unstoppable N*gger Act, filmed in Washington, D.C., appearing on the platform as The Unstoppable… shortly after the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight.
  • To confront backlash and free-speech debate, Chappelle used the special to address Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting and his Riyadh Comedy Festival appearance, reflecting on near-cancellation for transgender jokes two years ago.
  • Chappelle said, `Can you imagine if Dr. King was behaving like Charlie Kirk?` and mocked comparisons, calling Kirk an `internet personality` and saying `I was shook` after the killing.
  • Chappelle confronted critics by noting Jimmy Kimmel’s recent suspension limits free speech, he earned $6,000,000 for the Riyadh Comedy Festival, and attacked Bill Maher, saying `fuck that guy`.
  • The special expands its scope by spanning 1910 to 2024, folding American history into personal lore with Jack Johnson, Nipsey Hussle, and John McCain, while revisiting the Riyadh Comedy Festival and Jamal Khashoggi’s anniversary to renew ethical debates.
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ScreenRant broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
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