Dave Chappelle Wins Best Comedy Album at 2025 Grammys
Dave Chappelle clinched the award for best comedy album at the prestigious 2025 Grammys, marking his third consecutive win in the category and his sixth overall triumph at the event.
The Event
The Recording Academy honored Chappelle with the comedy album trophy during the premiere ceremony held before the main televised event on Sunday. However, the comedian was notably absent to accept the accolade.
The Winning Album
Chappelle’s winning entry was “The Dreamer,” his Netflix special that aired on New Year’s Eve in 2023. This marked his seventh project for the streaming platform and his first since the controversial 2021 special “The Closer,” which stirred controversy for its jokes about the transgender community.
In “The Dreamer,” Chappelle continued to tackle sensitive subjects, including trans individuals and the disabled, with one notable quote from the special being, “I love punching down!”
Competition and Other Winners
Chappelle’s victory surpassed other nominees, including Ricky Gervais’ “Armageddon,” Jim Gaffigan’s “The Prisoner,” Nikki Glaser’s “Someday You’ll Die,” and Trevor Noah’s “Where Was I.”
Trevor Noah returned as the host for the main ceremony that evening, marking his fifth consecutive time hosting the prestigious event. Other early winners at the 2025 Grammys included first-time recipients Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, along with Beyoncé, who secured her first country Grammy. Following Chappelle’s win, Jimmy Carter also made history by winning the best audiobook award, with his grandson, Jason Carter, accepting the trophy on his late grandfather’s behalf.
Upcoming Event Details
The 67th annual Grammys are set to be broadcast live on CBS starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The premiere ceremony for the Grammys kicked off at 12:30 p.m. PT from the Peacock Theater and was live-streamed on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel.
FAQs
Q: How many Grammys has Dave Chappelle won so far?
A: Dave Chappelle has won a total of six Grammys, with his most recent win being for best comedy album at the 2025 Grammys.
Q: What was the title of Dave Chappelle’s winning comedy album?
A: The title of Dave Chappelle’s winning comedy album was “The Dreamer,” which was released as a Netflix special on New Year’s Eve in 2023.
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