Chris Rock shocked attendees at Anthony Pratt's lavish holiday party by abruptly ending his comedy set. The incident, sparked by a mysterious audience observation, adds to Rock's history of on-stage controversies, including past clashes with Will Smith and resurfaced jokes about Diddy.
- Chris Rock had an unexpected exit from stage
- His past clashes with Will Smith were revisited
- Some controversial jokes resurfaced online
Rock's Heated Encounter
Chris Rock surprised guests at Anthony Pratt's exclusive Christmas party in Australia when he abruptly left the stage during his comedy set. The comedian's performance was unexpectedly cut short after he noticed something in the audience that others did not see. Sources suggest that Rock became upset about being recorded, leading him to storm off without further explanation.
The event, hosted by Anthony Pratt, executive chairman of Pratt Industries, was intended to be a highlight of the holiday season, but instead, it ended with Rock leaving in a hurry, reportedly "barrelling quickly, forcefully, through people to the exit doors."
According to the New York Post's Gossip columnist Cindy Adams, Rock "saw something the audience did not" and that whatever he saw "upset him."
"Like he went momentarily ape and shouted something like he wasn't supposed to be taped, videoed, reported or whatever else wasn't supposed to happen," the news outlet reported.
Rock allegedly "didn't complain, didn't explain, didn't do one more minute" before leaving and was said to have been "barrelling quickly, forcefully, through people to the exit doors."
This isn't the first time Chris Rock has found himself in the midst of controversy. Nearly three years ago, during the 94th Academy Awards, Rock made headlines when he was slapped by Will Smith on stage. The incident was triggered by a joke Rock made about Jada Pinkett Smith, which did not sit well with her husband.
As a result, Smith faced significant repercussions, including a 10-year ban from attending the Oscars. Despite the incident, Rock continues to thrive in the comedy world and is set to host the December 14 episode of 'Saturday Night Live,' marking his fourth time on the show.
Earlier this month, the long-running comedy show took to social media to announce that Rock will return to Studio 8H to host the December 14 episode, marking his fourth time hosting, having been a cast member between 1990 and 1993.
Adding to the recent drama, a past joke by Rock about Sean "Diddy" Combs has resurfaced, drawing criticism online. The joke, made during the 2003 VMAs, suggested Diddy taught kids "wrong from wronger." The clip has sparked debate on social media, with many commenting on how poorly the joke has aged.
Rock recently caused a stir online when a clip where he made a raunchy joke about embattled rapper Diddy emerged.
Following his September 16 arrest, the Bad Boy Records founder has been facing different troubling allegations and has been charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
In the viral clip, Rock, who was the host of the 2003 VMAs, joked about Diddy's time on the program "Making The Band," saying the embattled rapper thought kids "wrong from wronger."
"My favorite show on MTV is Making the Band with P Diddy," Rock began. "It's the best show on television because you get to see Puff Daddy being a mentor to the children. And who better than Puff Daddy to show the kids wrong from wronger? That's right, you get to see Puff Daddy pass down great fatherly advice."
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Meanwhile, Rock has openly discussed his struggles with childhood trauma, admitting in a 2020 interview that he has never fully addressed the pain from his early years. "I thought I was actually dealing with it, and the reality is I never dealt with it," Rock shared.
"I'm not belittling today's youth, but I wish somebody had sent me a bad text when I was a kid. These motherf-ckers were trying to kill me," he recounted. "I thought I was actually dealing with it, and the reality is I never dealt with it."
