Chappelle Tells Naomi Campbell He May Move To Africa Because Of Stevie Wonder

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If Stevie goes, which is something the singer has said he will do, Chappelle just might follow.

A recent comment by Stevie Wonder has Dave Chappelle considering relocating. Back when he ended his Chappelle's Show series, the famed comedian caught backlash from the media. There were reports that he'd somehow lost his mind and moved to Africa, and while the latter part is true, Chappelle later came forward to dispel any rumors that he was mentally unfit.

While visiting Naomi Campbell on her No Filter with Naomi series recently, Chappelle revealed that Stevie Wonder's desire to move to Africa has reinspired him to possibly follow suit.

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The actor said that over the years, Stevie has repeatedly expressed that he was making a move. “The last time he said it, what he said was, ‘I am moving to Ghana so that I can be valued and respected more.’ That is almost exactly the phrase he used,” said the comedian. Chappelle questioned that "as a Black American," who is "more valued and respected than Stevie Wonder?"

“The idea that he would feel this way at this stage in his life and career" baffled Chappelle. "I think that Stevie is the soul of American culture and if the soul leaves the body then this thing is dead. I thought I’ll follow him over there, or I’ll go myself. I’ll do it for him." Watch Dave Chappelle's interview with Naomi Campbell in its entirety below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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