Jerrod Carmichael says he “deeply regrets” criticizing Dave Chappelle during a profile for GQ back in 2022. At the time, get lamented that Chappelle’s “legacy is a bunch of opinions on trans sh*t” and called that “an odd hill to die on.” He walked back those comments while speaking with Charlamagne Tha God on The Breakfast Club on Tuesday.
“I deeply regret saying anything about Dave Chappelle to the press,” Carmichael admitted. “Honestly, from now on, any thoughts I have for Dave will be directed in a phone call to Dave. I’ll never do it again—I do apologize for that. I’m man enough to say that. I don’t want the attention, it’s gone on way too long.”
Jerrod Carmichael Attends Premiere Of His Reality Show
Ari Katcher, Jarrod Carmichael and Eli Despres at the ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show” premiere as part of SXSW 2024 Conference and Festivals held at the ZACH Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mike Jordan/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images)
Despite the walk back of how he handled the situation, he still feels his point, in context, is valid. “The criticism that I had had nothing to do with the morality of the joke, had nothing to do with the ethics of the joke, that’s something that’s also been misreported,” he explained. “The criticism I had was that of a fan, someone who respects him so much that I want him to focus his genius on a wide range of topics. I think that it started being really, really focused on one thing. I’ll say this, I’m also a big fan of JAY-Z. If JAY-Z made three albums about trans people, I’d be like ‘Hey, what’s going on with JAY?’”
Jerrod Carmichael Speaks With Charlamagne Tha God
Elsewhere in the interview, Carmichael discussed his relationship with Tyler the Creator, his controversial “slave-play” joke, and more. Check out the full episode above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Jerrod Carmichael on HotNewHipHop.
NxWorries are a versatile duo. Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge have worked with tons of musical titans since they released their debut album in 2018, so it should come as no surprise that they called in some of their famous connections for the follow-up, Why Lawd?. It was already going to be exciting to see how .Paak and Knxwledge interacted given the gap between releases, but throwing in legends from the R&B, hip-hop and comedy (!) world is bound to attract curious listeners.
Why Lawd? runs 19 tracks, which is the same length as the first NxWorries album, Yes Lawd. The first album had no guest features, however, whereas Why Lawd? kicks off with an introducing featuring none other than Dave Chappelle. The tracklist gets wilder from there, as Thundercat drops by on “KeepHer”, H.E.R. pops up on “Where I Go,” and Snoop Dogg splits the bill on “FromHere.” Nobody expected to see an Earl Sweatshirt and Anderson .Paak collab anytime soon, yet that’s exactly what fans are going to get on the penultimate track, “WalkOnBy.” Why Lawd? will also feature two appearances by Rae Khalil. Rae is an R&B artists who recently signed to Def Jam through .Paak’s Apesh*t label.
.Paak discussed his decision to revive NxWorries during a recent interview with The Root. He asserted that he wants to constantly challenge himself as an artist, and pushing himself to try new things with Knxwledge was an exciting prospect. “I don’t like to be comfortable,” the singer explained. “I like to push for different sounds and I feel like me and Knxwledge’s sound, NxWorries, is really needed right now.”
What are your thoughts on this tracklist for NxWorries’ Why Lawd? Do you think it will top their first album? Who will have the best appearance on the record? Will this be the best release for each member of the duo? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to tell us in the comments below. Additionally, keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding NxWorries. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.
Dave Chappelle reportedly recently went into detail about his relationship with Ye and recalled an awkward dinner he had with the controversial rapper and his partner, Bianca Censori. According to a fan who claims to have been at one of the comedian’s recent stand-up sets, Chappelle joked about Censori arriving “basically naked” to their night out.
“I went to a dave chappelle show last night and he had multiple jokes directed at ye throughout the night, but he did say theres no beef between them,” the user wrote on Reddit. “He recently had dinner with ye and bianca but said it was the most uncomfortable dinner hes ever attended because bianca was basically naked. He said it looked like she woke up put some makeup on, slapped some duct tape on her tittys and shoved a cork up her pussy and walked out the door.”
