Kevin Hart Addresses Backlash to Tony Hinchcliffe’s Roast Jokes: “Stop Talking as If I Said It”
Kevin Hart has responded to the backlash surrounding jokes made by Tony Hinchcliffe during the Netflix Roast of Kevin Hart. Hart acknowledged that while the joke referencing George Floyd was not tasteful, he understands the nature of roasts and the humor involved. He urged audiences not to hold him accountable for the jokes made by others during the event.
- ▪Tony Hinchcliffe faced criticism for a joke referencing George Floyd during the roast.
- ▪Kevin Hart stated that the joke was not tasteful but acknowledged the style of humor typical in roasts.
- ▪Hart emphasized that he should not be blamed for the jokes made by Hinchcliffe and others.
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Kevin Hart and Tony Hinchcliffe Kevin Mazur/Getty Images (2) Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Kevin Hart is addressing the backlash to jokes made at Netflix‘s Roast of Kevin Hart, particularly those made by Tony Hinchcliffe. During the roast earlier this month, Hinchcliffe took jabs at many of the guests, including Hart, but he faced criticism for a joke referencing George Floyd, who was murdered by police in 2020. “The Black community is so proud of you,” Hinchcliffe said of Hart.
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