BiF Presents: Dave Chappelle Years Before "Rick James Biaatch!"

Clip from Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam on HBO
© 2001 SLGB Entertainment

[@VinnyDoesLife]

The audience had NO IDEA who they were watching perform at the time. A LEGEND. Crazy...

[@jkdortch2308]

I DID THIS WAS NOT HIS FIRST PERFORMANCE KID

[@borcrazy3507]

Lol what does that even mean

[@prepaidentertainment2397]

The Uppercut don’t speak for all of us, how we ain’t know bout him till 2003..

[@LightWaIker]

Pretty sure they knew who they were watching.

[@VinnyDoesLife]

WHAT I MEAN IS THE AUDIENCE HAD NO IDEA THEY WERE WITNESSING A LEGEND. Of course people seen him in some movies or whatever, but he wasn't solidified as a LEGEND yet.

[@chandlercraythorn1418]

I really like how his style and unforgiving attitude hasn't changed over the years. He really has stayed true to himself all these years, whether it was good for his career or not. Glad he's making a comeback now. His new netflix specials are amazing

[@josiasajvix9129]

Chandler Craythorn sticks and stones is great!

[@eddiel.whitejr.7880]

Last shit was cringy. I'm done with Dave.

[@eddiel.whitejr.7880]

@Kev J Nah, he's just coming off as trying too hard to be offensive (as well as funny), but the shit was really just cringeworthy. He has too many Yt folk in his audience as well. I'm sure middle-class and upper middle-class fuckz eat this shit up, but not me. On top of that, he quoted Jay-Z and Kendrick at the beginning, so I'm definitely not fuckin' with him anymore.

[@TheSolarScience]

@Stop speeding New muscular bigot Dave isn't even funny. I miss skinny funny Dave.

[@iysohthaholyghost4402]

i like how he’s wearing his future shows logo colors on his shirt red, black, green

[@bbqfetus-the_don_grilluminati]

cross colours shirt

[@iysohthaholyghost4402]

Guard Passer he’s been telling us for years 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@justkingjordan6820]

He has the C on the back. Very small but I can see it

[@3hooks781]

@@justkingjordan6820 The "C" stands for Cross Colors. Its a now defunct black owned clothing brand that predates Karl Kani, Rocawear and FUBU.

[@cupidsiza]

Good observation!

[@jayscotty3967]

This kid is gonna be great in the next few years. Mark my words he’s gonna have at least 3 Netflix specials 🙏🏾

[@sassygil6675]

LMAO

[@Cj-hj6rm]

This aged well ☝😂

[@streetfamdjs]

@Jazz Heart exactly

[@casswithpmaradiostationand2739]

😂😭🤣

[@mgtowlifeseasyifyoutry1274]

Netflix ain't shit

[@mirakworld434]

This is the “Reggie” Dave Chappelle at his best lol 👌🏾

[@FaithandNova]

Yes exactly

[@casswithpmaradiostationand2739]

Yes

[@moebizjaw1532]

"do do doo doo...tell em Reggie *crunch* " ughhhooooo."

[@teresamiles5929]

Here in 2019....who just bin watched Dave on NETFLIX?

[@Gearyco]

I don't think people realize how brilliant that Dominoes skit is ... Dave is the GOAT.

[@steventaylor6212]

Dave really calmed down and mellowed out. Must have been all of that weed.😂

[@davidconcepcion5082]

The KZbin algorithm is so dangerous it’s pulling from current events 😂

[@FaithandNova]

It's nosey as fuck lol

[@vnelson000]

That's how you knew Dave was gonna be the '$#!T' even then, starting out, he had a command of the audience and a presence other entertainer take years to get, and perfect. Natural public speaker. Dave is awesome.✌

[@adventuresingamedevelopmen5708]

I think he started out like at 14 or something

[@stcroixatlast]

I had this exact Chappell’s set on VHS. My brother and I used to tape Def Jam back in the day. I think this was around 93’. Haven’t seen it in years, and I still knew all the punchlines. Lol.

[@stillperfectgenerations5852]

Hands down, Dave is among the best of comedians to date! He has the uncanny ability to help us all laugh, at ourselves...