Kanye West and Bianca Censori at Marni RTW Fall 2024 as part of Milan Ready to Wear Fashion Week held on February 23, 2024, in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images)
Censori has been making headlines throughout her relationship with Ye for rocking racy outfits. Just last week, Paparazzi snapped her wearing just a black bra with entirely see-through pants. She even had to use her bag to cover herself. Censori also appears nearly nude on the album cover of Ye’s collaborative effort with Ty Dolla Sign, Vultures 1.
Chappelle previously discussed Ye during his monologue for Saturday Night Live in 2022, when he joked about his antisemitism controversy. After denouncing his behavior, Chappelle spent a large portion of his opening dedicated to the rapper. “Ironically, Adidas was founded by Nazis, and even they were offended,” he remarked at the time. Check out the fan’s story about Dave Chappelle’s latest stand-up routine above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Dave Chappelle as well as Ye and Bianca Censori on HotNewHipHop.
Dave Chappelle’s 2004 Making The Band sketch has recently been enjoying a resurgence in the limelight, and it’s all thanks to Dylan Dilinjah. The former member of the group Da Band blamed the sketch, and Chappelle, for allegedly nuking his rap career. The sketch, featured on Season 2 Episode 10 of ChappelleShow, was a spoof of the classic MTV program of the same name. It featured Dave Chappelle as both Bad Boy Entertainment CEO P-Diddy and Dylan. The effect the sketch had on Dilinjah’s career weren’t favorable, though. However, there’s no denying it boasted some truly hilarious moments.
7. P-Diddy Makes Da Band Walk To Queens To Get Him A Sugar Cookie
Two regular occurrences throughout P. Diddy’s time with Da Band include: constantly threatening to shut down the studio, and demanding that they perform ridiculous tasks. Naturally, this carried over into Chappelle’s sketch. In less than a minute of meeting the members, P-Diddy (Chappelle) asks them all to walk to Queens and get him a sugar cookie.
It was a spoof of the time when Diddy demanded that the group get him a slice of Junior’s Cheesecake. However, he didn’t want one from 45th and Broadway, which was closer. Instead, Diddy wanted a slice of cheesecake from the original Junior’s Cheesecake location in Brooklyn. So all six members of the group were forced to walk downtown from Manhattan, and across the Brooklyn Bridge, while rapping the lyrics to Notorious B.I.G’s “Juicy.”
6. “We’re Supposed To Be A Family!”
Chappelle featured spoofs of many fights that happened in Making The Band season 2. He hilariously poked fun in a make-believe fight, which breaks out at the 2:38 mark of the sketch. However, what makes it hilarious is Chappelle’s Dylan suddenly becoming a pacifist. Moreover, this is done all while making absolutely no attempt to involve himself in the scuffle. Instead, he quietly admonishes them from a few feet away saying “What’s happening? We’re supposed to be a family! What are you doing?”
5. “Is That Hot? Is That What’s Going On In The Streets Right Now?”
As P-Diddy threatens to shut down the studio for the last time, his group members are too exhausted to care. In a last-ditch effort at intimidation, he asks if they are really sure they want to continue on that path. This is then followed by Chappelle spoofing the Making The Band scene. He begins questioning his “band,” who would do anything except pay him attention. Finally, he moves on to Ness and asks, “You just gonna do your taxes, Ness? You just gonna sit there and crunch numbers? Huh. Is that hot? Is that what’s going on in the streets right now? Your taxes?”
The overconfident Dylan had many moments of self-declared greatness on MTV. His antics on Making The Band earned him a very special spot in Chappelle’s sketch. One of these moments includes the time Chappelle’s Dylan has a few seconds in the confessional. He uses this time to complain about Diddy’s sugar cookie errand. At the 0:45 mark, he rhetorically asks “Who are the five best rappers of all time? Think about it!” before responding, “Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, and Dylan.”
3. “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop”
Before one of his hilarious exits in the sketch, Chappelle’s P-Diddy says ”Can’t Stop Won’t Stop,” and does a hilarious dance along with it. This traces back to one of P-Diddy’s most iconic catchphrases, which he often exclaimed during his performances- “Can’t stop, won’t stop, Bad Boy, baby!” It was either that, or he’d break into a trademark shoulder jig, instantly recognizable by his longtime fans.
