Sneako calls Dave Chappelle "the funniest comedian alive" after latter's joke on Charlie Kirk's death goes viral

Devangee Halder Tue, November 10, 2026 at 8:26 AM UTC

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Dave Chappelle attends the 51st AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute Celebrating Eddie Murphy at Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, ©Getty

Sneako has called Dave Chappelle “the funniest comedian alive” after the comedian faced backlash for joking about Charlie Kirk’s killing during a performance at Madison Square Garden.

The social media personality made the remark in a November 9, 2026, post on X, writing:

“Dave Chappelle is the funniest comedian alive.”

The post, which went viral on social media, came after Chappelle’s Saturday show in New York, where he referred to Kirk’s assassination while discussing the pressure public figures face when commenting on controversial issues. His joke drew a public response from Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who criticized the audience’s reaction to political violence.

Sneako praises Dave Chappelle after Charlie Kirk joke sparks backlash

Sneako’s November 9 post on X was brief and did not elaborate on his reasons for praising Dave Chappelle. It appeared after the comedian’s Madison Square Garden performance became the subject of criticism following a joke about Charlie Kirk’s death.

The Hollywood Reporter reported on November 9, 2026, that Chappelle had performed the material during a sold-out show on Saturday.

In the bit, Chappelle reportedly spoke about the pressure on celebrities and public figures to say the right things. He then referred to Charlie Kirk’s assassination, saying:

“I feel f****d up saying this. It’s scary being a public speaker.”

Chappelle reportedly then continued:

“Ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered- and I shouldn’t say this publicly- but, I feel better. I know I shouldn’t say that, but it’s just a feeling.”

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in September 2025. Dave Chappelle’s remarks drew attention because they addressed the atmosphere surrounding public commentary after the assassination.

The Hollywood Reporter noted that Chappelle had not publicly responded to Erika Kirk’s criticism as of its November 9 report.

Sneako’s post did not directly address the criticism from Kirk’s family or explain whether he was endorsing the specific joke. It simply described Chappelle as the funniest comedian alive.

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Erika Kirk condemns laughter over Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Erika Kirk, who succeeded her husband as CEO of Turning Point USA, responded to Dave Chappelle’s remarks in a November 8 statement on X. She said her husband’s killing was an act of political violence that she and their two children would live with for the rest of their lives.

“A culture that laughs at assassination is one of profound moral decay,” she wrote, arguing that political violence should not be tolerated, excused or celebrated. She also said people did not need to agree with someone’s political views to recognize the value of their life.

Erika Kirk

@MrsErikaKirkLINK

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.

My husband, Charlie Kirk, was killed in an act of political violence, something our two children and I will live with every day for the rest of our lives.

A culture that laughs at assassination is one of profound moral decay. It threatens the very foundation of our country and the principles that hold our democracy together.

You do not have to agree with someone’s politics to recognize the value of their life. This should not be so hard.

Political violence must never be something this country tolerates, excuses, or celebrates.

The Hollywood Reporter's report noted that Chappelle has faced controversy over his comedy before, particularly material about transgender people. His 2021 Netflix special The Closer prompted protests among some of the platform’s employees, including a walkout.

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