Dave Chappelle Doesn't Mind Being Called Crazy | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original airdate: 5/10/06) Dave Chappelle talks about walking away from 50 million dollars, his growing experience in Africa, and why being called “crazy” makes him feel liberated. PLUS: Dave remembers that time he met Jessica Simpson.
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[@mahadrox]

"when they try to control you, just walk away" -Dave Chappelle

[@Electr0fleur]

They want to force us to get vaccines - everywhere. Where should we go

[@chokichocat3083]

"these quotes are sponsored by Dashlane" - Dave Chappelle

[@nyanuwu4209]

@@Electr0fleur Into traffic.

[@zedrhyx1788]

They should teach child and teen celebrity in hollywood if they try molest you, you walk away

[@TheDON914]

@MOHAMMED MAHIR LABEEB SAHL ABDULLAH research first

[@dragonballsuper1519]

Not only did he retain his dignity and self-respect, he now owns the rights to the Chappelle Show, and makes multi-million deals with Netflix for each new special while staying true to himself. Bravo Dave!

[@robertraymond762]

Ah man, I think he's actually gotten screwed on that front.. Unfortunately, Netflix put his show up without offering him any kind of money.

[@misaelarroyo5712]

@@robertraymond762 that was part of his deal, I believe it’s a 3 deal show and he gets mad royalties and percentages of all 3 but gets paid for 2. He agreed to it so I’m sure the payoff was mad worth it Smart for both In the end, gambles on the first and gets paid for 3 at end.. as if gambling on Chappelle and comedy is even a gamble

[@NineteenEighty8]

he has enough money, he rather make a little less and keep his dignity than make a little more and lose his dignity. smart guy, deserves every damn penny.

[@scarletdamsel3139]

No he doesn't he's dead & been dead and cloned why? Because it's free it's a clone so the handlers work the clone for free shrug ✨🤷🏾‍♀️☕

[@JonathanSchmallippe]

Comedy Central actually owns the exclusive rights to Chappelle's Show; Dave receives no royalties from it. That's why he asked people not to watch the show on one of his recent Netflix specials Edit: I was wrong. See the below comments.

[@dbassir87]

“If you a black dude trying to hide, Africa is a good place” 😂😂😂

[@swenett1308]

You see why Mary and Joseph took Jesus to Egypt or better yet Kemet; land of black face)? Hide amongst peopke who look like you.

[@Amatullah.574]

@@swenett1308 they not ready

[@yahyaibnmartey7626]

@@Amatullah.574 definitely not

[@mynewchannel1723]

That's right!

[@victorious1929]

@@swenett1308 the Bible tells them, the devil just makes the ocean orphans turn the page when it comes to “hair like wool, and feet color of bronze.

[@K0BRAKID]

Dave is really a once in a lifetime mind, he's funny AF but he also is incredibly smart

[@qorpse]

The George Carlin of his generation.

[@Clavers1369]

He certainly is, but actually a lot of the best comedians are very smart.

[@BlackJacketJones]

“Once in a life time mind” Wow, such a bleak outlook on humanity.

[@julieb7785]

His folks are professors.

[@ManiacArtist83]

Would love to see Conan interview Dave now.

[@bkmayor]

The clone?

[@Hwella555]

A podcast would be great!

[@ManiacArtist83]

@@bkmayor lol

[@CultofThings]

Bubba Matrix That’s such a dumb conspiracy.

[@doomtomb6522]

@@bkmayor *He's not a clone he just stopped smoking crack*

[@satevo462]

Dave earned nothing but respect from me for walking away from all that money and following his heart.

[@michellejohnson1298]

For following his heart.

[@tinamichelle6969]

Simply Genius ..I always say all money isn't good money. Please count up what its really going to cost YOU!!

[@changeeyecolor3891]

👍

[@PyREZZZ]

Isn't that what happened with Jim Carrey too? 🤔

[@Goggin68]

and got heat off Oprah for turning it down too shows what she is all about huh

[@caloyskie06]

This is why conan does the best interviews. He lets his guest be themselves

[@noragrets4154]

Agreed, you can tell conan loved having Dave on because of how much he laughs 😂

[@sonofJurell]

Jimmy Fallon take note.

[@anonnymous31]

Conan and Craig. Both so underrated.

[@bmac6645]

But what's with the bs of the host sitting on a higher chair than the guest? If one of them has to be elevated, shouldn't it be the guest?

[@thecustommatter9911]

@@bmac6645 why’re you overthinking it sm 😭

[@dirtroadsandwoodstoves]

Dave is simply logical, and intellectually honest. Two things American popular culture gave up on long ago.

[@JRskatrPvP]

You said it!

[@prollysus6083]

Why are you gay

[@annasid9025]

Well put

[@KaoticReach1999]

Just America? Something the *world* did.

[@tartunian]

This must be the highest def video in existence from 2006.

