Why Dave Chappelle Quit 'Chappelle’s Show' - Here's Why 

Dave did the right thing, Kept his integrity & soul & finally made the big money on his own terms 💯

Every time I remember Charlie Murphy’s gone, the world feels a little smaller and less funny 😞

I respect Dave Chappelle for having the courage to walk away from 50 million because of his morals and integrity. A lot of people all over the world sell their soul just to make a quick buck.

The reboot wouldnt be the same without Charlie Murphy. R.I.P. to one of the best story tellers

People are too sensitive for Chappell show to come back 🤣💯

Dave Chappelle is really relevant to people in their 20's and early 30's and I'm glad this video is here to set him up for that audience. I think the true fans inching toward 40's know all these lessons and carry his torch.

His overall demeanor was to stay true to himself and not the influence he’s caused. Instead of getting a big head and using social media to continue his comedy influence, he thought of himself and his family and set his legacy in stone by doing exactly what he wanted. So, yes, it was the greatest decision he ever made. Mad props to Dave ✊🏾.

I think it speaks volumes that he walked away. If you aren't enjoying it what is the point?

As much as I would love a reboot or return of the show, I would respectfully decline. That show was classic, and I would let the shows legacy live on. It wouldn’t be the same honestly. Chapelle bringing back the old characters on snl was good enough for me.

Gained a lot of respect for Dave after this. I knew he was funny, but I didn't realize he was this intelligent and this much of a prodigy.

They started laughing at him & not with him

I don’t blame him for walking away. He didn’t wanna look like he was putting out a irresponsible product & also , the show was worth $500 million & he only got paid 10% of that.

Can't do a Chappelle's Show reboot cause unfortunately Charlie Murphy is dead...😭🤧😭 Rest in Power.

Dave kept it real.

I have nothing but respect for Dave Chappelle , I wish more of us could stop and see the values in life.

Dave is my personal GOAT. Chappelle’s show season 2 is the funniest season of any show to air on television.

Chappelle is a god damn genius , walking away proves that even more. He has a family he needed to be with and a soul to take care of, that's what a man does.

Love your content. When you put it all out there, it makes sense why Dave left. You see these other celebrities get swept up into the machine and they become a mess, or become a shell of their former selves. Dave saw the writing on the wall and got out of there, took his family to a safe place and let his kids grow up relatively normal. Then, *on his terms* he returned and can make the kind of content he wants without dealing with the bs that goes into doing a network show.

I love Dave Chappelle, he is the realest person that I have seen in my life. He keeps it real in his comedy. He projects his comedy as satire but it is slated in reality. I tell you I have mad respect for him as a person with integrity to walk away from his craft for the reason he did. I think he did the right thing for himself and his family and when he left I was happy for him but also sad to see the greatest comic in my life leave the scene. Good bless Dave Chappelle and May he always give us the spice of life which is laughter!

Dave should return to television BUT ON HIS OWN NETWORK! I also believe he should pitch some of the sketches from his earlier days to NETFLIX to see if they can produce them.

He should stay away from TV sketch shows. It's 2019, that type of entertainment is as disposable as confetti now. Stick to stand-up and movie roles.

Dave's decision to step back was literally like re evaluating a relationship with another person after you see some things that you don't like. Some people get complacent and decide to deal with the the very things that they actually cannot tolerate for whatever reason, and Dave Chappelle couldn't stand for what he believed was intolerable. Kudos. He chose true happiness instead of being stuck in a rut.

A reboot wouldn't be the same without the Great Charlie Murphy. Rip King

Dave Chappelle leaving the third season of his show on the hook was one of the best things he did. He realized how wild it was getting and he would have been scapegoated for a lot of shit that’s happened. Dude chose his morals and ethics over the bag. Then got a better bag.

I don't know but it kind of reminds me of the Paul Mooney bit about how OJ should have went to Africa for backup.

Hats off to Dave for staying true to himself.

Hell yeah he should come back and do Dave Chappelle show but only on Netflix and with 100% control of the show

The definition of being genuine with yourself. I respect it. Not many people have that type of integrity.

