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Michael Jackson’s Nephew Thanks Will Smith For Slapping Chris Rock

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In Chris Rock’s new Netflix special, Selective Outrage, the comedian brazenly compared the late King of Pop to convicted R&B singer R Kelly. He joked that they committed the “same crime”, but only one was subject to outrage.

Michael Jackson’s nephew, Taj Jackson called Rock a bully for his extremely false joke.

Taj took to Twitter to call Chris Rock a “bully” and thanked Will Smith for slapping him at the 2022 Oscars.

“Chris Rock has used my family as punching bags for his entire career.Yet I am supposed to feel bad for him getting slapped and humiliated on the Oscars”, Jackson wrote.
Taj who was an original group member in the group 3T, proceeded to make a list of three things he had to say to Chris Rock: “After seeing a new clip of him attacking my dead uncle in the first minutes of his ‘Retaliation-I’m still relevant’ special, I have 3 things to say.”

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  1. “What did my family ever do to you to warrant these decades of harassment and your constant bullying disguise as jokes?”
  2. “Just because you were bullied early on in life doesn’t give you the excuse to bully others now”
  3. “Thank you Will Smith”

Whew. Do you think Chris Rock was out of line?

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August Alsina Found Chris Rock’s Jada Pinkett Smith Jokes “Funny”: Report

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August Alsina reportedly found Chris Rock’s jokes about Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s relationship “funny,” according to the New York Post. The outlet quotes a source close to the singer. Rock joked about Smith, Jada, and Alsina’s infamous “entanglement” during his latest special for Netflix, Selective Outrage.

“Will Smith practices selective outrage,” Rock began during the segment. “Everybody that really knows, knows I had nothing to do with that shit. I didn’t have any entanglements. We all been cheated on. Everybody in this industry has been cheated on. None of us have ever been interviewed by the person that cheated on us on television. None of us. Why the fuck would you do that shit? She hurt him way more than he hurt me, okay?”

August Alsina & Jada Pinkett Smith

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 25: August Alsina (L) and Jada Pinkett Smith at the 2017 BET Awards at Staples Center on June 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

“August watched the Netflix special and he laughed,” a source told The Post. “He thought it was not only funny but truthful. That was the best part for him. A lot of people spoke out against [Alsina]. So he was happy to see that Chris Rock seemed to be advocating for the truth and not just making a joke.” Alsina first claimed he was granted permission from Will Smith for the relationship back in 2020, but Jada and Will denied this. Jada later admitted to being in an “entanglement” with Alsina during an episode of her Red Table Talk show. She even brought Will Smith on to address the scandal.

The source for The Post says that Jada still downplayed the significance of their relationship. “[Pinkett Smith] definitely downplayed a four-year relationship. It was not an entanglement. And that’s what made it so unfortunate. [Alsina] did not drag them in any interviews. It was not a scandal. It was just [Alsina] telling his truth and getting his life back. He was actually getting sick from [the stress of the romance]. Physically sick.” Elsewhere in Rock’s special, he joked about getting his daughter kicked out of school, Meghan Markle, and more.

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Suge Knight Jr. Says Dad Would Think Chris Rock’s “Suge Smith” Was Funny

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Few characters in entertainment have the same imposing personality as Suge Knight. He was a formidable force in Hip Hop during those Golden Era years, and the stories that emerged from his intimidating tactics are plentiful. Currently, Knight is in prison, serving a 28-year sentence for the death of a Los Angeles man named Terry Carter. Although he hasn’t tasted freedom in some time, his impact on the industry hasn’t wavered.

TMZ caught up with the Death Row icon’s son, Marion, also known as Suge Knight Jr. He was questioned about Chris Rock’s Selective Outrage mention. Jr. quickly noted there wasn’t anyone like his father, nor had there been another with such a reputation. He also speculated about what Suge would think of the joke.

Suge Knight Jr. Was Bored With “Selective Outrage”

HOLLYWOOD – JUNE 26: CEO of Death Row Records Suge Knight attends the 2007 BET Awards after party hosted by 10 Cane Rum held at the Roosevelt Hotel on June 26, 2007 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for LMVH)

“Because, he’s like, who else—we all know Suge Knight is that guy that’s like, all about that action,” said the younger Knight. “Whatever he does, he’s gon’ do that. So, it’s just funny that, to see that Suge been in jail for a minute, but he still has this like, legendary status for who he is. It’s just dope.” He was then asked how he believes his father would have reacted to the joke.

“He woulda said, ‘These dudes is not like me.’ But he woulda laughed, though,” Jr. added with a chuckle. “‘These dudes ain’t like me.’ I was really bored with the special until that happened. I’mma be honest. I was like, okay Chris, cool, cool cool. ‘Suge Smith.” Oh, sh*t, oh damn! Okay! It woke me up. It’s a refresher.”

