The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Highlights
- Comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked onstage Tuesday night as he performed at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl arena.
- A man appeared to run onto the stage and tackle the comic before he was set upon by multiple people onstage.
- The motivation for the attack remained unclear, and there was no immediate response from the L.A.
- Police Department to CBS News’ request for information about the incident.
- The comic later said he’d be happy to meet with any member of the transgender community, but that he would not be swayed by “anyone’s demands” to censor his routine.
- The comedian’s latest Netflix special, “The Closer,” premiered in October, drew a sharp rebuke late last year.