2. “The Finest Breast Milks”
Diddy had a couple of ridiculous errands on Making The Band, and Chappelle made sure to take jabs at them. Chappelle’s character asked his members to hit the streets and find him fresh breast milk from a Cambodian woman. This is because apparently, he only drinks “the finest breast milks.” When they returned with his request, he guzzled it right there in their horrified faces. Soon after, he began singing to the empty bottles. Knowing Chappelle’s penchant for political comedy, it is possible that this joke was also a commentary on breast milk imports from Cambodia. This practice was however banned by the Cambodian government in 2017.
1. Dylan’s “Hot Fire”
The funniest moment from the Making The Band sketch comes when Chappellle’s Dylan enters into the studio to show his stuff after mouthing off earlier. When the producer (Wyclef) enters the studio to stop him, Dylan asks “You trying to get some of this hot fire?” He then attempts to choke Wyclef Jean right then in the booth. Why? For not immediately liking his song and coming too close to him.
Art Official Intelligence Radio with De La Soul on Apple Music 1 concludes with Dave Chappelle in an expansive conversation that connects hip-hop and comedy.
The special five-episode series hosted by Posdnuos and Maseo arrived just in time to celebrate the release of the 35th anniversary deluxe edition of the hip-hop group’s debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, available in Spatial Audio.
Throughout the series, Posdnuos, Maseo, and special guests retrace and reflect on the history, legacy, and impact of De La Soul, while honoring the memory of their late bandmate Dave, aka Trugoy the Dove.
Dylan Dilinjah first gained prominence in the early 2000s when he appeared on the second iteration of MTV’s Making The Band. Since the reality show ended, however, fans have barely seen or heard from the rapper. It seems the spotlight dimmed significantly as the camera stopped rolling. While Dilinjah’s journey seemed to be destined for greatness, his trajectory took an unexpected turn. During a recent interview on We Are Flatbush, Dilinjah spoke about what happened after Making The Band. The rapper also spoke about how he believes that Dave Chappelle’s skit from 2004 ruined his musical career. Here’s what happened to Dylan Dilinjah since he finished with Making The Band.
Making The Band 2 ran for three seasons between 2002 and 2004. At the end of the first season, Da Band was formed, and the members subsequently began recording their debut album. The Hip Hop group comprised six members, including Sara Rivers, Chopper “Young City,” Babs, E. Ness, Freddy P, and Dylan Dilinjah. Despite internal conflicts, creative differences, and the pressures of the music industry, Da Band successfully finished their project. Subsequently, the album, Too Hot for T.V, was released on September 30, 2003.
The album’s two singles “Bad Boy This, Bad Boy That,” and “Tonight” were sleeper hits, both appearing on Billboard charts. The entire album effectively showcased the group’s versatility, individual talents, and collective strength. However, despite how good they sounded together, their time together was quite short. Diddy dissolved the group during the finale of season three. This marked the end of the road for Da Band. However, while Diddy chose to keep working with Babs, Ness, and Chopper, he dropped Dylan Dilinjah and Da Band’s other two members from Bad Boy completely. For some fans, this was the last they heard of Dylan Dilinjah.
The Infamous Chappelle’s Show Skit
On March 24, 2004, Dave Chappelle’s Making The Band skit aired on Comedy Central’s Chappelle’s Show. In the six-minute video, Chappelle hilariously parodies the reality show, impersonating both Diddy and Dylan Dilinjah. The most hilarious and memorable character in the sketch is undoubtedly Chappelle’s caricature of Diddy. However, the comedian’s portrayal of Dilinjah is also quite funny. During the sketch, Chappelle, portraying Dilinjah, jokes, “Who are the five best rappers of all time? Think about it. Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, and Dylan, because I spit hot fire.” Inarguably one of the highlights of the sketch, it certainly left a mark on viewers. As a matter of fact, according to Dylan Dilinjah, it left too much of an impression, and almost ended his musical career.
