Lester CohenAlmost two months ago, Dave Chappelle requested his comedy series, Chappelle’s Show be removed from Netflix. Now he’s changed his mind.
In a nearly 11-minute stand-up monologue posted to Instagram and YouTube Thursday, titled “Redemption,” the comic revealed that his show, which originally aired on Comedy Central, will be returning to Netflix Friday.
“I know where my power lies,” said Chappelle after summarizing his dispute with Comedy Central, which stemmed from his demand to be paid for any deals related to the show. “I asked you to stop watching the show and thank God almighty for you, you did,” Chappelle told the audience. “When you stopped watching it, they called me. I got my name