7.722 minSeason 3 • Episode 3
LatestDave meets the powerful Show Business and offers a look at a bunch of monsters who have seen their share of discrimination.
Dave Chappelle's singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of laidback stand-up and street-smart sketches.
Writing
Sketches so sharp they drew real blood, then laughed.
Acting
Chappelle disappears into characters, then winks at you.
Production
That Prince basketball sketch? Actually happened. Mostly.
Creators
Dave Chappelle, Neal Brennan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Prince really did play basketball in a club suit and heels; he later used the sketch's cartoon image as his actual album cover. Petty king behavior.
Chappelle's $50 million walkaway from Comedy Central in 2005 became the defining myth of artistic integrity versus industry exploitation—debated harder than most of his actual sketches.
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