Dave isn't a national treasure, he's a global treasure, fucking legend

Dave won the parent lottery. He was well raised by loving, attentive parents. That’s the best life beginning a person can have.

Probably one of the only celebrities I'll have a drink and cry about whenever he dies one day. This man is a legend in every sense of the word.

"It’s ok to be afraid because you can’t be brave or courageous without fear. The idea of being courageous is that even though you’re scared, you just do the right thing anyway." -Dave Chappelle

Easily the greatest celebrity acceptance speech ever heard. The cutaway to his mother while she mouths the end of the famous quote is nothing but awe inspiring.

“Sometimes you have to be a LION, to be the LAMB you really are” 🔥🔥🔥

Chappelle has made a career of speaking truth. And he can be funny as hell when doing it. Much love and respect for this man!

One of the greatest orators of our time. Profound, witty, refreshing and light years ahead of his time.

Dave made me realize my purpose; to be great, to be human, to spread joy and be yourself and to die not wondering what happens next but knowing that you left the best of you behind. Salute. Thank you Dave.

I love this man Wtf. He’s so much more than a comedian. His kids are so lucky to have this knowledge expert as their dad

This guy is like a "drunken master" in those Chinese films. You think he doesn't know what he's doing but he knows what he's doing

He's his own man. No one can control him or what he says. This is one of the things I admire about him

Can we just say one and last time that dave is the goat

“Sometimes you gotta be a lion so you can be the lamb you really are” -Dave Chappelle's mom

Dave Chappelle: a great comedian but manage to be a motivational speaker within his jokes. Love him. God bless him and his family.

A comic that can make you laugh and educate you at the same time is a generational talent. Him and Carlin are the best. At least for me.

He's gonna be remembered long after he's gone. Truly inspirational and humble man. And one great entertainer.

This mans oratory is amazing. He could read the phone book for 45mins and I'd still buy a ticket

The lifetime contract Dave created for himself is much more valuable than that 50 million he walked away from….BRILLIANT!

when you realize you watched a 21min video and be like ... this was way too short!!

That last speech (Mark Twain Award) never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Especially about his Mother, particularly the amazing editing to show his mother remembering and speaking those words she told her beloved son so many moons ago. Dave Chappelle has gotten a lot of flak for things that people of this age of over-sensitivity misconstrued as bias and hateful, when in reality it was quite the opposite. I love him dearly for his strength and bravery in the face of a society that will without much thought strip a person entirely of his livelihood and his life work because of words. . . . even more to the point, jokes. Comedy. Comedy is truly one of the last sacred alters of art that we have to express ourselves (along with music and other means of poetry of the human soul). These alters must be protected at all costs, for they are the most purest forms of ourselves. As with Music, Comedy is the release and expression that we NEED to remember & harness the beauty of life and to laugh at the pain, evil & anguish all the same. Without them we would implode from the stress, fear and horrors of the world that humankind experience and produces. . . . It is a necessary tool needed by all people to get through it all. Dave is a master class at his craft. He is a seer of our kind. . . . .A sage, a philosopher and a revolutionary. We will probably not see a person cut from the same cloth like Dave for a long time, if ever. As with all Art, we must FIERCELY fight and protect it and those artists who are brave enough to bare their souls for the betterment of ALL people.

I hope people study Dave's work in schools some day, a lot of his content is pure philosophy these days and his art should be treated as such.

I love Dave Chappelles' speeches. He always has wise words and expresses them irreverently. This man is incredible.

This man gets better with age. No one in the comedic world can hold a candle to him. He's honest ,,and doesn't let anyone tell him what he can't say. I could listen to him all day long, but it hurts to laugh that long. Thank you Lord for bringing Dave Chappelle to our world.

Incredible how someone can be so articulate, smart, funny, loved, successful & yet still remain humble, down to earth & uses his unpretentious power of speech & humor for positivity & bringing people together ♥️

Love a man who doesn’t conform, stays strong and wise. Don’t cave! Keep the jokes coming

“That’s what makes us Chapelle’s great....we know when to quit” I understand you Dave. I can see it in your eyes

I've seen this 10 times. And it never gets old. Love this man.

