Minneapolis Venue Cancels Dave Chappelle Show, Apologizes For Booking Him

Controversial comedian Dave Chappelle was scheduled to perform at First Avenue in Minneapolis last night but the venue canceled the show. Dimitrios Kambouris via Getty Images A Minnesota venue pulled a Dave Chappelle show from its schedule this week following criticism it received for hosting the comedian who told transphobic jokes in a Netflix special last year. First Avenue in Minneapolis announced on Instagram that it had canceled the Wednesday night show and apologized to its staff, artists and community for booking Chappelle, Variety reported. The venue, known for its frequent appearances in Prince’s 1984 film “Purple Rain,” said the… Read Full Article