Dave Chappelle jokes at MSG that Charlie Kirk's killing made him feel good

David Chappelle faced backlash after making a controversial joke at Madison Square Garden, saying he “feels better” since the killing of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk. In a video from the weekend, the 53-year-old comic introduced his “Karmageddon” routine by warning some people would not like what he was about to say. He then claimed that ever since Kirk was murdered, he feels improved, adding that when he drives he sometimes finds himself in a good mood knowing Kirk was shot. Chappelle’s team did not respond to a request for comment. Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, criticized the remarks as a “punchline.” A Utah judge is expected to set a trial date Monday for murder suspect Tyler Robinson, who has pleaded not guilty. Elon Musk also reacted on X, and Chappelle referenced Kirk’s death in a December Netflix special.