Coverage dated July 27, 2022 to July 30, 2022

Chris Rock jokes he was slapped by 'Suge Smith' following Will Smith's on-camera apology post Oscars slap

Headline from Fox26 Houston, on the newest of 3 developments

Chris Rock addressed the Oscars slap from March while touring in Atlanta.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Jul 28, 2022
Chris Rock Takes A Jab At Will Smith’s Oscars Slap During Comedy Show
Headline from The Daily Caller ·
Jul 29, 2022
Will Smith issues grovelling apology to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars
Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·
Jul 31, 2022Newest
Chris Rock jokes he was slapped by 'Suge Smith' following Will Smith's on-camera apology post Oscars slap
Headline from Fox26 Houston ·

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Reports & sources

19 articles, oldest first.

The Daily Caller
Chris Rock Takes A Jab At Will Smith’s Oscars Slap During Comedy Show (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 27, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
Chris Rock took a jab at Will Smith when he joked about being slapped at the Oscars during a Sunday stand-up show with Kevin Hart.
Fox News
Chris Rock addresses Will Smith Oscars slap while on comedy tour with Kevin Hart: 'I'm not a victim' (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 27, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Chris Rock said he was "not a victim" following the infamous Will Smith Oscars slap in March as he joked with a crowd on comedy tour with Kevin Hart.
WFMZ Allentown
Will Smith issues grovelling apology to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Jul 28, 2022
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
Will Smith has issued a grovelling apology to Chris Rock for slapping him at the Oscars.
Fox News
Will Smith on Chris Rock Oscars slap: Actor explains why he didn't immediately apologize (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 28, 2022
Fox News's feed description
The Fox News Entertainment newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
Foxla
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars slap in new video: 'My behavior was unacceptable' (opens Foxla)
Published Jul 28, 2022
Foxla's feed description
"I can say to all of you, there is no part of me that thinks that was the right way to behave in that moment," Will Smith said of the Oscars slap in a new YouTube video.
The Daily Dot
'My behavior was unacceptable': Will Smith posts apology for Chris Rock Oscars slap (opens The Daily Dot)
Published Jul 28, 2022
The Daily Dot's feed description
Will Smith chose today of all days to release an apology video, four months after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.
The Guardian
Will Smith posts emotional apology for the slap: ‘I am deeply remorseful’ (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 28, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Actor releases video answering questions about the incident at this year’s Oscars where he slapped Chris Rock onstage
Newsweek
Will Smith's apology to Chris Rock ignites online debate (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 28, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The Oscar winner shared a five-minute video online that offered an apology to Rock for slapping him, and Twitter users reacted.
France 24
Will Smith posts emotional new apology for Oscars slap (opens France 24)
Published Jul 28, 2022
France 24's feed description
Actor Will Smith has posted an emotional new apology for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars earlier this year, revealing in a lengthy video clip that he has reached out to the comedian who was not yet…
Fox News
Will Smith opens up on Chris Rock Oscars slap (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 28, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Will Smith speaks out about slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. The actor uploaded a YouTube video answering the most asked questions regarding the incident.
CNN
Chris Rock jokes he was 'smacked by Suge Smith' after Will Smith apology video (opens CNN)
Published Jul 29, 2022
CNN's feed description
Chris Rock is still not saying how he feels about getting slapped by Will Smith, but he is still making passing jokes about the incident.
The Guardian
Chris Rock jokes about slap after Will Smith apology video (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 29, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Comedian doesn’t directly address apology onstage but says: ‘Even me getting smacked by Suge Smith ... I went to work the next day’
Rolling Stone
Chris Rock Jokes He Was Slapped by 'Suge Smith' Hours After Will's Apology Video (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Jul 30, 2022
Rolling Stone's feed description
“Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,” comedian adds at Atlanta show
Black Enterprise
Chris Rock Joked 'Suge Smith' Slapped Him At 2022 Academy Awards Ceremony (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Jul 30, 2022
Black Enterprise's feed description
Comedian Chris Rock joked about Will Smith slapping him at the 2022 Oscars during an appearance in Atlanta on Friday night.
Fox26 Houston
Chris Rock jokes he was slapped by 'Suge Smith' following Will Smith's on-camera apology post Oscars slap (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Jul 30, 2022
Fox26 Houston's feed description
Chris Rock addressed the Oscars slap from March while touring in Atlanta.

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