Dave Chappelle, TIME's Person of the Year 2025?

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‘Chappelle's Show’ creator among finalists for TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year?

According to a top source, the creator of Chappelle's Show Dave Chappelle is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2025. But while the comedian's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 12/03/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Chappelle for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 51-year-old comedian, as a 2025 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Chappelle so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the comedian have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Washington, D.C. Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Washington, D.C. (Dave Chappelle's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the comedian was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Dave Chappelle Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 11 Mar 2025
“Congrats! Dave has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 11 Mar 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Dave Chappelle?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 11 Mar 2025

Could 2025 officially be the Year of Dave Chappelle?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2025 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2025?

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