Man who tried to tackle Dave Chappelle on stage during comedy set says he was inspired by Will Smith slapping Chris Rock
Isaiah Lee, 23, stormed onto the stage during Dave Chappelle's May 3 attack and attempted to hit the comedian, but failed and was arrested. Lee has been charged with four misdemeanors and remains in jail, after his high-profile attack saw another accuser come forward and say he tried to kill him. On Monday Lee told the New York Post from jail that he was inspired to hit Chappelle by Will Smith's attack on Chris Rock at the Oscars.
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