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Will Smith reportedly thought it was a "really bad idea" to have RuPaul on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.According to <a href="https://thejasminebrand.com/2023/06/28/will-smith-thought-itd-be-a-really-bad-idea-to-feature-rupaul-on-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-back-in-the-day-it-was-because-of-his-image/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>, journalist Thea Glassman claimed Smith rejected having RuPaul on the sitcom. “I remember him saying that would be a really bad idea…And I said, ‘No, listen, hear my story—” In Glassman's novel, Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson’s Creek: How Seven Teen Shows Transformed Television- executive producer David Steven Simon reportedly claims he previously worked with Smith and pitched him the idea at the time. Glassman assumed the reason Smith turned down the feature was because, "of his image. Period. The End.” Neither Smiith or RuPaul has yet to respond to these claims.[<a href="https://people.com/will-smith-rejected-rupaul-cameo-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-new-book-7553727" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VIA</a>]

Will Smith Reportedly Said Featuring RuPaul On 'Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air' Was A 'Really Bad Idea'

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Bad Boys, Bad Boys..Will Smith reunited with Martin Lawrence on the set of their upcoming film, Baby Boys 4. The two were spotted in ATL this week, filming the movie."Bad Boys 1 dropped TODAY in 1995! Can’t wait for y’all to see what we got cookin’ for [No.] 4 😉 Shoutout to @shutterauthority for getting us back in action,” Smith captioned an Instagram post on April 7. https://twitter.com/GAFollowers/status/1646144134841872386?s=20<figcaption> </figcaption>The fourth installment comes 28 years after the original release, and Will says, "“There’s action. There’s bombs, all of that stuff is going on, and you’ll tell us, ‘Freeze!’” The film follows Mike Lowrey, played by Will Smith and Marcus Burnett played by Martin Lawrence.https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqvstmvqnBL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkWhile Martin Lawrence is busy filming- he took time to send his well wishes to Jamie Foxx, after n<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/jamie-foxx-hospitalized-with-medical-complications-his-daughter-says-hes-recovering" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ews broke</a> yesterday that the beloved actor suffered a "medical emergency." Martin says via Twitter, "my family and I are lifting you up in prayer. Much love and many blessings my brotha."https://twitter.com/realmartymar/status/1646562072636043266?s=20

Will Smith And Martin Lawrence Spotted On The Set Of 'Bad Boys 4'

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Netflix reportedly removed Chris Rock's joke about Will Smith in his new 'Selective Outrage' comedy special. We <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/chris-rock-slams-will-smith-and-jada-pinkett-in-netflix-comedy-special" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previously reported</a> that Chris Rock had some choice words for Will Smith and his family. He joked that Will Smith's anger was misplaced. “Nobody was picking on her. She said, me, a grown-a*s man, should quit his job (as 2016 Oscars host) because her husband didn’t get nominated for ‘Concussion,'” a 2015 movie. “Then he gave me a concussion.” He continued: “I love Will Smith … he’s made some great movies. I have rooted for Will Smith my whole life. And now I watch ‘Emancipation’ just to see him get whooped. Got me rooting for massa: ‘Hit ’em again!'”https://twitter.com/tommyxtopher/status/1633148671691837441?s=20Netflix has since removed that part out of the comedy special, according to reports. The streaming service has yet to address the reason they removed it.Sources for Will Smith stated that Smith is reportedly “hurt and embarrassed by what Chris said about him and his family in his Netflix special.”The source also explains, "Will is also upset that Netflix was a part of this and thinks Chris insulting Jada again is below the belt," the source added. “He is upset that Netflix gave Chris this platform to share these messages and thinks it’s distasteful.”[VIA]

Netflix Reportedly Edited Out Chris Rock's Jokes About Will Smith In New Comedy Special