[@matthewkuhl79]

i had an HDTV in 2005 so it was a thing.

[@jrose5870]

Sounds like they spent their mic budget on it...

[@sanketx143]

You certainly haven't seen the Chernobyl footage. Soviets!

[@paulmurphy1285]

It’s how it was saved and stored that’s kept it sharp.

[@matthewkuhl79]

@Nag Dasty Yes, but i had LCD Sony Vegas

[@htrubenstein7261]

Sometimes I forget just how famous Dave Chappelle is, especially back in the 2000’s. The crowd went absolutely insane for him. It was like they were seeing the Beatles get interviewed or something. Never seen that much excitement over a comedian. But Dave deserves it 🐐🐐

[@nilzstarz]

you should see his 'Inside the actors studio' episode.

[@judithsalomepalomohernande1669]

Yes! He is one of the greatest comedians of all times ❤

[@woodstyle1496]

Dave actually hated how famous he got because of the Chapelle Show. He said he couldn't do stand-up shows at comedy clubs because of people shouting out things like "I'm rich bitch" or "I'm Rick James". He even talks about it in a special how everywhere he went people would bug him with quotes from the show.

[@camcate1003]

@@matthewklahn7523 your beard and name scream klansmember but your comment is all love

[@boyofvalour]

Charlie Murphy had a story in the Breakfast Club about how Dave's fans (of which were adults) acted like teenagers seeing the Beatles when Dave did a show at a comedy club

[@solairesolalalalalemon1198]

While the rest of the world sell their soul and bodies for Hollywood, this man made an entire industry less significant compared to his values. Thank you Sir Chappelle.

[@WTC7]

He admitted to selling his soul to get the Netflix contract

[@ElGaby323]

Sorry but today's Dave ain't the same Dave anymore.

[@albierodriguez9797]

J T it was a joke.. he’s a comedian lmao See the big difference is that Netflix gave him total creative freedom w the specials while the network he was on before wanted him to abide by there standards.

[@albierodriguez9797]

Michelle very enlightening interview! so chappelle earning $60 million w Netflix means he sold his soul to the devil huh? What a joke. That doesn’t even come close to what the 1% make. Have you even watch his specials? Now a days any form of success right away means ur part of an occult organizations. Lol They keep us distracted saying all these celebrities and artist are illuminati and what not meanwhile the actual devils are never heard about. Thanks for link tho good stuff.

[@ElGaby323]

Albie Rodriguez Hollywood and the entertainment business as a whole is controlled by bad people. Dave Chappelle talked about how toxic Hollywood is, he walked out. Suddenly walks back in years later like nothing happened and is back on top better than ever. Sorry, but that happens when they allow it to happen. That ain't the same Dave anymore. You gotta look at the entertainment business like a Mafia ruled by men with many rules to follow. You follow the rules, they will make you as big as you want. There's no freedom in that business.

[@jaystreb3849]

"I ate a dog today." I was completely caught off guard. It's been 2 days now and I'm still giggling like an idiot. Thank you Dave Chappelle for your amazing work

[@Caio-ow5tm]

This bit alone is better than most comedians whole careers

[@miloaaron8388]

Dave and Conan were good friends, fun fact, since dave came back to the spot light pumped up like Mr. T, Conan and Dave haven't spoken since.....hmmm..... i wonder why that is....

[@knwn645]

@@miloaaron8388 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYilnqZjiK9snKs

[@epicgyroquest]

That joke got me hard, then the depth of it hits... you hear it in the second wave of laughter from the audience... punchline > laugh... then realizing all the things we worry about aren't that bad and laughing again. Compared to eating a dog in africa. lmfao

[@GhoulPaste]

He and conan were in a netflix speciel together hinering norm mcdonald. Dont start making up fake beefs lmao​@@miloaaron8388

[@Nasreenart]

Conan is such a good host. His comedy does not take away from the guest and it does not feel forced.

[@xbarwa]

Couldn’t take away from Dave if he tried tho

[@luchodore]

@@xbarwa daves comedy is unstoppable

[@Moving_Forward247]

Yes Conan is not forcing laughing for thirty seconds. He is funny but it’s just him being him.

[@jackrosado746]

I know, doesn't fake laugh or try to get his own joke in there cuz it's "his show"

[@Sullaban]

Conan, Conan, see the video. See the video if you will kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpqUl5ihnKeKbLM

[@zacks6118]

I love how Dave’s left hand is almost always like he’s holding a cigarette even when he’s not

[@MacBobby1408]

Like Julian on Trailer Park Boys always holding his glass. Then when he doesn’t have the glass he’s got his hand out and holding an invisible glass.

[@ForrestPump]

I notice that in his stand ups too whenever he wasn't holding cigarette he'd always put his finger on his mouth

[@frickfranky]

Will never unsee this

[@sowell7525]

damn addictions mann smh

[@TWINUSA]

I can’t unsee it now LMAOO

[@rc7016]

Dave isn't crazy, he's just smarter than most other people. Intelligence can look like insanity if you don't understand it.

