Kevin Hart Responds to Netflix Roast Criticism: “I Didn’t Say It, Remove Me”

Kevin Hart faced some heat after a joke made during his Netflix roast stirred up controversy. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s remarks about George Floyd during the roast didn’t sit well with many viewers. Some felt the joke crossed a line, given the sensitive nature of the topic.

Recently, Kevin Hart addressed the backlash during an appearance on The Breakfast Club. When asked about the fallout from the roast, Hart acknowledged that the joke about George Floyd was not in good taste, especially within the Black community. However, he also pointed out that roasts often involve edgy humor and that racial jokes are not uncommon in these settings. Hart explained that he understands why such humor is used in roasts and mentioned that Hinchcliffe, known for his controversial style, delivered a strong set overall.

In response to the criticism, Hart made it clear that he did not personally make the offensive joke and emphasized that his role was to produce a successful roast, which he believed he did. He expressed that he couldn’t control the content in real-time during a live production and defended the overall comedic nature of roast events.

While Hart distanced himself from the controversial joke, he also acknowledged that he wouldn’t have made the same choice and recognized the validity of the audience’s reactions. Ultimately, he stood by his role as a producer of the roast and defended the performance as a whole.

For those interested in watching the roast and hearing Hart’s response firsthand, the event is available for streaming on Netflix.