I am disgusted and appalled by all the people who think Smith did the right thing. The right thing would have been to have a conversation with the person who offended you and come to an understanding. Two wrongs don't make it right.

How about how Chris Rock handled it. Took the shot and kept on performing. Never lost his cool. I respect him for taking the high road.

The Oscars owe Chris Rock for the continuation of the Oscars. He's the man, he held the order and is a Role Model. Chris Rock kept pride amongst good people.

The trauma that he faced daily, as a child and through his teenage years, he could have easily ended up prison or turned to drink and drugs. He turned it around and worked on being the best that he can be.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I take my hat off to him and may he gain strength knowing that he has people that love and care about him. 🙏🏾👍🏾

Just another reason to LOVE Chris! He's overcome more than most people know. He's actually proven just how STRONG of a man he is by NOT retaliating. Then he showed how classy he is by NOT pressing charges against Will. Rock went high while Smith went low.

Regardless of what his childhood may have been, it took strength to have kept his composure and not make a fool out of himself like Will did.

Wow! Had no idea that Chris went through all that in his childhood those scars never really go away, but he shook all that off and said "I'm here for a reason I love my life!" Love and much respect to Chris Rock👍❤ God bless him!🙏 Thanks RRG❤ This was a great video!

I knew it. Having PTSD myself, I know a lot about PTSD. People with a history of trauma don't react the same way that those who don't have a history of trauma do.

If she’s “cool with her bald head” then her rolling eyes betrayed her at the Oscars!

I'm happy Chris Rock turned his negativity into positivity through Comedy.

Im so heartbroken from seeing Chris face expression of embarrassment and pain. Will is not the only person in this freaking world that has had a rough childhood. He only speaks of that time he saw his dad hurting his mom, and he didn't do anything about it because he was a child. Others in the whole world have gone through worse than him and have overgrown and have left it in the past and have moved on to live successful productive life's. That he’s a work in progress he says, ok, for things that are beyond your control, but as for things like violence, you should’ve been dealt with the process of that. Their is no excuse for that type of behavior. If you need someone to smack cause your wife got you losing your mind then go work out, or go to therapy. The fact that your trying to impress your wife, who has no boundaries as she well said, is a waste of time. Your trying to hold on to someone that doesn’t in reality want you. If a man marries a narcissist, and once realizing it, doesn’t leave her, soon he will become a masochist! The same goes for the opposite.

I have a friend who works in a Dental Office for the Stars. She told me that when CR, comes into the office he is so respectful, and pleasent. She say he is very quiet and only speaks when spoken to. What Will Smith, Did had nothing to do with his personal reaction, but everything to do with his narraccist wife Jada.

I love you Chris and have a deeper level of respect for you.

I’m so glad you spoke about Chris background everybody so pressed about Wills background they seem to think Chris doesn’t have a background 💯

We need another sitcom called "Everybody Loves Chris" because he's really a stand up guy!!!

I don't remember the last time I saw a man exhibit such poise and grace in the face of adversity. But I think Chris was literally in shock, as everyone else was. Nobody could believe what was happening when Will approached the stage. I sure hope Chris is able to process this and come out of it without any emotional damage. He looks like a hero and I hope he realizes how much everyone love him.

Because Chris Rock was a better man and kept his composure.

This was so sad to see and to hear about his childhood was just as bad. Respect Chris for how you handled this situation 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾

I've heard some of Chris' story before, but this actually choked me up a little bit. Dude has given me so many laughs, sometimes laughs til my sides and face hurt and tears are rolling down my face. He's given so many people moments of happiness. We just never quite know the pain these people, who we often put on a giant pedestal, have had to deal with. My respect for Chris went up because of how he chose to handle the situation on the Oscars stage, but, hearing this stuff, has made me respect him even more.

Keep your head up Chris! Don’t let this incident take you back. You didn’t do anything wrong. Looking forward to seeing your show in October at Chicago. Please note that many people are with you. Much love and respect for Chris!

It's not easy getting over childhood trauma I can definitely empathize with Chris on that. The Oscars need to have his back because he was a complete professional that night. 🌟

Much respect to him for being the bigger person and turning the negativity into a positive. Violent is never the answer.

