Dave Chappelle used his controversial headlining performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival to blast the state of free speech in America.

According to The New York Times, Chappelle told the crowd in Saudi Arabia, “Right now in America, they say that if you talk about Charlie Kirk, that you’ll get canceled… I don’t know if that’s true, but I’m gonna find out.”

Chappelle’s set took place in the midst of Jimmy Kimmel’s brief suspension from ABC’s airwaves over the host’s criticism of MAGA’s reaction to the conservative activist’s death.

“It’s easier to talk here than it is in America,” the comedian added.

Chappelle previously faced calls for Netflix to cut ties with him after he repeatedly made jokes at the expense of trans people in multiple specials.

The comedian drew a direct line f

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