Chris Rock's Opening Monologue

Host Chris Rock at the 88th Oscars® in 2016.

[@John-bt4jo]

Chris did not only call out the elephant in the room...he RODE IT

[@mrit4099]

Not one Trump joke ...I miss those days ...don't watch Oscars or any other award shows or any late night shows anymore (same lame jokes over and over again)... To answer the Chris Rock question ...very simple generate box office receipts and you get "paid" and possibly nominated for an award ...Why don't the women who play in the WNBA make as much as the men who play in the NBA? Why don't they get movie deals? or huge multi-million dollar advertising contracts?

[@tenhirankei]

Did he leave the tusks? I hear there's a city in Alabama famous for making tusk removal easier.

[@mrit4099]

@Monte Mojica Whatever ...get over yourself

[@rezavoirdawg]

@@mrit4099 Trump wasn't a thing then. What are you even rambling about?

[@ladonnastrang8208]

Yeah, he rode it right back into the Room. Like we needed that.

[@minhhieule9074]

well, Will Smith currently just slaps everyone back to old Chris Rock monolouge

[@Mikazu058]

Good one 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@miamahalo]

That was funny 😁

[@tdawg5039]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mzbea4996]

Yep that's why I'm here

[@deepakkadam8789]

Lmao 🤣

[@ajmals922]

Chadwick Boseman tears when Chris said we want opportunities. What a man REST IN POWER, King 👑🖤. We love you Forever 🙅🏿‍♂️🖤.

[@yomgam4492]

Rip😔

[@Wh4L205]

Hotsam Noirchards very shitty movies

[@David.lovesU]

#FREEATLAST #ICANTBREATH

[@anthonyawoyomi6110]

✝️🙏🏿❤️

[@cartooncottage2024]

@@ELIS001 Shut it. No, it doesn't. Rude.

[@toreycarmichael9997]

I've seen this video so many times and it never gets old!! They need Chris back next year at the oscars

[@kevinwhelan9607]

From your lips to God's ear❤

[@khobzinmrmaningi1513]

Chris rock is a legend of comedy

[@XAVIERXANDER]

These guys laughed so hard about the boycott jibes on Jada. but once he threw down how Hollywood is racist, they gon quiet.

[@Salma-yo6ns]

Chris Rock is my favorite comedian, simply because I notice he sets his audience up to relax and laugh, then attack them directly. It's like Dave Chappelle said about how you can't laugh at jokes about everyone else, and when they target you pull back like it's no longer comedy.

[@danielbrofford3885]

Xavier Schiiz yeah well let some pudits get on TV and talk about how racist these people are and watch all the black actors come to their defense.

[@CrazyRhinoceros]

what were they supposed to do? cackle?

[@TactileTherapy]

@@CrazyRhinoceros eheheheeee my sweet

[@anthonyyjpv5844]

No shit that part wasn’t supposed to be funny why would they laugh

[@anitejmishra8836]

Chris Rock roasted Hollywood at the Oscars. Ricky Gervais roasted them at the Golden Globes. 2016 was a good year!

[@knownonsenseman8283]

Then 2020 happened and Hollywood got bummed by Ricky Gervais.

[@David.lovesU]

A nigga don't forget bout them muthafukin Dodgers winning in 2020✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 Yet we lost kobe😭😭😭

[@cartooncottage2024]

Facts. 2020 b**ch-slapped Hollywood.

[@prashantpacific2575]

Atleast in US a black comedian can 'roast' Hollywood for being racist and they can laugh over themselves. In India, Upper Castes (majority of them) don't even acknowledge the horrendous torture inflicted upon lower castes every single day - sometimes physical but almost always psychological.

[@biancatate6800]

Notice after this... change did happen

[@utkarshmahajan9609]

Anyone notice how Chadwick got teary eyed when Chris said we want opportunities.

[@JohnJohn-do2oj]

He wasn't about to cry you over exaggerating fuch.

[@freebandzjin]

You reached, he wasn’t teary-eyed at all. There was a little light reflecting in his eyes, that’s it.

[@kyng3166]

KingofallHacks why? Just why?

[@ellapark1299]

cool123321ize 8:28 x

[@Mrforever34]

KingofallHacks stfu

[@Lumberburner]

He is so brilliant. One of the best stand up comedians of all time.

[@brijonhermanis9716]

Chadwick Boseman clapping hands for opportunities for black actors. RIP LEGEND.

[@flensoest]

Haha "legend"

[@elevenrings5871]

@Arthur He He played James Brown, Jackie Robinson, amongst many other massive roles in hit movies lol please stop

[@tnlkb6115]

@Valkyrie's Way he was a human being that did his best in life and deserve respect now dead like everyone else. If you want to disagree with peoples opinions on chadwick, do it, but don't downplay the man legacy.

[@Leoneligy]

@Valkyrie can you tell me what you are to a doctor if you cannot afford the doctor? Nothing! now tell me how that is a legend

[@franceszapata951]

@Valkyrie He wasn't "some actor." He was an actor who showed that representation matters. He inspired children of minority communities to be like Jackie Robinson, to be like James Brown, to be like Thurgood Marshall, and to be like Black Panther. Every child deserves a hero, to look at someone on the screen who looks like them, every child deserves to hear stories where people like them triumph. That's what Boseman did.

[@Mrforever34]

He was on fire and never got cool down 🔥🔥🔥😭😭

[@bellegarde7822]

😭🔥

[@bellegarde7822]

TriumvirateMedia it's a black thing

[@bellegarde7822]

TriumvirateMedia just stfu

[@averybrooks5233]

TriumvirateMedia Whoa. Not every day I see someone so proudly racist.

[@Enefell-1]

@@triumviratemedia1057 Fuck off mayo boy

[@samanthathompson7277]

Only Chris Rock gets to pull this off and walk away as if it never was truthful. Real hardcore truth using humour. Who's still here 2019

[@jp3813]

I bet Chappelle could've pulled it off as well.

