Poor example of what to do when one feels insulted publicly.

Agree 100%!!! Chris Rock showed class & restraint. That slap had NOTHING to do with Chris Rock. Will Smith is battling with something else. It’s just unfortunate Chris Rock was on the receiving end.

Perfect response. Just like Jim Carey when he said “Wil Smith single handedly ruined the show for ALL of the other winners who worked so hard for their big moment”. Especially the poor guy after the incident who won for best documentary! It was sooo selfish. Wil Smith turned the show into trash.

That's exactly what I was thinking Ricky, how in the world did the audience stand up and give Will a standing ovation after he just assaulted and humiliated Chris in front of the world.

We’re living in a society that wrong is called right, And right is called wrong. People will stand up for evil deeds.

Exactly. That bothered me so bad that everyone was checking on Will, but not Chris.

“At the end of the day, you cannot be putting your hands on people.” 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

The look on Chris’s face hurt my feelings and made me teary eyed … seriously!!!! He is a class act … for real for real !! He handled it so well !!! I’m just feelin Will wouldn’t had done that without someone urging him to because he was absolutely laughing at first !!! Until he saw her face … No excuse for his actions though !! It just seems so not like Will to be aggressive!!

I haven't watch it after seeing the "live". My heart right now is for Chris. He's a MAN, the victim of a hard, painful slap on his face, seen by millions. Having to decide in a split second what to do, how to react, to keep on script or not, how to tmreact, proceed for himself, Will, his employer, the audience, the viewers Will has more than enough support. The weight was on Chris. Prayer for him and his family.

Finally a celebrity who is not afraid to call a thing a thing. Thanks for standing up for what’s right. We can all love Will and still emphatically say he was wrong. Chris brother keep your chin up.

If Chris Rock was reading from a teleprompter, a script some one else writes for the PAID host/presenter, Is Will gon Slapped 👋 Oscars owners for the allowing the comment that could’ve read by ANY presenter/host? Mr Smiley I completely agree with you!

"Would he have slapped Jimmy Kemel?" Spot on!!!! This was my first point.

Cris Rock handled it like a grown man. Lost all respect for Will. He is a damn comedian

Amen, Ricky! Thanks for speaking up about this, because too many of our people think that incident was acceptable. It’s not - it was an embarrassment.

This is the night Chris Rock saved the Oscars and Will Smith's career from Will Smith.

It was a joke and that's his job. He was laughing at first. When Chris saw him coming he called and told them he was coming. No security came out to assist. Now Chris children and family will have to handle the drama behind it. Kids are harsh. Will had other issues going on. Chris you are the ideal person to turn the other cheek.

And Will had the boldness to apologize to everyone except that one he slapped

I agree. Will didn't have no business putting his hands on that man..

This is why we love Ricky Smiley, always keeping it REAL!!! Thank you Mr. Smiley

Well said OG (I hope that title isn't offensive, I mean well with respect). Thank you for your words of wisdom and insight. Much love Mr. Smiley. Thank you sir.

I’m a Will Smith fan but that was pathetic to see. He handled that like a love and hip hop reunion.

he needed to apologize to Chris Rock when he won his Oscar instead of everyone else. For Will to get a standing ovation after apologizing to everyone he should have been escorted out of the building at once

Jada puts all their stuff out on her podcast and a joke offends her, so stunning and brave. He wasn’t protecting his wife he was protecting his feelings.

I recognized what he did. Will Smith Did a "Hail Mary Pass" The "Hail Mary" pass: That last second, long shot attempt for a losing football team to come from behind and win the game. While these miracle throws have generated some of the most exciting plays in NFL history, the term became commonplace after one football game that happened 41 years ago on Wednesday.Dec 28, 2016 gospelgirl I am the Defense

You are absolutely on point, Ricky!!! And Chris' joke was a fluff joke, light-hearted joke, lame joke, was nothing to rise to the level of malicious disrespect...

Slapping a man or woman in the face is the ultimate show of disrespect!!

Shout to Chris Rock for taking one for the team and keeping Black America from going over the cliff that Will Smith took us to in that moment. Chris handled that horrific moment with (world) class, strength, dignity, and next level professionalism. Will may have defended his wife but Chris Rock's actions (or lack thereof) protected an entire people

Yesssss! Rickey, I clicked too and pulled my comforter up on my shoulder...I was looking for the Equalizer anyway👀💯

Will showed just how insecure he is with his masculinity or lack thereof. He wanted to prove how masculine and manly he is but went about it the wrong way. Violence does not equal masculinity. He's too old not to know that.

