Dave Chappelle Says Paul Mooney’s Legacy Will Live Forever: WATCH

Paul Mooney was one of Dave Chappelle’s mentors so he was obviously hit hard with the news of his death.

TMZ caught up with Chappelle at the Soho Grand Hotel in New York hours after the comedian passed, asking him if he had any words to share about Mooney—who was both a writer for the show and appeared in numerous popular skits during its run, including “Ask a Black Dude” and “Mooney on Movies.”

“I want to shout out every comedian on Earth,” Dave said. “One of the best that ever did it passed away today. His legacy will live forever. He’s one of the first Black people ever in the Writer’s Guild. Paul Mooney will be sorely missed and wildly remembered.”

Watch the video below.