[@mrr9108]

Ricky gervis does it better

[@mrit4099]

Not one Trump joke ...I miss those days ...don't watch Oscars or any other award shows or any late night shows anymore (same lame jokes over and over again)... To answer the Chris Rock question ...very simple generate box office receipts and you get "paid" and possibly nominated for an award ...Why don't the women who play in the WNBA make as much as the men who play in the NBA? Why don't they get movie deals? or huge multi-million dollar advertising contracts?

[@jp3813]

@@mrit4099 This was before the elections, and the Oscars controversy provided enough material for this monologue. As for your answer, the Oscars have never been dependent on box office results. It's very well-known that flops are often nominated over actual hits. Even so, it ain't that simple to generate box office receipts when you're not given the opportunity to begin with. Take the most dominant genre in cinema today: superhero movies. It's not a level playing field when you're required to cast a white actor for iconic characters like Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Wolverine, etc... In terms of male leads alone; Blade, Hancock, & Black Panther are each a decade apart. Hell, Shang-Chi has yet to hit theaters.

[@mrit4099]

@@jp3813 PERSONALLY I will not drop 50$ (for 2 with popcorn etc.) to see a movie in the theater unless I know they spent at least 100 million to make it (I wait for it to be available on-line)

[@moviesandmusic5055]

The Academy awards needed this at this time. Chris Rock delivered a light hearted Monologue that eased the tension

[@jugimons3094]

The monologue was WORLD CLASS, the way he tackled this tough subject and made it funny and also correct . He is super talented and a genius .

[@cliflove5141]

YOU MUST BE "MAKING A funny", RIGHT.END OF STORY

[@jugimons3094]

Clif love no idea what that means

[@cliflove5141]

@@jugimons3094 Don't " STRAIN YOUR brain ", searching for a "idea ".

[@insidejob8309]

OMG everyone has to be a genius.

[@donniewebb1792]

@@jugimons3094 clif love is one of those that was uncomfortable hearing the truth.

[@JAYHORNFILMS]

The balls it takes to roast Hollywood's elite, on the most important night of the year, is genius.

[@JeffVader39]

JAY HORN FILMS exactly well said

[@SinaRan301]

upvote this everyone

[@9021FRO]

JAY HORN FILMS I’m happy he said it because it needed to be addressed and it’s long overdue

[@00kizuna00]

No no no! Rickey Gervis does better roasting Hollywood stars than this guy! Lol

[@stuffbuttz6428]

One of many reasons why comedy is important.

[@temitopemohammed1537]

When he said Hollywood racist......the crowd was dead silent.

[@jalikquarterman4318]

Chris is too raw and honest they weren't ready he's also very comfortable and confident white people hate that

[@Theohybrid]

I mean, if it involves you, would you agree? Hollywood it's as cliquey as Comedy. You don't step on people's toes and given its capitalism, they can use their filmmaking means of production as they please. They also aren't forced to ve inclusive in their vision. They can have a vision for 10 years and as long as 1 year is inclusive ti not seem racist, in a racial typecast, they're not seen ads racist. They said Kevin was being greedy when the nature of Hollywood is to MAKE MONEY. It's a sorority. A money making sorority with its clique of favorites.

[@RobAlfieInostrozaLindley]

@@Theohybrid should they clap? lol

[@jimcarlile6679]

They should have booed that idiot off the stage !

[@Jay-le5ok]

He’s the same guy who made fun of the Asian kids in front of all the crowd what a irony 😂

[@Dramox.]

I still cant believe how good Chris performed in this opening monologue. It's at the top of all time!

[@jeremysprinkle87]

Shit is racist asf

[@thruthemotions]

A comedians job is to be controversial. Chris hit the nail right on the head with this monologue. It made people think, it got a rise out of them, made them uncomfortable, might've even pissed some of them off. In fact it did, it was even on the news and its everywhere on youtube that people were tweeting about feeling uncomfortable. Nowadays people get offended way to easily. Its ridiculous. Great job by Chris Rock.

[@MrBen51309]

'Nowadays people get offended way too easily' ummm this whole thing was only a controversy because people were offended that all the acting nominees were white...

[@aazimqawi3835]

A comedians job is to make people laugh. You don’t have to be controversial to make people laugh, you also don’t have to be PC

[@thruthemotions]

@@aazimqawi3835 I never said you *had* to be controversial but most comedians *are* controversial and always will be. If not one person is offended at least once then its not comedy. Comedy is poking fun at serious shit that gets a reaction and rise out of people. Its always been like that. Always.

[@thruthemotions]

@@MrBen51309 Back then I saw little criticism on stuff like Chris Rock talked about in his stand up. Today in the world of the internet and dumb #metoo movement everyone is sensitive!

[@keithnorris8982]

I prefer to be entertained not lectured. But then again that's what Hollyweird is all about these days, being politically inaccurate.

[@datsapaddlin6449]

Will and Jada been waiting on Chris to say one more thing about them for 6 years 😂 02:46

[@elrincondeemily2]

I don't understand what he says. I don't speak English very well

[@00st307-m]

Was looking for this - thank you!!! 🙏🏼✨

[@RedGuardian787]

Here after Tyrese's post on IG lol

[@justjasgalaura9532]

😂 On a side note, this is a really sensitive topic that we need to talk about during those times but he delivered it tastefully.

[@marcelsmith3510]

@@RedGuardian787 what did Tyrese post? I dont have IG

[@ShreddedGeeks]

This monologue still slaps in 2022. I'm slapping my knees at how hilarious it is.

[@guccipig2782]

Nah son🤣

[@neverman3398]

💀😂

[@robomop9711]

Definitely a big hit.

[@HelenaBKay]

It's brilliant

[@eurasianbrother1710]

Internet is gonna make a riot outta this

[@lifeisimportantkate]

This guy is good. His materials are solid gold. Well done Chris

[@beatricewoods8377]

Did in good taste.

[@peachyTO]

Looks like Will had been harbouring some revenge type feelings for a while.

[@Dan0TheMano]

You’d think he’d have those feelings towards his wife sleeping with her kids friend.