I’m 75 and love Dave’s comedy, it’s funny not unkind he is one in a million love him👍🏻👍🏻

They demanded that he wear a dress and he told them : The hell to the no. They kept pressuring him and he said something to the effect of : What part of no do you not understand ? The N or the O ? Thanks for not selling your soul for 50mils. Moved to Africa, came back and was offered 60mil without wearing a dress. Lets see : flip wilson; wesly snips; tyler perry; jamie fox; martin lawrence; arsenio hall; larry johnson; deandre jordan. Enough of this foolishness black man !!! Stand up to these hollyweird perverts ! Thank you brother chapelle.

I would love to see Dave back on TV. I think with the knowledge gained and the life experience he's gone through, he would be able to create a whole new comedy show we fans have yet to see. Either way, Chappelle will always be one of my favorites.

Man, Dave Chappelle and Charlie Murphy on The Chappelle Show was a once in a lifetime legendary comedic gold.

There's nothing better than driving your own car. Great boss move for Dave.

A Chappell’s Show reboot is a terrible idea. That has passed. If he wanted to return to television he would do something new and creative. Not some old rehash. He’s better than that. He was brave for standing up for a belief that most would just put up with for a lucrative payday. Dude’s a legend.

I’ve always wanted to know, who the person laughing on the show was that really made him uncomfortable?

I got to grow up watching South Park and Chappelle Show. Pure talent, motivation and drive. Way to stay centered. Appreciate the awesome role models you have become.

YOU LEFT OUT THE PART,WHERE (Comedy Central) WANTED HIM TO PUT ON A DRESS IN THE COMING SEASON 3.

"Hey man, where Dave at" "Africa" "Africa? AFRICA Africa?" "Yeah" "IM BROKE BIATCH"

Never change the background soundtrack. It’s calming and on of the things I remember this channel for the most.

Absolutely it was the right thing to do!! He had integrity. And not a lot of people morally have that. I am proud of him that he was able to decipher what wasn’t right in the comedy genre because some people don’t recognize it. But he ultimately was majorly blessed later on with his Netflix deal. I’m a fan of Dave Chapelle !

It Was A Great Move Look What Happened After Never Sell Your Soul Or Yo Holes Fellas.

Mental health is a serious thing, he made the right move. Great video by the way👍

I respect him even more after hearing how he kept him integrity

He stayed in touch with his integrity. Good for you Dave.

"One pound of marijuana." Response, classic.

His testimony is a lesson and blessing well learned and earned.

One thing that I think it's often overlooked when talking about Dave Chappelle's career and life is the difference in a man's life choices when there's a father present in his upbringing. I think a lot of times when young boys grow up with being raised with a father in the home, they're more likely to make better life decisions. I think that one of the main things that kept Dave on the straight and narrow path in terms of his integrity was the fact that he and his father had talks about these sorts of things. I strongly doubt he would have made the same decisions he has made had there not been a father in his life. And to be clear, that's not to disparage the role of the mother or single mothers. But when it comes to raising a child, there are just some things that only a man can teach a child, especially a boy. (And vise versa) I would argue that the main reason why it was so easy for Dave to remain on his Square was because he was taught manhood by a man. That's priceless.

dont kill my vibe type beat playing in the background.. love that beat, love Dave's work. nice blend brotha

What ever dave does is for him right and that's what really matters not whatever we think blessed with his own good thinking

They pressured him into being something he’s not. His show wouldn’t be the same if he came back. Because there’s too much political correctness drama in the mainstream.

Chappelle show was fantasic, but Dave is a better human. I have much love and respect for Dave Chappelle. He exudes integrity and that makes him real.

Dang, even a master of his own craft knows when to quit and respect his people’s. RESPECT ✊

You deserve way more subscribers! Your content is incredible.

Well done bro. Great piece.

He should just do what makes him happy. He’s earned it. He has a lot to say and should keep saying it. It can make a difference, even if it just reaches one person.

