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Followed by Chris Rock's Netflix special, sources reveal that Jada Pinkett Smith has nothing (& everything) to do with his issues with Will Smith.

“She never asked Chris to not host the Oscars ever. Rock talked about it during his recent show, saying that Pinkett Smith asked him not to host the Oscars “cause her man didn’t get nominated for Concussion.” The Bad Company star also claimed during his stand-up that the 51-year-old actress asked him not to host the Oscars as part of the 2016’s #OscarsSoWhite movement. The 2022 Oscars incident was not the first time Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett Smith were involved in a controversy. The source even claimed that the obsession was the reason he chose to host the show in the Collateral star’s hometown Baltimore, Maryland. [Chris Rock](https://fandomwire.com/tag/chris-rock/) targeted the Smith family with his jokes.

In his special, he said: "I did some jokes about her. Who gives a f**k? That's how it is: She starts it, I finish it."

The source counters: "She never asked Chris to not host the Oscars ever. Jada has had no part in all of this other than being heckled," the source told "Chris is obsessed with her and that's been going on for almost 30 years. And then he gives me a f***ing concussion." he joked the slap "still hurts". In his special, he said: "I did some jokes about her. I shouldn't host 'cause her man didn't get nominated for Concussion. Nobody was pickin' on her." Obsessed." That's how it is: She starts it, I finish it." Nobody's pickin' on this b*tch. The funny man, 58, remained tight lipped about the assault after it took place, but in his comedy performance,.

Jada Pinkett Smith doesn't want to be a part of Chris Rock's narrative. Speaking to People, a source close to the actress reacted to the comedian's recent ...

They added, “She never asked Chris to not host the Oscars ever. Nobody was pickin’ on her.” Nobody’s pickin’ on this b***h. “Years ago, his wife said I should quit the Oscars. Also during his special, Rock went on to say, “I did some jokes about her. I shouldn’t host ’cause her man didn’t get nominated for ‘Concussion’.

The Chris Rock and Will Smith slap issue' doesn't concern Jada Pinkett Smith: Find out.

As she is more focused on her book, which will be launched by the end of this year. Nobody was pickin' on her." At the time, she stated in a Facebook post that Chris would make a fantastic Oscars host and was ideal for the position. Rock addressed this during his stand-up special by mentioning that since Will wasn't nominated for a concussion, ‘I shouldn't be hosting for him’, ‘but he has the right to give me a f—-ing concussion.’ [Chris Rock](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/chris-rock) and [Will Smith](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/will-smith)’s’ slap issue. Nobody's pickin' on this bitch. That's how it is: She starts it, I finish it," Rock said. "I did some jokes about her. ALSO READ: "That's what the f--- happened. The incident has not only become a matter of discussion but has also continued for over months, which has now started to create rounds as the [Oscar Awards 2023](https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/hollywood/where-can-you-watch-oscars-2023-date-time-and-other-details-1211482) are set to happen this Sunday. In support for black actors, she fuelled the movement, which went with the hashtag "#OscarsSoWhite."

Jada has had no part in all of this other than being heckled," the insider claims.

[crude nature](https://www.theroot.com/ikyfl-chris-rock-joked-that-he-watched-emancipation-ju-1850184266) of his jokes against Smith, her success is what remains her priority. [adds fuels](https://www.theroot.com/heres-why-chris-rock-deserved-to-get-slapped-by-will-sm-1850124380) to this claim. Furthermore, the source said that Smith never asked Rock to boycott the 2016 Oscars. [has told](https://people.com/movies/jada-pinkett-smith-had-no-part-in-chris-rock-and-will-smith-drama-source/) People that Rock’s preoccupation with the famous actress is concerning. Now, an insider has come forward to share that [Rock](https://www.theroot.com/the-evolution-of-chris-rock-1850186732) has been obsessed with Jada Pinkett-Smith for three decades. That’s why, according to Rock, he has continued to make her the punchline of his jokes.

In March 2022, Chris presented at the Academy Awards, where Will was nominated for his work on King Richard. The comedian used the Oscars to crack a G.I. Jane ...

Following Selective Outrage’s release, one of Jada’s insiders said Chris purposely attempted to taunt her in his special and has reportedly had it out for her since they have been in the entertainment business. Despite Chris’s claims, Jada is already on to bigger and better things. “That’s how it is — she starts it, I finish it, OK?” Chris says to the audience. In June 2022, Jada briefly discussed the issue on However, Chris says things went south between him and Jada when he signed on to host the 2016 Oscars. According to Chris, he and Jada were in a secret feud for years leading up to the Oscars. “Years ago, his wife said I should quit the Oscars,” Chris says on the Selective Outrage stage. As Oscars viewers already know, Chris went through with hosting the 2016 Oscars, which reportedly caused friction between him and the Smiths. [Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith](https://www.distractify.com/p/what-did-chris-rock-say-about-jada-smith), and Jada’s husband, [Will Smith](https://www.distractify.com/p/will-smith-net-worth), are forever linked after their public debacle on one of Hollywood’s biggest nights. [Netflix live event, Selective Outrage](https://www.distractify.com/p/where-was-chris-rock-selective-outrage-filmed). Jane joke](https://www.distractify.com/p/what-did-will-smith-say) at Jada’s expense months after the actress shared her [alopecia diagnosis](https://www.distractify.com/p/jada-pinkett-smith-health-condition) with the world. While Will protected his wife’s honor on Oscars night, Chris and Jada’s issues are deeper than what viewers witnessed.

