Date uploaded: 2022-05-04 13:35:46

Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage while performing at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles Tuesday, according to multiple reports and audience footage from the event. The comedian, 48, was performing a set for the Netflix Is A Joke Festival when an audience member stormed the stage, lunged at Chappelle and tackled him to the ground, video on social media shows. Security immediately rushed to the stage and chased the attacker behind a screen. Security detained the person who was later escorted from the venue in a stretcher and was taken to the hospital, according to NBC and NPR. Chappelle was not injured. Tap the link in bio to read more. 📸 Phillip Faraone, @gettyimages for @netflix #davechappelle