Dave Chappelle show canceled by Minnesota venue hours before gig following criticism
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Dave Chappelle was scheduled to perform at a popular downtown venue, only for the show to be canceled after backlash from his Netflix transphobic controversy.
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"To staff, artists, and our community, we hear you and we are sorry. We know we must hold ourselves to the highest standards, and we know we let you down. We are not just a black box with people in it, and we understand that First Ave is not just a room, but meaningful beyond our walls."
The trio of performances in Minnesota was first announced on Monday and tickets to the first show sold out in a matter of minutes on Tuesday, but some fans of the popular downtown venue voiced their opinions against the comedian, ultimately leading to the cancelation of the show.