Kevin Hart has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s performance at Hart’s Netflix roast. While the set generated significant backlash, Hart defended the nature of the performance, going so far as to claim that Hinchcliffe "arguably had the best set" of the entire event.
The criticism focused heavily on a joke made about George Floyd. Hart acknowledged the divisive nature of the content, specifically noting its reception by the broader public. "Yeah, the George Floyd joke, it wasn’t a tasteful joke to our culture, to our audience, but our audience that’s watching the roast, if you’re watching the roast, you get why they’re doing it. You get why the racial humor is […]" Hart stated in his defense of the routine.
Hart emphasized that the context of the roast is crucial for understanding the intent behind the jokes. He suggested that the format inherently invites a style of comedy that might not align with general standards of taste but fits the specific event. By distinguishing between the general "culture" and the specific "audience that’s watching the roast," Hart highlighted the niche expectations of the viewers. He solidified his stance on the boundaries of the performance with a concise summary of his expectations: "I don’t expect less. I don’t expect more."
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