Chris Rock’s joke would’ve been forgotten in a matter of seconds, but Will’s action will make it an unforgettable time

What Will did to Chris was totally WRONG and out of character, even for him. I applaud Chris for being the bigger man and not retaliate causing an even bigger scene. I feel Chris handled that unfortunate situation rather well. I've lost respect for Will behind that. Now whenever I see him, I will always think about what he did to Chris.

This is the prime example of comedians have the saddest lives behind the laughs. Had no idea he was sexually assaulted and had to endure discrimination in school. I respect anybody who chooses therapy to cope. God bless him.

I've been team Chris Rock throughout this ordeal. Most would not have had that type of self control after being slapped in front of millions of people.. But learning more about his childhood bullying experience explains why he didn't footsweep Will. I wish therapy was discussed more in our community.

Very good video about Chris. Who knew? He’s a blessing to the world. The man has survived horror, put it to good use. Now I have even MORE reasons to love Chris and Eddie Murphy! What Will doesn’t realize, his reaction to a joke was so harsh... he represented everything Chris had to overcome. Even the anger issues. Will has been shamed by his wife so deeply, that was the anger letting it out. Speaking as a married woman, who loved her husband DEEPLY... would never allow her husband to have an open marriage. I never wanted another man other than my husband. The entire situation will Jada is messed up. Will is hen pecked. Jada gets what she wants, even at the expense of her husband. That’s narcissistic. I’m a Christian and easily recognize the evil Jezebel spirit she has in her. The red table? Watch... she’s using her platform to infect women to carry that spirit. It is evil. I love Will. My thoughts are that he needs to divorce Jada, never talk about her, let the grown kids see her... but he needs to severe ties with this evil woman. She loves nobody but herself. Me? I’d never let my children behold such behavior. Never. She’s planting seeds of destruction. Remember this, the devil NEVER plays fair. He comes to STEAL, KILL, DESTROY. Will did damage to Chris. We still do not know the outcome. Every hit to our heads make shatters little blood vessels. I’m praying God heals Chris of everything. That God places the night of the oscars far away from our man Chris. Will messed up. He lost me as a fan. He needs to get Jada in the past, divorce, cut his losses, find a woman that is pure in her heart. Watch, he will make another family, have children and a younger sweeter woman, and grow old gracefully. As an older woman, I know. Hitting 50? That’s the top of the mountain. It’s all downhill from there. Poor Will. He’s got to set Jezebel aside... find a heart that’s pure, that will not lie, cheat. Someone that doesn’t carry evil spirits. Pride comes before a fall. Don’t forget, THE devil NEVER PLAYS FAIR. EVER.

Calling her GI Jane can also be taken as a compliment, but no… she chooses to be offended, even in the knowing that they are public figures and are supposed to take it all the way to the very end, no matter what.

Gosh this put an even deeper meaning into why “Everybody Hates Chris” this made me sad and I commend Chris for his composure & ability to keep going even after the assault.

Boy, count me as one of those who defended this and having seen a different angle where Jada LAUGHED after Will slapped him and Chris made his jokes, now honestly forget Will and Jada. Chris handled things the right way.

Speaking from experience, when you grow up being slapped in the face, and worse, you become numb to it... I'm not sure if this is Chris Rock's situation... But I have a new found respect for him!

This makes me so sad for Chris Rock all those awful feelings that smack must’ve brought up over a joke he DK she had alopecia that was so wrong and then they gave will smith a standing ovation that’s disgusting and I’m sure didn’t help Chris

What Will Smith did was disgusting. He should have had more self control. Chris Rock did not deserve that slap. Jada should have stopped her man from ruining their brand and embarrassing them both. He wouldn’t have slapped anyone else, why didn’t he slap the man sleeping with his wife? It was a cheap shot. I commend Chris for holding his composure and saving face.

Anddddd the standing ovation and Oscar Is awarded to "Chris Rock". Awesome restraint and professionalism without missing a beat as the award show host. CHARACTER. True star power.

Chris handled that over reaction like a damn champ. I don't know how he did it. He is one of Hollywood's funniest comedian. I hope this doesn't effect his career.