Since Making the Band 2 wrapped in 2004, Dylan Dilinjah has mostly flown under the radar. During his interview with We Are Flatbush on March 1, 2024, he shared why he believes things took a downturn for him. He explicitly claimed that Dave Chappelle’s skit from 2004 did more harm than good for his career as a rapper. According to Dilinjah, soon after the sketch, barely anybody was interested in working with him anymore. “Any time I send my music to DJs, they say, ‘oh, that’s the n***a that Dave Chappelle made fun of, nah, I’m good on that,’” he said. “Not only that, but now, every promoter says, ‘nah, we’re not booking him.’ So now I have a newborn, and the fridge is empty in 2005, and no one is calling me. Everyone is laughing.”
Continuing, Dylan Dilinjah narrated, “At that time, no one picking up they phone. Not one label; and at that time, you had to sign to a record label. And I called all of them direct. And they said, ‘I can’t help you.’ That joke took over. That joke burned [my career].” However, the rapper shared that it wasn’t all bad for him over the years. Dylan Dilinjah acknowledged that he saw some success from the skit in subsequent years, just not in music. He shared that he trademarked the joke, released a craft beer called “Top 5” in 2021, and currently appears on FUBU Radio every Sunday.
Conclusion
Evidently, even though he now believes he was done wrong, Dylan Dilinjah has been busy. However, some onlookers believe he’s trying to start a fake beef with Dave Chappelle. This is because, in a 2014 interview with Uproxx, Dilinjah seemingly expressed appreciation for all the attention Chappelle’s skit brought his way. The comedian has yet to address Dilinjah’s new claims.
Patrons at The Laugh Factory this past Sunday (February 18) were expecting a great comedy show, but they weren’t prepared for the drama between two performers at the venue to explode. After Donnell Rawlings finished his set, 55-year-old Corey Holcomb had some jokes to get off, though he notably used his time behind the mic to diss both Rawlings and his friend Dave Chappelle. In a video obtained by TMZ, Holcomb’s audience didn’t seem receptive to him cracking jokes at other Black men’s expense, specifically failing to laugh when he called Chappelle and Rawlings “mild.”
The father of three admitted he might be in the wrong for his comments, but that didn’t stop him from continuing on with his set. What did bring things to a halt was Rawlings’ reaction to the hatred, causing him to stand up out of his seat and curse Holcomb out. “I catch you up in all these rooms in f**king Brooklyn and you ain’t ever f**ked with [unintelligible]… You wanna talk about it? You saying I’m mild, you saying I ain’t come through the streets or the gutters is straight bulls**t.”
Donnell Rawlings Defends Dave Chappelle from Corey Holcomb
Another comment that upset Rawlings is Holcomb’s claim that any comedian who has appeared in three or more movies “has had to perform fellatio on someone” in the entertainment industry. The Wire actor takes this personally, as he has several film credits on his resume, but has never engaged in any sort of sexual favours for them to come to fruition.
It seems that part of what brought Dave Chappelle and Donell Rawlings together as friends may have been their shared need to speak up for what they feel is right. Before the latter defended the former from Corey Holcomb, Chappelle called out Katt Williams for berating several Black comics in his viral Club Shay Shay interview. Read what the Half Baked actor had to say at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Earlier this month, Katt Williams made major waves with his viral appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast. He took aim at several of his peers, including Kevin Hart, Rickey Smiley, Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, and many more. In the days after the interview dropped, social media users heard plenty of responses from those he dissed. Now, another comedian who was spared is coming to their defense, Dave Chappelle.
During a recent stand-up set, Chappelle weighed in on the explosive interview. He noted that Williams mainly went after Black comedians, seeming disappointed. According to him, he’s a fan of Williams, but doesn’t understand why he decided to put his peers on blast.
Dave Chappelle Weighs In On Katt Williams’ Club Shay Shay Interview
Dave Chappelle says Katt Williams was wrong for hating on Black Comedians:
“He only Ethered niggas. He didn’t say anything about any of these white boys. …What part of the game f*cks up another nigga’s paper?” pic.twitter.com/6DqrYE5ITM
“What part of the game is this? He ethered n***as. He didn’t say anything about any of these white boys. None of these white boys function like that,” Chappelle said. “Katt is one of the best painters in the game. So why are you drawing ugly pictures of us? Stop. Hurt people hurt people, but I am a hurt person that never hurt people, and he does it all the time.”
