Kevin Hart Says Tony Hinchcliffe ‘Arguably Had the Best Set’ at His Netflix Roast Despite Backlash: ‘I Don’t Expect Less. I Don’t Expect More’
Kevin Hart defended Tony Hinchcliffe's performance at his Netflix roast, stating that while some jokes were controversial, they fit the roast format. Hart acknowledged the backlash against Hinchcliffe's George Floyd joke but emphasized that such humor is expected in roast settings. He distanced himself from the controversy, asserting that he did not create the material and that the production is separate from his personal views.
- ▪Kevin Hart commented on Tony Hinchcliffe's controversial set at his Netflix roast.
- ▪Hinchcliffe's joke about George Floyd received significant backlash from critics.
- ▪Hart stated that he does not expect less or more from comedians at roasts.
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Home TV News May 26, 2026 6:38pm PT Kevin Hart Says Tony Hinchcliffe ‘Arguably Had the Best Set’ at His Netflix Roast Despite Backlash: ‘I Don’t Expect Less. I Don’t Expect More’ By Jack Dunn Plus Icon Jack Dunn Latest Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Takes Off With $33 Million, ‘Obsession’ Has Higher Second Weekend Than Opening 3 days ago ‘The Late Show’: Stephen Colbert Brings Out Robert De Niro, Martha Stewart and Tons of Others to Quiz Him in Second-to-Last Episode 6 days ago ‘The Madison’ Star Michelle Pfeiffer Says There Was ‘No Bathroom,’ ‘No AC’ and ‘No Food’ on Set While Shooting Taylor Sheridan Series 6 days ago See All Getty Kevin Hart is speaking out about Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial set at his Netflix roast.
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