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

No, I think he was still laughing at the previous joke and when it sunk in what Rock said he lost it! Good man!

[@jamesdom9887]

@@Dan0TheMano no that has nothing to do with black representation in Hollywood.... Those are 2 different situations

[@euqniceuqnic1023]

I agree

[@jamesdom9887]

Yep since chris rocks 2016 Oscars speech where he continually belitteled and joked on will jayda and the black boycott

[@davebhayv]

Chris Rock...no fear. Could have played it safe, but as always Chris Rock took this opportunity to call out Hollywood, and call it out he did....genius.

[@kimokla3874]

yep great Rock

[@numuves]

Hey, I'm kinda trying to do the same thing with how the msm portrays China. I make vlogs and vids from this country and I hope you check it out.

[@arthursdl]

@Maynard Frith how many times are you gonna comment that?

[@aali1194]

Maynard Frith - chris rock made a shit ton of money because of chris rock. GTFOH with the baseless bs.

[@JD1976]

Call them out for what?

[@Angelah2528]

This monologue is difficult. He touches a sensitive topic but also needs to be funny. He nailed it.

[@tcla3854]

HARDLY

[@outogetyougotyou5250]

Key word needs. Meh

[@JB-zd8gv]

Democrats are the most sensitive people

[@fbi538]

@@JB-zd8gv people who bring up politics are the most sensitive people

[@African1313]

Perfectly

[@beauty4717]

Thanks Will Smith for the slap on the face; this made Chris Rock comedy shows sold out tickets world wide. He’s a true comedy legend & a winner.

[@sharong5391]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@r.k.m9801]

What he is disrespect a marriage women... I know it's western culture I'm sorry I'm asian .... Well western culture ...

[@donnawanna3680]

​@@r.k.m9801 Jada disrespects herself by bragging that she has sex with her son's friends

[@mashudumudau4507]

Even repeating all his comedy shows 🤣 😂 🙄 😅

[@jimmyfreeman9968]

Everybody hates Chris, but Will Smith hates him more. 😂

[@davidmcginness6718]

Honestly is someone told me Chris Rock was straight out of high school I would probably believe them. Man hasn't aged since the 90's

[@georgiaboy8000]

Actually he look a whole lot better considering he had real messed up teeth back then. He seems to stay looking in his mid thirties.

[@TheBoomshine]

Nas and Pharrell Williams too.

[@nycrooms_flats_lofts_ebike1231]

His head looks smaller! this coming from someone (me) who's getting bigger (less hair) as the years go by. He is looking great and humor could never end with such a great talented icon!

[@TexZenMaster]

I think the popular expression is "Black don't crack" I dated a black girl 10 years ago that looks the exact same today. I told her that black people age like wine, white people age like cheese. She lol'ed.

[@littlevilleKS]

black dont crack

[@josephjoaquinmarasigan4765]

Watching this again. Literally stopped and smiled when Chadwick was in the camera. RIP 👑

[@nikovelas]

same

[@AlejoSepulveda13]

Same

[@joshuachavez2537]

I kind of broke down. It sucks that many young black children lost a personal hero, and really positive role model.

[@brokeguy5607]

@@joshuachavez2537 Why? He didn't even knew you exist.

[@poppileepopp]

Same

[@23imansaray]

That white tux Chris had on looked really good on him.

[@Zucifer8]

+AIRG01 umm...what?

[@Zucifer8]

Well, now that I'm seeing this in a new light with fresh eyes today (lol) I can see that the fashion choice was ironic.

[@bellegarde7822]

Isatu Mansaray Sus

[@danielcleveland8879]

THAT'S HABERDASHERIST!

[@desireehodge32]

Isatu Mansaray he’s my fave I love him I don’t care I think Chris Rock is attractive to me

[@hm2011100]

This is such a brave & brilliant performance. You can see & hear that he’s nervous, delivering an unusually consequential & controversial opening monologue to an audience of mostly white liberal elites, many of whom are staring back at him unimpressed. I remember watching this in 2016 & thinking: “oh so that’s who Chris Rock is. This is why he’s so famous.”

[@psychomammiescaught2506]

What? Stfu Chris Rock has done Oscars so many times

[@psychomammiescaught2506]

Go back to China

[@ke2925]

The jokes are actually quite stale, as are the awards, as is the academy, as the whole pat on back goes... Nonetheless good for drilling the message home and at least he hits a homer with originality in last joke to tie it up nice.

[@simplyputviewstv5655]

@@ke2925 most of his jokes are actually quite funny...they won't all be as it's not a stand up show and the crowd isn't a funny chasing crowd 💯👊

[@travet1000]

@@ke2925 Go to one of his comedy shows. I guarantee you will laugh to death. He had to keep it clean.

[@CJsangster]

He looks and sounds exactly the same 20 years later lol

[@CJsangster]

Daniel Treadwell Could have fooled me lol

[@richyman5146]

+Daniel Treadwell he's 50

[@dimitarhristov354]

they just do crack d;d;d;d;;d

[@richyman5146]

+Dimitar Hristov you're everywhere with this comment. Is it that important to you.

[@dimitarhristov354]

Richy Man what

[@ahmadweaver3596]

“How come it’s always unemployed people who tell you to quit something, huh” 😂😂😂😂😂, Chris Rock has had the best opening by far

[@dubbzvspaul1175]

That is so true...I had several unemployed ppl tell me to quit my job

[@MuskBalla03]

He always does lol check out when he hosted the mtv awards in 03 i think it was, he was so funny in the opening

[@jonmango1378]

But only black peoples was telling him that tho so he’s basically saying that black peoples is unemployed he’s racist to his old kind A LOT

[@LoganCharlesII]

@@dubbzvspaul1175 I've had an unemployed person tell me that too! Saying I need to stop working for the white man...

[@LoganCharlesII]

It was great comedy even though it may have upset some PC liberal white types.

[@robs850]

then 6 years from now, this funny guy takes a sudden slap on the face and still holds his mud. Respect X 1000.

