Dave Chappelle has nabbed three awards at this week’s Creative Arts Emmys for his Netflix stand-up special Sticks & Stones while using the opportunity to fire off at his critics.
“Boy, this comes as a complete surprise,” Chappelle said sarcastically via video as he accepted the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.
“I mean, I read all the reviews and they said so many terrible things. They were embarrassed for me; I had lost my way, it wasn’t even worth watching—I hope all you critics learn from this. This is a teachable moment.”
He added, “Shut the fuck up, forever.”
In Sticks & Stones, Chappelle takes on a whole lot of topics, including cancel culture, Kevin Hart’s and Michael Jackson’s respective scandals, and the LGBTQ+ community.
“It’s a special night because comedy gets to be itself,” Chappelle said. “It’s all we’ve ever wanted. I hope the war is over. We good? And as always, I would like to thank my wife, Elaine. Elaine has been with me for the last 25 years and has had to endure the pains of living with the greatest comedian ever.”
Chappelle also took aim at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for looking over consistent talent to push agenda.
“Stan Lathan has been directing television since 1968,” Chappelle said in regards to the director of Sticks & Stones.
“Any show I watched growing up, he directed it … And finally—you motherfuckers finally—gave him an Emmy tonight. He deserves so much more, but I’m glad you came around.”
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