[@jaimegonzalez3956]

We get it dude every single video about Dave has to have a bunch of people talking about how intelligent Dave is like WE GET IT LMAO Coming from a Chapelle fan

[@THETRIVIALTHINGS]

The thing about smart people is that they look like crazy people to dumb people. (not my saying, some people attribute it to Einstein though).

[@checkle1]

ugh, eye roll towards dumb person who is smarter than the average dumb person

[@Damnto]

He’s funny

[@jackrosado746]

No like actually though, not saying Alex Jones is a genius (on any terms believe me) but it's actuy CRAZY we were all calling him crazy for "exposing" massive pedophilia rings among political elites and celebrities and then it all came out.

[@ala4722]

The respect that the two have for each other is lovely to watch.

[@KE-zh8to]

It’s funny how the audience is an example why he stepped away

[@stephhernandez7772]

yea man, let the guy talk....i hate the random shouting whenever someone famous on stage is trying to speak

[@axylthomason4784]

@@stephhernandez7772 I love Dave but he's always had terrible audiences. I remember back in the day he was trying to do standup and the crowd was chanting 'I'm Rick James, bitch' for 10 minutes until he got fed up and walked off. He came back eventually and said that show had ruined his life.

[@stephhernandez7772]

@@axylthomason4784 damn that's annoying as hell

[@otuotu22]

Would love to see Conan interview Dave now.

[@ericoliver1603]

the "dude/bro" who thinks he's funny and cool calling out lines from his show, i wished security would have dragged his dumbass out

[@othergeorgea]

Conan is the only American host I can stand, he’s great

[@yelnickmcwawa5858]

As opposed to what? Boring as British or Australian hosts?

[@luistepecano3550]

Me too and that's not my cup of tea, but he's funny

[@yelnickmcwawa5858]

@Mike M I agree with that

[@yelnickmcwawa5858]

@Mike M but he made it a point to say American

[@dawell2934]

@@yelnickmcwawa5858 yeah. He said that he likes Conan in comparison to other American hosts like Kimmel or Fallon more. Maybe he likes John Oliver who is English or Jim Jeffries you know

[@donnietheentertainer]

Dave = Stand-up GOAT 🔥 Conan = Late Night GOAT 🔥

[@orlanskimer]

Obama + Glizzy GOAT🔥

[@wc6046]

Donnie The Entertainer i think they would both tell you those are incorrect

[@tylerhackner9731]

Yes

[@networkengineer2734]

Bill burr - Hold my podcasts

[@rupertmurdoch4750]

wait I dont get it, why do people still support Donald Trump?

[@maverick7291]

Conan and Dave both look like genuine friends or at the very least respect each other as fellow comedians.

[@mobus1603]

It goes beyond just respect as fellow comedians. Chappelle had been a guest on Conan's show wayyy before Chappelle was a huge star, so Chappelle considered Conan a true friend and actually trusted him.

[@michaelrhudak]

I remember staying up to watch this. The crowd is going nuts and is a little much but you have to remember that this was the first time Dave had been on TV in a couple years.

[@bgockel]

He was very patient and responded with love

[@charliemcmillan4561]

not often you see the audience for a talk show barely able to contain itself like that lol

[@isopropyltoxicity]

Yeah that kinda died in the early 2000s

[@hotdamndan9892]

Maybe I know stuff that people dont want me to talk about, or don't wanna believe, so they call me crazy." Yeah, Dave was way ahead of his time.

[@bluemystic7501]

He's probably referring to the business side of showbiz and is acting like it's some sort of illuminati sh*t, lol.

[@TheHourofWitchery]

was? Why are you talking about him in the past tense? He's still alive.

[@itsmenotyou652]

If Conan didn’t understand then, he definitely understands now... I would love to sit down and smoke a blunt with Dave Chappelle and have a drink with Conan

[@AR-ng4gr]

lol do u know tupac? thats basically a black celeb cliche

[@hotdamndan9892]

@@TheHourofWitchery because that statement, uttered in that interview by a young Dave Chappelle was in the past (early 2000). So Dave, back then, was ahead of his time the way he viewed and spoke about things.

[@KurtzMedia]

It's interesting how Dave wasn't cracking any jokes or trying to be funny and made the whole audience crack up. Hes just being himself proving that he's not as crazy as the media portrayed him to be

[@jakebailey9859]

Not crazy at all*

[@darealest6399]

he was makn jokes wdf 🤣🤣

[@joshuavanderarkactivity1493]

He wrote all if that I promise you.

[@yourlexusgirl5814]

Dave chappelle is not crazy just because he's not a sellout.

