Comedian Dave Chappelle left the stage during his performance at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, when he caught a concertgoer in the crowd using his cell phone.
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According to the Miami Herald, Dave Chappelle, 50, was playing the second night of a five-night show at the 7,000-seat venue when the incident occurred Wednesday evening.
The “Half Baked” actor alerted security before scolding the audience and leaving the stage, shaking his head in disappointment, the newspaper added.
According to the Hard Rock Live website, the venue’s policy is: “No electronic devices, at the artist’s request.”
This means that anything that could be used to record Mr. Chappelle’s performance would have to be out of sight for the duration of the show.
Spectators should leave their electronic devices, such as cell phones, smart watches and cameras in Yondr pouches to prevent noisy guests from recording the show.
Mr. Chappelle did not address the incident, but some fans expressed frustration with the rude onlooker’s behavior.
“Few things make you more misanthropic than going to the theater. I saw Dave Chappelle at Hard Rock tonight and he (rightfully) dropped the mic and stormed off stage. My favorite comedian, the first time I saw him, I was so excited,” lamented an admirer on X.
“Some f***ing b***h pulled out his phone during #DaveChappelle’s show at the Hard Rock in Hollywood,” another angry fan wrote.
