Dave Chappelle Calls Out DJ Khaled For Silence On Gaza War

Dave Chappelle during Promos on Saturday Night Live Season 50, Episode 11 on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Photo: Rosalind O’Connor/NBC

During a recent show, Dave Chappelle called out Palestinian-American producer DJ Khaled for his silence on the ongoing war in Gaza. The moment took place in Etihad Arena as part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Season.

During his set, an audience member shouted out DJ Khaled’s name. Chapelle responded by roasting the producer.

Chappelle’s remarks touched on the criticism that Khaled has been facing for months since he never spoke out on Palestine, as a Palestinian American.

“DJ Khaled, let me tell you something,” he began. “For a Palestinian, this man is awfully quiet right now. And as a Palestinian, how could you be that quiet right now? And why are you so fat? People are starving. He’s the only fat Palestinian on Earth right now.”