Jada Pinkett-Smith Addresses Oscar Slap on “Red Table Talk”

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It’s been a few months since the “slap heard around the world,” and Jada Pinkett-Smith and her husband Will Smith have been fairly quiet about the incident until now. On Wednesday’s episode of her web series “Red Table Talk,” Pinkett-Smith addressed some of the controversy during an episode that centered around alopecia.

Pinkett-Smith opened by saying, “this is an important Red Table Talk on alopecia. Considering what I’ve been through with my own health and what happened at the Oscars, thousands have reached out to me with their stories. I’m using this moment to give our alopecia family an opportunity to talk about what it’s like to have this condition and to inform people about what alopecia actually is. Now about Oscar night, my deepest hope is that these two intelligent ,capable man have an opportunity to heal, talk this out, and reconcile. With the state of the world today, we need them both and we all actually need one another more than ever. Until then Will and I are continuing to do what we have done for the last 28 years- and that is to figure out this thing called life together.”

Pinkett-Smith then interviewed a variety of people who suffer from alopecia, letting them share their stories and struggles, including the parents of a 12-year-old girl who took her own life after being bullied for her condition.

She also used the show to educate people on alopecia including explaining how there are many kinds of alopecia. A doctor explained how most alopecia is an autoimmune disease that affects millions of people across all backgrounds.

She did not address the slap any further throughout the show.

The full episode can be viewed on Facebook Watch: https://www.facebook.com/redtabletalk/videos/jada-goes-bald/380308703633244/.

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7 Takeaways From ASAP Rocky’s ‘Drink Champs’ Interview

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  • Rocky was “a little hurt” when Fabolous turned down his photo and autograph request as a teen

  • Rocky has respect for everyone involved in the Oscars slap, which he initially thought was staged

  • ASAP Mob’s capabilities have “widened” since first arriving on the scene

  • Rocky explains viral Barcade video with Rihanna, says he’s “proud” of baby on the way

  • Rocky doesn’t feed into “petty shit” like people claiming Travis Scott stole his style

  • In Rocky’s opinion, the Astroworld Festival controversy is a “new” thing for the industry

  • Jay-Z asked ASAP Mob members about Rocky’s Cristal and Ace of Spades lyrics on “Goldie”

Chris Rock at Secret Comedy Show In LA: “I Got Smack by the Softest N***a That Ever Rapped”

Chris Rock Learned That He Was 'Really Hard' On Himself Following Weekly Therapy Sessions

Following his Hollywood Bowl performance, Dave Chappelle hosted a secret show at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show was billed as a “secret” and cost $160. Attendees included Diddy, Kim Kardashian, and Yasiin Bey. 10 minutes into Chappelle’s set, Chris Rock hit the stage and had another jab at Will Smith.

Rock and Chappelle bounced the two moments they were attacked off each other for comedic relief. “At least you got smacked by someone of repute!” Chappelle joked to Rock. “I got smacked by a homeless guy with leaves in his hair.”

Chris responded, “I got smacked by the softest nigga that ever rapped.” It was the second time Rock publicly got a Will Smith Joke off.

Days earlier, Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage during the Netflix is a Joke Festival. The man had a replica gun and a knife and was immediately handled by security, leading to a broken arm. In the building were plenty of notable people, including Chris Rock, who joined Dave on stage and delivered a hell of a one-liner about the moment that just happened: “Was that Will Smith?”

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Chris Rock at Secret Comedy Show In LA: “I Got Smack by the Softest N***a That Ever Rapped”

Chris Rock Learned That He Was 'Really Hard' On Himself Following Weekly Therapy Sessions

Following his Hollywood Bowl performance, Dave Chappelle hosted a secret show at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show was billed as a “secret” and cost $160. Attendees included Diddy, Kim Kardashian, and Yasiin Bey. 10 minutes into Chappelle’s set, Chris Rock hit the stage and had another jab at Will Smith.

Rock and Chappelle bounced the two moments they were attacked off each other for comedic relief. “At least you got smacked by someone of repute!” Chappelle joked to Rock. “I got smacked by a homeless guy with leaves in his hair.”

Chris responded, “I got smacked by the softest nigga that ever rapped.” It was the second time Rock publicly got a Will Smith Joke off.

Days earlier, Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage during the Netflix is a Joke Festival. The man had a replica gun and a knife and was immediately handled by security, leading to a broken arm. In the building were plenty of notable people, including Chris Rock, who joined Dave on stage and delivered a hell of a one-liner about the moment that just happened: “Was that Will Smith?”

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Dave Chappelle Was ‘Just Joking’ About Busta Rhymes Beating Up His Attacker

Dave Chappelle would like to make one thing clear: Busta Rhymes was not the one who folded Isaiah Lee like a pretzel backstage after Lee tackled him during his show at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday. Reaching out to TMZ via his publicist Carla Sims, Dave insisted that his statements in the immediate aftermath of the attack were just jokes.

After shrugging off Lee’s initial tackle, Chappelle had returned to the stage — along with Jamie Foxx, and later, Chris Rock — to address the bizarre incident, saying, “I been doing this 35 years, I just stomped a n**** backstage,” joked. “I seen Busta Rhymes, he was like, ‘That’s how you do it, god.’” He claimed that Foxx and even fellow comedian Jon Stewart jumped in.

But perhaps worried that any legal counsel Lee pursued could use the statements as evidence in a civil case against the comedian and his security, he made sure to point out that none of the entertainers he mentioned had laid a finger on Lee. Considering his state as he was loaded into an ambulance later, they probably didn’t even need to.

