I heard a while ago that Dave got real sick so they coudlnt film some episodes for the new season to start the new season when they orginally planned too. They wanted to release the DVD on the eve of the new season so when he got sick they held back the release of the season 2 DVD for the start of the new season.
Dave Chappelle was never an innocent, though it is easy to think he is because of the air he gives off. He's been quite clear about where he grew up and some of the trappings of the lifestyle he lived. I don't know what's going on with him, but I do always wonder what happens when you take someone with an addictive personality and give him loads of money.
One of my favorite skit was the black president. When he knocks over the glass and yells "run" when they start asking questions he won't answer. And something like "besides, we need the oil...eh...llll eheh"
I hope this doesn't sound flippant, but I honestly think the mental health facility thing is a prank. If not, I apologize and wish the best to Dave. But it seems a little far-fetched to me.
Time Magazine has an interview with him in this upcoming week's issue, which hits the stands tomorrow.
Short answers:
(1) He's not in drug rehab or a mental facility (2) Felt under pressure by hangers on, and shocked at what they'd do to get his $, once he had a ton of it. (3) Felt dissapointed in self for selling out sketches because it made sure he'd get the $.
Felt as though he needed to pull the plug for a while to "clear his mind" and make sure the product represented him, and not his hanger-ons and the stipulations of the contract.
At least that's what he tells Time in an interview.