[@BrianAlston]

"He was talking about my people." LMAO

[@notw22]

Dem gays?

[@stevematthews4402]

@ the idiots dont get ur comment

[@antbanks1261]

You look like Dave Chappelle.

[@RecklessRecordSP]

Scrolled to thi comment as he said it lol

[@casswithpmaradiostationand2739]

😂😭🤣

[@rusmaster200]

This set got me through in-school-suspension. Had a walkman with a cassette tape that had paper stuffed in the corners so you could record and headphones up my sleeve of my jacket. Good times.....

[@relloman2169]

Hell yea 🤣🤣🤣

[@sodayumsouthern]

Goes to show 🤣🤣🤣🤣 all of us was on the same shit. I would pay to go back to those days lol

[@prepaidentertainment2397]

ballnutz why u put the headphones up yo sleeve instead of in yo jacket

[@rusmaster200]

@@prepaidentertainment2397 so i could rest my head on my hand and listen without getting caught.

[@prepaidentertainment2397]

ballnutz that sounds like you’ll pull your headphones off everytime u move you arm

[@jimbeam3783]

I delivered for Dominos back in the day and I stayed strapped.

[@libatako]

Jim Beam wouldn’t be surprised if you were....a lot of delivery ppl got jacked back in the day.

[@dre7567]

libatako we can’t even get deliveries where I live because of people robbing them🤦🏽‍♂️

[@MiG2880]

I delivered for Domino's too, back in '96. First job I ever had. It was in the U.K. though, so we never needed a gun. The entire staff were always high. The scooters were fun - you could lean back on the box like an armchair and just cruise.

[@jewbabydono]

@@dre7567 that was how it was in Fayetteville NC,Pizza hut would come down the Merc at all

[@shannarobinson7550]

Gregory Solewin I went to Fayetteville State for grad school!

[@TheDeLeon-Family]

Needless to say, Dave is an comedic icon.

[@phillyphanatic1345]

DA Este yea RIP

[@athens_1psvr31]

I remember watching this the night it came on. It was one of the performances you wanted to see again because we was gonna talk about it in school on Monday. You could see skill in delivery right away.

[@billchesher6901]

He’s funny. What a natural. He always makes me laugh. Always. 👍

[@TheSolarScience]

I am wondering if muscles and broad shoulders make you not funny ... or is it that it's not even Dave at all and new broad shoulders Dave is just not funny. Have you seen new Dave's "tryout" in Europe ... Super duper extra not funny.

[@DontSleepOnEm]

This Dave kid has got some potential. If he keeps practicing he could be a fairly decent comedian one day.

[@whong09]

It's like looking back at the ancient past. But you can see in his set ups and delivery that nothing's changed. True comedic genius.

[@TheRayvolution]

His pacing and delivery has changed a lot.

[@beatpax]

he was beign . rushed by . time...he totally had . it down packed. he wanted to wait to reveal that white boy joke but couldnt...had too move on to get it all out...which means....he was always on point

[@TheRayvolution]

yo nowhere do I imply he’s not “on point”. His pacing HAS changed. Nothing to do with time of his set. But you are entitled to your thoughts.

[@beatpax]

@@TheRayvolution he . was rushed

[@seanpromise]

Gaining a few stone slows a man and a few years lol

[@TheSoftBoxCinema]

So have the times.

[@shonsimpkins3915]

I remember seeing this when I was young. I laughed so hard. It's like watching an old friend.

[@fultonfambam7752]

My childhood was GREAT this brings me back

[@crom4023]

I was in highschool watching this on HBO. This, Martin, and Dream On. Funny shows

[@RachelMulwee]

OMG I totally forgot about Dream On!!!

[@anredickerson1535]

Everybody forgets about the first HBO series that was too funny

[@asunsetnameddesire2898]

I gave a thumbs up for all, but mostly the obscure reference to Dream On

[@ratherbeluckythangood7788]

dream on with Martin tuper

[@EricWilhelm28]

REPRESENTIN’ STL WITH THAT HAT!

