Kevin Hart addresses criticism over controversial jokes made by Tony Hinchcliffe during Netflix’s “The Roast of Kevin Hart.” Multiple outlets report that Hinchcliffe faced backlash after making a joke referencing George Floyd, which some viewers and public figures denounce as offensive. The Los Angeles Times notes that the reaction includes criticism from Floyd’s brother, Terrence Floyd, who expected Hart to intervene.
In response, Hart says the joke is not “tasteful” to the culture or the audience but argues that roast format explains why the remarks are made, saying viewers understand the intent and style of roasting. Several reports cite Hart defending Hinchcliffe and framing it as part of the broader comedic tradition of roasts, occurring “every year.” Fox News and Variety also report that Hart describes Hinchcliffe’s performance as among the best of the night, while emphasizing he does not expect less or more from that style of comedy.
Across the coverage, Hart’s comments focus on context and the nature of roast humor while acknowledging that the specific content drew objections.