I love Chris Rock, even more today. He is a class act. Everyone who gave Will Smith a standing ovation should feel stupid.

I am telling y'all that a lot of folks need to listen to Ricky on this. I like the way he uses his platform for positive approaches to solving tough issues.

Thanks Ricky for saying what needed to be said

"When you get in your 40's and 50's you aint got no business doing shit like that cuz you know better" PLEASE SAY THIS AGAIN FOR THE PEOPLE EVERYWHERE NOT JUST IN THE BACK!!!!!!

If you can’t control your emotions people will always have control over you💯

I totally agree. He could have yelled for him to apologize to his wife. Smacking him in the face while he’s doing his job was completely unacceptable. Yes. He’s going through stuff, but still. Not okay.

Rickey Smiley! I loved your Church's Chicken radio commercials! *_"Bow your head, baby."_*

I was confused as well because Will was laughing at first! I’m so glad things didn’t get totally out of hand!! Kudos to Chris for being professional and still found a way to still be joking! Please keep your hands to yourself and learn to contain your emotions!

Question. How come security didn’t run up on stage?

This whole thing feels like an out of body experience or some kind of nightmares. I am obviously an outsider but feel traumatized and can only imagine what the immediate family and loved ones are going through. I mean, who would have thought a scenario like this would play out live in front of the the entire world. Myself and probably everyone else who saw it live though it was a comedy skit or something. It played into so many stereotypes that the world got to see in real time with no context or the opportunity to get that many eyeballs again to fix it. What a shame!

No. Chris doesn’t owe any apologies. It’s just words. Will needs to practice self control. He did this because jada didn’t like the joke.

Finally a voice of reason! Now of Chris Rock hadn’t been the good man he is, it would’ve been a whole brawl on tv. Will Smith was wrong. He is not a fighter, a thug, a street guy - he’s a rich Hollywood actor & if that were someone like The ROCK or even Kanye, he wouldn’t have done that.

Looks like Chris was about to swing back but he caught himself and thought better of himself, Chris was the professional.

Many folks were backing Will and saying he did right to honor his wife. I disagree when perhaps a door was opened by the wife to begin with. Anyway a teaching moment for my teen son that we can not physically attack or assault someone because of words, what was said that you don't like. People are dead and gone because of offense and their feelings being hurt or either they're in jail. I pray for healing and humility. Pride always comes before the fall. Sometimes we just need to leave both the devil and God out of the mess that we get ourselves into. The devil didn't come for Jada or Will with that joke and God didn't want Will to react as he did. The evil here was pride and not being humble enough to ask forgiveness.

All out just wrong !!! When I saw that, just cut me on the inside ! Watched the Oscars with my 2 adults sons and my husband, because our sons wanted to watch ! I was angry as a black women to BROTHER’S associated with this at THE OSCARS ! Just embarrassed and felt so bad for Chris and his family, oh my GOD ! God help us all 🙏🏾🙏🏾

So now Will Smith is asking everyone to give him grace and to understand his point, but he never extended that grace to Chris Rock. He never gave him (Chris Rock) the opportunity to apologize and make the correction. There was no grace for Chris Rock and everyone is all for Will Smith and none for Chris Rock. That's crazy to me, you can't expect grace without giving grace.

I agree Ricky and I’m glad somebody is speaking out against Will’s actions. It surprised me the standing ovation he got from the crowd. It’s scary to see how people think these days. If people think stuff like that is okay, this world is headed for destruction fast.

Thank you for expressing exactly what I felt on every aspect of the situation. 1 more thing: I was embarrassed!

I whole heartedly agree with you Rickey Smiley.

You are 100% right. The other point I feel that everyone is missing is that this is inciting violence and open season on comedians for doing their job. Big and small just because someone got in their feelings about a joke, that doesn't even have to be directly aimed at them. I'm sure a lot of comedians are very uncomfortable right now. Because they're being shown that you can be violently attacked for doing their passion when it's not even a disrespectful joke.

HE WAS WRONG, HE'S BEEN IN THIS INDUSTRY LONG ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW TO HANDLE SITUATIONS LIKE THIS, IT WAS ACTUALLY EMBARRASSING TO SEE.... YOU CAN TELL HE'S GOING THROUGH SOME STUFF BUT THIS WAS DEFINITELY THE WRONG TIME AND WRONG WAY TO EXPRESS HIMSELF... HE HAS DEEP ROOTED ISSUES, THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH CHRIS.