Thanks for this great background on Chris and teaching me some things I didn't know. I met Chris in 1992 after a stand-up show, and I was amazed how shy he was in person. I got that same feeling at the 2022 Oscars. I don't think he is as bold in real life as he is on stage, so people would never know what the real Chris is like from his performances. Understanding his nonverbal cue disorder totally explains why it didn't become real for him until Will's harsh words came out after the slap.

Had that been my husband, I would have said, "Babe, don't ruin your night. Get him later in the green room!" Even if he started walking up there before I could have said something, I would has called his name and told him sit down! Chris didn't deserve that, and it was just so wrong of Will.

How Chris Rock kept his composure made me respect me even more.

Keep on making people laugh Chris because this is your mission on earth!

He was a target of misplaced anger. Most respect to Chris💓

THANK YOU FOR THIS. There are so many KZfaqrs talking about Will's trauma in his life because they read about it in his memoir. Will Smith is not the only person on Earth to experience trauma and now, as an adult he has been traumatized again.

I Can Understand What He Went Thru, We All Can Learn From This... It's Never Ok To Physical Strike Someone, And It's Definitely Not Ok To Let Someone Strike You and Not Defend Yourself. We All Have Imperfections, Let's Just Try And Respect Each Other The Best Way Possible.

Chris is a true stand up man. He did the right thing, much respect to him!!

So glad i saw this! Im so moved by his story! What a great man he is! Everybody is human and screws up! Great video!

Will Smith was so lucky that Chris Rock didn't have that same brick and bookbag.

Interesting how Will's childhood traumas supposedly were the catalyst to him "protecting his wife", while at the exact same time, forcing Chris to relive his. That's deep.

He definitely proved himself as classy. I am proud that he was created.

Chris deserved the Oscar that night, and still does!! My heart hurts for him!

Not going to lie, this made me cry 😢. I had no idea this man went through so much! I have a new found respect for Chris! Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏿

The fact that Jada was so claim while her husband assaulted someone says a lot about their relationship. Will has never been the violent type for a reason. So that outburst is very telling of something brewing and G.I. Jane is not bad. Most people don’t even know about her hair lost. A lot of people shave it as a style.

Chris Rock is just a cool guy, funny but not nasty humor. He exudes good-natured sensitivity. To me, that is wonderful, no one gets hurt, but everyone gets a good feeling inside and enjoys a master comic and as great man.

You would be surprised how many of us have had to rise beyond our childhoods. It wasn't a walk in the park for any of us and you can take that to the bank. Chris Rock is a very talented real man and I applaud him.

Jim Carrey was spot on on saying that if he were Chris, he'd sue Will for $200M. Make him pay for all of the times we get to see that video over and over again. But, I commend Chris* for being a MAN an not resorting to violence for an ego stroke. I do hope he kills it tonight on the opening of his comedy tour in Boston. I heard tickets were going for over $1K/seat! 👏🏾

Love and respect to Chris for keeping it classy. Not only did he refrain from physical retaliation: as one of the wittiest comedians in the game, he could have gone off script and verbally destroyed the Smith cult…uh..”family”. There are sooooo many jokes there. Instead he got the show moving on to Quest Love’s moment. Will, on the other hand, is barely worthy of The Source Awards.

I love Chris. He stood strong! He has class, is something Will and Jada know nothing about, Will acted unecessay and getto. Chris should not be embarrassed, he handled that like a man. He should get an Oscar for it.

I have lost a tremendous amount of respect for Will Smith. Unfortunately, he's been in a lot of decent movies. However, now when I watch one of the movies he stars in, the first thing I'll think of is him slapping Chris Rock and I won't be able to enjoy or get into the movie like I used to. The same thing happened with Kevin Spacey.

Smith did NOT "lose his cool". He laughed at the joke, got a look of disapproval from his "boss", he weighed his options then went with an open-handed slap to minimize damages and avoid assault charges and a lawsuit. It was a calculated decision. He was smug, confident, and strutted back to his seat like he'd just done something amazing. It was anything but a heated moment of anger. Men don't strike other men with a girlie slap if they are out of control angry. His acceptance speech was just more theatrics.

