Dave Chappelle Net Worth: Another Rich Comedian

Dave Chappelle Net Worth is $50 Million (as of 2019)

Dave Chappelle, born David Khari Webber Chappelle August 24, 1973, is one of the most famous comedians, film and television producers, screenwriters, and actors of his time. Coming from parents who highly valued education and academia, his path was a bit less serious. His parents were not only academically motivated, they were also politically active. Being funny from the start, his first attempt at comedy was not such a success. Being booed off stage at “Amateur Night” at the Apollo Theater didn’t sway him much. Branching out into films such as Robin Hood: Men in Tights and The Kid, he was quickly making a name for himself.

Quick facts

He is a comedian with an edge who doesn’t shy away from stereotypes or controversy. When being accused of starting a show that was too heavily segregated, he left the network, insisting they were racist and returned to Ohio where he grew up. Taking on various roles in blockbuster hits such as Forest Gump and the Nutty Professor, he became a highly sought after comedic actor. Being highly motivated by his upbringing, and his heritage, he is heavily involved in the hip hop culture. Being sited in academic critical essays, he is targeted as someone who is not only furthering the stereotypes that divide a nation, but exasperating them.

Some websites claim Dave Chappelle’s net worth to be around $275 million, however this doesn’t seem to be true according to his own quote,

So I look at it like this,” Mr. Chappelle said. “I’m at a restaurant with my wife. It’s a nice restaurant. We’re eating dinner. I look across the room and I say: ‘You see this guy, over here across the room? He has $100 million. And we’re eating the same entree. So, O.K., fine, I don’t have the $50 million or whatever it was, but say I have $10 million in the bank.’ The difference in lifestyle is minuscule.

Having said that, the amount of money in the bank is different from total net worth. Total net worth typically includes one’s property and assets, but we will go by the most modest estimate, which is $50 million.

He holds a spot on the coveted highest-paid comedian list for 2015, with business ventures that totaled $96 million from December 2013 to December 2014. Not just a comedian, he is a shrewd businessman, saying that his net worth is contributed to mostly by his smart stock investing capabilities. He also has endorsements with the likes of CoverGirl cosmetics and is the owner of several chain restaurants bearing the name “Fat Chappelle Burger”. Having his hands in just about every business venture that targets his audience specifically, he also has a line of perfume called with Love from Dave, and “Dave Chappelle Seduction” which is a fashion line created by him.

Dave Chappelle’s comedy may seem to be back alley and crass, but there is a hidden message behind it that stirs up controversy and makes him the target of criticism. Pointing out differences that society attempts very hard to mask, his stand-up act uses racism and other less “funny” things to poke fun at the masses. Rising to the top was seemingly easy for a guy who knew how to use the system and which angle to play. You would never guess that he was born into an academic background from the humor he uses in front of his audience.

His small roles were not what made him a household name; it was his ability to separate himself from the mainstream. His show The Dave Chappelle show continues to both entertain and offend audiences across the board. Being both controversial and humorous, he is a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.

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