Zack Sharf Chris Rock addressed the infamous Will Smith slap more directly than ever during a recent comedy show at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey (via US Weekly).
The comedian is currently touring the country along with Kevin Hart. Rock said he is not a victim, but he did joke that it hurt getting slapped by Will Smith on the Oscars stage.“Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,” Rock said, later adding, “I’m not a victim.
Yeah, that shit hurt, motherfucker. But I shook that shit off and went to work the next day. I don’t go to the hospital for a paper cut.”Rock was presenting the best documentary category at the 2022 Oscars in March and outraged Smith by joking about Jada Pinkett-Smith’s bald head.
Pinket-Smith has alopecia. Smith responded by taking to the stage and slapping Rock across the face. Smith then returned to his seat and yelled at Rock to “keep my wife’s name out of your fucking mouth.” The Academy has banned Smith from its membership for 10 years because of the slap.
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