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Chris Rock at some choice words for Will Smith during his <a href="https://people.com/movies/chris-rock-slams-will-smith-and-jada-pinkett-smith-entanglement/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Netflix comedy special</a>.Last night (March 5), Chris Rock's 'Selective Outrage' streamed live on Netflix and had the viewers on the edge of their seats. Everyone was anticipating the comedian addressing the 2022 infamous Oscars slap between he and Will Smith- and sure enough, he did."You know what people say, they say, 'words hurt,'" Rock said. "Anybody that say words hurt has never been punched in the face" Rock joked. "People are like, 'Did it hurt?' It still hurts! I got summertime ringing in my ears!" he said. "But I'm not a victim, baby. You will never see me on Oprah, Gayle, crying." Rock also pointed out that Will is bigger in size than him. "Will Smith is significantly bigger than me. He does movies with his shirt off! You've never seen me do a movie with my shirt off. If I'm in a movie getting open heart surgery, I got on a sweater. Will Smith played Muhammed Ali in a movie! You think I auditioned for that part? I played Pookie in 'New Jack City.' ... Even in animation, he's bigger: I'm a zebra, he's a shark."The comedian mentioned that the anger was misdirected. "Nobody was picking on her. She said, me, a grown-a*s man, should quit his job (as 2016 Oscars host) because her husband didn't get nominated for 'Concussion,'" a 2015 movie. "Then he gave me a concussion." He continued: "I love Will Smith ... he's made some great movies. I have rooted for Will Smith my whole life. And now I watch 'Emancipation' just to see him get whooped. Got me rooting for massa: 'Hit 'em again!'"He went on to address the 'entanglement' scandal between Will, Jada and singer August Alsina. "she hurt him way more than he hurt me."If you've ever wondered why Chris didn't hit Will back, he explains, "a lot of people go, 'Chris, how come you didn't do nothing back?' Because I've got parents! That's why. Because I was raised. You know what my parents taught me? Don't fight in front of white people!" https://twitter.com/effoff1988/status/1632393070187560965?s=20

Chris Rock Slams Will And Jada Pinkett-Smith In Netflix Comedy Special

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Chris Rock’s new stand-up special, "Chris Rock: Selective Outrage," will be broadcasted live from Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre this Saturday, March 4th on Netflix. This will mark the first time the comedian will publicly speak about the infamous Oscars slap that happened nearly a year ago.As <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/will-smith-releases-a-statement-following-slapping-chris-rock-at-the-oscars" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previously reported by HOT 97</a>, Will Smith slapped Rock onstage for making fun of Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Will then went back to his seat and demanded Rock keep his wife’s name out of his mouth.According to the <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/will-smith-beacon-award-chris-rock-slap-jokes_n_64009ef9e4b0bdb99f4a693e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Huffington Post</a>, Rock tested out material this week about the incident at a comedy club. He joked about watching Will’s latest movie, Emancipation, just to see the actor get “whipped.”“The other day, I watched Emancipation just so I could watch him getting whipped,” Rock said. He also answered many people’s question about whether the slap hurt or not. “The thing people wanna know... 'did it hurt?' Hell yeah it hurt. He played Muhammad Ali! I played Pookie," Rock answered, referring to his 1991 movie New Jack City. "Even in animated movies, I’m a zebra, he’s a f**king shark. I got hit so hard, I heard ‘Summertime’ ringing in my ears."He continued, “Will Smith is a big dude. I am not. Will Smith is shirtless in his movies. If you see me in a movie getting open heart surgery, I’m gonna have a sweater on.”

Chris Rock Jokes That He Watched 'Emancipation' To See Will Smith Get 'Whipped'

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Will Smith says he'd completely understand if "no one" went to go see his new movie Emancipation following the infamous Oscars slap.“I completely understand — if someone is not ready, I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready,” Smith told Fox 5’s Good Day DC journalist Kevin McCarthy. “My deepest concern is my team – Antoine [Fuqua] has done what I think is the greatest work of his entire career. The people on this team have done some of the best work of their entire careers, and my deepest hope is that my actions don’t penalize my team. At this point, that’s what I’m working for.”The movie premieres in theaters December 2 and will be Smith's first time hitting the big screen since the 'slap heard across the world'. Following the incident, Will did issue an apology to Chris Rock but it still seems as if many people are still outraged about the incident.Will you be going to see Will Smith in Emancipation? It will begin streaming on Apple TV+ on December 9th.https://www.instagram.com/reel/ClBq0iZLZso/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link[<a href="https://deadline.com/2022/11/will-smith-understands-people-dont-want-to-see-his-new-film-after-oscars-slap-1235182575/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VIA</a>]

