@georgetakei during this bit, Chappelle wasn't making fun of Lil Nas X. He was pointing out that LNX was a dreamer, someone with lofty goals who wouldn't let anyone stop him. The joke was that people don't recognize the accomplishments of those like LNX in the same way they do with Chappelle himself.

β€œI know a dreamer when I see one, and I’ve met many powerful dreamers in my life,” he said, β€œnone more powerful than a man who calls himself Lil Nas X.”

@JChristensenA @georgetakei Chappelle is getting a lot of criticism from people who have already boycotted his shows. Websites and social media personalities know that pulling out select quotes from his shows is a good way to foment outrage and generate clicks.

This story is a perfect example of intentionally quoting him out of context for the clicks.