[@benvella1728]

Yeah no jokes. Excuse me a second. Burprprprprp... 😂

[@Nonresponder01]

Conan is the best modern American talk show host. I've seen others try to steal the spotlight from guests or even make the guests or just not be great natural conversationalists that can smoothly lead to the new prepd topics, but Conan is a true natural.

[@lolae.ospina4586]

Like Fallon🙄

[@samkurlekar]

Seth Myers is a close second

[@Notyourbroseph]

In terms of history, this is on the same level as Johnny Carson interviewing Richard Prior or George Carlin back then. I'm so glad I grew up watching chappelle show when I was a kid and witnessing this genius in motion.

[@user-uj9rg4vb9n]

Humor on my channel. Thank you, sorry.

[@rspainter7896]

I've never seen the Chappell Show.

[@taylor860gang]

Sunday nights were the best smoking a blunt and watching Chappelle

[@marcosmireles7545]

@@rspainter7896 you need to playboy. That propelled him into another level.

[@jlouis4407]

You’re right

[@samrussell1539]

“Bitch you tricked me” was an all time great joke and was delivered perfectly in my eyes

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

His delivery is God tier. Untouchable

[@corncobjohnsonreal]

It's like a boomer anniversary card joke but yeah delivery can make anything funny

[@imoretullv243]

Still applies in 2021.

[@steveunderhill5935]

But can you imagine telling Jessica Simpson you like her work?!? 😜

[@terrystripling2971]

"BItch you trippin'! Wasn't that what he said?

[@tripodthreefoot2268]

Conan is and will remain one of the most genuine person on earth and yes, i don't know him one bit, just his television personality. And I'm sticking with that

[@Morgan-db2tr]

He paid millions for his staff to stay with him when he moved from New York to LA so I’d say he’s just as good, if not a better guy off stage

[@phillosmaster393]

Maybe its an act but if it is an act then he is a really good actor.

[@judithsalomepalomohernande1669]

Yeah! He is amazing! And he seems to be very humble too ❤

[@gorb3790]

He graduated from Harvard. Like, its hard enough to get in tot hat school, even harder to graduate.

[@MagravatorMag]

Letterman too. He stuck up for Conan huge. Kindred spirits I think.

[@kevinmunguia7381]

The way Dave speaks, the voice, intonation, delivery… is so different than what it is now. He’s changed so much and not in a bad way

[@user-ib9wn3zw3u]

Just growth in the best way I learn so much just listening to his stand ups and I think that is important in comedy laugh at life but also learn from it

[@danielwesterlund1905]

Nah, he used to be much funnier.

[@fshoaps]

This looks great for footage from 2006.

[@mvanse]

straight from the archives

[@frankirons9337]

Yeah, right from that era where most home recordings were still like VHS quality but TV studios were in HD. It's crazy

[@fshoaps]

@ListenAndLearned Well buddy, I didn't have access to high definition video until long after 2006, like most people. It's jarring to see, when were used to it looking bad.

[@fshoaps]

@ListenAndLearned yes!!! and many people agree!! hence why people liked my comment!!

[@jekyll138.5]

@ListenAndLearned bruh

[@mando8194]

Dave is just such a humble guy. the last hand shakes, and then he put his hand on his chest is a very humble & respectful gesture. very rare i see celebrities do that.

[@YukyDoodle]

He lives on a farm in a hippy town ofc he is lol

[@jacobm6617]

Yukim Nomoto yeah he’s really nice he tipped me $50 a few different times lmao

[@YukyDoodle]

jacob m oh you from Yellow Springs!/!?/! That’s dope he took my mom out to Portland on his jet when we were looking to move there from Alaska once lol

[@jacobm6617]

Yukim Nomoto yeah i’m from yellow springs. went to school with his kids. he’s such a nice dude

[@jacobm6617]

Yukim Nomoto he’s actually wearing a t shirt from the pizza place in yellow springs that i worked at lmao

[@Acridobject]

Dave: says anything. Random dude in the crowed: AAAAAA!!

[@tiffanys.4250]

That was legit me when I visited the studio last year.

[@SinLord101]

t'was jimmy fallon

[@alonsomedina4837]

It’s fake

[@brunoahshu4748]

Predator laugh

[@yusuffusuy4971]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@markrindt8730]

:54 Now that's the Real Dave Chappelle. There's no comparing the energy people had for the Real Dave.. pure love from every heart there

[@Qocaine]

Man Dave dodged answering that why question masterfully. He didn't actually answer it, but you're still satisfied with his answer.

[@thembutton2226]

Time bro?

[@sblack48]

Well he’s there to be funny for 5 min, and the real why is a much longer and probably not that funnny

[@stephaniej.alexander5485]

yes!!!

[@naturallyvette1922]

Right!

[@johnpaulmcdonnell1188]

@@thembutton2226 7:40 Conan says people said you were crazy, thats his reply. Very interesting.

[@intan9108]

When he picks up the mug only to put it down again, I understand.

[@bigman4407]

Lol

[@Xbigmike17X]

lol... yea, no way he was sober.

