The Kennedy Center bestowed its annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Sunday night and this year's recipient was hometown hero Dave Chappelle. With Dave Chappelle, Mohammed Amer, Aziz Ansari, Erykah Badu. An all-star lineup of entertainers salute and celebrate the career achievements of comedian Dave Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor See more ».
The event was held at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D. Dave Chappelle is awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in a star-studded ceremony from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D. Dave Chappelle, Mohammed Amer, Aziz Ansari, Erykah Badu.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced Tuesday. Chappelle will receive the prize at the Kennedy Center. The Prize was given at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy. Starring: Aziz Ansari, Bradley Cooper, Chris Tucker and others. Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Be Honored With Mark Twain Prize by Kennedy Center Starring: Dave Chappelle, Tiffany Haddish, Aziz Ansari and others.
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Dave Chappelle accepted the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center on Sunday by expressing gratitude for friends and family, defending the freedom of speech of comedians and by smoking on stage. "What are they going to do? Kick me out before I get the prize?" he quipped to the audience. Dave Chappelle gets Mark Twain Prize, says comedy career 'saved my life'.
WASHINGTON - While smoking, Dave Chappelle began his acceptance speech for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at The Kennedy Center. The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is an American award presented by the John F. Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize. Celebrate the work of stand-up comedian and actor, Dave Chappelle.