[@xpliking]

Dominos Freeze 😂😂 Dave is a legend

[@JamesAllenJr]

Dave's comedy is Genius.

[@bambamkapow8843]

Dave Chappelle got talent since the beginning

[@georgiatoneranger5018]

“Damn Reggie I heard of dreadlocks but shitlocks”

[@lukemarcantel1569]

This reminds me of why he’s one of the greatest of all time.

[@bourne2cruise1963]

After just seeing him on Netflix, them cigarettes catching up.

[@stephenreid1885]

Truly one of the best comedian/actor ever to preform

[@Mydickinyoursister]

This is gold...always enjoyed Chappelle ..even when Reggie got his ass kicked ...

[@drzprince176]

Lmaooo "doodoodododooo...... Reggie, ahhhhhhwwweeee"

[@trenzu2]

Chip is way cooler that Reggie

[@TK___421]

1 of the if not THE funniest human beings alive😎

Dave Chappelle auditioning for the Oscars next year...

[@adamwilsonsherman1259]

Adam Wilson Sherman is my name and praising JESUS is my game!?!

[@Profile.4]

You have to audition?

[@354allday]

you would think Dave talking about today wit all the gay stuff

[@isaacmartinez7557]

@Logan Stroganoff you must've never seen him live lol

[@may8043]

Dave gets away with it, because he is actually a nice person. He builds his comedy around life lessons and points he trying to make.

[@gimmiesum4190]

Ain't nun new

[@c0m4g1bb]

JERU English? Fuuuck

[@GoatReactz]

@Lawmanno, that's just want you want to see. That isnt true at all. And who isnt anti trump. Hes a sexist, a racist, and a horrible president

[@TheELITE696]

Them gay jokes wouldn't fly in 2019 😂😂 my boy would've been in a deep hole

[@Choe903]

BRSSP nah not Dave 😂he can say what he want at this point

[@kingyankers1735]

Big Juan stg💀

[@johnnymccray182]

Dave actually knows how to make it extremely funny. He could be at a funeral and make jokes about someone's dead mother as she is going in the ground, and no one would mind because he makes it funny.

[@ememe1412]

They said that then, they say it now. Theyll say it about his transgender jokes from a couple of years ago, in 10years time... In 2029, somebody watching the Netflix special transgender joke will be saying: he cant say that today. Lol. We're all here 2019 and no one taking these down. Yet people talk like we're watching some time warp exception. 😂😂😂

[@CalobAdamsInfamous913]

The funny thing is, I was thinking “damn that’s not gonna land with the crowd” forgetting this was the 1990’s😂😂

[@czarface]

I know I’m old cause I remember watching that when it aired , it’s 2019 and still funny !

[@kxngearner698]

Dave Is A Natural....Born To Be A Comic

[@SNUPE_FOXX92]

Dave rockin the Cross Colours 🙌🏾

[@loritracy1385]

He's just a young boy! With the makings of a star!

[@joebloeh8058]

He's come a looooong way! Glad he stuck it out and kept improving because he is one of the funniest people on our planet now.

[@LivinLife228]

Cross Colours attire! ❤️🖤💚

[@qb4465]

Tu Lu 🇨🇦🤔

[@bobbierobinson6269]

I loved Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam! The one show I would watch everytime!

[@catl.8081]

I love this guy! Respect for this old school!

[@williemayshayes877]

Surprised they didn’t make him apologize for this 😂😂😂😂

[@richardw8651]

theres still time

[@VRBLNSLT]

They just havent seen the clip yet.. 🙈😂😂

[@drdread9896]

They will😂😢😂😢😂😢😂😢

[@soytupappa]

They will bring up this Video sooner or later just to scrutinize him

[@bambitazilla9464]

Why would he lol snowflakes

[@daonlyrainsolo]

This young comedian has a future

[@yiga4171]

he was telling the truth, he's always been this talented god damn

[@dbzextreme1]

I always liked Dave! Im glad he's the goat. No one saw it coming, he earned that spot.

