Sulayman Chappelle Biography and Facts About Dave Chappelle’s Son

Sulayman Chappelle is the first son of Dave Chappelle, an American standup-comedian actor, and his wife, Elaine Chappelle. Born in 2001, Sulayman Chappelle is currently 22 years old.

Apart from being the child of celebrity parents, Sulayman has not yet built a name in his own right. He was born into the limelight as a celebrity kid and is best recognized for the same. Here are more details to learn about the 22-year-old who is a passionate pugilist.

Sulayman Chappelle is the Oldest Child of Dave Chappelle

Sulayman Chappelle is currently 22 years old, being born in the year 2001 in Ohio, United States of America. His exact date of birth is not available, so we can not determine his zodiac sign.

He, alongside his parents, has been keeping his personal information away from the media and the public. He is an American by nationality and is of African-American ethnicity. He is also part Filipino from his mother’s side.

Sulayman is the oldest of Dave Chappelle and Elaine Erfe’s three children. Following his birth, his parents chose to keep his actual age a secret for a considerable length of time with the intention of safeguarding his privacy from the public eye. However, in 2017, his father appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Show and disclosed that Sulayman was 16 years old. Therefore, we can infer that he was born in 2001.

His Name is of Arabic Origins and Means a Man of Peace 

Sulayman’s name is an Arabic name that means “The Man of Peace” and its English translation is Solomon. His father’s decision to name him Sulayman was obviously influenced by his conversion to the Islamic religion. Meanwhile, Sulayman is not the only child of his parents. He has two younger siblings; a brother named Ibrahim Chappelle and a sister named Sanaa Chappelle.

Ibrahim has an interest in comedy and is a huge fan of Kevin Hart, so it is believable that he will grow to become a comedian just like his father. His sister Sanaa born in 2009, is the last child and only daughter of the family. Sanaa has already started starring in movies and is clearly on the road to making an impressive career as an actress. In 2018, when she was only nine, Sanaa Chappelle played the character of Noodle’s daughter in the highly acclaimed romance/musical film, A Star Is Born.

Sulayman has a close bond with his parents and siblings, and they all live together happily in their 65-acre farmhouse in Yellow Spring, Ohio. There has been no available information about his educational background, including the names of schools he attended and the qualifications obtained. But, we assume the celebrity child is well educated considering the well-placed family he comes from.

Meet Sulayman Chappelle’s Parents

Sulayman’s mother, Elaine Erfe Chappelle, is a homekeeper and keeps a very low profile. The mother of three was born on 31st August 1974 in Brooklyn, New York. She reportedly had aspired to be a professional chef, but after becoming a wife and mother, she ultimately put her aspiration aside and focused on taking care of the home.

Unlike his mother, Sulayman’s father is a famous and well-known personality. Dave Chappelle is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, and TV celebrity best known for his satirical comedy sketch series The Chappelle Show. He had his big breaks after he made an appearance in the Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam on HBO.

At 50, Sulayman’s father, Dave Chappelle, had made an established and sustainable career for himself in the American entertainment industry. He was ranked by Rolling Stone as No. 9 in their list of 50 Best Stand-up Comics of All Time and was named Comic Genius of America,

Sulayman Chappelle’s Parents Married in 2001

Dave Chappelle and Elaine, the parents of Sulayman Chappelle, met each other in Brooklyn, New York when Dave was still trying to establish himself in the entertainment industry. At that time, Chappelle had just moved to New York to pursue his career in comedy when he met Elaine. The two struck up a conversation and soon began dating.

In 2011, they took their relationship to the next level by getting married. Dave and Elaine Chappelle have been married for more than two decades. According to records, Chappelle received a lot of backlash for marrying outside his race, as his wife is Filipina. Regardless, the couple has remained together in love and living together with their three children. Eliane is a very supportive wife to her husband and a loving mother to their kids.

Sulayman Chappelle is Passionate about Boxing

Sulayman Chappelle is not following the career path of his father at all. The 22-year-old began to show interest in boxing from an early age and started boxing in his high school days. Dave Chappelle, being a supportive father and in a bid to encourage his son’s interest, reached out to one of his close friends, Freddie Roach, who happens to be one of the best boxing trainers in the field to mentor his son.

Notably, Roach was previously Manny Pacquiao’s trainer. So, Sulayman started training under Freddie Roach at Pacquiao’s Boxing Gym. While training, he had the big dream of becoming a professional boxer someday. Although Sulayman Chappelle is not yet a professional boxer, he is today a passionate boxer, and from indications, he will not be following his father’s career path.

Anyway, Sulayman has yet to make a concrete decision on the career path to take on. But whichever one he decides on in the near future, we believe he will certainly find success in it, just like his father. For now, he is a young adult who is still under the care of his parents. Sulayman does not earn an income yet, so he does not have a net worth. He is still living off his father’s wealth, whose net worth is estimated at $50 million.

Dave Chappelle accumulated his wealth through his successful career as a stand-up comedian. As for his personal and love life, it is not publicly known that Sulayman Chappelle is involved in any romantic relationship. He is currently focused on his education and training.