“I didn’t hear anything that you did wrong. He didn’t do nothin’ wrong? Katt didn’t do nothin’ wrong?… Katt was talking about s**t that n***as did to other n***as but not about anything that n***as did to him,” Chappelle added. “If I told my story, it would break your heart… I lost everything and never, ever told on anybody, and this n***a’s the arbiter of truth. Katt, listen, I f**k with Katt hard, but… DeRay, tell me, what part of the game f**ks up another n***a’s paper? What part of the game is about telling on another n***a?” What do you think of Dave Chappelle calling out Katt Williams for his viral Club Shay Shay interview? Do you agree with him or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
In a celebration of Hollywood and Hip Hop, notable figures like Angela Bassett, Dave Chappelle, and Tasha Smith gathered for a spirited event in the heart of Inglewood. As HNHH previously reported, Dave Chappelle performed Biggie’s “Big Poppa” on stage. This cost-free concert, a reflection of the city’s diverse cultural landscape, brought together a blend of entertainment worlds. The event took place on Monday, January 15 (also coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day), and was an evening to remember.
The focal point of the celebration was the acclaimed collective 1500 or Nothin’, recognized for their significant role in producing hit records for artists like Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z. The City of Inglewood acknowledged their contributions by dedicating January 15th as 1500 or Nothin’ Day, a tradition upheld for four consecutive years. The day unfolded with an array of talented musicians, contributing to a captivating evening.
Moreover, taking place at the 1500 Sound Academy in Inglewood, the event featured an extensive 8-hour concert, showcasing the talents of LA’s revered artists. From Xzibit and Dom Kennedy to Eric Bellinger, Problem, Kurupt, DJ Quik, and Warren G, the lineup comprised influential West Coast talent. The atmosphere was punctuated with impromptu appearances by celebrities, including Dave Chappelle and Angela Bassett. Chappelle made a surprising detour into rapping and singing, while Bassett made her first public appearance since winning an Oscar, adding a touch of Hollywood prestige to the proceedings.
The event’s complimentary nature added to its appeal, creating a noteworthy turnout for Inglewood. The live music aspect, an integral part of the celebration, underscored the broad appeal of Hip Hop culture. This remarkable event was a reflection of Rance’s enduring connections and a sincere effort to give back to the community that shaped him. With deep roots in Los Angeles, 1500 or Nothin’ not only received local recognition but also earned acknowledgment from the broader Los Angeles community. Their dedication to both their craft and community resonated, establishing them as cultural contributors. In summary, the Inglewood celebration seamlessly blended Hollywood influence with the authentic beats of Hip Hop, highlighting the collective impact of 1500 or Nothin’.
Dave Chappelle broke out his best Biggie impression, deepening his voice to perform “Big Poppa” during an appearance at “1500 Or Nothin Day” in LA on Martin Luther King Day. It’s not the first time that Chappelle has been seen performing Biggie’s works. In 2016, he performed “Juicy” alongside Erykah Badu at the singer’s 45th birthday party.
“Big Poppa”, off Biggie’s seminal Ready To Die, is one of the late rapper’s best-known works. The track, which dropped on Christmas Eve 1994, went on to earn a Grammy nomination and a six-time platinum certification. However, it only peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
While Chappelle’s rendition of “Big Poppa” was well-received, the same can’t be said for all of the comedian’s recent performances. In October 2023, Chappelle saw several audience members walk out of his show in Boston after he decided to speak on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. No footage of the set is online, as Chappelle confiscated the audience’s phones before he began. While Chappelle condemned the initial Hamas attack on Israel, he said that students in the US shouldn’t be losing job offers for supporting Palestine. Several Ivy League students have reported experiencing such consequences for publicly supporting Palestine.
However, Chappelle doubled down, stating that the Israeli response to the Hamas attack has been disproportionate and going as far as to accuse Israel of war crimes. Not stopping there, Chappelle also accused the US of aiding and abetting the Israeli atrocities thanks to their full-throated support fo the nation. The comments led several audience members to leave the show early, according to sources who spoke with TMZ.
