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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Entertainment
Rebecca Cook

Dave Chappelle show cancelled last minute after backlash over transphobia controversy

Dave Chappelle’s show in a US venue has been cancelled hours before the comedian was set to take to the stage after backlash from patrons.

The 48-year-old comedian was due to take the stage in Minneapolis on Wednesday, when the venue First Avenue scrapped the show hours before his sold-out performance.

First Avenue apologised to its artists, staff and community, following social media furore over the decision to book the controversial comedian.

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