Although Dave Chappelle remains one of the world's most popular comedians, that popularity isn't quite as universal as it once was due to accusations that he disparaged transgender communities during his 2021 Netflix special The Closer.
In the time since, he's attracted controversy both on and off stage and remains a polarizing figure today.
So while comedians worried in a general sense that the fallout from Will Smith's infamous decision to slap Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards would inspire hecklers to get physical with their peers, some speculated that Chappelle in particular was at risk of experiencing a similar response to his material.
Although it remains unclear what possessed an attendee at a recent festival to assault Chappelle, it seems these predictions have now come true.