They won't be able to cancel Chappelle ever! He's too bright and witty, he's mastered his art form and will keep up his work on his own terms. God Bless him. In my top three comics of all time. Hard to say best because I loved Carlin and you can't forget where these guys came from.

He will go down in history as being one of the greatest entertainers of all time. One man, one microphone, and the whole world listens as he talks. Pure art.

He is a true artist, in that you feel like he’s speaking directly to you, and you somehow feel more important for being in on the conversation

Dave Schapelle is as honest, funny and humble to what we all should cherish 🙏❤️🙌

He has said in the past that him and the other great comedians of our time like Hart, Tucker, Rock, Griffin, Lawrence etc all hang out together and roast each other. What’d I’d give to be in that room for even 5 minutes. I know my face would hurt from laughing so hard. 📠💯🤔😎

Wow that last speech was wonderful and empowering. What an upbringing. Of course a person can conquer the world when they are raised right. :) beautifully said sir Dave

Everyone can learn something from Dave, he’s a legend. Doesn’t matter what color you are. Doesn’t matter your political party or agenda, religion whatever... he’ll make you laugh.

Dave is not only a great comedian, he is a leader in real time.

Much more than a comedian...Dave enlightens so many humans with interesting perspectives all while being hilarious....

Man I connect with the pride of Dave Chappelle in this video on so many different levels. People need to be proud of their heritage, proud of the people who came before them to pave their way. There's nothing about Dave's speech here that I don't love. He's an absolute master of connecting with people.

This guy probably has more respect when he talks then most mp’s/presidents around the world, Which says a lot about the world we live in.😂👍

Mark my words, the entire world will regret ever getting in this man's way. He is true to art form and a genius at his craft. The critics that work to silence him or block his path will be on the wrong side of history.

This the 🐐 right here!

Definitely one of a kind. I pray Dave that you stay safe in an evil industry and that you keep on spreading your unique brilliance that gives us the best medicine, laughter. God bless

Damn, him talking about his mom made me tear up. God bless you Dave, you're a National Treasure Mad Respect ❤️

Like Carlin, I can listen to Dave talk about anything. I hope he writes a book or two some day.

His talking points are so eloquent on a true black man’s level!!

It is a pleasure for me to see and listen to Dave Chappelles, these speeches are great, I admire his intelligence and how well he speaks to the public, I learn a lot from him

Dave Chappelle is one of the only people I can think of that has such power in his words, and such power in his comedy. He can make me laugh in a second, and make me cry the next. His articulation and overall understanding of life is inspirational. You know how much he understands the bigger picture, and how much he appreciates life for what it is. Salute to him.

DAVE CHAPPELLE is the Michael Jackson of Stand Up Comedy.

He considers himself a Griot. I love it.Probably the Greatest Griot Ever.

Proud of this man again and again...wish American men would take note...stand up. His Mother is absolutely beautiful

I am glad to be alive at a time when such a great dude is also. Dave is a king

The only man the LGBT community can't touch or cancel. Dave Chappelle the goat.

WE LOVE YOU DAVE!!! We got your Back. This African American Man is so Real, Intelligent, Down to earth, Insanely Funny, Fearless, and Balanced. Thank You Cancel Cultiure for putting the Spotlight on Our Precious African American PRINCE. Thx King, Keep up the GREAT WORK.

Dave Chapel is a class act.

I ran into Dave in Yellow Springs one day and just said what's up and kept on walking, Dave said "what's up man" and that was it. Great dude in every sense of the word great!

"We know when to quit". -Dave Chappelle 💯

Am I the only one going around KZfaq liking all the Dave Chappelle videos?

