DJ Jazzy Jeff talks Will Smith Oscars Incident

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[@jamesross1798]

Jazz got Will back more than Jada lol

[@philmoe5392]

🥴😂

[@KardiFan2000]

I don't think anyone has Jada's back these days 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ceezthamomentx2]

FACTS.

[@0P9ine]

PAUSE!

[@thevinceberry]

Jazz loves Will more than Jada

[@blakghost2023]

Now this is a definition of a great best friend. Major salute Jeff

[@OZORIAMEDIA]

No Doubt!

[@bryantdalton4377]

A true Philly friend!

[@blakghost2023]

@@bryantdalton4377 why he gotta be a Philly friend?!?!? He can be a Boston friend, a Chicago friend, a Oklahoma friend, even a Salt Lake city friend...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 just kidding my friend. Jeff that friend for real. We need that in our lives, agree?

[@Karl671]

Amen

[@w3mct]

FACTs,,, agreed!!!!

[@Khalidsvt101]

loyal friends are rare.. and jazz is one of them

[@JaxLittles]

Theyre really not rare if a person is secure in themselves and make sure they surround themselves with the right people. Will was able to do that with his friends, but wasn't able to do that with women. I wish he could work on his security with women so he could just bail on Jada and realize that women aren't precious little jewels, but some of them could be trash.

[@donnac.3273]

Yes, I have 2 3 including my husband my 2 girlfriend since 6th grade and my husband since 11th grade. Over 40 years of friendship. Everybody cannot say that. We have been through health problems, birth, death, anniversaries and weddings, etc. We still are still together.

[@AintFredoYou]

Jazz talking about Will in the respectful tone he is.. chills. That’s a fuckin friend right there. That’s a real one. Thank you Jazz, for showing me there are good friends out there.

[@JInkJones]

I think it’s less about him having his back and more about him looking at the situation with honesty and compassion. It helps that he actually knows Will and his heart. Everyone else throwing stones from a glass house

[@lagunn327]

Wow! Absolutely! Well said!

[@jdxsr85]

Will Smith just snapped. Unfortunately, it was on national TV

[@pvu8434]

Outstanding. Yes,, Will was wrong,,, but so was Chris. How would Chris feel if a BM KEPT DOGGING OUT HIS WIFE AT THE OSCARS. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME CRIS HAS ATTACKED JADA. HE HAS THIS OBSESSION WITH HER. SO HE GOT THE SHIT KNOCKED OUT HIS AZZ. NOW ITS TIME TO MOVE ON.

[@antwangloster4501]

That's a real friend we all need best friends like jazzy jeff

[@angel-ij4xv]

cool guy down to earth

[@Karl671]

Yup

[@thehoneydeev]

I just pray for a friend like Jazzy

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes I agree 👍💯

[@johntruxal432]

True but we don't need a friend like willy...

[@NeverDoubtTheWorm]

Man I had no idea how integral to DJ-ing Jeff is. He’s a freaking legend that does not get the props or attention he deserves

[@childrenoftheabzu]

Jazzy Jeff was completely in his own element on the tables. SOOOOO influential along with mix master mike

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes I agree 👍💯

[@InfeXiouZProductions]

Got a chance to see the man, the myth, the magnificent in action last night. The energy was great! Good to see a master at work, in the flesh.

[@979djyoungc]

Yes he does. He one of the biggest djs on the planet

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

This is why I love Jazz. They can throw him out of a door a million times and he'll still keep coming back not changing a thing about himself, or his stance on life in general.

[@Jayce_Alexander]

Jazz's voice hasn't changed at all in 30 years.

[@AfricanTeacher2.4]

The worst thing about the whole incident is that the friends got Will's back more than the woman he slapped someone for.

[@DwayneANix]

And that's why he will get thru it all! He's got Jeff , Denzel, and Dave have his back. It's gonna cost him $60 mil, but he can make it back, Jada can't!

[@JaxLittles]

Exactly!

[@thrillwillent]

EXACTLY! I just posted this: “Now This is how you talk about a negative situation your friend has gotten into… Take Notes Jada!… 😒”

[@christineperez7562]

How do you know? I know woman can't be forgiven or get support. You love to drag woman down.

[@christineperez7562]

@@DwayneANix Why can't she? Why you hate woman so much? Woman can't be forgiven? Jada is still a queen.

[@strauqq1]

Finally a clear and honest response to what happened.