Chris Rock went on the attack during his Netflix special, blaming Jada Pinkett Smith for the bad blood that led to Will Smith slapping him on the Oscars ...

The Jada insider insists, "She never asked Chris to not host the Oscars, ever. Nobody was pickin' on her." Nobody's pickin' on this bitch.

August Alsina — the singer who was the other half of Jada Pinkett Smith's romantic "entanglement" — watched Chris Rock's comedy special. And he thought it ...

“A lot of people spoke out against [Alsina],” said the source. August was vindicated when he said he had a conversation with Will. And he thought it was “funny.” That was the best part for him.” [Rock speculated that Smith smacked him](https://nypost.com/2023/03/05/chris-rock-blasts-will-smith-over-oscars-slap-in-new-netflix-special/) not just over his joke about Pinkett Smith’s baldness (comparing the actress, who has alopecia, to “G.I. “He thought it was not only funny but truthful.

The star famously slapped Rock after he made a joke about his wife at the 2022 Oscars.

"He said everything he wanted to say," the source said. "They knew he would incorporate the incident into his show somehow." Following his show, a source told ET that the Saturday Night Live alum is ready to take some time off, A source who knows both Smith and Rock tells ET that there has still never been an apology from Will directly to Chris for the assault. A year after the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star [slapped Chris Rock at the 94th annual Academy Awards](https://www.etonline.com/will-smith-slaps-chris-rock-on-stage-over-jada-pinkett-smith-joke-in-stunning-oscars-moment-181609), a source tells ET, the couple has been on a journey that has made them closer than ever. During his set, he took jabs at the Smiths.

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The 81-year-old has recovered from recent health issues and expressed his appreciation for Smith, saying that he sees nothing wrong with what happened at the Oscars and that it's time for everyone to forgive him. However, the source has contradicted Rock's claims, stating that Pinkett Smith never asked him not to host the Oscars. The insider claims that Chris Rock has been obsessed with Pinkett Smith for almost 30 years and chose to film his special in her hometown as evidence of his fixation.

Rock infamously made a joke about Pinkett Smith's shaved head while presenting an award at the 2022 Oscars ceremony. (The Matrix Reloaded star has spoken about ...

She publicly said in a Facebook post at the time Chris would be a great Oscars host and is perfect for the job.” Chris is obsessed with her and that’s been going on for almost 30 years.” In his stand-up special, Rock claims that Pinkett Smith told him to “quit” the Oscars in 2016 because Will Smith wasn’t nominated for Concussion. [claiming that Pinkett Smith had “started” the feud back in 2016](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/jada-pinkett-will-smith-chris-rock-netflix-b2295444.html). [People](https://people.com/movies/jada-pinkett-smith-had-no-part-in-chris-rock-and-will-smith-drama-source/), a source described as being “close” to Pinkett Smith said: “Jada has had no part in all of this other than being heckled. [Jada Pinkett Smith](/topic/jada-pinkett-smith) has claimed that [Chris Rock](/topic/chris-rock) is “obsessed” with the actor and podcast host.

A source connected to Jada Pinkett Smith told People that the actress had no involvement in Will Smith and Chris Rock's 2022 incident.

“Jada has had no part in all of this other than being heckled,” the source told People. The actor would win in the category six years later for his portrayal of Richard Williams in King Richard. On Monday (March 6), a source in the actress’ camp spoke [to People](https://people.com/movies/jada-pinkett-smith-had-no-part-in-chris-rock-and-will-smith-drama-source/) about the controversial Selective Outrage, where Rock aimed a few punches towards The Smiths at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theater.

Comedians like D.L. Hughley and Leslie Jones defended Chris Rock against critics who said he was unfair to Will Smith and Jada Pinkett in his Netflix ...

Comedian Patton Oswalt wrote on his Twitter, "So happy having @chrisrockin the world, for so many reasons. She started this s---." "Everybody who really knows, knows I had nothing to do with that s—t. they have not had to endure the issue of sexism and racism from an industry that doesn’t understand you as a Black Woman. "So NOW, that HE decides to address it on HIS TIME, people have the audacity to say: ‘he’s bitter… His kids, his mama, peers EVERYONE!" Setting a terrible example." Hughley wrote on Instagram after his show, "I’m going to give my brother, his flowers and his respect,"@chrisrock YOU DID THE DAMN THING, MOST IMPORTANTLY… All those people need to shut up." "Amen brother," fellow comedian Jeff Ross replied and actor Dondre Whitfield commented, "All those people who say that are hypocrites. So YOU got to speak on it but he can’t??? as far as everyone else that seems to have an opinion on whether or not he should’ve mentioned what happened to HIM, you don’t get to decide when, why or how someone else deals with THEIR trauma."