[@jojosugibi835]

Nervous?

[@coolexio]

Social anxiety?

[@iroflmaozedong]

4000 people analysing you, and a heckler in the audience. Must be anxious and annoying...

[@anshulkumawat8174]

Get Dave and Conan on a Zoom call now. They have not talked in such a long time, its criminal.

[@athoughtfulape]

And I hope its at least 40 minutes long!

[@TgiSlayer]

Yeah get Dave on the podcast

[@boogiedownbronx73]

he is on vacation with Questlove and others canoeing

[@ninakore]

I get the feeling they had a falling out. Dave has been on a number of other talk shows since 2006. I think this was his last appearance. 😕

[@mizzzlind]

Podcast would be great!

[@25snehu]

I haven't experienced a more intelligent, sharp stand up comedian like Dave. The way he walks the razor's edge with his jokes, nobody has done it, or most probably nobody will. Definitely the GOAT.

[@user-nt5fe3xz8k]

Why those brave people are muslims?

[@razd3851]

This aged really well it's so nice seeing his evolution and how he finally made his money and got back at comedycentral

[@dwalk713]

He actually specifically asked for any of his fans to not watch comedy central bc they never paid him his money. That was in a recent standup he did.

[@UsedLegacy9]

@@dwalk713 I literally watched that today, he more specifically said not to boycott Comedy Central, but to boycott Dave Chapelle on Comedy Central. Seems it worked.

[@capirotagem]

Quick update, apparently comedy central is paying him 60 millions to come back

[@toomuchtruth]

This is clearly a different guy.

[@MaxPrimeisHim]

“Maybe I know something they don’t want me to talk about...” We know Dave.

[@nebulousisgod]

No, you’re just assuming. There are at least 5 different Hollywood conspiracy theories that could be to what you’re referring.

[@MaxPrimeisHim]

@@nebulousisgod red rocks.

[@butts4653]

@@MaxPrimeisHim explain

[@NeoStoicism]

@@nebulousisgod isn't that part of the problem? lmao, the fact there's too many too choose from does not bode well. such things don't emerge out of a vacuum

[@pinocchiosrevenge746]

@@butts4653 he was cloned

[@superegobeats]

I really dig the mutual respect they have for one another.

[@markwhitton8785]

Dave is an absolute legend, he is funnier in this 10 min interview than most comedians could ever hope to be in their entire career.

[@Caio-ow5tm]

I ate a dog today

[@Butt_Chin_Man]

​@@Caio-ow5tmI molested twenty stones

[@AhmedSalah-yc5sr]

The greatest talk show host of all time interviewing the greatest comedian of all time.

[@aoclive6710]

Very debatable

[@Anax100]

@@aoclive6710 you don' t think it's an interview?

[@THESMILINGHARTNELLS]

Agreed

[@joshgarcia2558]

Wait a minute... that's not Craig Ferguson

[@jekyll138.5]

Not the best talk show host of all time but Dave is probably the best

[@jasonanderson8102]

Man. I just couldn’t admire and respect any human being more than Dave Chappelle. He’s an American treasure up there with Ali, Miles and people that literally made history and defined the absolute best in American culture. He does it so simply. He’s just honestly talking about the real world without fear and with a stunning intellect and a simple, consistent morality. He went in to the crucible and came out harder than steel.

[@kargenlewis837]

thank you, clueless white guy

[@vidhannn]

kargen lewis what lol

[@toriawelsh7274]

"I just couldn’t admire and respect any human being more than Dave Chappelle" Not even your own father? Seriously? Maybe one day your kids will grow up to admire and respect some celeb more than they do you. Let's see how that works out for you.

[@mtzyzy]

@@toriawelsh7274 maybe he got a bad a jerk of kinda father who left years ago never to be seen again when he was infant or even criminal convict done terrible things... Not that i wish for that, but not all father deserved high respect from his child, respect is earn ,not a given biologically

[@dixienormous7049]

@@toriawelsh7274 I understand your concept and mentality, but understand ours. If your father is your idol then you are luckier than you realize apparently. Honestly, you can consider yourself lucky if you were raised with one parent. Alot of us grew up in the system and have only known "whoever's shift it is" as mom and dad or have known multiple people as mom and dad because they get uprooted and shipped away to another family every few months. You can't be like that, not everyone has the same point of view as you.

[@boogiedownbronx73]

its crazy to see him now 14 years later all bulked up with a deep heavy voice and more comfortable

[@alistairparkin961]

Yeh, cloned or MK ultra. Hollywood eventually got to him, that ain’t the same Dave as this video. Yes people can bulk up ect but his actions and behaviours are completely the opposite, for example.. Dave never partied in Hollywood or drank with the A listers now all of a sudden he does ? Hmmm

[@user-ed9lg4xq9n]

@@alistairparkin961 take your meds schizo, jesus christ. people can change and grow without it being some conspiracy theory

[@alistairparkin961]

M - just because something comes across as “ crazy “ doesn’t mean it’s impossible, it’s what makes it even easier to fool brainwashed people. Hollywood is fucking satanic and weird and full of pedophiles and it’s no secret. As for me taking my meds ? I’m a healthy 27 year old male, no meds, never needed meds, work out in the gym, sometimes box, I read and I keep myself to myself no need for medication on my behalf just because I ain’t a fucking dummy like many.