Chris Ethers Will Smith

After joking about “Suge Smith” in Selective Outrage, Rock unleashed on his former pal.  “His wife was f*cking her son’s friend,” he said. “Now, I normally would not talk about this sh*t, but for some reason, these n*ggas put this sh*t on the internet. I have no idea why two talented people would do something that f*cking low down. We’ve all been cheated on, everybody in here’s been cheated on. None of us has ever been interviewed by the person that cheated on us on television.”

He further stated, ” She hurt him way more than he hurt me. … Everybody called him a b*tch, and who’s he hit? Me! A n*gga he knows he can beat. That is some b*tch ass sh*t.” Check out Suge Knight Jr. with TMZ above.

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Chris Rock’s “Selective Outrage” Defended By Leslie Jones, D.L. Hughley, Jimmy Kimmel

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He certainly didn’t hold back during his latest comedy special, and Chris Rock is feeling the heat. Nearly one year after being slapped on the Oscars stage, Rock reveals Selective Outrage, where he had Will Smith in his crosshairs. Smith was widely vilified for assaulting Rock on an international platform, but he has repeatedly shared his remorse over his actions. Smith has released statements, apologies, and even sat down with Red Table Talk to discuss mental health and healing.

However, that didn’t move Rock, and he targeted Smith in his special. He talked about Jada Pinkett Smith’s “entanglement” with August Alsina, referred to Will as “Suge Smith,” and went in about being assaulted in front of a crowd of white people. It earned both praise and pushback. Several of Rock’s famous friends have come to his defense.

Leslie Jones Stands for Comedy, Kimmel Is Proud Of Rock

Leslie Jones reacted by responding to an Instagram comment. The social media user suggested that it was time for Rock to move forward. “Y’all forget he got slapped in front of the world yo! His kids, his mama, peers EVERYONE!” wrote Jones. “I wonder how y’all muthaf**kas would handle that! And he is A COMEDIAN this is his way of expressing it. If he sang he would write a song. Cause it’s a painful thing that happen.” She went on to call people “hypocrites” and told them to “shut the f*ck up.”

Jimmy Kimmel also spoke with PEOPLE and said he hopes that Rock and Smith will move past this. He admitted that he hadn’t spoken with Smith, but he communicated with Rock. “I mean, to be slapped in the face and to stay that cool is something that Chris should be proud of,” Kimmel said. “Chris’ grandchildren, I hope, will still be proud of that when he’s dead and gone.”

D.L. Hughley Thinks Chris Rock Deserves To Speak His Truth

Rock has another ally in D.L. Hughley, who went after people who didn’t think the scandal needed to be rehashed. “That happened to HIM, to CHRIS… and the ENTIRE WORLD got to weigh in and talk trash and make jokes and ‘shoulda, woulda, coulda’ the whole damn thing to death,” said Hughley. “OTHER COMEDIANS have bits about it, it was an opener for most of us. The ONE PERSON YOU NEVER HEARD FROM ABOUT IT WAS CHRIS!!

“So NOW, that HE decides to address it on HIS TIME, people have the audacity to say: ‘he’s bitter… Why is he still talking about that… let it go… or the best one WE’VE MOVED ON’. So YOU got to speak on it but he can’t??? Y’all are a straight f*n trip. Congratulations @chrisrock YOU DID THE DAMN THANG!! #TeamDL.”

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Chris Rock’s Michael Jackson Pedophile Joke Slammed By King Of Pop’s Nephew

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After enduring the embarrassment that came with last year’s “Slapgate,” Chris Rock had an undeniably huge opportunity to tell his side of the story this month. The comedian teamed up with Netflix for his latest comedy special, which spanned two and a half hours, and has already earned the Rush Hour actor significant backlash. Most of the criticism is coming from those accusing him of “punching down on Black women” for making disparaging comments about Meghan Markle and calling Jada Pinkett Smith a “bitch” on more than one occasion.

Elsewhere in the standup set, Rock made comments about the late Michael Jackson that aren’t sitting well with many viewers. “I’m all for social justice, I’m all for marginalized people getting they rights,” he says in the circulating clip. “The thing I have a problem with is… the selective outrage. Selective outrage! You know what I’m talking about! One person does something and gets cancelled, and somebody else does the exact same thing… Nothing!”

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The 57-year-old continues, “You know what I’m talking about. You know, like the kind of people that play Michael Jackson songs, but won’t play R. Kelly.” At this point, a rumble of laughter is heard moving through the crowd, causing Rock to smile wide. “Same crime! One of ’em just got better songs. I play ‘Startin’ Something’ and it’s a party, but I play ‘Bump and Grind’ and you an activist,” he adds as the audience laughs on.

