Dave Chappelle abruptly ends show, walks off stage after fan pulls out phone during Florida gig: report

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Miami Herald.The “Half Baked” actor alerted the man to security before scolding the audience and walking off the stage, shaking his head disappointedly, the outlet added.The venue’s policy is that “device and electronics free, per the artist’s request,” meaning anything that could be used to record Chappelle’s set should have been out of sight for the duration of the show, according to Hard Rock Live’s website.Fans are required to leave their electronics, such as cellphones, smartwatches, and cameras, secured in Yondr neoprene pouches to prevent noisy guests from recording the performance.Chappelle has not addressed the incident, but fans expressed their frustration over the rude fan’s behavior. “Few things make you more misanthropic than going to a theater.

I saw Dave Chappelle at the Hard Rock tonight and he (rightfully so) dropped the mic and stormed off the stage. My favorite comedian ever, my first time seeing him I was so excited and some p—s had to self-insert,” one fan said on X.“Some f—king a—hole pulled out his phone at the #DaveChappelle show at the Hollywood Hard Rock,” another fan posted.If the locked bag wasn’t enough to dissuade fans from using their devices, DJ Trauma, who provided the on-stage introductions for Chappelle, warned audience members before the show that phones were not allowed and they would be kicked out if they were caught using them, according to Fox 29.The Hard Rock Live is nearly 20 miles north of Miami Beach.This isn’t “The Chappelle Show” actor’s first run-in with an unruly fan at one of his shows.A deranged fan attacked Chappelle while he was performing on stage in Los Angeles in May 2022.Footage captured Isaiah Lee, 23, storming the stage during the comedian’s set at the Hollywood.