Dave Chappelle canceled scheduled performances at Stubbs in Austin, Texas, after a positive test for COVID-19, TMZ reports and confirmed Chappelle’s representative for Pitchfork. The canceled dates were among some that the comedian had booked for this weekend. He had already performed the first show in Austin on Wednesday. Tickets are being refunded.
“Chappelle has safely conducted social distance shows in Ohio since June 2020 and he moved those programs to Austin over the winter,” says a statement by Chappelle’s representative. “Chappelle implemented the COVID-19 protocols that included rapid tests for the public and daily tests for him and his team. His diligent testing allowed him to respond immediately by quarantine, thereby mitigating the spread of the virus. Chappelle is asymptomatic. “
Chappelle began to perform outdoors and socially distant performances in her current home state, Ohio, since June. His guests included Common, Tiffany Haddish, John Mayer and several others. After hosting a block party to celebrate the 4th of July, Chappelle gave the first episode of Saturday Night Live in early November.
Earlier this week, Chappelle was photographed without a mask with Joe Rogan, Elon Musk and Grimes. Grimes posted about his own recent experience with the virus on Jan. 9.