While Rock obviously got the laugh he was looking for on stage, online the response has been far less kind. In fact, the King of Pop’s nephew, Taj Jackson, loudly called the comedian out on Monday (March 6) before thanking the Gemini Man actor for slapping him. “Chris Rock has used my family as punching bags for his entire career,” the 49-year-old alleged in a tweet.

Taj Jackson Claps Back

“Yet I am supposed to feel bad for him getting slapped and humiliated [at] the Oscars. After seeing a new clip of him attacking my dead uncle in the first minutes of his ‘retaliation – I’m still relevant’ special, I have three things to say,” Jackson’s rant went on. “1. What did my family ever do to you to warrant these decades of harassment and your constant bullying [disguised] as jokes?”

For his second point, the former 3T member reminded Rock that, just because he experienced bullying as a child doesn’t give him the right to tear down others now. Jackson ended with, “3. Thank you, Will Smith,” seemingly praising the embattled actor for slapping the comedian nearly a year ago. Do you think that Chris’ comments about MJ were out of line? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news.

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Chris Rock & Jada Pinkett Smith: Insiders Say Comedian Has Been “Obsessed” With Actress For Nearly 30 Years

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The one-year anniversary of “Slapgate” is quickly approaching, and Chris Rock is finally speaking out about the incident. In his new Netflix comedy special, the South Carolina native doesn’t hold back while recalling last year’s Oscar Awards, where he was promptly slapped across the face by Will Smith after making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head. The Gemini Man actor faced severe consequences as a result of his violent outburst, though he seems to be making his way back into the public’s good graces as of late.

Rock, however, is receiving mixed reviews for some of the comments made during his new stand-up show. His rant about Meghan Markle calling the Royal Family “racist” has earned the 57-year-old backlash for “punching down on Black women,” not to mention the things he had to say about Pinkett Smith and her husband. “Years ago, his wife said I should quit the Oscars. I shouldn’t host ’cause her man didn’t get nominated for Concussion. And then he gives me a f*cking concussion,” he joked at one point.

Chris Rock’s Comedy Special Addresses “The Slap”

Elsewhere in the lengthy Netflix project, Rock claims that Pinkett Smith is actually to blame for starting their beef. “I did some jokes about her. Who gives a f*ck? That’s how it is: She starts it, I finish it,” he told the crowd in Baltimore. “That’s what the f*ck happened. Nobody’s pickin’ on this bitch. She started this shit. Nobody was pickin’ on her.” While the father of two had the opportunity to tell his side of the story, insiders have dished to PEOPLE about what the Red Table Talk host is thinking.

“She never asked Chris to not host the Oscars ever. She publicly said in a Facebook post at the time Chris would be a great Oscars host and is perfect for the job,” they explained to the outlet. Additionally, sources expressed shock at how many times Rock described Pinkett Smith using the word “bitch.” Rather than playing into the drama online, however, the mother of two is “focused on her book that will come out this year.”

Comedian is “Obsessed” with Jada Pinkett Smith, Sources Say

Jada Pinkett Smith (L) and Chris Rock backstage at Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held at Galen Center on March 31, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/KCA2012/Getty Images for KCA)

Apparently, Chris Rock’s targeting of Pinkett Smith is nothing new. “[He] is obsessed with her and that’s been going on for almost 30 years,” insiders claim. “Look where he chose to film his Netflix special. Her hometown. Obsessed. Jada has had no part in this other than being heckled.” They also add that “Back in 2016, she helped start a movement with the Academy Awards by questioning why there are so few Black members, and Chris took it to this?” Read what Twitter has been saying about the new comedy special here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Will Smith “Unsuccessfully” Tried To Make Amends With Chris Rock: Report

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It’s award season, and people are anticipating the Oscars following last year’s controversy involving Will Smith and Chris Rock. Rock’s Netflix special, Selective Outrage, was recently released to amplify the interest. As expected, Rock unleashed on Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett, who was at the center of the violent Academy Awards outburst last year. As far as the public knows, Smith and Rock have yet to chat about their falling out. PEOPLE claims to have spoken with a source with inside knowledge about how Smith is navigating this time.

The person told the outlet that Smith felt terrible about what occurred. “He’s tried unsuccessfully to make amends in the best way he could with Chris,” the source claims. “But beyond that, family is important to him and [Smith] leaned on them. It all has helped him look inside and mature. He is better but still remorseful. Will listened to those who tried to help him and feels that he has become a better person.”

Chris Rock Ethers The Smiths

Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and Chris Rock during 1999 MTV Music Awards Party at Lincoln Center in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)

In Selective Outrage, Rock didn’t hold back. “Y’all know what happened to me, getting smacked by Suge Smith. It still hurts. I got ‘Summertime’ ringing in my ears,” he said. “But I’m not a victim, baby. You’ll never see me on Oprah or Gayle crying. You will never see it. Never gonna happen. … No, I took that hit like Pacquiao.”