Will Smith Says He 'Understands' If No One Goes To See His New Movie After Chris Rock Slap

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<a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/chris-rock-will-smith-apology-hostage-video-190646873.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Rock</a> is not here for Will Smith's apology video.While at Dave Chappelle's show at the London’s O2 Arena on Saturday evening, Chris Rock, responded to Will Smith's apology by saying "f*** your hostage video." We<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/will-smith-addresses-chris-rock-slap-in-return-to-instagram-shares-heartfelt-video" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> previously reported</a> that Will Smith shared a heartfelt video via Instagram. He explains why he didn’t apologize to Chris Rock during his acceptance speech at the Oscars. He says, “I was fogged out by that point. It is all fuzzy. I’ve reached out to Chris and the message that came back is that he’s not ready to talk. When he is, he will reach out. I will say to you, Chris, I apologize to you. My behavior was unacceptable, and I am here whenever you are ready to talk. I want to apologize to Chris’s mother. I saw an interview [she] did, and that was one of the things I just didn’t realize. I wasn’t thinking, but how many people got hurt in that moment.”He continued, “I want to apologize to Chris’ mother, I want to apologize to Chris’s family, specifically Tony Rock. We had a great relationship. Tony Rock was my man. This is probably irreparable. I spent the last three months replaying and understanding the nuance and complexity of what happened in that moment. I’m not going to try to unpack all of that right now, but I can say to all of you, there is no part of me that thinks that was the right way to behave in that moment. No part of me that thinks that is the optimal way to handle a feeling of disrespect or insult.”https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgmVDHXoAw8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkThe whole ordeal started when Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith. He said to the actress, “Jada, G.I. Jane 2 can’t wait to see it,” presumably referring to the actress’ newly shaved head. It was immediately clear that Will nor his wife Jada did not think that joke was funny, and Will’s next action proved it. The comedian walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock across the face. Many thought that it was scripted until you can see Will say, in an angry tone, “keep my wife’s name out of your f**king mouth.”

Chris Rock Slams Will Smith's Apology: 'F*ck Your Hostage Video'

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Tony Rock is riding by his brother, Chris Rock's side. Tony reacted to Will's recent public apology to Chris. Tony responded to an online user and said, "All the crumbs and losers on social media repeatedly said it had nothing to do with me and I should be quiet or stay out of it. Others said I (who's been making lots of money since 1999) was commenting in an attempt to gain notoriety." He continued,"Now after being mentioned personally in the video, smart people (very few on social media) will realize I wasn't just some dude on the outside looking in." He ended with, "There was a genuine friendship. So to all those idiots with their negative comments, You can respectfully S.M.D."On July 29, Will shared a video on social media talking about the Oscar's situation. Will also apologized to Chris' mom and younger brother, Tony. Will said, "So I want to apologize to Chris' mother, I want to apologize to Chris' family, specifically Tony Rock. We had a great relationship, you know? Tony Rock was my man. And this is probably irreparable."<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/chris-rocks-brother-believes-will-smiths-oscars-slap-was-over-jada-pinketts-obsession-w-2pac" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tony </a>spoke out before on the slap. A few weeks ago, he claims the situation happened because Will didn't want the public to view him as "soft." In addition, Tony blames Will's wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith's past relationship with the late Tupac Shakur. Tony said, "I think that [Oscar Slap] was the accumulation of him being slapped on other levels. He said it himself, he always hated the 'soft moniker.' He's soft, Jada won't let 2Pac die, it's always something about 2Pac and his daughter [Willow Smith] brought up 2Pac." Earlier this year at the Oscars, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/watch-now/the-wrap-up/will-smith-oscar-drama-doja-cat-is-quitting-for-real/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Will slapped Chris</a> after Chris made a joke that he was looking forward to a sequel to "G.I. Jane," which was ultimately a jab at Jada Pinkett-Smith's shaved head. Jada has alopecia and didn't take to the joke. When Will sat back down, he shouted to Chris, "keep my wife's name out of your f*** mouth."As a result of the slap, Will is banned from the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/chris-rock-makes-first-statement-since-will-smith-slapped-him-at-the-oscars/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oscars</a> for ten years. He's still able to get nominated. However, he can't attend any events. Will responded, "I accept and respect the Academy's decision."Since the slap, Chris has made jokes about it a various comedy shows. His recent statement, "Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face."https://www.instagram.com/p/CgmVInPOdbm/

