Joe Budden Slams Tony Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd Joke

Things got heated in the comedy world recently, and Joe Budden is making sure everyone knows where he stands. During a recent episode of his podcast, Budden didn’t hold back, unleashing a torrent of criticism against comedian Tony Hinchcliffe for a joke made at the Kevin Hart Netflix Roast. The joke in question? A reference to George Floyd that has ignited a firestorm online.

Budden’s Fiery Reaction

Budden didn’t mince words, calling Hinchcliffe a “racist piece of s**t” and questioning his very presence at an event that was meant to honor Kevin Hart, a prominent Black entertainer. For Budden, the issue wasn’t just a single bad joke; he felt the energy in the room shifted long before the George Floyd remark even landed.

He specifically called out the “Kill Tony” George Floyd joke as “horrible.” Budden even suggested that Kevin Hart’s reaction, which he perceived as smiling, was also problematic, even if Hart was just trying to maintain his composure during the roast. It seems Budden felt the entire situation crossed a significant line.

More Than Just One Joke?

The controversy didn’t stop at the George Floyd joke. Budden also recalled another moment where Hinchcliffe allegedly joked about looking like a slave master forcing enslaved people to perform musicals. Budden noted that while this joke initially got laughs, it became more offensive when Hinchcliffe physically acted it out while facing the Black guests in the audience.

Somebody needs to slap the s**t out of him. — Joe Budden

This escalation, according to Budden, made the situation unbearable. The backlash from the roast is continuing to ripple across social media, dividing opinions. Some are defending Hinchcliffe’s right to edgy comedy, while others argue that certain sensitive topics, especially concerning racial history and trauma, should remain off-limits, particularly in celebratory settings for Black culture.

The Debate Over Edgy Comedy

This incident highlights the ongoing tension between pushing comedic boundaries and respecting sensitive subjects. While comedians often test the limits of what’s acceptable, jokes that touch on historical trauma and racial injustice can have a profound impact on audiences, especially those directly affected.

As of now, Kevin Hart has not publicly responded to Joe Budden’s specific comments. The conversation, however, is far from over, with many weighing in on the ethics of comedy and the responsibility of performers.