Trending Now - Kevin Hart Stands by Tony Hinchcliffe Amid Joke Controversy

WHO:

NY Post - Kevin Hart, Tony Hinchcliffe, Chelsea Handler

TMZ - Tony Hinchcliffe, Chelsea Handler

WHAT:

Fox News - During the roast, Tony Hinchcliffe made a joke implying George Floyd was watching the show from Hell, stating, "The Black community is so proud of you right now. George Floyd is looking up at us all, laughing so hard he can’t breathe."

Fox News - Kevin Hart stated, "I don't f---ing need to prove to people that I give a f---!" in response to criticism regarding his defense of Hinchcliffe's joke.

Sportskeeda - Tony Hinchcliffe referred to Chelsea Handler as "a bit of a c*" in response to her criticism of his George Floyd joke during Kevin Hart's roast.

NY Post - Kevin Hart stated on "The Breakfast Club," "You get why the racial humor is on the table. I wasn't shocked. Like, that's what they do."

Variety - Kevin Hart stated that Tony Hinchcliffe "arguably had the best set" at his Netflix roast, despite the backlash, adding, "I don’t expect less. I don’t expect more."

NY Post - Kevin Hart defended Tony Hinchcliffe's roast jokes after Chelsea Handler criticized them as "racist."

TMZ - Tony Hinchcliffe responded to Chelsea Handler's criticism by calling her the c-word during his live podcast, "Kill Tony."

TMZ - Kevin Hart expressed that he wants people to stop criticizing Hinchcliffe for his punchline related to George Floyd.

WHERE:

TMZ - The comments from Tony Hinchcliffe were made during his live podcast, "Kill Tony."

WHY:

Fox News - Hart argued that he should not be expected to reconcile with the Black community over a joke he did not make, emphasizing that he does not feel a social responsibility for Hinchcliffe's comments.

Variety - Hart acknowledged that the George Floyd joke "wasn’t a tasteful joke to our culture, to our audience," but emphasized that the audience watching the roast understands the context of racial humor.

NY Post - Kevin Hart stated that he understood why racial humor is part of the roast culture, saying, "You get why the racial humor is on the table. I wasn't shocked. Like, that's what they do."

HOW:

TMZ - Tony Hinchcliffe referred to Chelsea Handler as the c-word during his live podcast, "Kill Tony," in response to her criticism.

TMZ - Tony Hinchcliffe addressed the backlash he received for his joke during a roast on his podcast.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 14:16 UTC)

During a recent roast, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a controversial joke about George Floyd, suggesting that Floyd was watching from Hell and laughing at the Black community. In response to the backlash, Kevin Hart defended Hinchcliffe, stating, "I don't f---ing need to prove to people that I give a f---!" Hart emphasized that he should not be held accountable for a joke he did not make and does not feel a social responsibility for Hinchcliffe's comments.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 08:19 UTC)

Tony Hinchcliffe sparked controversy by referring to Chelsea Handler as "a bit of a c*" after she criticized his George Floyd joke during Kevin Hart's roast. The comment was made at 19:39 UTC and has drawn significant attention on social media. This exchange highlights the ongoing discussions surrounding comedy and sensitivity in today's entertainment landscape.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 06:22 UTC)

Kevin Hart recently shared his thoughts on racial humor during an appearance on "The Breakfast Club," stating, "You get why the racial humor is on the table. I wasn't shocked. Like, that's what they do." In another incident, Tony Hinchcliffe sparked controversy by referring to Chelsea Handler with a derogatory term during his live podcast, "Kill Tony," after she criticized him. Both moments highlight the ongoing discussions around humor and its boundaries in today's entertainment landscape.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 04:20 UTC)

Kevin Hart recently praised Tony Hinchcliffe, saying he "arguably had the best set" at his Netflix roast, despite facing some backlash. Hart acknowledged that a joke about George Floyd "wasn’t a tasteful joke to our culture, to our audience," but he emphasized that the audience watching the roast understands the context of racial humor. His comments highlight the ongoing conversation around comedy and the boundaries of humor in today's society.

(UPDATED May 26, 2026 19:39 UTC)

Kevin Hart has come to the defense of Tony Hinchcliffe after Chelsea Handler labeled Hinchcliffe's roast jokes as "racist." In response to Handler's criticism, Hinchcliffe referred to her using a derogatory term during his live podcast, "Kill Tony," while Hart emphasized that he wants the backlash against Hinchcliffe to stop, stating that racial humor is a part of roast culture. Hart explained that he wasn't surprised by the racial humor, saying, "You get why the racial humor is on the table. I wasn't shocked. Like, that's what they do."