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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.
First Avenue in Minneapolis apologised to its artists, staff and community, following a backlash on social media over the booking of Chappelle.
The comedian has been embroiled in controversy surrounding jokes made in a Netflix standup special last year.
Comedian Dave Chapelle had his show in Minnesota canceled and moved at the last minute as protests were going to take place in front of the venue.
The stand-up comedian's gig was canceled just hours before he's set to perform by iconic venue First Avenue after his controversial remarks in Netflix special 'The Closer'.