[@carman726]

thx for the upload...classic shit

[@darebel1377]

"one of you m f ers is going to tip me" Lol!!! Chappelle was funny even back then. 😎😎💯💯🔥

[@jthejuan]

Legendary 🤴🏾

[@johnj5726]

Dam this is old. He’s rocking cross colors. I remember wearing them in sixth grade. Lol

[@chelllockhart9404]

90s

[@RW-dc9kt]

They brought that back out they sell cross colors now.

[@skylarmccloud4080]

@@RW-dc9kt When they start doin that

[@RW-dc9kt]

@@skylarmccloud4080 A while ago you can look it up online they sell it now.

[@rakimdupree4784]

He was 18 here

[@captaincaveman8080]

i hope this guy goes far and does big things...

[@Iglobaljoeyr]

Not just the best in the game right now... the best since Richard Pryor.. a true goat

[@ltwadley7619]

He's just naturally talent.

[@chrissparks3561]

Range, variety, balance, and continuity way back then.

[@Bswinevideo]

Crushing it as a youngster

[@LookHereMars]

Dominoes Freeze... Lol Dave has always and will always be one of if not the best to ever do it.

[@LookHereMars]

@@d23squad86 R.I.P Bernie Mac.

[@sala3618]

I can watch Dave all day.

[@georgedulle6601]

0:39 Got Damn Chappelle is the fucking man

[@Maxtrash69]

I remember this.. was a kid when this came out...classic

[@Pyraus]

Impressive guy, wow, great even then.

[@tripslikstar]

Came in. Lit it up. Left...Like a Boss!

[@ancientfuture9690]

"Click, click, click..." 😂😂😂😂

[@bobzdar9442]

this is awesome

[@DJGRoc]

Def Comedy Jam, classic stuff! I even remember seeing this when it originally aired on HBO. So many comedians got their break from this show.

[@coreycollier4230]

That was refreshing!

[@gravee.shindler8271]

He was in nutty professor too, son!

[@killyouwithfire]

Harly Shindler yeah that scene was the only funny part of that movie

[@offhandacoustic]

Shit locks!

[@mr.sunrise3933]

Hey I don't know about you guys, but I think this guy will be a star someday. Kind of talented

[@robertsanders3318]

Dave has came along way

[@oops262686]

Dave has been so awesome always 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamarrogers2985]

Damn..this brotha cold ASF! He still wanted a tip🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johneta7665]

Legendary

[@countryboy41789]

Dave is a comedic icon, no Cap!

[@itownrecords1162]

True legend in da comedy game

[@mr.radical2899]

I remember the white friend at the party bit. Had no idea he would become one of the funniest comics of all time.

[@maryjanesbaby9392]

People are so sensitive now you can’t joke about anything!

[@hassanahchmi7302]

if you got game you got game Chappelle is the goat

[@edmontontech2008]

Always a legend.

[@whitejosh444]

A true legend of comedy

[@joeyvinson5513]

Dave Chappell comedy legend

[@skylarmccloud4080]

I saw this when it 1st aired. My dude been throwed off from the jump.

[@So_Cato]

Aw baby Dave. ❤️

[@paulmack439]

Funny on day one. Need more

[@fond-a-wayracing2644]

Rocking the StL hat!

[@YangaLytBear47]

Still rocking that Pan African Red Black and Green to this day

[@redwhiteblue7831]

I remember watching this the night it first aired.

[@davidbecker8227]

Love the St. Louis lid. Let's go Cards!

[@eiresaoirse3258]

Born to be a star...

[@AITech1111]

I see potential

[@genst2090]

Great quality for old footage

[@JoseGonzalez-gx2lf]

Legend

[@hardenernest5]

Dave reppin the LOU

[@robinsonmertilus5232]

In Dave Chapelle serious voice: “Dave, I’m sorry, you won’t be hosting the Oscars”

[@Chewy504Chewy]

Cross colors and Girbaud everywhere. Lol. Love the 90s!

[@socalcraigster]

Dave has all the makings of a varsity comedian!

[@bflavasonthetrack]

Definitely material for when he does “When Keeping It Real Goes Bad”

[@opandeokoth4827]

😃

[@tapski1]

Brilliant

[@melissawhite8556]

Love you 😘❤️