[@chadsley3232]

alistair parkin it’s crazier to believe he attended a party than to believe he got brainwashed or CLONED?! You absolute fucking pair of clown shoes 😂😂😂

[@toomuchtruth]

@@user-ed9lg4xq9n Muh coincidence. Everything is a coincidence, eh? Go sip some more kool.

[@magnetsoldiercephas331]

The love for this man is nuts and he’s so humble. This is how you handle fame.

[@sirdopeness3602]

Notice he said “cause I know things ppl don’t want me to talk about”

[@gizellesmith8763]

Like winestein, epstein, pizza gate, wayfare, and whatever else politicians and Hollywood's elites are into.

[@anasalhorani1490]

@@gizellesmith8763 wtf are you talking about lol you can't just lump epstein and weinstein with made up conspiracy theories

[@BossMovesCrew]

@@gizellesmith8763 RIP Isaac Kappy

[@lvi8957]

Haha😜pizza🍕 (his shirt)

[@user-Red5hield-exp0ser]

@@anasalhorani1490 Conspiracy FACTS!!! Pay attention boy!!

[@havu2236]

Conan had Dave's back since the beginning of his career.

[@xxavierlavell2180]

I love how Dave chappelle keeps picking up that cup and doesn't drink.

[@michellejohnson1298]

I think he's probably jonesing for a cigarette. It's the hand to mouth movements.

[@bigjoe6955]

That's the racism kicking in

[@okabekurisu8120]

@@bigjoe6955 how is that racist? lol. Dave smokes cigarettes, his observation is clearly based off of that.

[@blockpart2184]

Nervous tick i feel

[@codywhite2911]

@@michellejohnson1298 Most definitely

[@PowerMoneyRespect619]

This interview was funnier than most stand up shows. Levels.

[@colinedwards4959]

"Its liberating being called crazy " .. that line had me ..

[@whyitskeithd00d]

This is some super great quality for 2006. Props to the Conan team for the high quality upload.

[@channingparker4898]

"I can't hold myself accountable for these things. I'm crazy!" Well said Dave. Well said lol

[@roxmattern60]

The standing ovation says it all. If Dave ever came to my town I'd be the first person in line to buy my ticket

[@johannesmeier5550]

I love the fact that Conan actually lets Dave talk and finish his sentences. Wich sadly is all too rare these days..

[@toriawelsh7274]

I wish I could have interrupted your sentence!

[@a.a.5980]

Notice how Conan is not passive aggressive or does not talk down on him or makes him look crazy or questions him about his mental stability. Meanwhile on the contrary on Oprah, the news, all the other damn interviews.

[@nazeemsultan123]

Yup. Oprah sucks!

[@azadahmadi3557]

Oprah Is the biggest sell out in history of sell outs.

[@hao9508]

@@azadahmadi3557 meghan markle was just on Oprah. I was like well your funeral princess. They send Oprah just before they kill you.

[@Yawdie590]

Like she's so insensitive to black America experience. What Oprah, is it the billions that you have? Kodus to Chapelle. Wish more was like him.

[@MuhammadAli-hr1bj]

Talking down, that's exactly what he's doing with his high chair.

[@mercster]

I find it amusing that Conan's head is a full 2x the size of Dave's head. Just an observation.

[@samuelgault7118]

Big Irish heads

[@vioflaondorot934]

It cointains 160 IQ

[@ampz1466]

He is particularly suited to being a bobble-head.

[@777jones]

They are both geniuses and they pay each other well earned respect.

[@andythekid2156]

@@BeLikeWater good one 😂

[@FlannelHobbit]

Dave rockin' his HaHa Pizza swag, supporting his hometown pizza joint. Dave's as pure of a gem as the Gem City.

[@krisalamilla768]

Dave had Conan dying lmao! He is just so naturally witty! Hilarious! Best comedian of all time.

[@vergespierre4271]

One of the greats. It's a list of greats

[@sdefuite5477]

I could listen to Dave talk about anything and he would still make it funny and entertaining. Legend!

[@cegr76]

That chair arrangement is terrible. Conan is a giant. Dave looks like a kid.