Right on point Ricky. The saddest part is that people are actually divided on this subject matter. SMH. What does that tell you about Society? Very, very scary world. Stay up

Thank you Rickey for bringing out that Chris may not have known about Jada's condition. It was assumed by both Jada and Will that Chris should know. Not cool. Chris actually said later that he did not know that she had alopecia. I believe him. While filming his documentary, Good Hair, Chris actually interviewed a woman which had alopecia. She told him how she had to learn to embrace herself. So, therefore, he surely understood that that was no laughing matter.

Rickey I agree. We have struggled as Black people to receive acceptance and acknowledgement of our talents by the Academy. This is a huge detrimental to our race and those who have worked so hard to get us to this point in history. I watched the Oscar's this year specifically to cheer on Will. What he did in front of the world was atrocious. I don't care for Jada but I am tired of the conversations around our hair. We get that enough from Whites but for us to do it to each other is repulsive. Will lacks emotional intelligence. He and his family need intensive therapy there are so many issues here, but they should not have played out at the Oscar's. Chris really should get an award for how he handled himself because so many others would have whooped Will's ass on that same stage and suffered the consequences later. I'm disgusted by the whole thing. This has really set us back in how we as Blacks are viewed by others. Those with platforms and voices really have a responsibility greater than their own. I really appreciate your comments Rickey.

Everyone should keep their hands to themselves, because attacking someone, for no reason, could bring about injury or worse, death!

“Red talk table” lol 😂

My family and I are traumatized what happened to Chris. Thank you Mr. Smiley for your honesty. I totally agree with you👏🏽

Well said Ricky! Those backing Will Smith are shortsighted and a bunch of hypocrites. I'm most certain that had they themselves or their loved ones been slapped, punched, knocked out, or God-forbid... worst, for mere spoken words under non-threatening, non-escalating circumstances, they’d see things differently.

If Dave Chapelle had made that same joke, Will wouldn't have reacted that way because Will know it would've went down different. It seems as though Chris was a softer target and as a man who made jokes, Will knew better.

This was the best, most thoughtful response I seen on this yet. Ricky said everything I've thought thus far. Very comprehensive and FAIR.

Thank you for putting my thoughts into words..you bring reality to the table...actors of colour fought so hard to be acknowledged in their line of work/careers..they got this wonderful opportunity this year at the Oscar's & I was so excited to see this years show ...it saddens me that Will Smith & his wife took that away from them/us...my heart is sad for Chris Rock, his children & family for what they are suffering through...there was no need for those to calm Will down, he was in great spirits, both him & his wife were laughing after he committed the crime, however, your right when asking "did anyone check on Chris"...Thank you for that...

Ì turned my TV off as well. That was so disgusting to me as a black man to see that trash. I felt for the Williams family. I respect how Chris handled that situation. No excuse for putting your hands on another man. What would Sidney Poitier or Denzel do? Will is standing on the foundation of many talented black artists who paved the way for him. Smh..🤔

I'm praying for Chris' daughters, they didn't deserve to see or feel that disrespect shown to their father 🤎🤎

I agree with you Rickey; Will Smith was wrong!

I learned a long time ago, that it is not about what a person does to you (when they are in the wrong) It is about what your reaction is to what they did. From the time Will Smith got up out of his chair and walked 25-50 yrds. to Chris Rock, he had enough time to change his mind about whether to slap Chris or not! ( Hindsight tells me, Will could have walked up and shook his hand whispered something in his ear where noone could hear, and walked back to his seat.) But Noooooo, he did not control his flesh, (ego) sustain himself or even put God first! (Matt.6:33) now he has to pay the consequences. What makes it so hard to even understand is he did it intentionalLY in front of so my witnesses! I really thought he was smarter or even wiser than that!!! I will keep praying for PEACE. LORD knows we def need it RIGHT NOW!!! GOD BLESS EVERYONE!!! Thank you GOD for WISDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He that Lacks wisdom let him ask. JAMEs 1:5 PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 PSALM 107:20 PSALM 91 🙏✌💖

The prosecutor can still lock him up and charge him because of it being on TV.

