He stated that he disliked working "20 hours a day" and that the popularity of the show was making it difficult for him to continue his stand-up career, which was "the most important thing" to him.

Dave met Elaine in Brooklyn, New York, before becoming a household name. "She was with me when I was poor," the comedian previously joked to Howard Stern. The couple got married in 2001, though they haven't revealed any details about their nuptials.

Elaine and Dave Chappelle have three children together, whom they have maintained out of the public eye. Their oldest child, son Sulayman, was born the same year the couple wed in 2001. Two years later, they welcomed another son, Ibrahim, and in 2009, they added daughter Sanaa to the family.

What Is the Dave Chappelle 2024-2025 Tour Schedule? Dave Chappelle will hit the road this fall for his stand-up comedy tour called Dave Chappelle Live. The tour opens with two dates and New York City's Madison Square Garden and wraps up at Chicago's United Center.