Coverage dated July 20, 2022 to July 21, 2022

The Dave Chappelle controversy continues as venue abruptly cancels show

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Shortly before Dave Chappelle planned to take the stage in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the venue announced it would no longer be hosting the comedian.

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Breitbart News
Minneapolis Venue Cancels Dave Chappelle Show After Woke Outcry (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 20, 2022
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The famed Minneapolis concert venue First Avenue has canceled a scheduled show starring comedian Dave Chappelle.
CNN
Dave Chappelle show canceled by venue hours before performance (opens CNN)
Published Jul 20, 2022
CNN's feed description
Hours before Dave Chappelle was set to hit the stage in Minneapolis, the venue canceled the sold-out show.
BizPac Review
Theater cancels sold-out Dave Chappelle hours before show; begs forgiveness for 'failing to be a safe space' (opens BizPac Review)
Published Jul 20, 2022
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Comedian Dave Chappelle had a sold-out show canceled after radical leftists threatened violence if he was allowed to perform at the venue.
Forbes
Minnesota Venue Cancels Dave Chappelle Show As Transphobia Controversy Boils Over (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 20, 2022
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The Minneapolis venue First Avenue called off Chappelle’s show in response to uproar over the comedian’s comments on transgender people.
Towleroad Gay News
U.S. Venue Cancels Comedian Dave Chappelle's Show Following Backlash (opens Towleroad Gay News)
Published Jul 20, 2022
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(Reuters) - A U.S. venue cancelled Dave Chappelle's stand-up show just hours before he was due on stage on Wednesday, after critics lamented the scheduled gig
Miami County Republic
Dave Chappelle show axed after protests (opens Miami County Republic)
Published Jul 20, 2022
Miami County Republic's feed description
A Dave Chappelle show in Minneapolis was cancelled just hours before the comedian was due on stage, after protests about his controversial jokes.
NBC News
Dave Chappelle show at Minneapolis’ First Avenue canceled after online backlash (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 20, 2022
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“To staff, artists, and our community, we hear you and we are sorry,” the venue said in a statement on its website, announcing that Wednesday's show had been canceled.
Newsweek
Dave Chappelle faces fallout on transgender jokes as venue cancels show (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 20, 2022
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Minneapolis' First Avenue says it won't host controversial comedian Dave Chappelle. Meanwhile, another venue says it is adding additional performances.
Washington Times
Dave Chappelle set in Minneapolis canceled hours before showtime due to social media uproar (opens Washington Times)
Published Jul 20, 2022
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Comedian Dave Chappelle had his sold-out show at Minneapolis’ First Avenue theater canceled hours before showtime after a social media backlash to his booking. The show was moved to the Varsity Theater, also in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Week
Venue cancels sold-out Dave Chappelle show after backlash (opens The Week)
Published Jul 20, 2022
Fox News
Twitter explodes after Dave Chappelle show is cancelled in Minnesota: ‘Totalitarian censorship’ (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 20, 2022
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Dave Chappelle's show at First Avenue music venue in Minneapolis was cancelled following backlash, and Twitter users are both cheering and ridiculing the decision.
Fox News
Dave Chappelle show canceled by Minnesota venue hours before gig following criticism (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 20, 2022
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Dave Chappelle was scheduled to perform at a popular downtown venue, only for the show to be canceled after backlash from his Netflix transphobic controversy.
Fox News
Dave Chappelle cancellation: Comics outraged over ‘assault on freedom of speech’ after venue caves to left (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 20, 2022
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Dave Chappelle was set to perform stand-up Wednesday night at First Avenue in Minneapolis, but fellow comedians were outraged when the show was canceled at the last minute.
The Daily Caller
Theater Bullied Into Canceling Chappelle Show (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 20, 2022
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Comedian Dave Chappelle had his slated Wednesday performance at a Minnesota venue canceled following claims his Netflix special was transphobic.
Advocate
Minneapolis Venue Cancels Dave Chappelle Comedy Show (opens Advocate)
Published Jul 21, 2022
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The cancelation seems to be related to Dave Chappelle's anti-trans material.
Lamag
Dave Chappelle Show Canceled in Minneapolis Over the Usual Backlash (opens Lamag)
Published Jul 21, 2022
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Yes, some clubs are still banning the comedian, and this time it's a venue made world famous by Prince, who also helped make Chappelle famous
Deseret News
The Dave Chappelle controversy continues as venue abruptly cancels show (opens Deseret News)
Published Jul 21, 2022
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Shortly before Dave Chappelle planned to take the stage in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the venue announced it would no longer be hosting the comedian.

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