Will is sick of his wife embarrassing him and Chris just caught final straw I hope Will gets the help and healing he needs 🙏

They should have a celebrity boxing fight

I do try to think how we are all capable of over reacting and how we have all done things in the heat of the moment we regret. Hell, I've done things as a teenager that Im still paying the price for now, as a 40 year old man and not a day goes by that I don't think about how I'd do it differently if I could go back. But Will is 52 years old and a role model to millions, he knows this. He knows how much influence he has and the effect culture has on people. He's spent his career saying he won't swear in his music because it's negativity. And he does this?

Real grown man commentary. Gotta Love Ricky

My point exactly he laughed at the joke and then gonna slap Chris Rock crazy as hell !!!

I completely agree with you bro! I'm Subscribing to your channel my dude .Cause and Effect bro Facts! Keep spitting that Knowledge my dude much love from Florida!

I’m confused…You will slap a man for joking about Jada, but you won’t slap a man for sleeping with your wife and kissing you on your mouth???? Smith family, all four of y’all are confused…..smdh 💀💀😂😂

I'm glad you brought up the charges. Most don't know, that in Cali.. the STATE can pick it up regardless of what the victim decides. They have it on film so there is no fighting the case either. The level of support for Will is CRAZY.

Will was totally out of line.. he is supposed to be a role model, but he just lost all my respect for him. He should have been arrested for assaulting Chris. So proud of the way Chris handled the incident. You are a true professional!

Well said.It did really bother me when they're son said what he said.Thanx for addressing it.🌹

Thank you Ricky smiley For everything that you're saying because you hit it right on the point..

I feel you Rickey!!! This was totally wrong, I just see Will Smith in a total different light behind this! I have no more respect for Will Smith, and his wife! She was being messy! Yes she was, end of story! Nothing but love for Chris Rock!!!

Mr. Smiley, I am a Criminal Justice student and Will Smith could still be prosecuted for ASSAULT. Mr. Smiley, you are absolutely correct with every word that proceeded out of your mouth and that’s Real Talk!!

You know I bring you the real deal on most of the content you upload- this right here, Solid. You’re absolutely correct about everything you said. 👍🏾

4:16 In this day in age, we treat victims like this all the time. We respond to situations backwards.

i agree with you Ricky, i thought he would have pulled him to the side and just talked to him.. there was no need for it, no need

I think the thing that upsets me the most, is that if Will had slapped someone who was white or a woman, he would’ve been arrested on the spot. It shows how fucked our legal system is.

Yes Ricky smiley 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I'm loving what you are saying, and the question ❓ that you asked thank you.

THANK YOU SO MUCH RICKY ! I ALWAYS TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU !! 💜👌🏾💯🌟

Rickey needs to go on every news network this was so clear and on point!

Irony reports have it that Chris Rock didn’t even write the joke. But writers from the academy awards did the very same academy that Will Smith said sorry to, but not the man he attacked.

Ricky about the Stellar awards, then slaps himself... Ricky kilt that. He needs to work this as a bit. That joke was epic, within this epic commentary.

Can’t even believe this is a debate! Smh

He was laughing at first, until he saw his wife's face, and the way she was looking , like an eye roll. Ooops

I guarantee you he would have not slapped Eddie Griffin

Think about what we take away from all this. When that big moment arrives in your life, make sure, in your heart, body and mind, that you're as ready as can be. Don't be caught lacking in great moment.

Not Dr. Caesar and Maurette Brown Clark fighting. 😁😁😁

There's got to to be something deeper than GI Jane joke. I understand Jada's unfortunate condition but with it she's still a 10. Will Smith going thru something deeper than just a GI Jane joke

Thank you Rickey As a black single woman I was embarrassed by Will. I lost respect for him because he had no business putting his hand on another brother in a tux over a joke

The one thing I can say.is that if William really thought he was defending the honor of his wife there was no need to apologize. Like who apologizes for standing up for thier wife's honor. I know for sure I wouldn't. Chris is a bigger man than me because from that point on I would have went in on the both of them. And made it my life's mission to go in on them from here on out

Correctly said Ricky. Speaking 💯 truth

I'm glad somebody said something because no matter how you try to justify it, Will Smith was wrong!! Especially for someone whose always making inspirational videos.. giving out positive advice and shit. 🤦🏾‍♀️ I know I love Chris Rock even more for how classy he handled that situation because the assault wasn't even necessary over that corny ass joke. Then he gonna cry and apologize to everyone except the man he violated!

You're absolutely right Ricky. I'll never look at him the same way again. Disappointed is an understatement

I was waiting on you to do a video. .

Well said Rickey I truly believe Jada is pissed with Chris after him doing a stand up on Netflix about the entanglement