David Spade Spooked By Autograph Hunters In La: 'I Almost Grabbed My Gun!' on ONDA LA

LA Nightmare: David Spade’s Close Call with Autograph Stalkers

Hollywood’s got its glitz, but it’s also got its grit, and David Spade just got a firsthand taste of the latter. The SoCal comedy legend dropped a bombshell on his ‘Fly on the Wall’ podcast this past Sunday, revealing a chilling incident where overzealous autograph hunters followed him all the way to his crib after a gig at The Improv - a staple comedy spot in LA’s Melrose district. What started as a routine drive home turned into a straight-up thriller.

Spade, who’s no stranger to the LA scene, admitted that one of his biggest fears is the city’s rep for crime - and this encounter didn’t help. He described cruising down a narrow, sketchy street, only to notice two cars hot on his tail. ‘I’m like, they’re kinda on my bumper, man,’ he recounted, painting a picture of pure SoCal street tension.

Instead of pulling into his driveway and risking a confrontation, Spade played it smart and pulled over just before, pepper spray at the ready. That’s when the cars rolled up beside him, and the occupants hit him with a casual, ‘Hey, can you sign a bunch of stuff? We got Funkos!’ Talk about tone-deaf - this ain’t the Hollywood Walk of Fame, fam.

From Annoyance to Fear: Spade’s Breaking Point

Spade wasn’t having it. ‘Get the heck outta here,’ he shot back, furious that these folks had trailed him from The Improv in some kinda autograph ambush. He admitted to lighting them up with some choice words - and nearly unleashing that pepper spray. But the real shocker? He was ready to escalate things further.

‘If they’d followed me into my driveway, I was gonna grab the gun - just to show ‘em, like, yo, this is real. You can’t roll up on my turf like this,’ Spade confessed on the pod, his voice dripping with frustration.

After the wannabe collectors backed off, Spade pulled into his spot, still rattled. He and his podcast co-host Dana Carvey broke it down, agreeing these aren’t fans - they’re opportunists running a straight-up business. It’s a far cry from the chill vibes of a Santa Monica pier meet-and-greet, and Spade’s clearly over it.

Not Just Fans: The Dark Side of Fame in LA

Spade made it clear he’s all love for real fans - the ones who vibe with him at the airport or chat it up casually. But these aggressive autograph hounds? Nah, they’re a different breed, clumping up and getting in his face as he’s just trying to roll out. ‘It’s nerve-wracking, man,’ he admitted, echoing a sentiment a lotta celebs in Tinseltown feel.

Carvey backed him up, calling it what it is - a hustle. ‘You gotta be in this situation to get it. Sounds like first-world problems, but it’s real,’ he added, keeping it 100. It’s a reminder that even in the land of palm trees and red carpets, fame comes with a side of straight-up danger.

LA’s Crime Wave Hits Close to Home for Celebs

Spade ain’t the only star dealing with LA’s underbelly. Brad Pitt’s pad got ransacked back in June, with three suspects allegedly busting in through a front window - pure Hollywood Hills chaos. Then there’s Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, who got hit with a burglary in February, proving even the A-list isn’t safe in this town.

Spade’s no stranger to stepping up for his city, though. Back in January, when wildfires were torching the LA area - a recurring nightmare for anyone living near the canyons - he offered a cool $5,000 reward to help nab arsonists. ‘Keep your eyes peeled, do what you can out there,’ he urged in an Instagram vid, showing that community spirit that’s pure Cali heart.

Whether it’s dodging shady autograph hunters or battling literal flames, Spade’s proving life in LA is anything but a beach day at Malibu. This latest scare’s got us wondering - how much more can celebs take before they pack up and head for quieter shores?