[@kenbaillargeon3150]

Slap will tack Oscar's back

[@Pekelrl]

i love him

[@j.clements2093]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@goodkev3223]

Sorry, but respect to Jada for dealing with a disease and still holding it together.. Nobody concerned about how Jada felt when she was disrespected.. .

[@MaccaveliPL]

@@goodkev3223 it's just jokes.

[@BoneCrusher_Gaming]

This makes me love Chris Rock even more. True humble comedian..... making people laugh

[@turnedaround4954]

Brought back here by how much of a pro this man is. He handled it all to perfection.

[@Safe-and-effective]

A mostly peaceful award ceremony.

[@Deemerfast]

PRO. Lol He's a little bitch who got smacked like one. He wouldn't have done anything if there were on the street with no cameras.

[@NataliaRodriguez-nj6md]

@Sydney Finau yup

[@tmmartinesq.6216]

Me as well.

[@TubeWatcher]

Even then, cracking jokes on people that weren't even in attendance.

[@jovan9989]

Damn, that man has balls of steel.

[@SuperHns]

yeah he don' give a fuck xD

[@bingram2011]

You got that right. There were a lot of uncomfortable folks in there.

[@m_aggie]

i will never be able to hear chris’ voice without imagining a zebra

[@GatsDennis]

😂😂😂😂 damn

[@King_kizzy07]

You asshole, you just made me see it 😂😂😂 I'll never see Chris the same again

[@ricaldoh3232]

Lmao.good one

[@jacquelineearley8839]

?

[@jacquelineearley8839]

Hmmm..was Host or Hostess 2020, not as funny?

[@sunliteyes]

Chris Rock is so good the cameraman lost focus of his camera because he was laughing at 2:27

[@anthonysoley7121]

To be honest Chris Rock was speaking the truth about the situation about the Oscars, but the mess that is still going on with Will and Jada today.

[@pilot8220]

No he isnt, fail harder

[@jakeperl5857]

And the irony of that happening just after he mentions "...best cinematographer!"

[@SkillaG]

@@jakeperl5857 thats exacly the joke! 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@sunliteyes]

@Sandorable TTV Firstly, don’t call me hun and secondly, I was clearly joking 🙃

[@M.O.G.]

That's a brave dude man. The guy stands on stage in a theater full of rich white people ... and all he talked about was black people and made them laugh.

[@skip031890]

He's brave because he's black and stood up in a room full of rich white people talking about black people? 🤔

[@skip031890]

@301AG Ok, cool. I can understand it since you put it that way, but the OP made it about skin color instead of class.

[@sunny9051]

@@skip031890 isn't that what the white's have been doing since eternity?

[@feuer4783]

@@sunny9051 yes they did

[@eisidrorodriguez5289]

Behold,...... oblivious puppet.

[@jco7439]

if Dave Chapelle hosted the Oscars the audience would walk out crying

[@pipelayer859]

In laughter or saddens

[@JamesJDMoe]

lmaoo he'd call the whole crowd a room full of bitches

[@4Everlast]

How about Ricky Gervais.

[@vanshikagaur1521]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrKillermanager]

JamesJDMoe 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 right

[@cleander97]

“It’s about having equal opportunities”. This was one of the best monologues at Oscar delivered with great humour.

[@lib-center96]

Exactly. Not outcomes. People having it rougher just want their fair shot at something, not a handout saying "you made it to our level".

[@lytrell1326]

How do you feel now?

[@DrDothraki]

2022 Oscar monologue Filled with slaps and swears.

[@Iknowyoumadnow]

His slap was great "humour" as well

[@cleander97]

@@lytrell1326 Will Smith proved to be an insecure jackass! Just watch Redd Foxx Roast series how the greatest actors and artists in the history such as Kirk Douglas, Frank Sinatra, ... were getting roasted by Dean Martin and Don Rickles. They would laugh it off with dignity and class instead of storming the stage and smacking the comedians!

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Now that Chris responded I'm going back to classic Chris Rock. I loved this man since I was a kid . Chris Rock is a certified legend

[@aderemialbert7897]

No kiss ass comedian. what you see is what you get from Chris Rock. My type of a guy👍

[@David.lovesU]

I found his comments distasteful

[@David.lovesU]

@Maynard Frith so true oprah isn't gonna spend all that money in her lifetime she could afford to invest in her own black Hollywood

[@starguhl]

Maynard Frith Asking for equality isn’t asking ppl to do everything for blk ppl. Equality is asking ppl TO DO SOMETHING

[@starguhl]

Maynard Frith and how are black ppl replacing yt ppl?

[@David.lovesU]

@@starguhl duuuum comment

[@anthonypiggott8281]

C. Rock is now the most famous comedian on the planet. Well done will.

[@gresyehb9862]

He already is

[@theempire00]

@@gresyehb9862 yeah but this whole situation put him in the spotlight again 🤩

[@zeninvites3209]

yea these jokes are hilarious. Can't wait for his tour.

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

he really knocked this out of the park to me. a tense subject artfully managed. which makes me honor him even more for sparing will and jada a verbal beating.

[@raskirubel8304]

and Will becomes the most hated😆

[@stateofmindpodcast1934]

I noticed when Chris was making black jokes everyone was knee slapping laughing but as soon as he talked about Hollywood being racist, a few applause, a few laughs. Feed them what they want and then add a little truth serum

[@kabelomaragelo2745]

They think they're slick.

[@Dakid015]

Exactly! He had the perfect balance. He knew what he was doing

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

it's disgusting which is why their viewers are leaving them.

[@Uchihasuhhdude]

Genius

[@charleswillis3984]

BOOM*****

[@MarlowRicky]

This opening monologue was immaculate and very impactful in all its mission. Chris Rock is brillant.

[@Rosa5311]

Can you believe this man is 51? he looks great for his age

[@chrysadepo4749]

black dont crack

[@empressraven]

except chris isnt asian.

[@davidburroughs7068]

he's not asian? then what is he? oh, Right. he is a human.

