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Dave Chappelle at the United Center: Still stepping over the line

Comedian Dave Chappelle performs at Radio City Music Hall on Oct. 16, 2022, in New York.

CHICAGO — Dave Chappelle, who turned 50 recently, climbed into a boxing ring of a center stage at the United Center on Wednesday. There were no ropes, no turnbuckles, no gloves. The Champ looked relaxed, cheerful, and wearing a loose sleeveless work shirt, strong. We know he’s the Champ — weight class: stand-up comedy, still performing — because he said so: He last toured with Chris Rock and Rock is the greatest, other than himself. He gets asked a lot about what he would have done if Will

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