Dave Chappelle Opens Up About 'The Chapelle Show' On Letterman

It’s been seven years since Dave Chappelle walked away from a $50 million contract, for his show “The Chappelle Show,” that elevated his comedic stature. Chappelle fled to Africa where he stayed reclusive for 2 weeks. Chappelle rarely talks about his decision to abandon ship, but opened up last night to David Lettermen about his choice to walk away from Comedy Central.

“Technically, I never quit. I’m seven years late for work,” Chappelle joked. “There’s not too many people that don’t think I’m crazy,” he added. In between Chappelle’s cryptic statements, he dropped this powerful gem, “Money is the fuel for choices. Money gives me choices […] There are other things in my life that I do not purchase with money that are very valuable.”

Chappelle has since returned to the comedy game and is set to embark on a short Radio City Music Hall stand-up tour that will feature appearances by with the Roots, Janelle Monáe, Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, and DJ Premier. Chappelle, Kevin Hart and Katt Williams recently made an appearance at the Laff Mobb On Sunset.

It’s safe to say, he’s back!

UP NEXT: Tracy Morgan’s Mother Turned Away At Hospital

Tracy Morgan’s estranged mother, Alicia Warden, was allegedly denied the right to visit her son in the hospital by security and Tracy’s fiancee, Megan Wollover. According to reports, Tracy and Alicia’s relationship was very strained and in a 2012 interview, Tracy admitted that he hadn’t seen her 11-years.

“All I wanted was for our family to be alone with him. I wanted to pray over him and couldn’t do that because so many people were in the room,” said Tracy’s mom, who was allowed to see her see the next day but Tracy was unconscious when she came back.

Tracy’s colleague who also survived the devastating crash, recalled what happened moments after the accident was over. “I remember thinking, ‘Oh God, oh God, I’m in an accident,'” Stanton said. “And I was just trying to like not, like die,” he added. “When it stopped, Tracy was on top of me, and I didn’t see anyone else. And I was just saying, ‘Help me, get me out of here.'”

The only thing we are concerned with is the health and recovery of Tracy Morgan and the victims of this tragic accident,” read the statement. “We will support Tracy and his family in every way possible throughout his recovery. At the point when Tracy has recovered and decides that he is ready to go back to work, his show will be waiting for him. Right now our thoughts and prayers remain with Tracy, the other victims of the accident, and their families.”

UP NEXT: Drake’s Awkward Interview

Oh Drake. Gazes adoringly into his spaced apart eyes.

The “Nothing Was The Same” rapper sat down with “Saturday Night Live” funny girl Vanessa Bayer for some lessons in media training and if you couldn’t guess that is was awkward (by the title of this article) it was rather awkward…in a “SNL” we’re purposely being awkward to make you laugh kinda way.

Some of Bayer’s funnier suggestions were, “So your full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, but we know you as Drake. I’m just wondering if you maybe want to choose a name that’s a little more hip-hop, rap…like Graham Cracka?” and “What about Drake time? Like break time?”

Apparently “SNL” loves Drake as much as we do. Aidy Bryant reminisced with Aidy Bryant on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” about her comedy skit that landed her face-to-face or should we say lip-to-lip with Drake.

“In our Monday pitch meeting, I got into the room and I was like ‘Oh, this is what a man is,'” Bryant explained. Drake responded, “Well, come to my hotel tonight.” Bryant never went, but Drake had ignited a fire in her heart that will probably never die.

UP NEXT: Get a Boost From This Kanye West Documentary & Confidence Booster

It’s hump day, which means we’re two days into the dreaded work week and two days away from weekend bliss. It’s only 12 o’clock and that 2:30 feeling has already sunken in. What to do? What to do? We know! *Snatches microphone from love-drunk high schooler* Kanye West to the rescue.

The soldier for culture has a new documentary “Kanye West’s New Testament” (we’re kidding, some Youtuber just created a montage of Ye’s greatest quotes with accompanying images) that makes us just ooze with espresso-like goodness every time we hit the play button.

“When someone comes up and says something like ‘I am God’ everybody says ‘Who does he think he is?’ ‘I just told you I’m a God.” How could you now love him?

Not feeling uplifted? Try this Kanye West self-confidence generator.

UP NEXT: Beyonce’s New Toyota Commercial

Beyonce only rides in luxury cars that have partitions and drivers, but effortlessly endorses Toyota. The Beyhive leader is the face of Toyota’s “Get Going” campaign and in case you aren’t tired of looking at Bey’s ah-mazing body (we sure aren’t) peep her in flourescent glory in the 30-second spot features “XO” from her album”Beyonce.”

In related Beyonce news, she and friend Gwentyh Paltrow have allegedly checked into a four-day yoga retreat in California where they will “meditate, go on long walks and sample local wine.” [SOURCE]

Nothing like a girl’s trip!