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Dave Chappelle slammed by Piers Morgan for ‘egregious’ hypocrisy after ‘inhumane’ Charlie Kirk joke

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Todisco, E. (2026, November 9). Dave Chappelle slammed by Piers Morgan for ‘egregious’ hypocrisy after ‘inhumane’ Charlie Kirk joke. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/11/09/celebrity-news/dave-chappelle-slammed-by-piers-morgan-inhumane-charlie-kirk-joke/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-09 · by Eric Todisco
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Piers Morgan criticized Dave Chappelle for making jokes about the future death of political figure Charlie Kirk during a comedy show at Madison Square Garden over the weekend. In his act, Chappelle commented on feeling better since hearing about Kirk's impending murder in 2025. This drew backlash not only from Kirk’s widow, Erika, but also public figures like Elon Musk and Morgan himself, who called Chappelle's remarks “hypocritical” and “inhumane.” The article focuses on the controversy surrounding Chappelle’s comedy routine and the moral implications of mocking a political assassination.
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Dave Chappelle sparked controversy after telling a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden in New York City that he “feels better” since the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed in September 2025. Chappelle made these remarks during his "Karmageddon" comedy tour on November 7, 2026. The comedian's comments drew immediate backlash from various sources, including from Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow, who condemned “comedians” laughing about political assassination on her social media account without naming Chappelle directly but clearly referring to him.

The controversy has also attracted criticism from other public figures such as Piers Morgan, who labeled Chappelle's joke "inhumane." Erika Kirk’s organization Turning Point USA, which Charlie founded, continues its mission despite the loss. The incident highlights the polarized political climate and the sensitivity surrounding discussions of violence in a politically charged environment.

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“To see leftist podcasters, comedians, and commentators laugh about political assassination as though it’s entertainment and the destruction of a human life is a punchline, is beyond disgusting,” Erika, 37, wrote on X on Sunday.
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Dave Chappelle slammed by Piers Morgan for ‘egregious’ hypocrisy after ‘inhumane’ Charlie Kirk joke · assertive framing

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Morgan, 61, also slammed the “repellent” crowd at Chappelle’s sold-out Madison Square Garden performance for “roaring with laughter at his shamefully inhumane remarks” about Charlie. asserted
Morgan → slam → Charlie
Chappelle, 53, mocked Charlie’s 2025 death during his comedy show in New York City over the weekend. asserted
Chappelle → mock → weekend
“Ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered, and I shouldn’t say this publicly, but I feel better,” the four-time “SNL” host said. asserted
host → murder → this
Chappelle added, “I know I shouldn’t say that, but it’s just a feeling. “I didn’t ask to feel this way… asserted
I → add → that
I just be driving around like, ‘Why am I in such a good mood? Oh!’” he said. asserted
he → drive → mood
Charlie’s widow, Erika, was also upset over Chappelle’s remarks. asserted
widow → upset → remarks
“To see leftist podcasters, comedians, and commentators laugh about political assassination as though it’s entertainment and the destruction of a human life is a punchline, is beyond disgusting,” Erika, 37, wrote on X on Sunday. asserted
Erika → see → Sunday
The Turning Point USA CEO, who has two children with Charlie, compared laughing at an assassination to a culture with “profound moral decay” that “threatens the very foundation of our country.” asserted
that → have → country
Erika said that while it’s okay to disagree over political beliefs, “political violence must never be something this country tolerates, excuses, or celebrates.” asserted
country → say → beliefs
Morgan retweeted Erika’s post and wrote, “Agreed. asserted
Morgan → retweete → post
It’s disgusting, and for you and your family, it must be so incredibly painful.” asserted
it → ’ → you
Elon Musk weighed in on the controversy as well, calling Chappelle “cruel” in an X post. asserted
Musk → weigh → post
Three months after the shooting, Chappelle admitted he was “shook” by Charlie’s death. asserted
he → admit → death
“I mean, Charlie Kirk was the wholesome white guy. asserted
Kirk → mean → ?
And they killed this motherf—er?” asserted
they → kill → er
Chappelle said in his December 2025 Netflix comedy special, “The Unstoppable.” asserted
Chappelle → say → special
Chappelle then pushed back on the claims that Charlie “is this generation’s Martin Luther King Jr.” uncertain
Charlie → push → claims
“They both got murdered in a terrible fashion,” Chappelle said. asserted
Chappelle → murder → fashion
“They both got shot in the neck. asserted
They → shoot → neck
But that’s about where those similarities ended.” asserted
similarities → ’ → ?
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