Netflix takes down Dave Chappelle’s sketch series Chappelle’s Show at his request

Netflix takes down Dave Chappelle’s sketch series Chappelle’s Show after the star requested they remove it from the platform because he doesn’t own the rights

The debate over artists rights has been reignited by Dave Chappelle, who recently asked Netflix to remove his old comedy series from their platform. 

Netflix obliged and Chappelle’s Show fans will no longer be able to stream the iconic sketch series – which originally ran on Comedy Central.

During a recent stand-up special, which the 47-year-old shared on social media Tuesday, he explained his decision to have his most famous work pulled off the popular streaming service. 

Artists rights: Chappelle’s Show fans won’t be able to stream the iconic sketch series on Netflix after the platform honored Dave Chappelle’s request for it to be removed

In short, Dave explained that he has no rights to his eponymous series and that, due to the deal he signed at the time, it belongs to Comedy Central and Viacom. 

According to TMZ, Netflix had no legal obligation to respect his unconventional request to remove the series but they did so anyway.

Chappelle has been working with Netflix for several years and has churned out multiple hit stand-up comedy specials for them. 

Good working relationship:  According to TMZ , Netflix had no legal obligation to respect his unconventional request to remove the series but they did so anyway

Good working relationship:  According to TMZ , Netflix had no legal obligation to respect his unconventional request to remove the series but they did so anyway