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Will Smith and Chris Rock’s infamous Oscar slap in 2022 was one of Hollywood’s most shocking incidents on a public stage. Smith got a lot of flak for assaulting Rock in front of everyone, and he was banned from the Oscars for 10 years. Since then, people have mocked and made fun of the incident online.

Months later, Kevin Hart and Rock toured together on their joint stand-up specialRock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed.Hart is a big fan of his co-partner on the tour and considers him one of the GOATs in the business. To show his love for Rock, Hart sneaked in a real goat at Madison Square Garden and ironically named him after Smith, much to the audience’s amusement.
Kevin Hart and Dave Chapelle Hilariously Mock Chris Rock and Will Smith With a Goat
The infamous 2022Oscar slapput a dent into Will Smith’s reputation, and it was a huge shocker to bothChris Rock, who got slapped, and everyone who saw it. However, the incident has become the butt of jokes for stand-up comics, andKevin Hartused it to great effect on his joint stand-up tour with Rock months after the slap.
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The duo headlined a sold-out show in Madison Square where the duo entertained audiences with their witty one-liners. Hart is known to be a huge fan of Rock and considers him one of the GOATs. He got to express it on the show and brought in an actual goat as a gift to the GOAT. Hart insists that Rock accept the gift that he gave him (viaInstagram).
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Another comic legend,Dave Chapelle, was also present and added to the madness. As Rock agrees, Chapelle asks Hart what should be the name of the goat, to which Hart hilariously answers,“The name is Will Smith,”which leaves Rock and the audience in splits. Chapelle’s next line elevated the moment while also making a dig at Smith by stating that he should have gotten a sheep instead. He said,
I’ll tell you the truth Kevin, a better gift would have been a sheep. Don’t act like I’m crazy. You bought the Goat.

The whole segment was filled with laugh-out-loud moments and three comic geniuses at the top of their game. They mangled to use an infamous incident involving Rock to great comedic effect, and it shows how good they are in turning uncomfortable subject matter into humorous situations.
Will Smith CallsBad Boys: Ride Or DieThe Perfect Summer Movie With The Right Sauce
Will Smithis gearing up for the release of the fourthBad BoysfilmBad Boys: Ride or Diealongside Martin Lawrence. In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, Smith praised the film, claiming that it is the perfect mix of nostalgia as well as exciting new elements and experiences for their characters.
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The actor stated that it was a challenge to balance the fun factor of the film along with a narrative that evolves the characters in interesting ways. This made the film the perfect summer release as Smith told Entertainment Weekly,
I’m very excited about this one. We want it to feel nostalgic, but we also want the characters to be experiencing things that are age-appropriate and experience-appropriate. It’s a challenge to keep it fun and keep it exciting and verify that the popcorn part is enjoyable, but also letting it be gourmet popcorn. It is popcorn, but it’s definitely got some special sauce on it.

In addition to Smith and Lawrence, the film also stars Joe Pantoliano, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Jacob Scipio, and DJ Khaled. Directors Adil & Bilall returned to direct the film after delivering the best film in the franchise with 2020’sBad Boys for Life.
Bad Boys: Ride or Diehits theatres on June 21, 2025.

Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
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