[@vimgeer]

True, but Conan sorta is a giant, too

[@johnchesterfield9726]

Uh, it’s not the chair arrangement. Conan really is a giant lol

[@7Franciz]

Can't unsee now

[@eugeniobonello418]

i couldn’t quite figure out what was off and when i read this i died lmao

[@budgetsneakerhead3291]

Conan O’Brien is 7 feet tall

[@hankscorpio8928]

@7:43 he looks right into the camera when he’s saying “maybe I know things people don’t want me to know” when talking about Hollywood. It’s slightly eerie.

[@jon-e3c626]

It’s so funny how he so casually presents himself even though he’s one of the greatest comedians ever

[@MsColetha]

They thought Dave would spill the beans so they attacked his character. He did tell but he told the right people. Good on him.

[@luskproductions5601]

Ayub Khan the elites thought Dave would exspose the industry. The whole reasons he turned down the deal and went to Africa is bc he saw the industry for what it really is.

[@amalijarrah1757]

LuskProductions not sure why he came back now and acts very different. Always at the Kardashian’s parties

[@timberwolves100]

@@amalijarrah1757 He honestly doesn't look or sound like the same guy

[@mrfantastic5874]

@@timberwolves100 it's called "aging" dummy

[@truezdale]

@@mrfantastic5874 Right? I've ran into him many times in Yellow Springs through the years and he's definitely the same guy.

[@aspectratio6580]

Genius is often mistaken for crazy.

[@bogdanalindaragiu1314]

he was always genius, but after his african experience he became a wise genius that can never become crazy anymore.

[@diieitch]

"Burn it all down and collect the ashes. Build it back, respect ya passion." -Nipsey Hussle

[@cavemanlawyer5608]

Dave chapelle doesn’t get enough credit for putting that block party together. The fugees reunion to top it off! The unity this guy promotes naturally is just amazing.

[@R0B690]

I love Dave, always made me laugh more than anyone else and its like he doesnt even try. Never thought he lost the plot ever.

[@skillzdatkill249]

"I know what it sounds like when the doves cry" I felt that

[@Piff1nTheA1r]

In the wise words of Dave Chappelle “The worst thing to call someone is crazy it’s dismissive”! Preach

[@bilaljahi5364]

Conan is so genuine and his laugh makes me laugh.

[@cmv1213]

I hope this means Dave is being interviewed soon

[@chadgrov]

No just his birthday

[@T720too]

It's been so long since his last time he was Conan.

[@arjunviswam]

The only person deserving the title "Greatest stand up comedian" That's Dave

[@sharathsh9987]

Ehh, there are a lot of comics who are deemed GOATs. Dave is one of them.

[@adorable3817]

Well, I can Think of others, like Bill Burr. Dave is definitely one of the top!

[@qtkingdom5527]

@@adorable3817 Bill Burr as GOAT? I was thinking more like Richard Pryor

[@HackerReportBFH]

What a good connection. They both see through each others TV presence. Classic human stuff. Reminds me of people.

[@muzlp]

“Wait a minute, im famous baby” 🤣🤣🤣

[@RealCornWallace]

Conan is the only late night host that'd id ever let interview me if I was famous.

[@Impuhlz]

That audience speaks volumes- this guy always has and always will be extremely loved, adored, and comforted. That whole room was probably so warm to see one of the greats going toe to toe with another one whom they've all clearly missed. Dave is a goddamned legend with a golden heart- would love to have even just a two minute convo with that guy one day.

[@scottchristner4242]

This guy just proves there are levels to this game. As in every walk of life. In my opinion, in comedy this man is standing tall at the top. The heart the genius and most of all the humility. So rare these days.

[@miloaaron8388]

the new dave isn't naturally funny like the OG

[@JimFrenowsky]

@@miloaaron8388incorrect

[@mf_from_hell]

The audience is totally ruining this interview.

[@leightonhornack5376]

Why have an expectation for an interview? Just take it for what it is. People love Dave chapelle

[@mf_from_hell]

People are also bloody annoying.

[@leightonhornack5376]

spicy maf what’s the point of even saying that? I didn’t, but if I did, would it matter at all?💀

[@bossHogOG]

Leighton Hornack why do people respond to KZbin comments? I don’t get it.

[@umbles7007]

"Will you stop shouting, I'm talking" everyone *shouts*

[@thedoombringerscooty-puffs5964]

"Maybe I know stuff they don't want me to talk about" 😈

[@Hiram.Abiff.33]

I was looking for this comment! Especially after i watched his Unforgiven standup. Man i teared up when he was talking and you can hear how hurt he is. Boycott Chappelle Show til they pay him!

[@lvi8957]

His shirt 😜🍕

[@gerRule]

@@Hiram.Abiff.33 they payed him about a month after you wrote that

[@seniorme2412]

I have a ton of respect for this man. Dave Chappell single handedly helped me put all the clues together.

[@akino.3192]

Dave Chappelle has changed. It's amazing how these jokes, largely based on his seeming innocence and harmless nature - his youthful nature helps too. A non-physical slapstick version of Charlie Chaplin of you like. Today, he is totally different. How he manages to retain his ability to create amazing comedy whilst holding mature conversations with his audience really is mind blowing.