Tony Rock Says Will Smith & Chris Rock Had A 'Genuine Friendship' Before Oscar Slap

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<h2 id="h-the-infamous-slap-calls-for-our-attention-once-again">The infamous slap calls for our attention once again.</h2>As she was discussing her newest album Copingmechanism with Billboard, Willow Smith shared her feelings about the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/chris-rock-on-oscars-slap-im-okay-i-got-most-of-my-hearing-back" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">controversial incident</a> during the 2022 Academy Awards. The 21-year-old musician told interviewers that the backlash against Will Smith didn't derail her from her creativity. Instead, she explained, "it didn't rock me as much as my own internal demons." She expressed how she doesn't see her family for their faults. This is because she accepts them for their humanness. Although Will Smith made an impulsive decision back in March, Willow Smith understands that it is solely a part of being human. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> Because of the position that we’re in, our humanness sometimes isn’t accepted, and we’re expected to act in a way that isn’t conducive to a healthy human life and isn’t conducive to being honest.<cite>Willow Smith's Interview with Billboard</cite></blockquote><h3 id="h-will-smith-s-sorrowful-response">Will Smith's Sorrowful Response</h3>Last month, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/will-smith-addresses-chris-rock-slap-in-return-to-instagram-shares-heartfelt-video" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Will Smith</a> addressed the slap after returning to Instagram. In a short, heart-felt video, Smith publicly apologized to Chris Rock, Tony Rock, Rosalie Rock, and the nominees. Tony Rock, Chris Rock's brother, responded to Smith's apology. He told Twitter users, "There was a genuine friendship. So to all those idiots with their negative comments, you can respectfully S.M.D."https://twitter.com/TONYROCK/status/1554610763276226560?s=20&t=WbjgyDyWK8V7bO19RRMk6ghttps://twitter.com/TONYROCK/status/1554611530045345792?s=20&t=WbjgyDyWK8V7bO19RRMk6g<figcaption>Parts I & II of Tony Rock's Response</figcaption>In Smith's apology clip, he also mentioned the way Questlove watched everything unfold and said, "sorry isn't sufficient enough." Smith also apologized to his family for putting them in the hot seat.The award-winning actor told viewers that he didn't apologize to Chris Rock after receiving his award, because, at that point, he was "fogged out". Considering that he slapped his longtime buddy on national television and received an Oscar within the same hour, his initial disassociation is understandable.Additionally, Will Smith shared with viewers the deep remorse he felt knowing he made fans disappointed. He told his audience, "disappointing people is my central trauma," he continued, "it hurts me psychologically and emotionally to know that I didn't live up to people's image and impression of me."https://www.instagram.com/p/CgmVDHXoAw8/<figcaption>Will Smith's Apology Video on IG</figcaption><h3 id="h-willow-smith-s-copingmechanism">Willow Smith's "Copingmechanism"</h3>The pop-punk rockstar described to Billboard that her new album is completely vulnerable. Smith shared that this album shows the emotional struggles she experienced after having her heart broken. She created this album as a way to get her inner thoughts out. The 21-year-old told interviewers, "I used to think, ‘Why are all these songs about heartbreak, and why does everyone care so much about this?’” She continued, “Then I realized, when it happens, it really makes you feel like something is wrong with you.”The star announced that Copingmechanism will be released on September 23rd.

