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Real Ones Only: Dave Chappelle Pulls Up to Alex Prettin Memorial in Minneapolis

The Twin Cities have been through the ringer lately, but if there’s one thing we know about the 612, it’s that the community holds it down. This week, the energy in Minneapolis hit a different level when the GOAT himself, Dave Chappelle, was spotted paying his respects at the Alex Prettin memorial.


More Than Just a Comedy Tour


Chappelle wasn't just in town to drop punchlines at the Varsity Theater or shut down the Grand Casino Arena with the Clipse. While his 2026 "pull up" was billed as a statement of unity and civil rights, Dave proved it wasn't just talk.


By visiting the site dedicated to Alex Prettin the 37-year-old whose tragic death involving ICE officers recently shook the Northside and the surrounding metro—Chappelle signaled that he’s tapped into the heartbeat of the streets.


Dave Chappelle wearing a leather jacket holding a microphone on a blue background

The "Purple Rain" Energy


During his sold-out sets, Dave didn't shy away from the tension in the air. Rocking a sleeveless Purple Rain joint, he reminded the crowd why he calls Minneapolis one of his favorite places on Earth. He cited the city's "backbone" and resilience, even announcing that proceeds from his Saint Paul show would stay right here in the community.


"I don't have as much faith in the whites of Springfield as I do in the whites of Minneapolis," Chappelle joked, before getting real about the "nerve" and courage it takes to stand up for your neighbors in 2026.


Healing Through the Hype


At HypeCity, we’re all about the culturethe fashion, the music, and the moments that define our identity. But culture isn't just about the newest hoodie drop; it’s about how we show up for each other when the lights aren't the brightest.


Dave Chappelle visiting the Prettin memorial wasn't for the cameras (especially since he's famous for locking those phones in pouches). It was a moment of silence in a loud world. It was a reminder that even when the "bad people" try to get in, the cold of Minnesota keeps the real ones together.


Twin Cities, stay strong. Alex Prettin, Rest in Power.


 
 
 

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