This is heartrending, you really never know what someone has been though. And his outlet is comedy and the fact that he’s lived his life nonviolent and to get violated for doing what he loves… #StandupGuy ❤️‍🩹

I watch and enjoy all of your videos but this one right here made me cry. I'm not really a Chris Rock fan but my heart broke listening to this. We all know he didn't deserve that treatment...and to know his mindset behind it is heartbreaking...

I'm sooo proud of how u changed your titles with class and consideration for your readers& the feelings of the celebs and their loved ones ❤

Thank you for the story for making us understand Chris Rock's learning disability more. It must be tough for him to re-experience his childhood trauma on that scale.

This video makes me feel bad for every meme that I laughed at. These celebrities really had some of the most horrific childhoods.

So glad I bumped into this.. Didn't know any of these about him. Makes me wanna get to know more about these entertainers I love bc thinking about it, I only know the life of one or two of them. This was seriously good to watch...

The joke wasn't in poor taste. The man is a comedian and his joke toward her wasn't the only one he told. In addition, he didn't do anything Smith didn't do also in his career. Smith and his wife are in the limelight. If they cannot handle a benign joke, they should give up on their careers as entertainers immediately.

RRG you guys have been shedding soooo much light on things these past few days. It is much appreciated and really helps in understanding everyone involved in what happened. Thank you. 🙏 And continue to thrive. I have always liked Chris Rock. It always amazes me how with these comedians you only see the humorous, silly side of them. Never thinking they are going through demons of their own.

Thank you Chris for keeping your cool and not making us all look like stereotypic animals. I'm so disgusted with Will Smith and his Fame seeking wife. I'm also really tired of seeing that smack video and photograph. Will is so lucky at least up until this point that Chris doesn't sue the s*** out of him. That may change and I would be perfectly fine with it because we all saw it. We have been watching The Smiths for years put all their trashy business out on social media. You can bet your bottom dollar that Jada is going to milk that alopecia for all it's worth.

You never cease to amaze, Sis. That was done with such tact and poise as this is serious stuff. It explains SO much I picked up on when meeting him but did not have the wisdom to understand in my early years. I met him the last time not too long before he got engaged. She endured 20 years of the fallout from a lack of self worth, wow!

I can appreciate this video. Gives u a whole different perspective, noones talking about Chris and the pain, embarrassment and humiliation hes dealing right now. every media outlet and you tube creators are constantly talking about Will and Jada. Well what about Chris? Will opened up traumas for Chris, I appreciate this is the ONLY channel that I've seen since the Oscar slap that's actually talking about the victim. Jada wasn't a victim, Chris was. Thank you different insight. Love your channel.

Chris Rock deserves an Oscar as an apology.

My heart goes out to Chris and all he had to endure in his lifetime. He handled that situation with class. I better understand the questions I may have had about everything.

Thank you for sharing this info.🙏🏾❤️

thank you for telling the life of Chris. Everyone is looking for an excuse for what Will did and not think about Chris

I have so much respect for Chris Rock❤️ He is a wonderful example of how a man should be. My heart breaks that he went through so much. I applaud his courage and his strength!

I admire Chris tremendously, he held himself as a gentleman should... Sadly his childhood wasn't happiness an illness that may at times hold him back...."IT ISN'T IT HASN'T ❤️ .. Thank you RRG FOR THIS POST 🙏🏽

Thank be you for the information. Well done.

True, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I've gone thru many experiences with bullies in school but luckily I had a sense of humor and turned things around !! it's not easy fellas !! it take a lot of emotional struggle to turn things around !! teachers can't help you, you gotta do this on your own, break thru the barrier and become on top. As of result, it had helped me become wiser as an adult and nothing can stop me from doing whatever I wanted to do. I could stand and give a speech for an hour in college with free expression in thought without being shy or held back whatsoever !! There's so many things I could share with you but in terms of Chris, I know where he's coming from !! that's a hero !! And very few of us can excel the impossible, beat the devil , and win like Chris did !! I salute this man !

Chris Rock handled it well.

Just goes to show, how two celebs experienced trama in their childhood, and they give two completely different responses. One took it like a thug, a PUNK move. The other ,Chris handled it with extreme dignity. What a class act. Will has ALOT of growing up to do. Start with divorcing Jada and years of therapy.

