Chappelle revealed the news in a lengthy Instagram video called `Unforgiven,` which featured footage from a recent stand-up gig. During the performance, Chappelle claimed he `never got paid` after leaving the ViacomCBS-owned show.
Chappelle has made multiple specials with Netflix and currently calls the streamer his comedy home. Worries about the potential of losing the comedian likely played a part in Netflix's decision.
`Chappelle's Show` is still available on several ViacomCBS brands, including its original home Comedy Central and CBS All Access, as well as HBO Max, where it was recently licensed. The series, which was created, executive produced and headlined by Chappelle, ran for three seasons between 2003 and 2006.
The removal news comes around three weeks after the show started streaming on Netflix, and only a couple weeks after Chappelle called out both Netflix and HBO Max for streaming his show when hosting the `Saturday Night Live` episode right after the election.