Integrity. You can’t argue with that but people are confused by that concept. Good for you Dave. We need more people like you that won’t sell their souls for a dollar.

Very well-crafted bio, THANK YOU.

“The worst thing to call somebody is crazy. It's dismissive. "I don't understand this person. So they're crazy." That's bullshit. These people are not crazy. They strong people. Maybe their environment is a little sick.” Dave Chappelle from Inside the Actors Studio Interview

No words when I think of this man .... 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Dave is a true artist and hero! He didn’t sell out like most did.

He quit because he has dignity and he did not cow down!!

I must admit I was SOOOO wrong about him years ago, now that I’m in my mid twenties I actually have an appreciation for his work.

Becoming an icon isn't normal but can be inevitable if you're talented enough. Hopefully what Dave did will serve as a blueprint for future entertainers who struggle with the trajectory of rise to stardom. Respect for yourself. Perseverance of your goals. Remain true to Who You Are. I believe the best of Dave Chappelle is yet to come.

Back when he done this i was like, "that's fucked up, or why did he do this?" Now as i look back on what this man was going through and realizing how much inner peace and integrity means i understand that he did the right thing.

Wow, I have so much respect for him. I never watched his show until this week--Aug. 2020. Of course I had heard of him and how funny he is and that he left it all--I watched all the episodes in a few days and found him and Charlie Murphy hilarious, as well as others in the cast. Had he continued the way things were going, who knows what kind of toll it would have taken on him. True to himself--I love it.

Not a single word from Dave Chapelle , but not exactly clickbait(but still click bait) well played 👏🏾

I believe that Dave Chappelle absolutely did the right thing and is one of the funniest men alive!!!

Yes it was a (GOOD) move, when your not comfortable with yourself doing something that you were comfortable with, it's time to step back, & reevaluate the situation & see where you lost the joy of being you. So I know Dave did the right thing, he regrouped. (GOOD MOVE DAVE I ADMIRE YOU FOR THING PLUS YOUR MY FAVORITE COMEDIAN, YOU &EDDIE MURPHY)!!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS.

Chappelle should continue to do business the way he does business. He has stayed himself. Fame and Hollywood hasn't changed his perspective and I respect that.

I can’t judge....I’ve never walked in his shoes but my own....I’m sure there was some serious soul searching going on.....and I think he’s found it....🙏🏻

Dave Chappel’s 1st cousin came out saying he was killed & cloned. (That explains the massive discrepancy in his looks when he came back for his Netflix special along w/ alot of other radical changes in his behavior)

His mom His Wife His Kids. W/out those 3 looking up to you and being proud of you. You are nothing. His mom is a very intelligent woman who has played a major roll in his life and still does till this day I would imagine. Also in light of all the horror stories recently to come out about Hollywood or entertainment industry to me confirms he wasn't going to sacrifice whose true identity. What would that make his kids think about him if at all and would his wife keep them around? He just seems to be somewhat a well-rounded cat whose moral compass is a hair off true north. Says more of a positive thing about his character than anything. What a freaking life this kid has lived. Right on. Cool video sums it all up. Peace Namaste and all that Groovy Shit!

Yeah, Dave chapelle went to Africa to chill. He made comedy central a net gross 500 million and they kept all his content. Just to offer him 50 million. Dave handled that situation better than most. Comedy central robbed that man.

Sometimes good things need to come to an end, something the Simpsons doesn’t get.

When Dave did this he got SMEARED by the media, I mean they made him out to be a druggie who went crazy. It was framed as if no person in their right mind would turn down all that money over integrity. The people/ corporations who weren't able to make money off of him anymore made sure he looked really bad and it took years to get the real story out.

Yay! I made that "You're too close man" gif! Glad ya used it, great video.

Anybody that actually kept up with Dave Chappelle, we know why he had to go MIA.....they were askin for more than what he was willing to give. Your soul is PRICELESS

He did something other may find impossible. He felt him losing himself. He purpose was jaded and he need to go find who he is again. His move was the right move and he's back with new focus.

