Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ authorized woes have been mentioned by followers and celebrities alike, at this level.. Comic Dave Chappelle is among the most distinguished names to talk out or extra particularly, joke about it. Throughout his newest Saturday Night time Reside internet hosting stint, Chappelle unloaded on Diddy utilizing his monologue and mused that even Household Issues star Reginald VelJohnson was invited to the rapper’s “freak off” events. Now, VelJohnson is shutting down the rumor whereas additionally sharing what he can “recognize” in regards to the joke.
What Did Dave Chappelle Say About Reginald VelJohnson Throughout His Monologue?
Forward of Dave Chappelle’s gig as an SNL Season 50 host, it was seemingly assumed that he’d have a couple of issues to say in regards to the “Workin” performer. He did so in a serious method at Studio 8H, as he didn’t mince phrases on the “huge quantity of bother” that Diddy is in. The comedian ultimately started to particularly talk about the freak off events, the place girls had been allegedly weighed earlier than being employed or coerced into performing (recorded) intercourse acts for visitors. Whereas joking that he was by no means invited, Chappelle talked about some gossip he learn:
I noticed one factor on the web, so I’m undecided that it’s true — most likely doubt it’s true. However I noticed it, some man who mentioned he knew Puffy [and] was like, ‘Yeah, man, I used to be on the freak-off one time, and Puff was in there with Carl Winslow, the dad from Household Issues. He was smashing, and I used to be like, ‘Puff, what are you doing?’ And he was like, ‘Yeah, feels good to make one other man do your bidding.’ And I used to be like, ‘Oh my god, Carl Winslow from Household Issues was there, and I wasn’t invited?! It’s worse than I assumed.’
The joke generated loads of laughs from attendees. Additionally, this isn’t the primary time Reginald VelJohnson (who performed Carl Winslow on Household Issues’ 9 seasons) has been tied to Diddy. He initially needed to shoot down rumors in 2024 and did the identical following the Chappelle’s Present creator’s set. Nevertheless, VelJohnson additionally shared a level-headed response.
72-year-old Reginald VelJohnson remains to be broadly identified for his work on Household Issues and his efficiency in Die Laborious (which he has used to get out of a site visitors ticket.) VelJohnson, who entertained audiences together with his Bruce Willis tribute and extra on DWTS final 12 months, reiterated to THR that he has no ties to Sean Combs. Nonetheless, he couldn’t assist however discover the humor in the best way that Dave Chappelle offered his tackle the rumor:
That stuff that got here out is so false, however I’ve to listen to it every so often. However Dave Chappelle made it humorous, and I actually recognize that. That was actually cool. He made it appear very civil. It was kinda good to see him discuss me. I simply want he was speaking about one thing a little bit bit higher than that silly lie with Diddy. However he made it humorous, and I recognize that. It made me look good.
Primarily based on these feedback, it sounds just like the Hart of Dixie alum is selecting to take the comic’s feedback in stride. Nonetheless, he nonetheless stays unclear as to how the freak off social gathering assumptions had been sparked within the first place:
I do not know why they began that. I don’t know why, and it’ll by no means go away. I by no means even met the person. I do not know what they’re speaking about. I simply pay it no thoughts and carry on doing what I do. I do not know why they put me linked with it.
P. Diddy himself stays behind bars on the Metropolitan Detention Middle in Brooklyn, the place Luigi Mangione can also be being held. The Grammy winner is going through federal prices of alleged intercourse trafficking and transportation to interact in prostitution, racketeering, arson and extra. A stream of lawsuits have additionally been filed towards Diddy, with a number of the claims of sexual violence and abuse being linked to the freak offs.
What lies forward for Sean Combs at this level is difficult to say, however what’s identified for certain is that his sex-trafficking trial will start on Could 5. In the meantime, although Reginald VelJohnson can see the humor in Dave Chappelle’s feedback, he seems to be making it clear that he has no private hyperlinks to Combs.