"He hasn't been seen on set for weeks. His hit show has been shut down. His friends are speculating on various reasons for his purported meltdown.

Now comes word that Dave Chappelle is undergoing treatment in a psychiatric facility in South Africa.

Quoting an unnamed source "close to the situation," Entertainment Weekly said Wednesday that the comedian flew to South Africa late last month and voluntarily checked himself into the undisclosed facility. There is no word on the nature of his ailment or how long he will be hospitalized."


I guess the guy lost it with the $50 million contract!

 

dang! i hadn't heard anything about this, with dave though i could really see this being some huge "andy koffman" style prank...

pretty weird either way though, south africa.. never heard of doctor's there being well know for psych treatment.

 

i call bs, chapelle is a comical genius, dont buy into all the bull$#!+ u read about in the newspapers


ps: rick james ownz joo!!!

 

I love his show!!! He better not to go crazy!!!

 

I'll be happy with reruns until then. I still laugh at them.

 

I love that show..hope it keeps going

 

i've seen like 2 episodes ever...

but i call BS as well

 

WHAT!?!?! [/Little John impersonation]

LOL, I'm sure he's fine, I hope it is just a prank but if not I wish him the best and a swift recovery.

Yeah-yaa!!!!!!!