It’s been about a year since the famous encounter between Chris Rock and Will Smith , which more or less ended with the former receiving a deafening slap following an “insensitive” joke he made about Jada Pinkett Smith.
Rock is turning his misery into major cash in his Netflix stand-up special. He addressed the issue and more news involving the Smiths.
Keep reading for more details.
Getting In With A Bang
Rock began the segment by refreshing the audience’s memory about the huge slap he got from Smith.
Still Hurts
The comedian revealed that his ears still hurt from the slap.
Not Going To Whine About It
Rock, however, stated that he wouldn’t be pushed to the point of talking about it in a sit-down with any of the talk show queens.
A Biblical Comparison
Quite the talent, he likened his encounter that night to a similar situation between David and Goliath, especially in regard to their size.
The Mohammed Ali Issue
He continued his banter.
Selective Outrage
Rock accused Smith of practicing selective outrage and that it had nothing to do with his joke about his wife.
Word To Jada Smith
The actor also dissed Jada Smith on her affair with August Alsina and her decision to speak on it publicly with her husband.
Rock Thinks Will Is Butt Hurt
Rock described Jada’s decision as hurtful and claimed she hurt Will with her actions.
Will Has No Balls
He continued roasting Smith by calling him a b***ch who would rather intimidate him with a beat down than address the major issue.
Big Ups To The Parents
Rock praised his parent’s wise counsel and guidance, which helped him restrain from striking Will after he slapped him.
Revenge Is What You Make It
Rock disclosed that he admired Smith’s talent and has long enjoyed his works.
A Golden Piece Of Advice
The veteran rounded up the segment by correcting the notion that words hurt. Well, they do, but if you’ve ever been slapped by Will Smith, as in Rock’s case, you’d know better.
The Red Table Talk
The couple candidly discussed and divulged details of their marriage in an episode of Jada’s Red Table Talk in 2020 after news of her affair with Alsina broke out.
It All Happened So Fast
Jada revealed they connected when Jaden Smith introduced a sick Alsina to the family. At that time, the 23-year-old needed all the love, support, and help he could get, and the Smiths were very instrumental in that.
The Entanglement
The Girls Trip actress confirmed that they became more than friends and grew into an “entanglement.” When asked to define it in clearer terms by Will, Jada named it a relationship.
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Everything Happens For A Reason
The couple quickly added that when Jada stepped out of their marriage, they were going through a rough patch, and Will admitted he couldn’t “stand” Jada. Through the entanglement, Jada discovered true happiness is from within.
No Permission From Will
The actress also issued a disclaimer against Alsina’s claims that Will smith blessed the relationship. Jada confirmed that only she could permit herself to do whatever she wanted.
Ride Or Die
Despite all the rumors, truths, and confessions in their marriage, the pair have stayed together for over 25 years. They tied the knot in 1997 and shared two children, Jaden and Willow.
Facing The Consequence
As for Will and Rock’s case, the Men In Black actor was fined a 10-year ban from any Academy-related event and has since apologized to Rock at different points for the slap.
