Dave Chappelle on his friendship with Prince

After walking away from a $50 million deal with Comedy Central at the height of his career in 2005, comedian Dave Chappelle is making a comeback with three new Netflix specials. In a rare interview, he tells "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about what Prince meant to his sister and him while he was growing up.

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[ccniceguy]

If I knew nothing else from Dave's life except this story, it would be enough to respect him as a celebrity and a man.

[askingwhyisfree]

If you see a guy walk away from a 50m, be with that guy no matter what. People who can't be bought are the best people. They're like honey for your soul.

[ntuthukoanthonynhlapo]

Dave is a gentleman without doubt. Steered clear of titillating revelations about his friendship with the man and went to a positive lesson that he learnt from him instead. Classy indeed

[simonpeter]

Man walked away from 50m to keep his soul.. smartest choice one can ever make.

[leeharrison]

I love this story about his sister and her waking up with Prince's guitar pick clenched in her hands while she slept. I get it. Prince had a truly powerful effect on me as a 12 year old girl. He stood out from other men with a message of female empowerment, not to mention the sheer virtuosity and prolific output of his music. He meant the world to me too. His loss still hurts me something terrible on certain days.

Prince was very deliberate. I think he very consciously wanted to show people that a big girl was just as worthy of his attention and love as any other woman. "You don't have to be rich to be my girl, you don't have to be cool, to rule my world..." He liked his supermodels no doubt, but he appreciated it when people showed him *genuine* kindness, respect and love. I'm very happy Dave's sister was given such a wonderful memory by Mr. Nelson.

[marco]

I'm a simple man, I see Dave Chappelle, I click.

[ednis]

You could clearly see Dave Chappelle holding back the onions

[eileenpizarro]

Prince was beautiful. That's a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing Dave.

[Stuart]

How humble can Chappelle get? The best comedian in the world talking nervously about one of the greatest singers in the world. RIP Prince you legend

[haute]

This story made me tear up. It's really interesting to me how Prince imparted a lot of lessons on people probably without even realizing it. I'm really glad Dave shared that story.

[Majnun]

Just watched the new Chapelle standup. Absolutely phenomenal!

[ivyvines]

Dave was right. Sometimes the smallest moments in time can be some of the most important ones in our lives. A kindhearted guy, am glad he shared this.

[hollywoodsaint]

Chappelle never sold out and has the world in his hands...True Playa

[sharonfelix]

I applaud him on being brave enough to walk away and go find himself and his own meaning and coming back even better!!  <3 Respect!

[mysticbluelight]

Now that story just done something to my heart. 🙏

[HelloHi-dwgx]

Dave Chapelle friendship with prince is like Chris Tucker’s friendship with Michael Jackson ❤️

[mtobrien]

Dave Chappelle is such a good guy, so incredibly bright and genuinely kind.

[timothytmusgrove]

You know that was very deep. Prince looked at her and could clearly see she was in the throes of idol worship. Prince reached down to her and placed into her palm a guitar pick that had written on it, "Love God". Now that is deep. He was telling her, I love you too, but LOVE GOD more.
Powerful

[prayforjonas]

The reason I like Dave Chappelle is because he seems so down-to-earth and human when he talks to people, even when he's performing. He's really funny, but he's not like Jim Carrey or Robin Williams was during interviews - they have/had a really hard time turning off the rapid-fire comedy and just being a human being. Being normal seemed to be something that was uncomfortable for them.

[A.Light]

Prince had plenty of friends but general its quality over quantity.