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Will Smith yells at comedian Chris Rock (not pictured) from his front-row seat at the 2022 Oscars after taking the stage and slapping him for a joke about Smith's wife during the March 27 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Will Smith Posts Apology Video to Chris Rock, Family for Oscars Slap

by Stacy M. Brown July 29, 2022July 29, 2022

Will Smith said he was “fogged out” and that he’s reached out to Chris Rock to formally apologize for the infamous Oscars slap.

Comedian Dave Chappelle accepts the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Oct. 27 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The show will air on PBS in January. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Dave Chappelle Attacked Onstage By Armed Man During Performance

by Stacy M. Brown May 4, 2022May 4, 2022

Will Smith yells at comedian Chris Rock (not pictured) from his front-row seat at the 2022 Oscars after taking the stage and slapping him for a joke about Smith's wife during the March 27 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

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by WI Web Staff April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

Will Smith yells at comedian Chris Rock (not pictured) from his front-row seat at the 2022 Oscars after taking the stage and slapping him for a joke about Smith's wife during the March 27 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Will Smith Gets 10-Year Oscar Ban for Chris Rock Slap

by Stacy M. Brown April 8, 2022April 8, 2022

Will Smith yells at comedian Chris Rock (not pictured) from his front-row seat at the 2022 Oscars after taking the stage and slapping him for a joke about Smith's wife during the March 27 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

WILLIAMS: Honoring Black Women

by E. Faye Williams April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

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MALVEAUX: Black Women Under Attack

by Julianne Malveaux April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Will Smith yells at comedian Chris Rock (not pictured) from his front-row seat at the 2022 Oscars after taking the stage and slapping him for a joke about Smith's wife during the March 27 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

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by WI Web Staff April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

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Chris Rock to Hit Stage Wednesday for First Time Since Will Smith Drama

by Stacy M. Brown March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

Will Smith yells at comedian Chris Rock (not pictured) from his front-row seat at the 2022 Oscars after taking the stage and slapping him for a joke about Smith's wife during the March 27 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

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by WI Web Staff March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

Will Smith yells at comedian Chris Rock (not pictured) from his front-row seat at the 2022 Oscars after taking the stage and slapping him for a joke about Smith's wife during the March 27 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

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Will Smith Apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars Assault

by Stacy M. Brown March 28, 2022March 28, 2022