Meet Dave Chappelle Kids:
[Sulayman Chappelle, Ibrahim Chappelle, & Sanaa Chappelle]

Dave’s popularly known for his series, “The Chappelle’s Show” hit on controversial issues of modern society. 

It countered topics like Race that made the audience think.

This comedian, actor, writer, and producer signed a $20 Million per release comedy special deal with Netflix in 2016. 

As of now, Dave Chappelle has released a total of 5 of them. 

He made a guest appearance on Saturday Night Live for having won an Emmy in 2017. And that’s the least of it. 

Yep, this funny guy’s worth millions! Circa $50 Million to be exact.  

“Everything changed after I had children. I took my professional life more seriously.” Dave Chappelle explained to CBS News.

Dave Chappelle family all started in 2001, where Dave Chappelle married his non-showbiz lover, Elaine Mendoza Erfe. 

But…

…these two didn’t start a romance the moment they met. 

Dave wasn’t Elaine’s type AT ALL.

She hated loud people. 

Turns out, Dave’s overbearing personality was just the result of being shy around the girl he liked. 

Elaine thought long and hard about whether she was ready for a life with someone in a constant glare of publicity like Dave. 

Elaine knew it’s wasn’t gonna be easy.  If handled the wrong way it wouldn’t be peaceful either. 

Yet, she took the risk and became Mrs. Elaine Chappelle, the famed Dave Chappelle’s Wife, Elaine Mendoza Erfe. 

This American-born Pinay made it far, I must say! 

Dave Chappelle’s wife Elaine Mendoza, is prized and very much loved. 

He regards her highly and as the best support system there is in his personal life. 

Even during the hard times when Dave Chappelle quit performing out of the blue and walked away from his career, Elaine Erfe stood by him and they persisted. 

His children too became a source of strength when times were dark. 

After 19 years of marriage…

…the wine was sweeter the older the marriage between Dave and his wife Elaine Mendoza. Dave Chappelle’s family continued to stay strong and thrived amidst the struggles. 

Dave has two sons, Sulayman Chappelle and Ibrahim Chappelle. 

Dave’s oldest is Sulayman Chappelle. 

It’s the Arabic form for Solomon. David Chappelle jokes around saying he’d make for a good King David who also had a son named Solomon, the King of Israel. 

They took reference from prominent and central figures in the Old Testament. 

This powerful and spiritual couple formed their house of faith early on. 

The kids were introduced to these things early on like every other Asian household. 

Dave Chappelle’s second born is his son Ibrahim Chappelle, Arabic for the father of faith,  Abraham. 

Of the Chappelle family, son Ibrahim Chappelle is the highly spirited one with a seemingly brisk personality.

Did you know Dave Chappelle occasionally includes stories about his children and private life as part of his gigs?

Perks of having a comedian for a dad, hun. 

One of Dave’s classic jokes narrates how one time, Ibrahim Chappelle made him a macaroni necklace that made Dave cry. 

In complete confusion, his son asked him why he was crying to which Dave replied: “You used to live in my balls man. Now you’re making jewelry out of macaroni!”

And the last of their children, we have Sanaa Chappelle. 

Their only Daughter, Sanaa was born in 2009. 

Ssohe has her father’s charming personality. 

The Chappelle Family have mainly kept their personal life private and away from the public’s eyes. 

Dave, however, includes his kids in his routines.

As an example, in his Netflix special of 2017, “Equanimity & The Bird Revelation”, Dave Chappelle tells us of a time where his son asked him for a ride home from a party. 

Chappelle had been drinking, but he decided to go pick up his son.

“I figured it’s better me – than some kid. So, I might as well roll the dice and pick my n*gga up,” he mused. 

“I said, ‘I’m coming to get you. Give me the address. I’ll be right there.” 

…”Then he gave me the address, and I was shocked. 

I said, ‘Son, you are not gonna believe this. I’m at the same party as you’.’”

If I had a dad as cool as this, we’d be bombing!