VALID POINT? Fat Joe Asks Mike Epps Why Dave Chappelle Isn’t On His Top 5 Comedians Of All Time!

Fat Joe sparked a real conversation when he put Mike Epps on the spot with a question a lot of comedy fans have asked at one point or another: Why isn’t Dave Chappelle in your Top 5 comedians of all time? The moment instantly caught attention because Chappelle is widely considered a living legend, someone many people automatically rank at or near the top without hesitation.

Instead of dodging it, the question forced a deeper discussion about how personal comedy really is. Taste, era, influence, and lived experience all play a role in who hits for you and who doesn’t. While Dave Chappelle’s impact on comedy is undeniable — from Chappelle’s Show to his stand-up specials that shaped culture and conversation — Mike Epps has always been vocal about valuing comedians who directly influenced his journey, his style, and his upbringing.

Fat Joe’s question wasn’t necessarily about disrespecting Chappelle, but about understanding the criteria behind someone’s “Top 5.” Is it about technical skill? Cultural impact? Longevity? Or who made you laugh the hardest growing up? The exchange highlighted how lists aren’t always about popularity or public consensus — they’re personal.

And that’s what made the moment interesting. It wasn’t shade, it was perspective. It reminded fans that even legends don’t automatically make everyone’s list, and that comedy, like music, hits differently depending on where you’re coming from. Valid point or not, the conversation itself is what keeps the culture moving.