[@Brofessor_Oak]

Pixie Johnson it's called hair dye

[@theredsir869]

He's 51!?

[@yorgelisangulo1633]

People talking about the crowd getting uncomfortable. C'mon guys that is the botox.

[@delenaisrealbithes]

Dead 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JUSGREG]

Nah they're uncomfortable AF. You can hear it by what they choose to laugh at and what they don't.

[@windelcabasisi5666]

Lmao😂

[@shp27493]

@Maynard Frith enlighten me. How many? And also mention how many movies you have seen please. Otherwise I have to think you don’t know how to use internet.

[@beemocha]

😭😭😭

[@OfekHaim]

I can not believe he is 54 years old He looked 30 years old

[@eshswam]

OFEK HAIM IKR! DAMN

[@Lightmylove]

Ikr i was soo shook omg hes immortal

[@rickycollins7723]

+OFEK HAIM WHAT???? He is 52 YEARS OLD! I thought he was in his late 20s or early 30s.

[@GreenClassified]

Dicky Collins same with Jamie Fox. Fountain of youth.

[@rickycollins7723]

+Green Classified HOLY CRAP JAMIE FOXX IS 50!!

[@justinmusic1296]

I've always loved Chris Rock, from his long history of standup, to his appearances in Adam Sandler movies, to being my favorite character in Madagascar. And, now that he was slapped by Will, I love him even more.

[@t.d108]

Brilliant! Thank you Will Smith for reminding us of what a valuable talent Chris Rock is to America!

[@Bryyanfrm617]

Yess lol

[@scottb7347]

ikr

[@edinfific2576]

Will didn't knock him OUT, but he knocked him IN(to) the spotlight he deserves.

[@johns.1505]

Hahaha its all in fun but dont forget about Jesus Christ coming back to earth soon !!!!!!!!!

[@coralee2430]

@tara Devi nope you gotta thank uhm, what’s her face? the bald headed wife.

[@sammy00739]

Everytime I see him talk I feel Zebra is talking (from Madagascar)

[@abdulazizabdullah1244]

97...

[@alineatallah]

LightningFast same for me😂😂

[@kaithansom3388]

LightningFast marty

[@Tan87ful]

😂😂😂✊️

[@armanhamidsaleh4936]

haha win bro

[@pwuddinglova]

He lowkey roasted every single star in there and they didnt even get it

[@weedyjames8122]

Stallon did

[@meletelepo9100]

all dumbasses

[@BG-qc8cn]

Fr

[@manikandandamodaran2686]

They get it..they just can't do anything about it

[@gracelove1842]

Der Banger ! yep. and I loved it

[@berekettibebu8861]

this guy is a genius, instead of boycotting the oscars he came and shared his thoughts in a hilarious and reasonable fashion, i know a lot of directors the movie industry in general will take note.

[@mauriciorioslima8950]

Or....not.😕

[@pheeel17]

Ah, the sound of uncomfortable people pretending to laugh.

[@karireleddy8110]

I thought I was the only one who 👀 that 🤣Chris definitely hit the nail on that one

[@moon_sun1964]

Yes😂

[@jeffreyogodogun285]

😂😂😂

[@cartooncottage2024]

Ikr?

[@88alianzalima]

He wasn’t funny

[@joellallie5269]

8:30 "We need the same opportunities" (Camera focuses on Chadwick) 2 years later we get The Black Panther grossing over a billion dollars at the box office T'challa took Your Words to heart Chris Rock 👍👍👍

[@aashishsharma9106]

Wakanda forever

[@qc7767]

I saw that and had to check what year this was from...crazy coincidence?

[@joellallie5269]

@@qc7767 Lol ya;definitely is😂

[@MiyamotoMusakaki]

Old white jewish people made money from that movie, not the black man

[@Samirahsworld1]

Love that

[@veedee4860]

We need to protect this man. He’s a national treasure.

[@Thebigtreeintheforest]

@@michaelzeido3946 u mad😂 You can’t face the facts

[@ramzicastilleja3268]

@@michaelzeido3946 bruh did you miss the video. It sounds like you have the same opinion

[@thefootballchannel5524]

@@michaelzeido3946 you racist twat

[@raizen_maziku]

@@michaelzeido3946 bruv at the time when he was hosting people was protesting it. he had to address it. the hell are yu talkin about

[@rmm3803]

​@@michaelzeido3946 Race IS everything in this country, and if you cannot understand that then you're just as bigoted as the best of them since you're so content to live in a world with obvious disparities. We will take any and all platforms at our disposal to continue pursuing equal treatment in all facets of our lives. If we were true equals you would never hear stuff like this. At least we're not storming the nation's capital. Deal with it. Also, you're also obviously completely disregarding the part where he admits that progress is being made which says a whole lot about you.

[@MrGMovieReviews]

"I get it, I get it, "TELL THE TRUTH" I GET IT." Never gets old I love Chris.

[@KenJohnsonMusic]

Never seen so many uncomfortable people in one place.

[@casey98]

Because those elitist rich people are not used to someone telling them the truth, they are used to "yes men" and crazy fans telling them they are so perfect. F$%k them, good on Chris !

[@user-cg3yw9tl1n]

And basically he held back; compared to some of the stand-up routines I've heard him do on racism.

[@laelee9091]

Ken Johnson loOOLOLOL

[@itgetsworse601]

*jimmy kimmel*

[@lisamilano5898]

@@itgetsworse601 Ellen DeGeneres

[@anmol7060]

A black category : *Best Black friend who dies first in a horror movie*

[@abdulhouser]

Or Best Black Best Friend. The Oscar goes to Stacey Dash!!!!!

[@Leelee-sm9wu]

Maynard Frith 🙄🙄🙄😒😒😒😒

[@erikgustavo9196]

@Maynard Frith What a joke.

[@visittanzania7166]

@Maynard Frith ur either ignorant or very stupid

[@revengeofthenerds7067]

I don’t even know why that’s a stereotype. Black people straight-up never die first at all in horror movies.

