Dave Chappelle Describes His First Encounter with Kanye West

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Published 2014-06-14

Jimmy talks to Dave about his return to New York for a nine show run at Radio City Music Hall and where he first met his old pals The Roots and Kanye West.

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Dave Chappelle Describes His First Encounter with Kanye West
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All Comments (21)

@iDontUploadiJustSub 9 years ago

This is back when Kanye was arrogant but in a cool way, this was before he became a Kardashian
@dinchakno 3 years ago

“Cause my life is dope and I do dope shit.” Kanye was manifesting his life every step of the way.
@swapmeetlus4096 2 years ago

This conversation would have been 1000x better with Connan
@satevo462 3 years ago

"They thought i was a lost Root" Lmfao ....
@ashleyperez899 8 years ago

"Cause my life is dope and i do dope shit." - My senior quote
@djcprod 9 years ago

I could listen to Chapelle tell stories all day.
@cherzee8964 3 years ago

Dave Chappelle is one of the kindest celebs. Ran into at a movie theater in DC after he left Chappelle show, and he was nothing but gracious and genuine.
@jeffreyp1855 2 years ago

Philosopher, intellectual, philanthropist, humanitarian and holy man. "If you got hate in your heart, let it out!" Is the Chappelle proverb that changed my life. Thank you, Dave!
@Canebrak31 7 years ago

Guest: Hi, shakes hand Jimmy Fallon: dies of laughter, claps and over reacts.
@davidcastro5291 3 years ago

Really speaks what kind of person Dave really is after Kanye breakdown yesterday he flew out to speak to him
@JoseFerreira-oh7ry 3 years ago

This guys’ memory and respect for artists is on another level. Lucky to have shared the same era, TRUE legend!!
@lynseymcmullan4160 3 years ago

04:50 the best Kanye impression ever, facial expression, detailed Kanye posture, speech and sound. Dave doesn’t just talk, he practices everything he utters, until his job became just speaking. A true and pure example of hardworking and talent.
@D3robotics 3 years ago

I can only imagine Kanye having the straightest face when saying “cause my life is dope and I do dope shit.”
@ryanmahaffey5891 5 years ago

Nothing against Jimmy Fallon but his reactions always seem forced... Dave: literally does nothing Jimmy: !!!!!!! laughs, claps, and proceeds to do a back flip.
@randy1280 2 years ago

After watching Kanye’s doc and hearing these stories again it just makes me smile
@DiaAkin 2 years ago

This is the comedic genius of Chapelle! He can retell a story, but put so much sauce on it that you can't HELP but to laugh!
@nazgayle5007 7 years ago

I want a show called 'Dave Tells stories.' Netflix?
@Jesusiskingofkingslordoflords7 5 years ago

Dave Chappelle is in my list of reasons to love life when things are tough.
@marthaworc7873 1 year ago

Dave is not only a very smart funny guy, he is also a really nice guy!
@cadenchase3112 2 years ago

talking to jimmy must be like talking to the socially awkward kid at school