[@mofun5315]

He wouldn't slapped Mike Tyson. lol

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes I agree 👍💯

[@haze1719]

Jazzy Jeff knows how to show Grace and not make excuses and I love that. Good Way to be a friend!

[@diegodonjuan]

This really needed to be said. The nerve of some of the people who threw stones at Will! Hollywood is damn near Sodom and Gomorrah these days.

[@J-Hue]

Speaking of Sodom, it is, not damn near. And to that point, they didn't condemn Kevin Spacy or that producer with the sexual assault charges like that.

[@Knight_of_NI]

I admit I may be wrong (it’s happened once or twice in my life 😉) but I believe that slap had more to do with Jada than Chris talking about Jada. I won’t say where or when but I worked security for a well known hotel and I met Will and Jada (though the bulk of our interactions was escorting them from their car, in the private elevator and to the door of their suite). Will was down to earth, genuine and laidback celebrity I’ve interacted with while on the job. We were instructed to never interact with celebrity guests beyond that which was necessary to do our job. However, Will always struck up a conversation with me, always asked how my day was going and never went into his suite or car without saying “thank you”. However, Jada was cold, condescending and treated everyone as if we were blessed by God to even have her make eye contact with us. I can’t even begin to count the number of times she would roll her eyes when Will would joke around with anyone on our detail.

[@thatgirlkells5505]

Not a good report.

[@katarinaharris1017]

Great insight! Love it!I totally agree with you!!!

[@shaepowell8677]

Wow

[@ricardoparis4845]

💯

[@yvettethomson8669]

You nailed it on the head

[@negchevea8991]

One good friend is all we need in life. Friends are golden!

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes I agree 👍💯

[@DavidWilson-tr2qj]

Much love and respect to DJ Jazzy Jeff!!!! I absolutely love him keeping it 100 about Will Smith, and I agree with him completely!!! Will has been in the business for over 30 years and has one raw moment, and people want to throw him under the bus!!! Jazzy Jeff is speaking absolute truth when he said if all of our raw moments or bad judgements were put out there for everyone to see, including some of those so-called celebrities that were criticizing Will's actions!!! They'll soon forget until they're caught up in some scandal on TMZ, and want the forgiveness from their colleagues and fans and then request that everyone respects their privacy at this time!!! Oh yeah, they won't have that same energy for themselves as they did for Will!!!

[@Mr.Oct___]

Would that same theory & sentiment hold true in your mind if Will had shot Chris? What if his assault resluted in Chris falling awkwardly & crippling himself. ...Is it just one raw moment then? Some moments & acts are more costly than others. William failed in an epic way that night. Even now as they converse about the scenario...they dance around addressing it in full form. "When the thing happened at the Oscars"???? Excuse me? You mean when will walkeed on stage and assulted Chris Rock publically don't you...

[@DavidWilson-tr2qj]

@@Mr.Oct___ I wasn't condoning Will's actions, just appreciating what DJ Jazzy Jeff was saying as a person who knows Will better than anyone. Besides how many times did celebrities like Sean Penn publicly assault people, but then eventually move on with their life? Again I say Will had one moment, so should he be thrown under the bus for it? And to answer your question, no the same wouldn't hold true if Will had shot Chris, but it's still a raw moment, none the less.

[@Mr.Oct___]

@@DavidWilson-tr2qj Agreed. But you also know we are held to such a diff & higher standard brother. Which is why the moment was so heartbreaking for me personally. He had his biggest lapse on the highest stage at his highest moment.....w/ another giant. ....damn. I still am just speechless when I really think about it.....sucks.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes I agree 👍💯

[@omarmckenzie8757]

If that raw moment had taken place elsewhere and caused him his life. There would have been a whole different song being sung by this choir. People can careless about what other so called celebrities have done. The topic is about Will and his coward action! Take those foggy celebrity glasses off! It's a real world out here!

[@donleetaylor196]

I agree with Jazzy Jeff except the part about protecting his wife. If you recall the incident Will laughed at the joke and only got mad when he noticed his wife was mad.

[@Tonabillity]

Exactly. If he’s “protecting“ his wife from a punchline, then why didn’t he punch “himself” in the face first for laughing at it?🤷🏾

[@MonteC68WC]

This one of the reasons that I've loved Jazz since the 80'S, to me this is a Real One. Much love Jazz.

[@kulumbagideon]

Now this is the only person who is being honest about the Oscar incident.

