Dave Chappelle decides against letting his high school theater be named after him
Dave Chappelle has revealed that he’s decided against having the theater at his former high school named after him after plans were put in place.
Dave Chappelle has revealed that he’s decided against having the theater at his former high school named after him after plans for him to become the venue’s eponym were originally put in place.
The standup comedian made his opinion on the matter public Monday night while he was visiting Washington, D.C. for a dedication ceremony of the venue at Duke Ellington School of the Arts, his alma mater. The Washington Post first reported the story.
While Chappelle reaffirmed that he believed criticisms against him weren’t productive, he also stated that he didn’t want his name to be on the theater if that would distract students.
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Representatives for Chappelle could not be immediately reached for comment.
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