Chris Rock Jokes 'Suge Smith' Smacked Him Hours After Will Smith's Public Apology
etonline.comChris Rock has a new nickname for Will Smith, and it's in reference to the co-founder and former CEO of Death Row Records.According to multiple reports, Rock took the stage Friday night at Atlanta's Fox Theatre as part of his Ego Death World Tour and addressed the star as «Suge Smith,» in reference to Marion «Suge» Knight, who was known for his tough and often violent demeanor when he was the head of the record label behind Dr.
Dre, Snoop Dogg and Tupac.While Rock didn't directly address Smith's public apology video, the comedian wanted to make it known that he does not see himself as a victim following Smith's infamous Oscars slap heard and seen 'round the world.«Everybody is trying to be a f***ing victim,» he said. «If everybody claims to be a victim, then nobody will hear the real victims.
Even me getting smacked by Suge Smith… I went to work the next day. I got kids.»He added, «Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face.»The comments came hours after Smith shared a deeply personal video message to social media on Friday in which he apologized to Rock and the comedian's family, as well as his own family and friends.
The Oscar winner also revealed that he reached out to Rock, but he was told the comedian was not ready to talk and that Rock would reach out when he's ready.«It's all fuzzy,» Smith said of that night. «I will say to you, Chris, I apologize to you.
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