Kevin Hart defends Tony Hinchliffe’s roast jokes after Chelsea Handler blasts ‘racist’ comedian
Kevin Hart has come to the defense of comedian Tony Hinchliffe after Chelsea Handler criticized Hinchliffe's roast jokes as racist. During a recent roast, Hinchliffe made a controversial joke referencing George Floyd, which sparked outrage among some viewers. Hart acknowledged that while the joke may not have been tasteful, it aligns with the nature of roast comedy and emphasized that such humor is expected in that context.
- ▪Kevin Hart defended Tony Hinchliffe's roast jokes during an appearance on 'The Breakfast Club'.
- ▪Hinchliffe's joke about George Floyd was met with shock and offense from many viewers.
- ▪Hart stated that the nature of roast comedy often includes racial humor and that he wasn't surprised by Hinchliffe's remarks.
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Celebrity News Kevin Hart defends Tony Hinchliffe’s roast jokes after Chelsea Handler blasts ‘racist’ comedian By Bernie Zilio Published May 26, 2026, 2:25 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Kevin Hart is defending Tony Hinchliffe’s roast jokes that Chelsea Handler branded “racist.” During “The Roast of Kevin Hart,” which aired on Netflix earlier this month, Hinchliffe, who is white, said to the man of the hour, “The black community is so proud of you. Right now, George Floyd is looking up at us all, laughing so hard he can’t breathe.” Floyd, a black man, was murdered by a white police officer in May 2020, igniting widespread outrage and newfound awareness of ongoing racial issues in the US.
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