Dave Chappelle sparked controversy by commenting on free speech limitations in the US while performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. He suggested it was easier to speak freely in the authoritarian kingdom than in America, fearing repercussions upon his return. His remarks come amid criticism of the festival's location in a country with human rights concerns and its own speech restrictions, despite comedian Bill Burr defending the event as a positive cultural exchange.

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