Comedian Dave Chappelle switches to another genre — he amassed a hefty fortune from stand-up gigs

The widely successful and controversial comedian, Dave Chappelle recently ventured into a new genre of entertainment with rap legend, Killer Mike. The two stars alongside the live band The Midnight Revival, kicked off the "Still Talkin That Sh**t" tour featuring a joint set of music and comedy. As a part of the tour, the stars took the show across the U.S. and the U.K.

Over his decades-long career, Chappelle has dabbled in various forms of media. He has also backed multiple ventures in entertainment that have significantly added to his wealth and career. 

Chappelle quickly rose to fame at a young age, when he played a major supporting role in Mel Brooks’ "Robin Hood: Men in Tights". He then went on to co-star in a bunch of situation comedies and wrote "Half Baked" a marijuana-themed comedy. Chappelle kept taking small roles in Hollywood projects while performing stand-up. By the early 21st century he established himself as one of the most-revered stand-up comedians. This helped him strike a deal with the cable channel Comedy Central to produce "Chappelle’s Show".

Starring Chappelle, the show did several sketches in front of a live audience and it usually ended with a musical performance. However, after securing a hefty $50 million contract with Comedy Central, Chappelle abruptly left the show while filming the third season.

After sparingly appearing in shows, Chappelle launched his first national comedy tour since the end of "Chappelle’s Show in 2013". His TV fame and his massively successful stand-up specials allowed him to bag several lucrative deals with major networks. He then dabbled in other entertainment ventures which have allowed him to amass a huge net worth. 

The comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer, boasts an impressive net worth of $60 million. While he has appeared in numerous films and television shows, it's the stand-up specials that have been his primary source of income. Chappelle's journey to this substantial net worth has been marked by both setbacks and resounding comebacks.

Chappelle's diverse sources of income contribute to his substantial net worth. Primarily, his earnings come from his successful career as a stand-up comedian, where he performs live shows and specials, attracting a global audience. Lucrative deals with streaming platforms, including Netflix, and the groundbreaking sketch comedy series "Chappelle's Show," has helped him achieve financial success. His acting roles in films and television, along with merchandising, endorsements, and various business ventures also contribute to his overall wealth.

Between June 2016 and June 2017, the comedian earned an impressive $47 million, showcasing the incredible demand for his comedic genius. The year after that, he managed to pull in a remarkable $35 million. 

Chappelle co-starred in the movie "A Star is Born" alongside Bradley Cooper. He embarked on a comedy tour with Jon Stewart and performed with Aziz Ansari in Austin, Texas. He even endorsed tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang for the 2020 presidential election, declaring himself a member of the "Yang Gang."