Attacked by Will Smith, Chris Rock criticizes the actor’s apology

Attacked by Will Smith, Chris Rock criticizes the actor’s apology


The comedian presented the subject during a standing performance

The episode of aggression Will Smith versus Chris Rock at the Oscars in March, it remains a topic for the comedian. Presenting a stand-up in London, in collaboration with Dave Chappelle, Rock criticized the actor’s apology video. The information comes from Deadline.

During the presentation, which took place last Saturday 3, the comedian took a moment to remember the situation with Will. Without naming him, Rock called him “Suge Smith,” in reference to former Death Row Records music executive Suge Knight, who is serving a 28-year prison sentence for manslaughter.

Will Smith took the Oscars stage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian joked with his wife Photo: Robyn Beck / AFP

“Fuck your hostage video,” Chris began of the apology. “Yes, she hurt me. He played the role of [Mohamad] There. I can’t even play Floyd Mayweather, “he said, referring to two boxers who faced off in the ring.

According to the website, Dave Chappelle had an opinion on the matter, saying he didn’t know what his reaction would be, “but he’s sure the actor wasn’t going to ‘enjoy the rest of his night’ at the awards ceremony.”

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Four months after starring in one of the most surprising scenes in Oscar history, when he took the stage and slapped the presenter Chris Rockthe actor Will Smith commented on the fact for the first time. “I got in touch with Chris and the message that came back is that he’s not ready to talk, but when he is, he’ll get in touch,” Smith says in a video posted on Friday the 29th. “I’ll tell you, Chris, I apologize to you. My behavior has been unacceptable and I am here whenever you are ready to speak. “

“That was one of the things about that moment that I didn’t notice,” Smith continued. “I wasn’t thinking about how many people were hurt at that time. I want to apologize to Chris’s mother, Chris’s family, especially his brother Tony Rock. This is probably irreparable.”

Smith, who won the Oscar for Best Actor that same night for his performance in King Richard, said he wasn’t apologizing for his wife’s request. Jada Pinkett Smith.

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Source: Terra

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