Dave Chappelle storms off stage after a fan takes out a cell phone during gig at a Hard Rock Live in Florida… ahead of release of his latest Netflix special The Dreamer

Dave Chappelle reportedly stormed off stage on Wednesday after a fan pulled out his cell phone.

The comedian, 50, who had crowds walking out of performances in October when he accused Israel of 'war crimes', was performing at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida when he himself abruptly left.

The comic was on the second of a five-night gig at the venue when he apparently caught a fan using his phone.

The Miami Herald reported that the Emmy winner informed security of the blatant disregard for the rules and berated the audience before shaking his head as he left the stage.

Fans paid $100 per ticket to see the Chappelle's Show star perform at the venue, which seats up to 7,000 people, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Miami Beach.

Those present were not happy with the incident and shared their anger on social media.

“There are few things that make you more misanthropic than going to a theater,” they began.

“I saw Dave Chappelle at the Hard Rock tonight and he (rightly) dropped the mic and stormed off stage. My favorite comedian ever, the first time I saw him I was so excited some p**s had to insert themselves,” one fan claimed.

Another was more direct in their condemnation: “Some f**king a**hole pulled out his phone during the #DaveChappelle show at the Hollywood Hard Rock.”

The rules for the evening were clearly laid down. Fans were required to place their phones in a neoprene bag before entering the cinema.

Hard Rock Live's website stated that the show would be “device and electronics free, per artist's request.”

And before the show started, DJ Trauma, who provided the onstage introductions for Chappelle, warned audience members that phones were not allowed and that they would be kicked out if they were caught using them, according to Fox 29.

The Undercover Brother star is one of comedy's biggest draws and doesn't shy away from creating his own controversy when tackling certain topics.

The Miami Herald reported that the Emmy winner informed security of the blatant rule violation and scolded the audience before shaking his head as he left the stage. Audience members had paid $100 per ticket to attend the show

Fans who weren't able to catch the full show last week may be able to see what they've been missing with Chappelle's new Netflix special The Dreamer, which debuted on December 31.

The special was recorded at the Lincoln Theater in Washington, DC

Chappelle, who is known for his controversial jokes, goes after the trans community and disabled people in his new show, telling the audience: 'They're not as organized as gay people. And I like to knock down

He has been widely criticized in recent years for a steady stream of jokes about transgender people, which many critics label as transphobic.

In his 2017 Netflix special, he talked about pitching a movie idea to a Hollywood producer about a superhero who gets his power by raping women.

Other critics have complained that some of his recent stand-up specials featured lengthy digressions that seemed more like airing grievances than comedy routines.

Fans, who had to miss the entire show last week, may be able to see what they've been missing with Chappelle's new Netflix special The Dreamer, which debuted on December 31.

During the show, which was taped at the Lincoln Theater in Washington, DC, he not only makes fun of the trans community, but also of disabled people, saying, “They're not as organized as gay people. And I like to punch down.”