Dave Chappelle, Patrice O’Neal, Richard Pryor, George Carlin are my favorite stand-up comics. There also is Bill Hicks, Red Skeleton. No particular order. All have their own style and approach. But, Dave and George make you think. A lot of reality in their approaches. Thank you Dave.

I'm convinced this guy is the best to ever do it...love Dave

They are a mouse in a maze that just finds the cheese, but the one who knows about good and bad will realize their in a maze. Dave Chappelle. Well said.

I'm a fan of Dave Chappelle, he's a really successful person and I'm lucky to come across this video. He knows how to make people laugh

When he said: “I would like to invite Thundercat....” I was expecting one of the animated characters from TV cartoon...😂🤣😅

D.C.:- part time Comedian, full time Philosopher 🙏🏼

A collosal character of a man who is both inspiring, hugely knowledgeable and very much respected worldwide, hats off to you Dave.

Dave chappel is true old school best standup comedian ever

Dave is infact informed and that's why he's so relatable to me, soo blessed to have grown up watching Dave, legend and GOAT!!!

Dave is the man and his mother is a beautiful queen

"God gave Noah the rainbow sign; there's no more water, its fire next time." Woah.

Speechless, truly takes me out of darkness hearing you..Thanks...

He's such a beautiful person

I’m in no way exaggerating when I say this man is one of my heroes.

It even gets better with every new platform, I love this guy, totally awesome!

People like him are more than what they do! They transcend their chosen fields and in his case bring humour and light to the struggles of life. Brilliant man. How can you not love him! Glad he and his family can enjoy their success

20:45 Seeing all of comics hanging on his every word. Some almost in tears. Speaks volumes just how impactful this man is in his profession. He will go down as one of greatest comics of this generation and I hope he lives a long healthy and happy life!!

So sweet the way he honored his mom! I liked the way she told him he'd be a good grio, and that she passed on all her stories to him. And that "sometimes you have to be the lion so you can be the lamb you are."

Jim carry and Dave Chappelle greater then you thought. I could not say my mother was proud of what I do but always proud of the man I am and have become because of her sacrifice.I could never repay you mom. Thank you wish you were here we would go to Hawaii like you wanted.

Simply put... Dave Chappelle comedic genius.

Brilliant man.

When he thanked his Mother, I said "The Greatest" out loud. I don't know why I did that but it felt right.

Everyone wants to be loved unconditionally 😅, thanks for the laughter Dave 😊

Truly A man that leaves NOTHING unsaid

This video is never getting old.He is such an inspiration for many people.

Dave Gets Better like wine 👑

Not just a comedian. A beautiful human being. God bless you. Keep going bringing laughter & truth to all those smart enough to listen & absorb.

Please live long enough to entertain us, you are my stress reliever. Thank you the stories, knowledge and jokes.

Such a great man. I really inspired with this man. I love watching his videos.

Love Chappelle, he is an inspiration.

the speech for his mother is just so...heartfelt

Simply brilliant. Thank you Dave. You are THE MAN.

Honestly best and consistent comedian ever, what a legend tells it how it is

Dave Chapelle might not be the most "ear friendly" comedian ever. That's okay, hell that's more than okay. He is an honest man working a honest job, keepin' it real. Truly inspiring the things he has done over the years. We love you Dave. We love you because we know it's a joke. Thank you for making us laugh, we love you

fucking brillant, oh my lord!!! imagine your intelligence makes people smile, DAMN ♥️

How can you not just love this guy?

This man is one outstanding performer. The way he speaks and demonstrates situations is unbeatable. Keep up the great work DC! The GOAT 🙌

*From a brilliant stand up comedian, Dave Chappelle has transcended into an even better educator and a scholar.*

Thanks for posting!

Wow... thank you for uploading this!

Great speech, very inspiring, I was fascinated by the topic you talked about, excellent work, good content

I'm super motivated! How you weave the humour and real life issues is next to none! You are the best! Keeping it here for more!

What a beautiful Mather, I wish everyone have an educated, loving, caring mother like her.