[@Mirzey]

Chris Rock deserves massive praise for speaking out the way he does here. He could have easily performed a 'standard' routine but decided to be honest and true to himself. Talking about racial inequality and stereotyping on that type of platform is incredibly brave and deserves huge credit!

[@younishijazi4986]

How is that incredibly brave? When does any celebrity get roasted or cancelled because they defended black people? If anything doing that was the safe move. If he didnt then he would have gotten more heat from the black community. Aint nobody give him shit for doing this.

[@bneale]

He would have been run out of the ghetto if he didn't

[@abelesser69]

@@bneale he dont live in the ghetto fool!

[@pilgrimfolk]

was good how he spoke his mind he wasn't rabbid left at all. still didn't hold any of his high volume Rock style 'punches'

[@muffpaid6955]

younis hijazi it is incredibly brave bitch. I tell u one thing Kevin Hart never speaks on racism

[@kevinwhelan9607]

Terrific monologue. I love how Kevin Hart cracked up--but who didn't? Such joy. Thanks Chris Rock.

[@godschampion7569]

Chris just gave them a sermon and managed to be hilarious at the same time. He was born to do this.

[@moviesandmusic5055]

The Oscars really needed this at this time....He truly delivered and made it light hearted

[@tashamiel]

he's the real MVP 🙌

[@pistolpete8231]

Funnier than dave Chappelle in my opinion.

[@ntobekomadlopha1164]

Living legend this one.

[@zakiahart3919]

Indeed

[@darkknight5754]

Chris accepting the host duties, and addressing the issues brought more light to the subject, then those choosing to stay away. Bravo Chris 👏

[@ColeyColeMCole]

Yes. I thought Will missed a great opportunity to bring awareness to the medical condition alopecia. He could have taken that stage not only to voice his dislike of the joke, but as to why.

[@Lolarpink]

Spot on

[@gkus7008]

Nah

[@knives5964]

@@ColeyColeMCole Will is not very eloquent in real life i doubt he'd even know what to say, Chris can talk for hours.

[@Lootfisk]

When your grandmother is swinging from a tree, it's really hard to care about best documentary of foreign short. Im dead

[@babatundefakunle5248]

Lootfisk Chris Rock is a genius. Period.

[@zubaydi]

Holly shit this is too much 😂

[@thedbq1]

i laughed too hard at that

[@ariferenchak7653]

no no, the grandma is dead

[@angelobabys2k]

Lootfisk That was one of the hardest lines I ever heard from Chris Rock. Like that shit had me shook cause everything he said is true. Through out the years only so many black noms actually won awards. This Chris Rock opening and Ricky Gervais this year have to be my all time faves.

[@tphillips37]

Chris is so good at making us look at a situation that's not funny and spinning it into a joke that's both funny and makes you think.

[@DavoGalavotti]

Chris Rock is a comedy legend. We are incredibly lucky to be here witnessing his incredible performances. Can’t wait to see him on his tour this year.

[@adriang1727]

👌

[@goodkev3223]

Man please

[@nate2748]

@Karen Simmons ok Karen

[@alphasmarts7741]

@Karen Simmons shut up Karen

[@BBalllegend1000]

@Karen Simmons Man your name is even legitimately Karen 😂

[@shivinwason17]

Jada was probably too “entangled” to show up

[@ryancarter6922]

🤣🤣🤣

[@paperchasindude6578]

😂😂 yooooo

[@zakthesquirrel7621]

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@sadecoco1502]

I died ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@syahrules]

This comment is gold

[@brianarria2222]

Will has been saving that open hand slap for years! Chris rock doesn’t hold back with the roasting

[@jahm8231]

I just seen tyrese reaction and went to this video

[@chiggybings2671]

@@jahm8231 yea gotta be honest with you this still does not equate to physical assault in any way

[@fitfirst7327]

@@chiggybings2671 no one pressed charges go to bed. This is what happens when grown men handle an issue. Its over and done

[@donnie8032]

But honestly, knowing the jokes he made, why didn't Chris saw it coming when he saw Will approaching the stage? Or, on second thought, maybe he did, and that's why he decided to keep his hands in the back and be professional. Not start a fight at the freakin Oscars.

[@thotbreakmeek1171]

@@chiggybings2671 why do people like you and Chris rock think that long as you don’t put your hands on somebody that it’s okay to continue to disrespect someone to heights beyond a smack

[@ashiamatthews9467]

Chris was bringing awareness with laughter which is a comedian’s gift. Speaking about lynching to what The brown people concerns are today🤸🏼‍♀️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@coreywho2972]

You realize he was sorta making fun of the fact that people's "concerns of today" are moronic and minor in comparison to history.

[@Bestarstruck]

Damn... That was bloody brilliant!!! Chris executed this opening speech so well, even while talking about difficult topics. He kept a level head and presented a perspective that many of us have never seen. Wow, I'm just blown away. If only everyone could be so frank when talking about controversial subjects. I commend his effort, and I strongly believe change is coming. Let's all hope this was a revolutionary moment for many folks in hollywood, and maybe we will actually see some black nominees in the coming years. The academy couldn't have done a better job if they wrote the script themselves, Chris was definitely the right man for this. Thank you for being so bold, humorous and honest, while shedding light on some much needed areas of hollywood😁🙌

[@TheRealHucasys]

The chimpanzee and another ape, the bonobo, are humans' closest living relatives. These three species look alike in many ways, both in body and behavior. But for a clear understanding of how closely they are related, scientists compare their DNA, an essential molecule that's the instruction manual for building each species. Humans and chimps share a surprising 98.8 percent of their DNA. www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent-exhibitions/human-origins-and-cultural-halls/anne-and-bernard-spitzer-hall-of-human-origins/understanding-our-past/dna-comparing-humans-and-chimps/

[@TheRealHucasys]

Scientists who compared the skulls and DNA of human remains from around the world say their results point to modern humans (Homo sapiens) having a single origin in Africa. news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/07/070718-african-origin.html

[@xxivherut4691]

I liked it too. At first I didn't know what to expect, but he pulled it off very nicely :D

[@colleen4ever]

But did he have to say it over and over and over and over all night?! This would have been enough!