He then went on to take verbal shots at Jada by mentioning her “entanglement” controversy with August Alsina. “His wife was f*cking her son’s friend,” he said. “Now, I normally would not talk about this sh*t, but for some reason, these n*ggas put this sh*t on the internet. I have no idea why two talented people would do something that f*cking low down. We’ve all been cheated on, everybody in here’s been cheated on. None of us has ever been interviewed by the person that cheated on us on television.” He further stated, ” She hurt him way more than he hurt me. … Everybody called him a b*tch, and who’s he hit? Me! A n*gga he knows he can beat. That is some b*tch ass sh*t.”

Testing Out Jokes

Ahead of its release, there were rumors that he tested Smith-centered material during his stand-up shows. There was a report that Rock was said to have joked that he only watched Emancipation, a film about an enslaved man, to see Smith get whipped. Check out a clip of Chris Rock’s Selective Outrage above.

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Meghan Markle’s Friend Laughs On While Chris Rock Trolls The Duchess

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Meghan Markle’s longtime friend, Janina Gavankar, was reportedly in attendance at the live taping of Chris Rock’s new Netflix special, Selective Outrage, over the weekend. While on stage, Rock poked fun at the Duchess of Sussex and her relationship with the royal family. Gavankar was also with Dave Chapelle backstage in the VIP Green Room. “Janina looked to be enjoying the show very much. She was standing up by the TV screens and laughing,” one witness told Page Six.

During his routine, Rock called back to Markle and Prince Harry’s 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview in which they accused the royal family of racism. “She’s complaining, I’m like, ‘What the fuck is she talking about? They’re so racist, they wanted to know how brown the baby was going to be,’” he said. “I’m like, ‘That’s not racist,’ cause’ even black people want to know how brown the baby gon’ be. Shit. We check behind them ears.”

Janina Gavankar In 2022

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Janina Gavankar attends the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Barker Hangar on February 27, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

“[She was] going on Oprah [and] saying, ‘I had no idea how racist they were.’ That’s the royal family, you didn’t Google those motherfuckers? They’re the original racists. They invented colonialism,” he continued on stage. “They invested in slavery like it was ‘Shark Tank.’” From there, Rock joked: “I know her dilemma: Black girl trying to be accepted by her white in-laws. Oh, it’s hard. It’s so hard, it’s very hard – but it ain’t as hard as a white girl trying to be accepted by her black in-laws. Now that shit is really hard!”

Elsewhere in the Netflix special, Chris Rock joked about being slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars. In doing so, he made reference to Jada Pinkett Smith’s infamous “entanglement” cheating scandal involving August Alsina. Rock made fun of the fact that the couple addressed the scandal during an episode of Jada’s Red Table Talk show. Rock also joked about getting his daughter, Lola, expelled from school after a trip to Portugal during which she was caught drinking.

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Will Smith Delivers 1st Awards Show Speech Since Oscars

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Will Smith has delivered his first acceptance speech at an awards show since slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. After winning The Beacon Award alongside director Antoine Fuqua for their work on Emancipation, Smith addressed the crowd at the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Awards in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, on Wednesday night.

“Emancipation was the individual most difficult film of my entire career. It was all outdoors, that is true,” he joked, according to Variety. “It was the second day of shooting, and 110 degrees… I was in a scene with one of the white actors. The actor decided to ad-lib. So, we’re doing the scene. I did my line. He did his line. And then – ad lib – he spit in the middle of my chest. The actor felt that the ad-lib had gone well. So, we do take two. I do my line. He does his line – and spits in the middle of my chest again… In the distance, I hear a voice. And Antoine says, ‘Hey, let’s do a take without the spit.’ And in that moment, I knew that God was real.”

Will Smith At The AAFCA Awards

CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – MARCH 1: Will Smith at the 14th Annual AAFCA Awards held at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on March 1, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Variety via Getty Images)

Smith further thanked AAFCA officials for “keeping our stories alive” as well as producers at Apple TV+ for their support in making the project. “It was the first time I had heard from a studio that the story was more important than how much it costs to get it done… They make iPhones. They can do it,” he said. Smith also recently won Best Actor at the NAACP Image Awards but wasn’t present to accept the award.

While Smith appears to be moving on from the 2022 Oscars incident, Chris Rock brought the slap up again during his new Netflix special, Selective Outrage. On stage, the comedian joked about Jada’s infamous “entanglement” cheating scandal involving August Alsina. He poked fun at Smith for discussing the scandal during an episode of Jada’s Red Table Talk show.

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