Chris Rock is set to rip on Will Smith again this weekend. The comedian will debut a live special on Netflix that features a number of riffs about the ongoing bad blood between the two.
Rock and Smith sparked controversy at last year’s Oscars when Smith slapped the comedian over a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The incident resulted in a ban from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Emancipation
The United States freed enslaved people during the Civil War, but emancipation did not end slavery forever. During the Reconstruction period, formerly enslaved people took on new roles in society and sought to reunify their families, run for office, and push for radical legislation.
In many communities, annual celebrations of emancipation were a key part of these changes. During this time, former enslaved people held pitch-in dinners, parades, and speeches that celebrated their liberation.
After emancipation, people often had trouble finding work or living on their own, especially if they lived in areas that had poor transportation. They also had to get permission from their parents to receive working papers, learner’s permits, driver’s licenses, and health care.
Despite the difficulties, former enslaved people celebrated emancipation day with pride. And as a result, the holiday became a symbol of pride, dignity, strength and progress for African Americans. The tradition is still observed today in Washington, D.C.
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Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith has fought for a variety of causes, from human trafficking to the treatment of women in prison. She is also a philanthropist, author and entrepreneur. She co-hosts the Facebook Watch talk show Red Table Talk with her mother, Adrienne Banfield Norris, and daughter, Willow.
Her acting career began in 1991 with a recurring role on NBC’s sitcom A Different World. She has since appeared in a number of films including Menace II Society, Jason’s Lyric, Set it Off and The Matrix Reloaded.
In March 2022, she slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about her shaved head, which was a result of her hair-loss condition alopecia. She has since publicly discussed her health issue and is an advocate for women with alopecia.
Chris Rock
Chris Rock, a comedy icon. He’s known for his raw humor and often tackles controversial topics in his comedy shows. He’s also a popular actor and producer.
He’s had success as a stand-up comedian and has won several awards, including four Emmy Awards and three Grammys. He’s also starred in many movies and television series, including New Jack City and Everybody Hates Chris.
In March 2022, Will Smith slapped Rock onstage at the Oscars over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair-loss condition. The incident ended in controversy and led to a ban from the Academy for 10 years.
Now, a year later, Rock is speaking out about the incident in a recent stand-up special. During the show, he mentioned Will Smith’s latest movie Emancipation.
Netflix
Chris Rock is set to slam Will Smith in a joke about his Oscars slap, according to reports. The 58-year-old comedian is expected to use Smith’s Emancipation movie as fuel for his latest comedic clapback in an upcoming live Netflix special, Selective Outrage.
Smith made headlines during the 2022 Academy Awards when he slapped Chris Rock in the middle of a joking comment about Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head. The incident was deemed “deeply shocking” by the Academy.
It was also considered the most serious altercation during an awards show since La La Land and Moonlight mixups in 2017.Netflix not only streams a diverse array of popular television and film content but also takes charge in commissioning and producing its exclusive ‘Netflix Original’ series and movies.
Its library includes the likes of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Stranger Things and Narcos. The company has also produced a number of critically acclaimed films including Roma, which won three Academy Awards.