[@aj6365]

Bailey Tenerovich dave chappell wrote the opening

[@kevinkkirimii]

I like how he openly talks about hollywood issues.

[@jorgenvonstrangle000]

and black problems

[@NELOPES7]

Why wouldn't he

[@blvckdoll]

Unos Uno shut the fuck up bitch

[@HeartofSPIRIT3]

Dat boi a aquarius....he dont give af

[@Littlefire5]

Hollywood issues?? This "racism" bullcrap is everywhere, Everywhere !! There are successful n happy black, yellow, red, brown ppl, y? Coz they don't complain, beg n blame. Hollywood issues?? Um um..

[@salaamarama]

The camera messing up when he said "best cinematographer" was hilarious

[@freecreditreport.combaby]

timestamp

[@donnie8032]

@@freecreditreport.combaby 2:25

[@KombatGod]

With the way the camera turned to Kevin Hart immediately after he was mentioned it shows that the direction was planned very accurately. ...which I'm not sure if it means that it was intentional, or if the cameraman messed up and wasn't ready when it was his turn.

[@JJJ-ok7nc]

@@KombatGod no actually the cameraman was tasked to pan to Kevin Hart at a certain point but due to his miniature size they couldn’t find him and the cameraman panicked

[@KombatGod]

@@JJJ-ok7nc lol ok my bad.

[@lgkaks]

This still slaps hard in 2024. I've watched this so many times... This is one of the greatest opening monologues ever.

[@saidmohamud3642]

"I can't boycott rihanna's pants coz I wasnt invited there"😂😂😂

[@ThePsychicFish]

He's never been to that part of Pussytown before

[@Mercurial_Phantom]

Can't believe he's 50 years old

[@kcmn0089]

Black don't crack

[@YuchanLeo]

What? No way! He looks like in 30s!!

[@prettyflacka6324]

black people don't age

[@srpamela]

Black people and Jared Leto don't age.

[@jessileerichy]

Holy shit...I didnt even imagine he was 50!

[@kedyjohn1848]

Chris goes hard and then touches his earpiece - am sure someone must be telling him THIS IS NOT WHAT WE AGREED ON. 😂😂

[@blamemeblameme7980]

😆 🤣 exactly 💯

[@kdorjah]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@VinodhBallout6711]

🤣☠️

[@blandinamyinga9489]

😂😂😂

[@sherievans796]

😅😅😅

[@actionsammy1]

Who else is watching Chris Rock's past Oscar opening monologues since this last show? Outstanding comical genius! I really hope he doesn't let Will Smith's dumbass deter him from hosting future Oscar Awards shows.

[@tomd1438]

I hope Will Smith's slap deters Chris Rock from insulting other people's health issues and their families

[@harrywirrelson9628]

Yeah there’s no way they will invite him back to host. Especially since you can basically only host twice max

[@800Ms-k6n]

@@harrywirrelson9628 Twice max? Bob Hope hosted the Oscars 19 times and Billy Crystal hosted the Oscars 9 times. There's no maximum on hosting, it just depends whether the person that the producers reached out wanted or not and recently the ABC people said that they're still open for Chris to return to host since he handled the situation perfectly

[@jasoncross1474]

@@tomd1438 Chris was joking bro it was a harmless funny joke bro

[@supernovaman1409]

The man spoke the truth so eloquently.

[@burns1210]

When? Did I miss something?

[@chrissantchota3508]

"if they nominated host, I wouldn't get this job"

[@mpendulomahlangu4391]

Bruh...lol

[@madangamadanga4136]

Probably true

[@cia7800]

😂 😂 😂

[@maririasere5132]

Encrypted message which is true

[@account1880]

Man seeing Chadwick... 🕊🙏 Never Forgotten Rest in Paradise

[@jokerswildio]

Will unknowingly slapped Chris Rock to the level of icon as people who casually admired him before are rediscovering how great his comedy is.

[@michaelssali]

Chris Rock is still a tap-dancing buffoon who makes offensive jokes about black people to all-white audiences. I'm glad Will Smith slapped him that day.

[@-enigma218]

Seeing Chadwick Boseman there alive n kicking still breaks my heart when I reason reality. RIP king

[@ivy5candy16]

🥺🥺🥺💞🖤

[@crimsonchin9250]

It hit me too hard

[@KeithsTVHD1]

Also Louis Gossett Junior

[@scottdawson6616]

crowd getting so uncomfortable good on you chris!

[@jermanospetalos3823]

they gave the biggest laugh for blacks getting shot, but not for the kapa joke. Shows how whites and Jews think. Denzel spoke about it, look it up.

[@royd7760]

Getting a bit tired with Chris pointing out the difference in color and race every sentence.. He is a racist.

[@Syro15687]

@@royd7760 He is pointing out how stupid Hollywood is for buying into black people are oppressed crap.

[@AnubisFenrir]

@@jermanospetalos3823 can you explain the kapa joke to me i don't get it

[@ag7dragonfly]

@@hanzflackshnack1158 Man you racist are so emotional when someone speaks the truth. Nope we the Blacks will not shut up just because you are uncomfortable. Cops are killing us every single day I think you can handle a little discomfort. Don't be so dang weak, grow a pair.

[@simplysie4]

Chris handled this monologue with such class!

[@tcla3854]

NOT EVEN

[@jemalaz7944]

@@tcla3854 😂

[@adrukova1407]

He nailed it 🔨🔨🔨 💅💥💥

[@SDASermons]

He handled the latest oscars with class too

[@lissalives1]

He’s a sweet, genuine comical genius. ♥️

[@candygirl2224]

I became an even bigger fan of Chris's last night. He handled that b.s. like a trooper.

[@tuyishimebertrand5392]

Same here!!!