The singer and reality star is shooting down reports that he's watched the highly publicized stand-up comedy special.

"It was funny, self-deprecating, and thought-provoking.” Now, "Chris is ready to move on." "Why the f**k would you do that shit? "We've all been cheated on, none of us have every been interviewed by the person who cheated on us," he added. I have no idea why two people that talented would do something that low-down." Me!" [August Alsina on Moving Past Entanglement Scandal, 'Surreal Life'](https://www.etonline.com/august-alsina-on-moving-past-entanglement-scandal-and-his-emotional-the-surreal-life-experience) [Willow Smith Reacts to Mom Jada Speaking Out About 'Entanglement'](https://www.etonline.com/willow-smith-reacts-to-mom-jada-pinkett-smith-speaking-out-about-her-relationship-with-august) [August Alsina on Current Relationship With Will and Jada Pinkett Smith](https://www.etonline.com/august-alsina-says-his-relationship-with-will-and-jada-pinkett-smith-is-not-broken-at-all-151591) [Will Smith's Chris Rock Slap Brought Him and Jada Pinkett Closer](https://www.etonline.com/will-smiths-chris-rock-slap-brought-him-and-jada-pinkett-smith-closer-together-source-says-200418) [Why Will Smith Did Not Watch Chris Rock's Netflix Comedy Special](https://www.etonline.com/why-will-smith-did-not-watch-chris-rocks-distasteful-netflix-comedy-special-200360) [a source told ET,](https://www.etonline.com/chris-rock-said-everything-he-wanted-to-say-about-will-smith-slap-hes-ready-to-move-on-source-says) "Chris had been very focused on this comedy special for the past year and his hard work paid off and now he can relax." "He said everything he wanted to say,” the source says. "Now, I normally would not talk about this shit, But for some reason, these n***as put that shit on the internet. [cheating rumors](https://www.etonline.com/august-alsina-addresses-past-alleged-relationship-with-jada-pinkett-smith-saying-will-gave-me-his) that bubbled up for the couple in June 2020. [August Alsina](https://www.etonline.com/people/august-alsina) -- the singer and reality TV star who famously [had an "entanglement"](https://www.etonline.com/august-alsina-on-moving-past-entanglement-scandal-and-his-emotional-the-surreal-life-experience) with [Jada Pinkett Smith](https://www.etonline.com/people/jada-pinkett-smith) -- has not watched [Chris Rock's](https://www.etonline.com/people/chris-rock) recent live Netflix comedy special, despite a report to the contrary. [Page Six](https://nypost.com/2023/03/07/pinkett-smiths-ex-august-alsina-laughed-at-chris-rock-jokes/), which cites a source who claims Alsina found Rock's stand-up special "funny," a rep for Alsina tells ET, "This is a lie."

The Oscars slap is once again the topic of conversation, a year after it happened. This time, the moment is thrust back into headlines after Chris Rock's ...

“She never asked Chris to not host the Oscars ever. This time, the moment is thrust back into headlines after Chris Rock’s Selective Outrage Netflix special. She publicly said in a Facebook post at the time Chris would be a great Oscars host and is perfect for the job.”

Jada Pinkett Smith responds to Chris Rock's "Selective Outrage" on Netflix where he speaks out about The Slap from Will Smith at the Oscars.

“OK, that was the greatest night in the history of television.” You can watch the intense and really uncomfortable uncensored broadcast “He said what he needed to say and doesn’t give a s— about the reaction either way. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards.” The Academy apologized to Rock, the rest of the Academy and the public for the moment: “We want to express our deep gratitude to Mr. Will is also upset that Netflix was a part of this and thinks Chris insulting Jada again is below the belt. “Will Smith just smacked the shit out of me,” Chris said in disbelief. Smith continued: I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. During Selective Outrage, which dropped on Netflix on March 4, 2023, Rock appeared to still harbor resentment for Smith and the attack; titling the special in direct reference to Smith. Nobody’s picking on this bitch.” It’s the first time he’s spoken publicly about the incident, having dodged interviews and insisting he’s “no victim”. I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my King Richard Family. I was out of line and I was wrong. “ [Chris is obsessed](https://stylecaster.com/chris-rock-press-charges-will-smith/) with her and that’s been going on for almost 30 years… It’s coming up to a year since the infamous Slap heard around the world—when host Chris Rock was belted by Will Smith on stage after making a joke about his wife’s baldness.

Jada Pinkett Smith apparently wasn't laughing along with Chris Rock's latest comedy special. She didn't like it, according to PEOPLE.

Rock has every right in the world to go after both of them. It doesn’t give you a license to attack anyone. “Back in 2016 she helped start a movement with the Academy Awards by questioning why there are so few Black members, and Chris took it to this,” the source claimed, according to the outlet. Nobody was pickin’ on her,” Rock said in the special, according to the same PEOPLE report. Everybody in the world called him a b*tch. Everybody called him a b*tch and who does he hit?