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In this clip, comedian Donnell Rawlings discusses his role on the "Chappelle's Show," particularly his involvement in the "Player Haters Ball" and "Reparations" skits. Rawlings reveals that despite his conviction in the show’s potential from its first season, the creators, Dave Chappelle and Neil Brennan, were initially unsure of its success due to past experiences of their projects not panning out. Rawlings mentions his initial sketches, including the reparations skit, which ironically preceded actual discussions on the topic on television. Rawlings also talks about the circumstances around the "Player Haters Ball" skit, for which he wasn't even on the call sheet, leading him to come up with his own character and props, ultimately adding yet another memorable persona to his "Chappelle's Show" repertoire.