Meanwhile, Chappelle has been joking about the situation ever since, as well as revealing Lee’s reason for accosting him in the first place (sorry, 50 Cent, it had nothing to do with Chappelle’s trans comments). As for Lee, he’s been charged with four misdemeanors, so hopefully, he feels it was worth both the pain — again, did you guys see his ARM!?!? — and potential jail time for the attention his attack got for his displaced grandmother and/or struggling rap career.

Assailant Who Attacked Dave Chappelle On Stage Name Released Following Arrest

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The name of the man who attacked comedian Dave Chappelle on stage is being released.

TMZ reports the attacker’s name is Isaiah Lee. He’s being held on 30-thousand-dollars bail. Law enforcement revealed, the attacker actually pointed a replica of a semi-automatic at Chappelle as he rushed him. He also had a knife attached to the fake gun. The assailant was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

READ MORE: [WATCH] Dave Chappelle Attacked, Gun Pulled Out on Comedian at Hollywood Bowl.

Reportedly Jaime Foxx and Busta Rhymes quickly had Chappelle’s back getting licks in on the attacker whom was initially taken to the hospital via ambulance.

Fellow comedian Chris Rock joined Chappelle moments after it happened last night and said “Was that Will Smith?” He was referring to when Smith slapped him during this year’s Oscars.

The comedians were performing at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in L.A.

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[WATCH] Chris Rock On Stage After Dave Chappelle is Attacked: “Was That Will Smith?”

LAPD Says Chris Rock Won't Press Charges on Will Smith

Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage during the Netflix is a Joke Festival. The man had a replica gun and a knife and was immediately handled by security, leading to a broken arm. In the building were plenty of notable people, including Chris Rock, who joined Dave on stage and delivered a hell of a one-liner about the moment that just happened: “Was that Will Smith?”

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ICYMI: Chris Rock’s Mom Speaks on Oscar Slap: “When He Slapped Chris, He Really Slapped Me”

Chris Rock’s Mom Speaks on Oscar Slap: "He Really Slapped Me"

Chris Rock‘s mom sat with South Carolina station WIS. Rock’s mom, Rose Rock, is a motivational speaker and was on hand to speak with students in Columbia. Before she did, she sat with Billie Jean Shaw for an exclusive one-on-one and talked about the viral slap moment.

“You reacted to your wife giving you the side-eye, and you went and made her day because she was mulled over laughing when it happened,” Rose Rock said.

Like many watchers, Rose Rock thought the moment was staged until Chris Rock started shouting profanities across the room once he returned to his seat. “When he slapped Chris, he slapped all of us. He really slapped me. When you hurt my child, you hurt me.”

Rose Rock would then add that the moment completely overshadowed Questlove’s win and the joy Chris Rock was getting by handing the illustrious drummer and filmmaker the award.

“No one even heard his speech. No one was able to just be in the moment because everyone was sitting there like, ‘what just happened?’” she said.

While Rose Rock doesn’t believe Will Smith’s Oscar should be taken away, she thinks it should have been a more severe punishment. You can hear it all from Rose below.

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Chris Rock’s Mom Speaks on Oscar Slap: “When He Slapped Chris, He Really Slapped Me”

Chris Rock’s Mom Speaks on Oscar Slap: "He Really Slapped Me"

Chris Rock‘s mom sat with South Carolina station WIS. Rock’s mom, Rose Rock, is a motivational speaker and was on hand to speak with students in Columbia. Before she did, she sat with Billie Jean Shaw for an exclusive one-on-one and talked about the viral slap moment.

“You reacted to your wife giving you the side-eye, and you went and made her day because she was mulled over laughing when it happened,” Rose Rock said.

Like many watchers, Rose Rock thought the moment was staged until Chris Rock started shouting profanities across the room once he returned to his seat. “When he slapped Chris, he slapped all of us. He really slapped me. When you hurt my child, you hurt me.”

Rose Rock would then add that the moment completely overshadowed Questlove’s win and the joy Chris Rock was getting by handing the illustrious drummer and filmmaker the award.

“No one even heard his speech. No one was able to just be in the moment because everyone was sitting there like, ‘what just happened?’” she said.

While Rose Rock doesn’t believe Will Smith’s Oscar should be taken away, she thinks it should have been a more severe punishment. You can hear it all from Rose below.

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ICYMI: ‘Red Table Talk’ Provides Update on When the Smith Family Will Address Oscars Slap

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Shortly after the infamous Oscar slap, reports stated Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith would address the viral moment on a forthcoming episode of Red Table Talk. The Facebook Watch show made its return on Wednesday and provided an opening statement on the alleged episode.

“Considering all that has happened in the last few weeks, the Smith family has been focused on deep healing,” the message reads. “Some of the discoveries around our healing will be shared at the table when the time calls. Until then the table will continue offering itself to powerful, inspiring and healing testimonies like that of our incredibly impressive first guest.”

The first guest for this season is Janelle Monae. The outspoken LGBTQIA+ superhero and eight-time Grammy nominee explains why she no longer considers herself a woman and what prompted her to come out at the age of 32.

According to Radar Online, Will has declined invites to Good Morning America and The Today Show to discuss the matter. In the fall out of the slap, Will Smith released an apology to Chris Rock on Instagram and received a 10-year ban from the Oscars ceremony.

“Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally,” Smith wrote. “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.”

The moment has not stalled work for Will Smith as he is reportedly “flooded with offers.

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