Comedian Kevin Hart defended Tony Hinchcliffe, who made a controversial joke about George Floyd during Netflix’s "Roast of Kevin Hart." Hart acknowledged that while he found the joke distasteful, he emphasized that such humor is typical in roast settings. He stated, "I wasn’t shocked — that’s what they do!" Hinchcliffe's joke referenced the black community's pride in Hart and included a line about George Floyd. Hart praised Hinchcliffe's performance, calling it one of the best sets of the roast. He also discussed his own experience with cancel culture, recalling how he was pressured to apologize for past jokes before hosting the Oscars in 2018. Hart ultimately chose not to host to avoid being a distraction, expressing that he had already addressed his past comments and had moved on.
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Kevin Hart Defends Fellow Comedian's Joke at Roast
Kevin Hart defended Tony Hinchcliffe's controversial George Floyd joke made during the Netflix roast, stating that such humor is expected in roast contexts. Hart also reflected on his own experiences with cancel culture, particularly regarding his past jokes and the Oscars hosting opportunity.
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