The joke about Jada was benign and flat. Totally forgettable. Any perceived offence is created entirely in the mind of the offended, who interpreted to suit their warped outlook. Here's looking at you Will. Now knowing what I do about Chris, I love the guy even more. I don't want to imagine what growing up in that environment is like. It MUST stay with you forever.

Thank you, you are a kind person. I wish Chris would see it so that he knew that people care about him.

This has nothing to do with anything. He was working,doing his job. He was assaulted at work. He made Will Smith look like a fool! That’s why Will Smith cried all night for sympathy.

I’m disgusted with the Oscars and how no one stopped or protected Chris. It’s BS.

At first, l thought he deserved it... BUT after this story l understand....especially that loneliness and vulnerability that can turn fatal if miss directed or provoked. I deal with a brother that has PTSD as a result of provoked situations like this...now he has a gun.

I had no idea about Chris Rocks' history and this puts a whole new spin on things. This is Shakespearean stuff right here. Jada the narcissistic wife, Will the abused husband with toxic masculinity, Chris Rock with NVLD and like Will has his own suffering in the soup of public opinion.

If you've ever been humiliated like that in person, I'm sure we all have. For me, it took a split second to think about what would happen if I respond or retaliate, and I saw me totally embarrassing myself. It's a horrible feeling you'll always remember. Thankfully, Chris composed himself immediately.

I’ve always been a fan of Chris Rock, but right now he is a KING to me! That’s a man, right there. He faded nothing! Stay on point! That’s a sad, pathetic person that assaulted him and Chris stayed a MAN. He is a hero to comics around the world. Take a slap, keep it moving. You’re bigger than this.

No, the GIJane joke was NOT in poor taste. It was actually a compliment to Jada who he was saying was a 'tough ass' woman. Her narcissism was what made her roll he eyes. Chris gave a complimentary comment to Jada. I sympathize with Chris and his victimized childhood. I hope he gets therapy about being a 'victim'. The only person who's not a victim in this story is Jada.

Thank you for this 🙏🏾

I don’t believe that Chris knew about Jada’s condition I just can’t see him being that mean spirited.

Thank you for making this video, I don’t understand why people are sticking up for Will coward Smith , hopefully this will open the minds of people who are defending him and see how Strong Chris Rock is and how he remained classy, and didn’t react to Will’s irrational behavior and him wanting to boost his own little ego.

Will Smith deserves that award taken from him.

You have the guts to be a well Known comedian 🤗 You have this in your personality * Faith * Humble' *Good Heart * Discipline and a Loving person to everyone❤️ God Bless From Philippines

Chris did not deserve to be publicly humiliated as a black man. Will could have just spoke to him back stage or yelled for his chair. Regardless If he knew Jada had alopecia. You don't have the right to slap someone.

I think Chris deserves an academy award for being the most rezilent Host .It was very professional and a class act.Or more so his true colours.

This is beautiful. Thanks.

This reminded me never judge the cover of the book. You never know what others are going through.

Honestly I gotta say. My first thoughts after viewing the slap was how well Chris handled the situation and how much of a professional Chris is. To me Chris’s disposition overshadowed that moment to me. I wish the incident never happened.

I still can't believe this happened to him. It's cringing and to be honest, I hope Will Smith sees this and truly feel like shit for even putting his hands on him.

Thank you for sharing the back ground on Chris' life. Will, using the excuse of childhood dysfunction is no excuse. I'm sure five out of ten black children have experienced some dysfunctional drama in their lives (I did) but we have to move forward. Can you imagine everyone that has experienced drama or trauma lashing out at everyone who makes a joke or says something we don't like. Yes the joke was in poor taste IF: Chris knew about her condition. But if not it was a disrespectful joke. If you watch the first RTT Jada said she cut her hair bc Willow cut her's. Nothing about a medical condition even in talking to Tiffany Haddish never said a word. But bc Will has a wife that has zero respect for him he's in pain and rather than leaving Jada he would rather take it out of others. Will needs to apologize to Chris on National TV and NOT at the Red Table. I will no longer watch the RTT again.

I saw something once that said it's not being violent that shows strength, it's the ability to be capable of violence but having the restraint not to use it.