Dave Chappelle Takes Advice from Quincy Jones

Time Magazine clears up the rumors and reports that Dave Chappelle is NOT in a mental institution, and doesn't seem like he's on cocaine. I feel relieved, as if he's a family member or something (don't try to understand- it's a Black male thing).

The article says Dave is staying in South Africa with a Muslim friend in order to clear the fog created by his sudden celebrity and the 50 mil deal with Comedy Central. Dave even goes as far to explain that he's leaning on his religion to stay centered, and it's unclear if his Muslim friend is a spiritual advisor.

This sounds very familiar to the thoughts Quincy Jones posted on the Huffington Post blog:

"All I know is that, on their own, human beings are not programmed to be able to handle that much fame, that much adulation, that much success. The only way to deal with something that overwhelming -- even overwhelming success -- is if you are spiritually centered. "

I'm glad Dave is one of the few celebs who will handle this correctly and not self-destruct.

Comments

[Big Herv]

I'm glad Dave is ok, but I still think it will take a few more days or weeks for us to really know what's going on.
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[sizakhoza]

Forgive my ignorance but Is Dave the same brother who appeared in Def Comedy Jam and also did a skit for Talib Kweli on the Train of thought and Quality albums. Also the same brother who appeared on Blue Streak with Martin????