“His soon-to-be-slain wife” – O.J. Simpson meeting Dave Chappelle for the first time had standup comic on guard

While O.J. Simpson made a name in the NFL for destroying defenses, comedian Dave Chappelle became well known for putting sensitive people on the defensive with some of his jokes. However, when meeting the football star O.J. Simpson for the first time, he revealed he was the one watching out.

During a stand-up special on Netflix, the comedian talked about what it was like to meet the star for the first time.

Here's how he put it, sprinkling in some jokes at the same time:

"I had done a show and then the guy from the club came up and said, 'Hey, O.J. Simpson's here. He said he wants to meet you.' I ran down the steps and O.J. was down there. He said: 'It's really good to meet you and you do a lot of good work. I hope good things happen for you in your life.' I was like, 'Man, thanks, Mr. Juice.'"

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He continued, describing his wife as "soon-to-be-slain":

"Standing beside him -- I don't know the nice way to say this -- his soon-to-be-slain wife. Ladies and gentlemen, man the f--- up or you're not going to make it through the end of this show..."

He went on with the story, claiming she hugged him:

"I'll tell you that woman was very nice to me. She actually embraced me. She said, 'I think you are adorable.' And she hugged me. She goes, 'Good luck to you' and she held me for a long time. And I whispered in ear, 'B----, are you trying to get us both killed?' I'm just kidding. I didn't say that, but that was the first time in a nutshell."

O.J. Simpson nears 55th anniversary of retirement from NFL

The former Bills running back turns 76 years old this year. In 2025, he will celebrate 45 years since retiring from the NFL. During his time in the league, the running back carved up defenses in the 1970s.

Unlike many running backs, who either start hot or get cut, Simpson's prime came smack in the middle of his career.

From 1969 until 1971, he failed to muster a single 1000-yard season. From 1972 until 1976, he earned at least 1100 yards per season. He also had a season in which he earned 1817 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also had a season in which he earned 2003 yards and 12 touchdowns.

However, from 1977 until his retirement after the 1979 season, he failed to cross 1000 yards on the ground. He spent his final two years with the San Francisco 49ers, and the star went on to become one of the most controversial subjects in modern American history in regards to his wife's murder trial.

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