Kevin Hart is giving his «brother» Will Smith some appreciation. During his appearance on Drink Champs, the comedian defended the Oscar winner when hosts N.O.R.E.
and DJ EFN asked him to choose between Smith and rapper Ice Cube.Although Hart noted that both Smith and Ice Cube are his «brothers,» he chose the former.
He explained that the actor was «not only a legend» but credited Smith for giving a platform to Black actors and creators in Hollywood. «I'mma say Will Smith, and here's why: Will Smith is a f**king-- he's not only a legend, he's not only a GOAT… [he] is the reason why the idea of African Americans attached to global IP is normal,» he declared. «Studios took the gamble on more leads of color because of the work that Will Smith, Denzel were doing in the beginning, right?
You need the faces that are giving the universal return. So I'm not gonna s**t on Will and act like he hasn't been, and wasn't, that guy.»«And people make mistakes, and from mistakes they should be allowed time to f**king recover,» he added in response to the hosts' jokes about Smith, Chris Rock and the Oscar slap heard 'round the world. «And that this is no longer the world's problem, it's Will and Chris' problem.
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