[@Wh4L205]

So everyone is a fan of a grown man eating a slap? 😂😂😂😂😂 this world is soft af now

[@pallavipandey8235]

@@Wh4L205 well yeah seeing Will being punched on the face would have been satisfying but then some people are effortlessly cool and I think Chris is one of them. Not every situation and not every person deserves your outrage.

[@Mastakilla1881]

I guess with b.s. you mean baby slap?

[@Wh4L205]

@@pallavipandey8235 oh cry me a river. I was raised by old school real men. Comedian or not be ready for whatever comes behind speaking on a man’s wife.

[@tundealawal4398]

Chris Rock is a riot as a comedian. I am in awe just hearing him talk.

[@eazyj2888]

In A Good Way Right??

[@tundealawal4398]

@@eazyj2888 Yes.

[@seektruth5750]

@@eazyj2888 wondered the same thing 😄

[@joeolcay]

This Monologue should win the Oscar for -best Script-

[@BuckyBrown-lt4ry]

Yes for being the least funny one of the decade.

[@mohammedabshir1]

@@BuckyBrown-lt4ry or may be the most truthful and explained the difficult topic of racism in a non awkward way

[@TheKaiEK]

@@BuckyBrown-lt4ry You must have Trump's sense of humour though.

[@cliflove5141]

Does the " B and the S " possibly stand for SOMETHING ELSE.end of story

[@EHawk-nm9xk]

The crowd was stiff and uncomfortable, AND I LOVED IT. You go Chris!

[@kukunase1686]

they knew

[@josh18230]

there is a word for people who enjoy other people in pain, The word for that is called sadism. You need help.

[@knives5964]

​@josh18230 No one was in pain here, there's different between pain and being comfortable. Most were uncomfortable because they are racist, so is the industry and Chris was pointing that out. The fact that you missed all that and went to pain is sad.

[@bernadettesullivan6036]

Aahhhhh yeah they were faking those Oscar winning 😆 laughs. Buuuut Chris had to ease their white sensibilities by strategically placing little soft zingers here and there to let them release some of that tension because some of those white men were about to 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯. This was pure genius . Bravo Chris 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@richardrice8195]

I appreciate chris for exposing Hollywood like this

[@victortoll9392]

He just speaking truth

[@michaelangelo3553]

I think he made some great points, but calling out individuals for having "all the great parts" (i.e. Leonardo) is ignorant at best, racist at worst.

[@donaldbrady3850]

I always laugh because blacks are like 14 percent of the population but everyone feels like the should be nominated in every category. Side note the Oscars are a fucking joke anyways!

[@TheSands83]

Get real... Hollywood is racist? Sure... every movie has the rock Kevin Hart and Tiffany haddish

[@David.lovesU]

It's tacky for black people to ALWAYS fukn talk about slavery everyone already knows

[@biancatate6800]

I can write a 5 page essay about this speech... the references he is making... even down to his jim crow choice of attire. Genius. Pure genius.

[@paulettelindsaykerr3863]

He’s genius

[@winnynehemiah9401]

Please do

[@sandeepfrancis3568]

What with the attire... Pls help understand

[@sonnymega2218]

@@sandeepfrancis3568 he's dressed like a waiter in a whites only ballroom

[@critiquingthetelugu]

Please please please do, people need to know how great, genuine and funny he is

[@TampaTec]

😂 if he ran for president I'll probably vote for him, I know He'll destroy at the debates for sure, he don't hold back.

[@lostflyer]

You know he was in a movie where he was running for president?

[@lorijoy720]

head of state - that movie was hilarious lmao

[@Katpitz7]

@@lostflyer robin williams also played in a movie like you described called "man of the year." also funny as hell

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

I would vote for him in a heart beat. 😂 the shock value would be amazing

[@David.lovesU]

Oh great... we all saw what celebrities like trump do once elected disgraceful

[@wordofmouthkictchen9147]

This was one of Chris's Rock's best moment to show how he can navigate around an issue and keep both sides thinking. I thought he was very fair in address the issue at the time with Hollywood

[@kinghustle5655]

He didnt wanna take this job till he thought hang on.. this is my chance to expose hollywood

[@flowforever9084]

He did a good job telling the truth to their faces.

[@sithokozilesibanda3773]

No because Kevin hart was gonna get it

[@golddragonj]

Chris addresses systematic racism as a true gentleman in positive fashion. He, regardless of his comedy routine, is a class act.

[@imaXkillXya]

More like Hollywood being racist.

[@ghiagoo]

Such a brilliant Oscars monologue. Directly confronted the controversy at the time. Didn’t just give it short mention. The whole set was about racism, sexism, and exclusion in Hollywood. Shined a huge spotlight on it. Provided context and perspective to it, and was funny the whole way thru. And what a finish with that George Clooney joke. A perfect performance. Deserves an Emmy for it

[@royalmcmorris1211]

Chris rock need his flowers god work in mysterious ways people reviewing his work and realizing he was hired to provide jokes to make it entertainment

[@michaelfarkas2257]

yes this was the first and only comic routine on race and social justice weve ever seen, and there hasnt been one since. chris rock was really on his own here.

[@Emk315]

Wow 6 years ago, it was “ask her more” today saying “her” could be offensive. We’ve come a long away, haven’t we?

[@thinker185]

And some people claim Chris Rock doesn't like black people. Or look down on black people.

[@OlsenOfficial]

Now imagine if hollywood slapped him in the face. He went there and criticized everyone with his jokes, and they keep hiring him as host and stuff.

[@gloriarobinson9900]

I love Chris Rock, I forget how good he is, much respect!

[@jagdeepkaul1261]

8:29 - RIP Chadwick :(... I still can't believe hes gone, so sad :(

[@ajohndaeal-asad6731]

“I! Reallly miss my homie!!!”😭

[@keithborden4049]

Chris has Balls of steel. To stand up and tell the truth with confidence and still make people Laugh about it

[@vmoonlight4962]

Chris Rock went straight up to everyone face. Keep it 💯, He was so brave and honest that night.

[@fayebradford3197]

Never knew he was so gifted. The sky is the limit for him 😂.