Chappelle's spokesperson says the focus should be on him equalling Monty Python with his shows at the Hollywood Bowl. Meanwhile, his attacker's brother has been speaking about what might have motivated the incident.
was unhurt and laughed off the incident but the attack made headlines in the showbiz world.
His spokesperson said the star wanted to focus on the success of his four outdoor shows at one of America's most famous live venues. "This run ties Chappelle with Monty Python for the most headlined shows by any comedian at the Hollywood Bowl, reaching 70k fans of diverse backgrounds during the first Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival, and he refuses to allow last night's incident to overshadow the magic of this historic moment," said Carla Sims."As unfortunate and unsettling as the incident was, Chappelle went on with the show," she told US entertainment sites.
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