Meek Mill Calls Kevin Hart Roast “Toxic As Sh*t”

If you’re looking for the perfect soundbite to describe the recent “Roast of Kevin Hart” on Netflix, look no further than Meek Mill. After closing out the show with a performance, the rapper dropped a tweet that has since gone viral, perfectly encapsulating the controversial and, as he put it, “toxic as sh*t” vibe of the event.

Meek Mill’s Viral Tweet

Meek Mill took to X (formerly Twitter) shortly after his performance, giving both Kevin Hart and Netflix their due while also issuing a stark warning. His tweet, “S/o to Kevin hart and Netflix that roast was toxic as shit 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂,” quickly became the unofficial tagline for the entire three-hour broadcast. Black Twitter, in particular, ran with the sentiment.

Flashpoints Sparking Backlash

The “toxicity” Meek Mill referenced wasn’t unfounded. Several moments from the roast have ignited significant debate online. Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke about George Floyd drew sharp criticism from the Gianna and George Floyd Foundation, with a spokesperson stating that Kevin Hart condoning such humor is “sad for the culture.” They highlighted the impact on George Floyd’s 12-year-old daughter, Gianna, who is reportedly being bullied at school due to her father’s death becoming a recurring punchline.

Hinchcliffe and host Shane Gillis also faced backlash for jokes targeting the suicide of Sheryl Underwood’s late husband, who died in 1990 after battling depression. While Underwood handled the jokes with grace during the event, viewers expressed less forgiveness online, with clips circulating under captions like “this was unnecessary.”

Controversial Hosting and Jokes

Pete Davidson also drew criticism for comparing comedian Tony Hinchcliffe to Charlie Kirk, who was murdered in September 2025. Critics argued that comparing a disliked comedian to a recently murdered individual wasn’t a punchline but rather insensitive.

Perhaps the most significant cultural argument came from Black media outlets regarding host Shane Gillis. Hired for an event billed as a “celebration of Black excellence,” Gillis reportedly made jokes involving slave ships, lynching references, and repeatedly skirted using the N-word. Reports suggest Sheryl Underwood warned him from her seat about the potential consequences of using the slur.

The Bigger Picture of Toxicity

Meek’s tweet effectively captures that the “toxicity” extended beyond typical roast material like body-shaming Lizzo, height jokes about Kevin, or jokes about absent fathers. It was the structural decision to place comedians like Hinchcliffe and Gillis at the forefront of a roast for a major Black comedian, especially when Black women on the dais were working hard to manage the energy. The cameras frequently cutting to Kevin Hart laughing along only amplified this dynamic.

Reactions on X have been blunt, with users expressing sentiments like “Katt left that building hating him even more” and “I could never be a part of a roast. I’d be ready to fight 2 minutes in.” The overall vibe online is a mix of entertainment and exhaustion.

Defenses and Lingering Questions

Defenders, including Sheryl Underwood herself in a TMZ interview, argue that roast comedy operates under different rules and that audiences understand the context. While this is a valid point for the format itself, the widespread backlash suggests that the line was crossed for many, both inside and outside the room. The Floyd Foundation’s response and Meek Mill’s tweet indicate that the audience understood the jokes, but questioned whether the genre needed to push so far in a single night.

As of now, Kevin Hart has not commented on the specific controversies. Netflix has also remained silent on whether they would book Hinchcliffe or Gillis for future events. Regardless, “The Roast of Kevin Hart” has undeniably become the most discussed event of the Netflix is a Joke Fest, achieving the streamer’s goal. Meek’s tweet serves as a powerful piece of evidence for future roast bookings, urging greater consideration for the room and the broader cultural implications.