New Article Reveals Dave Chappelle's Motive to Leave $50 million

In an interview in Esquire magainze, to hit stands on Sunday, Dave Chappelle provides a little bit more insight into his decision to walk away from the Dave Chappelle show and a $50 million contract.

He lists the following three reasons as explanations for his leaving the Chappelle show.

Culturally: "The bottom line was, white people own everything, and where can a black person go and be himself or say something that's familiar to him and not have to explain or apologize?"

Professionally: "I felt like I was really pressured to settle for something that I didn't necessarily feel like I wanted."

Personally: "The thing about show business is that, in a way, it forces dysfunctional relationships in people."

Dave Chappelle believevs that the show was a wonderful experience and he's glad that he had a chance to create an original television show. He still plans on working on stand-up and still wants to entertain - just not in the same way.

It's important to note that the Chapelle Show's Season 1 Uncensored was the #1 all-time selling TV show ever - even beating out the Simpsons.

Dave Chappelle's latest project was Dave Chappelle's Block Party directed by French directer, Michel Gondry.

It's good to see that Dave Chappelle feels responsibility as an entertainer - it seems rare these days.

[via Yahoo News]