Willow Smith On Backlash Against Her Father Slapping Chris Rock

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The 2022 Oscars went down in history.Will Smith walked across the stage and slapped Chris Rock.Chris's brother, Tony Rock, speaks out on what he thinks caused Will to get out of character. As reported on <a href="https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.71781/title.will-smith-smacked-chris-rock-over-jada-pinketts-2pac-obsession-according-to-comedians-brother">Hip Hop DX</a>, Tony appeared on the Top Billin' with Bill Bellamy podcast and thinks Will doesn't want the public to view him as "soft." In addition, Tony blames Will's wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith's past relationship with the late Tupac Shakur.Tony said, "I think that [Oscar Slap] was the accumulation of him being slapped on other levels. He said it himself, he always hated the 'soft moniker.' He's soft, Jada won't let 2Pac die, it's always something about 2Pac and his daughter [Willow Smith] brought up 2Pac." Tony continued,"And I'm not bringing up family stuff that people don't know… this is stuff that everybody knows." He added, "[Jada] commonly talks about Tupac, her [past] relationship with 2Pac. As a married man to this woman, you're like, 'Damn is what I'm doing not enough?'"Tony went on to say Will acted out in that moment at the award's show because of Jada's response to Chris's G.I Jane joke, which she clearly didn't find funny. Tony told the host, "[Will] wasn't embarrassed, everybody saw the footage, he laughed first. So that's not embarrassment, he was laughing. In the time they cut to my brother and cut back, he [Will] was already up walking [to the stage]. So maybe it was the Jada look."https://youtu.be/YWO0Cf0N6B8Earlier this year at the Oscars, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/watch-now/the-wrap-up/will-smith-oscar-drama-doja-cat-is-quitting-for-real/">Will slapped Chris</a> after Chris made a joke that he was looking forward to a sequel to "G.I. Jane," which was ultimately a jab at Jada Pinkett-Smith's shaved head. Jada has alopecia and didn't take to the joke. When Will sat back down, he shouted to Chris, "keep my wife's name out of your f*** mouth."Will also won his first Oscar for Best Actor in '<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx1tJq2jPOI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">King Richard</a>.' When he accepted his speech, he delivered a tearful apology to the academy, and the following day, he wrote an <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/will-smith-releases-a-statement-following-slapping-chris-rock-at-the-oscars/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">apology</a> to Chris via a social media post.As a result of the slap, Will is banned from the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/chris-rock-makes-first-statement-since-will-smith-slapped-him-at-the-oscars/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oscars</a> for ten years. He's still able to get nominated. However, he can't attend any events. Will responded, "I accept and respect the Academy's decision."Chris hasn't spoken about the situation head-on. He addressed it slightly during comedy shows. In May,, <a href="https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-03-30/160194/wiz-khalifa-says-if-you-walk-on-his-stage-and-slap-him-you-will-get-shot/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">while performing</a> at the United Kingdom's Royal Albert Hall, Chris said, "I'm<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/chris-rock-recovering-oscars-slap-will-smith-netflix-comedy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> okay</a>, if anybody was wondering." Then he continued, "I got most of my hearing back."At another comedy show, Chris allegedly said he got slapped by the "softest n*gga that ever rapped."Thoughts on Tony's statements? Let us know!

Chris Rock's Brother Believes Will Smith's Oscar's Slap Was Over Jada Pinkett's 'Obsession' w/ 2PAC

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Legendary comedian Damon Wayans joined Ebro in the Morning for an insightful and entertaining conversation about his career, being recognized more about his stand up, his thoughts on young comedians and much more!He also discusses his son, Damon Wayans JR. and the untapped potential he possesses that hasn't been shown to the world yet. Other topics include his thoughts on Dave Chappelle, the Verzuz challenge that went viral, Will Smith and the slap heard around the world, Paul Mooney, the legacy of 'In Living Color', characters he would like to portray and more! He will be performing at Caroline's On Broadway Thursday, June 14!For more information visit <a href="https://www.carolines.com/">Caroline's official website. </a>

