Chappelle, SNL and Donald Trump

Dave Chappelle and Bowen Yang hug on “SNL” stage a year after awkward photo showed them standing far apart
Dave Chappelle and Bowen Yang have once again shared the Saturday Night Live stage — and this time, it looked significantly less awkward. In the final few moments of the Jan. 18 episode, which featured Chappelle hosting the show for the fourth time,
Dave Chappelle Asks Trump to Have Empathy for “Displaced People, Whether They’re in the Palisades or Palestine” in ‘SNL’ Monologue
The comedian touched on the L.A. wildfires, allegations against Diddy and Trump’s upcoming inauguration while hosting for the fourth time.
'SNL': Dave Chappelle Reflects On Jimmy Carter's 'Empathy' Ahead Of Trump Inauguration
The comedian spoke about the Los Angeles wildfires and Carter's visit to Palestine before turning to the president-elect in his "SNL" opening monologue.
Dave Chappelle Roasts Diddy's Freak-Off Parties in Hilarious ‘SNL' Monologue: Watch
Dave Chappelle took aim at Sean "Diddy" Combs‘ alleged freak-off parties during Saturday Night Live‘s first episode of 2025. The veteran comedian, returning to SNL for his fourth time as host on Jan.
Dave Chappelle ‘SNL’ Monologue Features L.A. Wildfire Jokes, Cigarette & Heartfelt Plea For Those “In The Palisades Or Palestine”
Dave Chappelle tackled everything from the Los Angeles wildfires to Donald Trump's inauguration in his 15-minute opening monologue for 'SNL.'
Dave Chappelle mocks LA wildfire evacuees during ‘insane’ skit on ‘SNL’
Even Los Angeles isn’t safe from Dave Chappelle’s comedy. The Emmy winner, 51, mocked the wildfire evacuations during his second skit hosting “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. In the sketch, Chappelle plays the dad of a family that receives an alert telling them they have to flee their home due to the blaze.
‘SNL’: Dave Chappelle Pleads With Trump to ‘Do Better This Time,’ Urges Empathy for Palestinians in Monologue
Dave Chappelle touched on Trump, the LA wildfires, Diddy's parties and Palestine in his opening monologue on "SNL."
‘SNL’ Sends Up ‘Pop The Balloon Or Find Love’ That Features Dave Chappelle As A Pimp
For the uninitiated, the format features a bevy of singles holding a balloon they will pop if they don’t like the eligible bachelor. This SNL version is not much different, with Ego Nwodim as the host to “eight beautiful single ladies” who are hoping to find their match.
‘SNL’ host Dave Chappelle weighs in on L.A. wildfires, Palestine and Trump
The first episode of 2025 was heavy on references to Los Angeles, with the fires leading Chappelle's monologue and the first skit centered on an evacuation.
Dave Chappelle Is Tired Of Being Controversial On SNL
The first Saturday Night Live of 2025 kicked the year off with Dave Chappelle and musical guest GloRilla.
'SNL' host Dave Chappelle delivers message to Trump: 'Do better next time'
Dave Chappelle spoke directly to President-elect Donald Trump and urged him to have "empathy" during a 17-minute "Saturday Night Live" monologue.
Comedian Dave Chappelle takes aim at Trump in SNL monologue: 'Do better next time'
Comedian Dave Chappelle took aim at Donald Trump in his 17-minute long monologue on Saturday, calling on the president-elect ...
Dave Chappelle issues plea to Donald Trump before inauguration on ‘SNL’: ‘Please, do better next time’
Dave Chappelle shared a powerful message during his opening monologue on the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live.” ...
‘Saturday Night Live' Recap: Dave Chappelle Remains Controversial Despite Not Wanting to Be
The comedian's opening monologue doubled as one of his sets, going on for 17 minutes and covering topics from the Southern ...