So, Kevin Hart dropped a pretty wild joke during a recent Netflix roast, and guess who was in the crosshairs? None other than ESPN’s own Stephen A. Smith! Hart playfully placed Smith on his ‘Mount Rushmore of racism’ for hating Black people. Naturally, this got people talking, and Stephen A. himself has finally weighed in.
Smith’s Take on the ‘Mount Rushmore’ Joke
Appearing on his SiriusXM show, ‘Straight Shooter with Stephen A.’, Smith revealed his initial reaction. He clarified that the joke itself wasn’t the main issue for him. Instead, he expressed surprise and a bit of hurt that the jab came from Kevin Hart, someone he believed he had a solid relationship with.
Smith explained, ‘I have an issue with the fact that it came from him.’ He went on to say that hearing such a narrative, which he knows to be false, from someone who knows him personally was particularly stinging, especially given his lifelong advocacy for his community.
No Hard Feelings, Just Love?
Despite the sting, it seems the friendship is intact. Smith emphasized that he still has a lot of ‘love’ for Hart and isn’t planning any kind of public clapback. He made it clear that, for him, things are still good between them, showing a mature approach to a potentially awkward situation.
It’s always interesting to see how public figures handle jokes at their expense, especially when they come from friends. This situation highlights the fine line between roast humor and personal feelings.
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