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Chris Rock will be performing live from Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre for a Netflix special on March 4. (Kirill Bichutsky/Netflix)
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Chris Rock to Address Oscars Slap at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theater for Live Netflix Special

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

One year after Will Smith stunned a live audience and millions watching the Oscars on television when he slapped Chris Rock, the comedian on the receiving end of the attack is addressing the incident for Netflix audiences. 

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 Posts Apology Video to Chris Rock, Family for Oscars Slap

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown July 29, 2022July 29, 2022
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)
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Dave Chappelle Attacked Onstage By Armed Man During Performance

Stacey Brown photo 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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VIEWPOINTS

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.
Posted inEntertainment

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

Stacey Brown photo 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.
Posted inViewpoints

VIEWPOINTS

by WI Web Staff 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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WILLIAMS: Honoring Black Women

by E. Faye Williams April 6, 2022April 6, 2022
Chris Rock
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MALVEAUX: Black Women Under Attack

by Julianne Malveaux April 6, 2022April 6, 2022
Chris Rock
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Chris Rock to Hit Stage Wednesday for First Time Since Will Smith Drama

Stacey Brown photo 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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VIEWPOINTS

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

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