Dave Chappelle Announces Surprise Netflix Special Releasing After Jake Paul Fight

Dave Chappelle is delivering a holiday treat for stand-up fans by surprise dropping a new Netflix special.

Before the main event during the Dec. 18 Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight night, Chappelle stopped by the livestream to announce the news.

“I wanted to shout out my hometown Washington D.C. and thank everybody that came out in October to support me at that show,” Chappelle said. “I just want you to know that show will be streaming on Netflix tonight after the fight. My new special drops and I hope you love it. Thank you very much.”

Chappelle has had a long professional relationship with Netflix. This upcoming program will be his eighth stand up with the streamer, following “The Age of Spin,” “Deep in the Heart of Texas,” “Equanimity,” “The Bird Revelation,” “Sticks & Stones,” “The Closer” and “The Dreamer.” Netflix also released a recorded speech the comedian gave at his alma mater, the Duke Ellington High School of Arts, titled, “What’s in a Name?”

The Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight brought Netflix notables and other celebrities ringside, including Netflix Chief Content officer Bela Bajaria, director Benny Safdie, comedians Bert Kreischer and Matt Rife, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, singer Shaggy and more.