Charlamagne tha God Criticizes Dave Chappelle’s Controversial Remarks on Charlie Kirk

Radio host Charlamagne tha God expressed disapproval of comedian Dave Chappelle’s joke regarding the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. This incident gained attention following the release of a video from Chappelle’s “Karmageddon” tour in New York City. Despite restrictions on cell phones at Madison Square Garden, the video circulated widely on social media.

During the show, Chappelle remarked, “I feel f—– up saying this. It’s scary being a public speaker. And I mean, look, ever since that guy, Charlie Kirk, got murdered, I shouldn’t say this publicly, but I feel better.” These comments led to significant backlash.

While discussing the clip on “The Breakfast Club,” Charlamagne expressed his lack of amusement. He stated, “I don’t find the humor in people getting clapped, okay? Any of us can be shot, and I don’t want anybody getting shot because somebody disagrees with their opinion. So yeah, you have the freedom to, you know, joke and talk about whatever you want to joke and talk about, but personally I don’t want to deal with the energy of that. Like I don’t wish stuff like that on my worst enemy.” Some co-hosts noted that the video lacked context, but Charlamagne maintained it seemed like Chappelle was making an observation.

It just sounded like he made an observation — at least from what that clip just played, that it was just like he felt better after Charlie Kirk got shot and killed,” Charlamagne remarked.

Chappelle’s comments, which included references to feeling unexpectedly upbeat after the news of Kirk’s death, drew criticism. TPUSA directed attention to Erika Kirk’s remarks on X, denouncing the use of assassination as comedic material, which she described as “disgusting.” She emphasized the importance of recognizing the value of life regardless of political beliefs.

TPUSA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet told Fox News Digital that while freedom of speech is respected, there should be a basic standard of decorum. He urged against celebrating or condoning political violence, stating, “We’re not asking people to, you know, be evangelical Christians here. We’re asking don’t celebrate, condone or glorify political violence. Don’t be happy when someone’s assassinated. It’s a very, very low bar. But if we don’t keep it, then everything else falls apart.”

The controversy highlighted the ongoing debate over the boundaries of comedy and the social responsibility of public figures.