Tony Rock, the brother of comedian Chris Rock, has spoken out about the controversy surrounding Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
In an interview, Tony Rock claimed that Smith had been frustrated with being called “soft” and that the slap was the result of this.
He also accused Smith of lying about attempting to contact both himself and Chris Rock in the aftermath of the incident.
According to Tony Rock, Smith was upset about being called “soft” and had been struggling with this label for some time.
“He said it himself, he always hated the ‘soft moniker,'” Tony Rock said.
“It’s always something about Tupac and his daughter [Willow Smith] brought up Tupac.”
Tony Rock also revealed that he had been waiting for a call from Smith in the aftermath of the incident, but had not received one. “My phone number has never changed.
So, I just thought I’d get a phone call one day like, ‘Ay, let’s just you and I just talk.’ It hasn’t happened, so I guess it’s not going to happen.”
Tony Rock went on to claim that Smith had been lying about attempting to contact him and his brother.
“He reached out to both me and Chris a couple of days after and said he had been trying to call us.
I was like, ‘My number’s been the same for years, why didn’t you call me?'”
Tony Rock also addressed the controversy surrounding Smith’s relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith and the late rapper Tupac Shakur.
“He’s soft, Jada won’t let Tupac die,” Tony Rock said.
“And I’m not bringing up family stuff that people don’t know… this is stuff that everybody knows.”
The controversy surrounding Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars has been the subject of much discussion since the incident occurred.
While some have defended Smith’s actions as a joke, others have criticized the actor for his behavior.
Tony Rock’s comments shed new light on the situation and suggest that there may have been deeper issues at play.
The comedian’s accusation that Smith had been lying about attempting to contact him and his brother raises questions about the actor’s motives and behavior.
The controversy has also had a significant impact on Smith’s career and reputation.
While he remains one of the most popular actors in Hollywood, the incident has raised questions about his temperament and behavior.
Smith has yet to publicly address Tony Rock’s comments or the controversy surrounding his slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars.
It remains to be seen how this latest development will affect the ongoing debate about the incident.
Tony Rock’s decision to speak out about the situation may also have repercussions for his own career.
While he has been praised for his honesty and candor, he may also face criticism and backlash from those who believe he should have kept his thoughts to himself.
Regardless of the fallout, Tony Rock’s comments have added a new dimension to the controversy surrounding Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
They suggest that there may be deeper issues at play and raise questions about Smith’s behavior and motives.