Damon Wayans On Chappelle, Will Smith, 'In Living Color' Legacy + Stand Up

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Chris Rock initially said he was keeping quiet after the “Oscars slap,” but now he’s sharing some information.As reported on <a href="https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-05-13/168657/chris-rock-oscars-slap-hearing/">Revolt</a>, Yesterday (May 12), <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-03-30/160194/wiz-khalifa-says-if-you-walk-on-his-stage-and-slap-him-you-will-get-shot/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">while performing</a> at the United Kingdom’s Royal Albert Hall, Chris said, “<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/chris-rock-recovering-oscars-slap-will-smith-netflix-comedy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I’m okay</a>, if anybody was wondering.” Then he continued, “I got most of my hearing back.”A few weeks ago, Chris and Dave Chappelle came together for a “secret set,” fans didn’t know they would be performing. During the show, Dave reportedly said to Chris, “At least you got smacked by someone of repute!” Dave was referring to when he was recently attacked at the <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-05-04/166793/dave-chappelle-attacked-at-hollywood-bowl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hollywood Bowl</a>. Dave continued, “I got smacked by a homeless guy with leaves in his hair.” Then Chris allegedly said, “I got smacked by <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-05-06/167500/chris-rock-calls-will-smith-the-softest-rapper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the softest nigga</a> that ever rapped.”While Chris was on stage during the Oscars, Will walked up to him and <a href="https://youtu.be/g5xaRbmbJig">slapped him</a>. During Chris’s comedy show, he spoke on the matter. He said he’s “still kind of processing <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/will-smith-hits-chris-rock-during-the-oscars-keep-my-wifes-name-out-of-your-fking-mouth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">what happened</a>” that night. <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://deadline.com/2022/03/chris-rock-reaction-oscars-slap-will-smith-comedy-tour-1234991314/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deadline</a> Chris said he plans on talking about it at a later time.Will was seemingly upset over a joke Chris made, which prompted Will to walk on stage and smack Chris across the face. The assault came after Chris made a joke that he was looking forward to a sequel to “G.I. Jane,” which was ultimately a jab at Jada Pinkett-Smith’s shaved head. When Will sat back down, he shouted to Chris,“keep my wife’s name out of your f*** mouth.”Will also won his first Oscar for Best Actor in ‘<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx1tJq2jPOI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">King Richard</a>.’ When he accepted his speech, he delivered a tearful apology to the academy, and the following day, he wrote an <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/will-smith-releases-a-statement-following-slapping-chris-rock-at-the-oscars/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">apology</a> to Chris via a social media post. As a result of the slap, Will is banned from the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/chris-rock-makes-first-statement-since-will-smith-slapped-him-at-the-oscars/">Oscars</a> for ten years. He’s still able to get nominated. However, he can’t attend any events. Will responded, “I accept and respect the Academy’s decision.”

Chris Rock On Oscars Slap, ‘I’m Okay, I Got Most Of My Hearing Back’

