Chris Rock will not be pressing charges against Will Smith following their onstage altercation at this year’s Oscars.
Smith smacked Rock at Sunday night’s ceremony after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head as he presented the Academy Award for best documentary. Many people have differing opinions on how they would’ve handled the situation if they were Rock, and that includes Ryan Clark.
The former NFL star made it clear in a series of tweets that he would’ve had Smith fighting him on stage if came up and smacked him.
“Chris Rock is a professional. On top of not being talented enough he showed me why I can’t host the Oscars. I would’ve walked Will’s azz all over that stage. Don’t care how mad you are over a joke. You ain’t slapping me. Wish somebody that sang “Summer time” would slapped me!”
“To be clear… I woulda made Will Smith throw real hands! Chris Rock is a true professional”
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During his emotional speech, Smith apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees for the incident but did not mention Rock by name. While Smith’s actions have been widely condemned on social media, with many arguing he should be charged with assault.
His 23-year-old son, Jaden Smith, shared a tweet shortly after the incident, which said: “And That’s How We Do It.”
The LAPD confirmed on Monday that Rock declined to file a police report.
“LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program,” the department told CNN in a statement. “The incident involved one individual slapping another. The individual involved has declined to file a police report. If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report.”
