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Chappelle was reportedly met with a mixture of boos and cheers.

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Around eight out of 580 students in attendance were said to have stepped up to the mic.

(As with many of his live shows, phones were confiscated at the door to prevent recordings.)

Im sure that will change.

Im sure youll be household names soon.

He reportedly then asked, The medias not here, right?

The comedian reportedly singled out a student who left the room, saying, Of course she left early.

The naming of Duke Ellingtons theater in his honor was previously postponed due to student pushback.

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