[@glowsights7539]

100

[@mofun5315]

not when he say Will wouldn't slapped Mike.

[@bizboy8631]

so everyone saying not when he say he will slap mike, jazz did said even a bear he would slap if it means protecting, some people missing the whole point....he also stated he will do so even though he knows he will get his ass whoop

[@mofun5315]

@@bizboy8631 We understand what Jazz is saying. We just don't believe it.

[@lukewilliams7061]

Mike Tyson isn’t a monster, he is human. Just because he’s a boxer doesn’t mean shit 🤣

[@vbrad6226]

Out of all the responses I have heard Jazzy, Kevin Hart and Dave Chappelle are the most genuine. Like Jazz said people pretended to be happy for Will's success but undercover wanted him to fail and I saw that from alot of other celebrities talking ish about Will when I thought they had his back. I'm sure Will sees who his real friends are now.

[@jeranne9532]

Including his wife

[@vbrad6226]

@@jeranne9532 Yes Mainly his wife

[@az21bob666]

tony rock was one of the few that had every right to roast wil, he protecting his brother.

[@thesewcialsuite6357]

@@az21bob666He’s not really a celebrity though. He’s a D lister. My parents wouldn’t know him(older generation) my students wouldn’t know him. That’s how I gauge celebrity status…

[@ladyteeismegibbs6808]

I know Will, I grew up with Jeff and worked with Jeff's sister. Will is NOT a violent person and he was frustrated. That was a response of a frustrated person.

[@darcskies777]

Make sure you make the same excuse next time a bigger man hits a smaller woman because of something she said that he didnt like. Something tells me the opinion magically changes.

[@glenmontpiankhi]

Great perspective. Will was def dead wrong and his book is amazing, it did set the stage for this. I repeat Will was dead wrong but I get it when you see the whole context through the story

[@sroydetroy6404]

True words coming out of a true friend- Will is an o.g.

[@You-sw7tm]

Mike Tyson would've thrown Will Smith off the stage the way Uncle Phil threw Jazz out of his house.

[@DjMikeiam]

mike wouldn't make that joke.. History is now, remember the Oscars where Chris Rock got smacked? that because you thought you were funny... That's funny to me

[@lovegodschild1430]

Mike Tyson not young no more

[@thehoneydeev]

Tonight, imma pray for a loyal friend like Jazzy Jeff in my lifetime- that’ll be an achievement, and I hope Will doesn’t take him for granted

[@TheEcstaticFool]

🎵Thank-you for being a friend🎵 Jeff! This was THE perfect, most supportive and honest answer a person could give. I was sitting back like... awwww snap - how's he gonna handle this?... Perfectly. He handled it perfectly.Also though...Did he say ALLLL the black leaders called Will after the slap?! Can you IMAGINE?! Making a mistake and having to answer to... EVERYBODY?😆 (Peace,love, wellness, acceptance and forgiveness to all)

[@WellnessVibesBirthEducation]

Haha, def a “wait til your mom get home!” not sure which is worse…☠️👻

[@jarodsaunders5532]

DJ JAZZY JEFF is a BEAST! Not only a HIP-HOP legend, but also a legend of a friend.

[@jaybird4571]

If will would have slapped Mike Tyson, he wouldn't have made it off the stage!

[@SleepingSoldier]

Jazz already said that bruh.

[@jaybird4571]

@@SleepingSoldier so

[@RichardYu1983]

Jazzy Jeff is out of his goddamn mind saying Will would have slapped Mike Tyson.

[@7777Lace]

Exactly!!! FOHWTMFBS

[@justtrolling9370]

How's that single life treating yall old asses🤣🤣🤣

[@chakeloftin2828]

How is it bs he said he would of done it to him as well even though he knew he would have gotten his butt beat up

[@7777Lace]

@@chakeloftin2828Well, I don’t know Will, but I’ve never seen nor heard about him confronting anyone in public, except Janet Hubert (Aunt Viv on the Fresh Prince) & IMO it’s BS, because if it was the YOUNG Tyson I don’t believe Smith would’ve been that FOOLISH! There’re MANY Hip-Hop artists who said Will’s rhymes were wack asf & from what I remember he didn’t say SHIIIIIT!!! And after he did that movie “Six Degrees Of Separation” many people thought he was Gay & I never seen him respond to that either. But again, it’s MY OPINION & I still think that what Will did to Chris, in front of Millions of people was really FKD UP & it’s a very real possibility that one day someone may slap👋🏽the SHIIIIIT out of him on some GP tip!!! If that was Corey Holcomb or one of the RAW comics I don’t believe he would’ve done that!

