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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked while performing onstage in Los Angeles

Dave Chappelle arrives at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. to receive the Mark Twain Prize in American Humor
Dave Chappelle arrives at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. to receive the Mark Twain Prize in American Humor
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While performing at Los Angeles' famed Hollywood Bowl, Dave Chappelle was attacked by a man who rushed the stage and tackled the comedian to the ground in the middle of his set.

The comedian was performing as part of the "Netflix Is A Joke" festival.


Witnesses say, and multiple videos show the assailant being swarmed by multiple individuals after attacking the 48-year-old Chappelle.

The man was eventually transferred to an area hospital by the LAPD and LAFD following the incident.

A motive for the initial attack remains unclear, and there was no immediate response from the Los Angeles Police Department to CBS News' request for information.

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