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Chris Rock has a message about getting slapped at the Oscars by Will Smith. Chris attended his buddy Dave Chappelle's comedy show, where he got attacked on stage. Isiah Lee, 23, is in police custody for the attack and facing four misdemeanor charges.<a href="https://nypost.com/2022/05/06/dave-chappelle-spoke-to-alleged-attacker-backstage/">After the attack</a>, Dave hopped back on stage, unharmed, and continued to tell jokes. Chris got on the mic and jokingly said, "was that Will Smith." At some point, Dave said to Chris, "At least you got smacked by someone of repute! I got smacked by a homeless guy with leaves in his hair."<a href="https://nypost.com/2022/05/06/dave-chappelle-chris-rock-joke-about-attacks-at-secret-show/">NY Post reports</a>, "Rock chuckled and quipped back: 'I got smacked by the softest n—a that ever rapped.'"The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office will not pursue <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dave-chappelles-alleged-attacker-wont-face-felony-charges/">felony charges</a> against Lee. In a statement to the outlet, DA spokesperson Greg Risling said, "After reviewing the evidence, prosecutors determined that while criminal conduct occurred, the evidence as presented did not constitute a felony." On Tuesday (May 3) night, Dave performed at the Hollywood Bowl for the Netflix is a Joke: The Festival event. After he finished his act, as he was exiting the stage, a male (Lee) who was part of the audience jumped on the stage and tackled Dave to the ground. Police discovered Lee had a replica handgun that had a knife blade. The motive remains unclear. Lee was arrested and taken to a hospital for medical treatment. His bail is $30,000. Take a look at some celebrity reactions to the entire ordeal. 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, Kevin Hart, and more:https://www.instagram.com/p/CdJwm8POzP3/https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/1521880365853511682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1521880365853511682%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.complex.com%2Fmusic%2F50-cent-nicki-minaj-more-react-to-dave-chappelle-onstage-attacker-injuries%2F<a href="https://people.com/tv/kevin-hart-praises-dave-chappelle-professional-response-to-onstage-attack/">People</a> points out that fellow comedian Kevin said, "Ultimately, these moments of [un]professionalism <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RJnsxSERvk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">should not break professionals</a>. They shouldn't shape or mold the world that we're now being seen or viewed in," He continued, "I think it's time to get back to a place of respect for your live entertainer."https://www.instagram.com/p/CdIroD4ONWQ/https://www.instagram.com/p/CdJ0bpJFuZa/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=0fd2a865-d49e-4e22-b719-75eb5ec07d60

Chris Rock Speaks, 'I Got Smacked By The Softest N*gga That Ever Rapped'

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Chris Rock got jokes.Yesterday we reported that a man rushes the stage while <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/dave-chappelle-assault-on-stage-netflix-comedy-festival-1235140327/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Chappelle</a> was performing at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday night. In the videos circulating the internet, you can see a man literally running on stage and tackling Dave to the ground. The man comes from Chappelle’s right, and catches the comedian off guard.Other videos show the aftermath of the incident. In the videos you can see Chapelle call Jamie Foxx to the stage where they joke about the incident.“Whenever you’re in trouble, Jamie Foxx will show up in a sheriff’s hat,” said Chappelle. “N*gga, I thought that was part of the show, I didn’t know what the f*ck…” Foxx says jokingly. Chappelle finishes “I grabbed the back of that n*gga head. His hair was spongy. Absorbent."Chris Rock was there supporting Chappelle as well. It's reported that Rock grabbed the mic after the situation and joked, “was that Will Smith?” Of course referring to the infamous<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/diddy-speaks-out-following-will-smith-and-chris-rock-altercation-says-he-can-confirm-its-over/"> smack heard across the world</a>.Author Julissa Arce shares her experience via Twitter. She says, “Dave Chappelle got tackled to the ground on stage! Then Chris Rock came out and said, ‘was it Will Smith?!’ The wildest s***, I have ever seen!”https://twitter.com/Hoodville_/status/1521736965779038208?s=20&t=zDgf2kb003rC-FDlKRNPDQ

Chris Rock Jokingly Compares Man Who Attacked Dave Chappelle To Will Smith

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Chris Rock's brother, <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/04/13/chris-rock-brother-kenny-wants-fight-will-smith-celebrity-boxing/">Kenny Rock</a>, wants to put them paws on Will Smith.Kenny Rock is set to have his first celebrity boxing match in June. He hasn't found an opponent yet- but according to <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/04/13/chris-rock-brother-kenny-wants-fight-will-smith-celebrity-boxing/">TMZ</a>, he thinks Will Smith will be the perfect candidate.Kenny previously spoke about the slap heard across the world and says it “eats at [him] watching it over and over again because you’ve seen a loved one being attacked and there’s nothing you can do about it.""My brother was no threat to him and you just had no respect for him at that moment,” Kenny said. “You just belittled him in front of millions of people that watch the show."Would do you think it would win between Kenny and Will?