[@miloaaron8388]

he was a legend, i miss him

[@emineokurccc5680]

He's nothing like Chaplin, Chappelle is a million times better way funnier and more intelligent shit charlie didnt even talk wit that hitler mustache, stop the disrespect

[@TheOnlyMJS]

Dave can’t NOT be funny. The guy is just effortlessly funny. Perfect to see both Conan & Dave who are effortlessly funny.

[@nkosilathidube3627]

THE GOAT! Dave Chappelle. Incredibly intelligent how he answers questions meant to trap him

[@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364]

Absolutely✔

[@oliviajae298]

The transformation that happens during a period of The Hermit time is what we're all here to achieve. ❤ Dave is wonderful.

[@brofenix]

Man the audience is disrespectful to Dave here. He even said @5:35 jokingly (but actually serious) to the audience "Will you stop shouting at me? I'm talking!"

[@filiporvik2782]

And then they get worse than ever right afterwards.... Idiots

[@jesss101]

i liked that moment, he's so real. even now he'll be real w his crowds.

[@Poop-nu1so]

Great show, I feel Conan treated him with respect on his return. A good welcome back in my opinion. The way the crowd acted only justified his absence further. Now Dave is back in the game and relevant as ever.

[@dannytennial5311]

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[@andrewholmes3116]

man this crowd is horrible, I don't blame him for quitting

[@elusana]

they were just cheering? didn’t he quit for very different reasons

[@andrewholmes3116]

@@elusana they are nearly constantly yelling out his catchphrases

[@97NikeSb]

The audience isn’t the reason he quit wtf lmaooo the crowd at a talk show and a comedy club Have very different environments. Get your facts right

[@samfisher645]

@@97NikeSb Facts? how do you know about his life? And I think he mentioned that his fans always keep yelling at him when he is with his family

[@97NikeSb]

@@samfisher645 he said when he’d walk around in public with his family people would come up and say those catchphrases he never said anything about a talk show or comedy club audience.

[@LifeOfFox]

*Conan climbs down from his beanstalk to interview Dave Chappelle*

[@lvi8957]

Sjaak en de bonenstaak

[@ss-wu1vp]

😂😂😂

[@johnyang2]

Conan is a very respectable comedian. He never humiliates someone just to get a laughter. And that's why Dave respects him and responds to his request.

[@enlightened4845]

What a humble and down-to-earth guy. Hope you are well, Dave.

[@BlakieTT]

"Cuz there's a McDonald's at the airport". lmfao, I love you dude.

[@toriawelsh7274]

He is not reading this and if he was, he does not love you! In fact, if you were homeless hanging out at the airport, he would not even buy you a McD's. That is how much this guy does not love you or even care for you or your comment.

[@zubby3846]

@@toriawelsh7274 clown

[@djoseph5130]

This is my second Dave/Conan interview and love their vibe together. Gotta see all those other ones now

[@magnetsoldiercephas331]

Chappelle is one of the last originals. We need his comedy and to keep him safe. Thanks Chappelle for the laughs and sticking to your guns.

[@jlc6701]

Thank you Team Coco for airing this! I so wish he's do TRE, Can never get enough of the GOAT.

[@GeorgiaOverdrive]

That crowd right there was the reason he stopped doing stand-up for a while.

[@MeAuntieNora]

Oh my god, the people literally screaming "I'm rich, bitch!" Come on... I hope they're proud.

[@nickwheeler1652]

No it was the elite executive producers wanting him to change his art

[@blowc1612]

You do know he kept doing stand up when he quit doing SKITS.... he would go to clubs unexpected and do his bits.

[@lightbeforethetunnel]

Oh I wish it were that simple. The real reason he stopped is so much more disturbing than just jerks in the crowd. People can be soooo much worse than that, particularly people with a lot of power.

[@SwiftSloth]

“We went to Africa to chill” let that soak in 😂😂😭

[@NoDiddyllc]

@SpookyActionAtADistance Africa is hot

[@african-history-fountain]

@@NoDiddyllc Some parts of Africa are not THAT hot, especially southern Africa.

[@NoDiddyllc]

@@african-history-fountain “not that hot” please stop talking to me 🙆🏽‍♂️

[@forgetfulstranger]

@@african-history-fountain literally, South Africa has the best weather ever

[@prostreet9149]

Dave Chappelle is genius. I firmly believe he's one of the best comedians and sketch comics in the world

[@corporatereject]

Two of the funniest, most clever people on the planet right here.

[@skyjuiceification]

0ne 0f em

[@Knockaswagga]

Conan is always so genuine...He shows love

[@joefuentes2977]

"I opened my mouth a little bit, I had to." - Dave Chappelle

[@chuckolat3158]

"Will you stop shouting im talkin" The crowd : WooOoOOOoo!!!! 👏👏👏