Something true and personal for me. Dave Chappelle is (maybe not exactly 1st) the 1st real inspiration I've ever had, hes one in a billion. How he did with getting away from what he despised most, ESPECIALLY being young with a massive amount of money at stake right in front of him, and to turn away from it all because he knew in his heart and core that it wasnt right, or for him. The world would be a totally different place if more people had slightly more of this kind of mindset. I'll always look up to him. Funniest man I've ever seen my whole life.

Dave Chappelle is awesome !!! I respect his hustle !!! I will support when I can !!!

For the last question the announcer asked, should Dave bring his show back? I say, Nah. For one, Charlie is no longer with us and the show came at a time when the World Trade Center was still fresh on everyone’s mind. We needed something to distract us. Even if it was for a short period of time. Who would ever think (I’m changing the subject) 8 months later after this video was made that the WORLD would be going through another devastation. Whom ever reads this 🙏🏽 May YOU and YOUR love ones be SAFE 🙏🏽😷

I met him 20 something years ago in yellowsprings ohio, would go there all the time from springfield he was a nice guy.

Definately a good move. He kept his integrity. Stayed true to himself.. In this world, all your aquired wealth can be taken from you. Everything you own can be destroyed easily. But when it comes to your integrity, YOU are the only person capable of destroying it.. No-one else could ever have that power.

Dave was one of the best Comedians of all time. Watching some of his old stuff he did makes have a good laugh not at him but the stuff he says just always seems true. Killing them Softly was a good one he did enjoyed that one, had a bad day came across that video made my day a lot more at ease.

I love Dave. I believe he should do what makes him comfortable within himself. Be the man that he is. A real man. That's how I view him.

As a white dude, I have a lot to thank his show for. I will never forget moving from a small town into a big city. Moved right next to everyone I was taught to fear. I got invited over one night to shoot the shit, they saw I was out of my element and uncomfortable. A guy named Q threw on the Chapelle's show for some distraction, and it broke the ice and ignorance for me. We were laughing at the same jokes, and the ones I didnt get normally lead to me hearing some real life crazy stories. Ended up shooting dice with them every Friday night, and if not for Q throwing his show on, I wouldnt have the friends I have today.

Oprah tried to pry the answers out of Dave during the entire interview... Dave ultimately said at a show, “that’s the game baby!”... and told a graduating class he walked away from $50m, came back and signed a deal for $60m...

He goes to the beat of his own drum. You can't hate for that! More people should have this level of Integrity in one's lifetime. He truly respects himself & his surroundings and future. My hat's off to you Dave. Blessed wishes, Michael Syracuse ny

Sometimes you have to walk away

I use to love the shows dave would do at Washington Square, Park... he would have a mic with a wooden speaker...he was a cool dude...I’m happy he is in a better place mentally and his art shows

I am not an American so I only found out about this living legend later, but he truly is addictive, I love his material,

I love and respect him for his genius. I’m glad he stuck to what he believes in.

Respect Dave respect brother. Go your own way,

I appreciate all this content on this channel. These are people that i grew up seeing Black people who have real morals and Values with the content that they want to put out into Hollywood, thus shaping culture entirely. And when i look at Dave now he looks like he has been through alot but according to this last stand up he did on Netflix he is still on top. And still stayed true to himself. And will go down in history as one of the G.O.A.T.S

Chappelle show was like Richard Pryor show but, with a little more power

Love Dave Chappelle also he didn't sell his soul to Hollyweird

I think he did the right thing if you don't stand for something you will fall for everything. So many in Hollywood have sold their souls to be where they are at. Chappelle, didn't sell his soul and he made out even better and is happy with his career. Good for you Chappelle!

Dave has grown" both as a man and a comedian" and as far as walking away from a 50 million dollar deal" I believe he's got a 60 million dollar last Laugh on the matter.

The best No the very best there is...no one is even close to his comedy.. i am grateful to live in a time where i can Enjoy his comedy after a stressful day at work. Thanks Dave may you become more prosperous and keep bringing smiles to the world

They keep deleting the real reason Dave left his show...