Dave Chappelle had put his foot down to ensure that ViacomCBS doesn't use his work without paying him. The 47-year-old stand-up comedian revealed that he has not approved licensing to the mass media company for showing his Comedy Central series named Chappelle's Show.

The comedian opened up about the issue first during the Saturday Night Live monologue. However, Chappelle didn't stop there, but he took one step further to ensure that the company does pay him. Chappelle took his Instagram to post a video and titled it Unforgiven.

In the video, the comedian requested the online streaming giant, Netflix with whom he had a contract for comedy specials, including Chappelle’s Show, to take off the series. Netflix immediately took action on the request and took the show off the platform overnight.

The comedian's latest show has been streaming on the top content platform since Nov. 1, which is originally owned by ViacomCBS. However, the show is still streaming on CBS All Access and Comedy Central, while HBO Max also licensed it.

It is worth noting that companies who license the special or any content of the creator is supposed to pay the person and compensate for the show. In the video shared on his Instagram, Chappelle reflected on money earned through Chappelle’s Show.

He said that many people assume that he makes huge money through his show, which is not true. He disclosed that he never got any money since he left the show, while ViacomCBS didn't have to compensate him because they are in a contract.

However, he asked if that is the right thing to do by the company as he found out that the company is streaming his work without his permission. However, Chappelle noted that what the company is doing is completely legal, but he questioned if it is the right thing to do.

The Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly star further disclosed that this is one reason he loves Netflix. He explained that everything bad that happened to him is because Netflix didn’t exist back in the time.

He recalled making a call to Netflix and informing them that he is "furious" that they are streaming his show, and immediately they agreed to take the show off the platform to ensure that the comedian feels better. He further praised the platform and said that he appreciates working with them as they pay him money on time and do what they commit.