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Chris Rock can, and may, joke about whoever he desires — particularly after being slapped by Will Smith — even when some really feel it is at Jada Pinkett Smith‘s expense … in line with 2 fellow comics.
We talked to Invoice Bellamy and Jeff Dye Tuesday on “TMZ Dwell,” and each defended CR's proper to joke in regards to the sitch, even when he did so considerably mercilessly throughout his newest Netflix particular … which is now drawing the ire of some Black ladies.
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Candace McDuffie, a senior author for The Root, went as far as to counsel Chris really had the slap coming to him after years of jokes she feels focused Black ladies.
That is not how Invoice and Jeff really feel about it, although … they're squarely on Chris’ facet, with BB telling us the dude used his personal platform and creativity to handle it as finest he may, with out violence.
Plus, there's the monetary profit — Netflix paid a boatload for his “Selective Outrage” particular.
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However, even on the problem of whether or not Chris has it out for Jada and/or Black ladies … Invoice says he would not consider that to be the case. He says Chris takes photographs at everybody, and generally sure teams would possibly catch a stray.
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It is nothing private, simply the enterprise of being humorous … that is Invoice's perspective anyway.
Now, Jeff — who's internet hosting our new sport present, “Who the Bleep Is That?” — was a bit extra forceful in his repudiation of suggesting Chris deserved what he received … saying such a notion is insane, and disavowing the thought of something or anybody being off-limits in comedy.
He is received a couple of extra harsh phrases in regards to the matter … and you may inform he is fired up. BTW, Jeff brings this identical power because the host of ‘WTBIT’ — which is airing now on FOX.