Dave Chappelle is refusing to allow an attack on him during an event at the Hollywood Bowl to overshadow “the magic of the historic moment” after setting record-breaking sales for a comedian at the venue, a spokesperson said.

An attacker “lunged at” Dave Chappelle and sent the comedian “flying in the air” during an event at the Hollywood Bowl, according to a witness.

Dave Chappelle has labelled the backlash to his comments about transgender people in his Netflix comedy special as “nonsense”.

A top Netflix executive has said Dave Chappelle’s special The Closer does not cross “the line on hate” and will remain on the streaming service despite fallout over the comedian’s remarks about the transgender community.

Dave Chappelle has tested positive for Covid-19, a representative for the comedian said. The 47-year-old has no symptoms and has cancelled planned performances in Austin, Texas, according to his publicist.

Dave Chappelle branded Donald Trump a “racist, hilarious son of a bitch” following his defeat in the US election to Joe Biden.