Comedian Dave Chappelle Says He Feels Better After Charlie Kirk's Death During Madison Square Garden Show
During a sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden, Dave Chappelle remarked that he felt better following the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk, prompting a response from Kirk’s wife on social media.
Dave Chappelle told a packed audience at Madison Square Garden that he felt "better" after the killing of political commentator Charlie Kirk. In a clip that circulated on X, the comedian said he was uncomfortable expressing the sentiment but described it as a personal feeling that surprised him.
"I feel f***ed up saying this. It's scary being a public speaker. And I mean look, ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered … and I shouldn’t say this publicly, but I feel better," Chappelle said.
He added that the feeling was involuntary and noted his unusually good mood.
"I know I shouldn’t say that, but it’s just a feeling. I didn’t ask to feel this way. I just be driving around like, 'Why am I in such a good mood? Oh!'"
The remarks followed Chappelle’s previous criticism of Kirk in his Netflix special "The Unstoppable," where he compared Kirk unfavorably to civil-rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and suggested that internet personalities often adopt a negative stance.
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, posted a response on X shortly after the performance.