LAPD Reveals Weapon Intended For Dave Chappelle

Comedian Dave Chappelle performs at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Tuesday night (May 3) unbeknownst his life was at risk. As Chappelle continues his set, an attacker body slams the comedian midway through his speech. The perpetrator, 23-year-old Isaiah Lee of Los Angeles attacks intending to brutally harm the comedian with a weapon.

Lee manages to slip past security with his weapon. LAPD reveal Lee’s weapon of choice on Instagram. It appears as a real gun to the naked eye. However, the weapon at hand was a pseudo gun with an extended knife blade coming out of the barrel. The perpetrator made it free and clear through the entrance metal detectors as well.

Following the attack, comedian Chris Rock who performed before Dave came on the stage and humorously said, “Was that Will Smith?” His joke is in reference to the Oscar incident where Will Smith assaults Chris Rock after making an offensive joke about his wife Jada Pickett-Smith. Chris Rock making light of the situation eases the crowd, alongside Chapelle cracking jokes on the attacker as well.

Consequently, Lee endures a full-throttle beating by Chappelle’s security personnel. As a result, the offender was is out on a stretcher and taken to the hospital. Photographers capture Lee completely covered in blood. Lee’s injuries display a bloody nose, broken arm, a swollen right eye, and numerous bruises.

The thing I wanna know is…How did this dude Isaiah Lee get a replica gun and a KNIFE through all those metal detectors at the Hollywood Bowl?

When we went to Dave Chappelle’s Saturday performance at the Bowl, security was so tight, they were locking up everyone’s phones pic.twitter.com/Ad0IYpXmSt

— Tariq Nasheed 🇺🇸 (@tariqnasheed) May 4, 2022

The offender is an aspiring rapper who goes by NoName Trapper. His music on Spotify has over 5,000 monthly listeners and he also has a song named “Dave Chappell.” The vendetta remains unclear as to why he attacked the famed comedian. However, Chapelle has been on his mind for quite some time. Speculators conclude he is trying to push forth his career motive.

Criminal Charge

While career recognition is not the direct result of his actions, a record is. Lee is charged with felony assault of a deadly weapon. Now, Lee is held at the Los Angeles County jail and his bail is set at $30,000.