[@RAZASHARP]

FAX!!! LMAOO

[@AdeoyeSalemShobakin]

If people would really think deep and be honest and stop trying to act like they are all perfect, then they'll understand Jazzy's point. That Whitney and Bobby allusion, deep stuff. Once again, thank you, DJ Jazzy Jeff for this take.

[@TUFFGloveBoxing]

Hands down one of the best DJ's to ever touch the 1,2's

[@fakeaccount704]

But why’d Will laugh at first though?

[@LanceEJones]

You know why. It was funny. Then, Jada. Then, slap.

[@AnaisKarim]

He was not laughing because he found the joke funny. That was just media training for award shows - the camera was on him. He never broke eye contact with Chris and Chris knew he had crossed the line. That was a Don Corleone laugh. That's why Chris started justifying. Some of you have to be on the spectrum thinking he was actually laughing at his wife's pain. Insanity.

[@tetelove4418]

@@AnaisKarim thank youu somebody said it

[@cbrown940]

Seems it was the Hollywood thing to do.

[@shayburton4104]

He laughing because that’s how Hollywood media trained actors put on a fake laugh for decades act. Didn’t you listen to his speech smile and laugh and pretend everything is okay

[@nickfury1]

He slapped a man that was smaller than him because he knew he could get away with it

[@brandonwilliams7524]

Naw he protect his woman Chris rock deserves it he bash them every Oscar and every stand up and size don't have shit to do with anything

[@nickfury1]

@@brandonwilliams7524 if that was "the Rock" as opposed to Chris Rock, the night would have gone along peacefully

[@a.j.garrett9639]

I think that you can both look at what Will Smith did and be upset about it because it was wrong and then after the shock and upset subside look at all this stuff that Jazzy is talking about. I definitely hear what he is saying loud and clear. This is always going to follow Will but I just hope he gets to live it down. At the end of the day that was one moment in his life. I don't think people should wrap him up in a small little box because of that. The guy plays at the high stakes table and this time he came up snake eyes. But the guy has a thousand other wins. I don't think he's a bad person, I think he's just human like the rest of us. I sent him love.

[@melizbeth1]

what about Chris Rock? He was done wrong and Will shouldn't done it...

[@a.j.garrett9639]

@@melizbeth1 I think that Chris Rock has received a ton of support across the board. Everybody was pretty quick to speak up for him. You didn't really do anything wrong and everybody said that. I think everybody is also said that he handled this situation extremely well he gets major props. Everybody knew that it was wrong I think everybody is spoken up in defense of Chris Rock. Now that time has passed I think it's time to look at it from Will's side, because it was so out of character for him! As Jazzy says, he is only human. You know, let's show some Grace and turn this into a teaching moment. Will is the one everybody is still talking about. His actions were so public and seen across all of North America and who knows where else in the world. His actions came with their own built-in punishment. Let's put it in perspective.

[@elfredawright]

@@a.j.garrett9639 he is a human being.

[@tojusote4896]

Chris rock insulted her too much

[@YourUncleRandy7777]

@@tojusote4896 It was a harmless joke. SMFH Are you really that sensitive? Lmao You shouldn't be allowed in comedy shows for now on. People like you are snowflakes. You're like a fragile glass that is easily broken.

[@sportspsp]

Jada really should have done more to prevent Will from making a huge mistake. By her allowing Will to act like that at the Oscars, it shows that she doesn’t care about him, let alone, love him.

[@kondodurham2599]

....leave it alone

[@MisterFoxx]

how was anybody supposed to know he was gonna get up there and slap him? She didn't "allow" him to do anything because she didn't know why he got up in the first place.

[@sportspsp]

@@MisterFoxx Jada is Will’s wife. If anybody should have stopped Will from making that mistake, it should have been her. The fact that she didn’t do anything and was caught laughing tells me she doesn’t care. Jada has to accept culpability as well.

[@sportspsp]

@@kondodurham2599 nah. I’m not letting Jada off the hook.

[@MisterFoxx]

@@sportspsp the point is that no one knew why he got up, so how would she know if she stop him? Are you slow? Everyone laughed when he got up because they thought he was joking. Nobody knew they should’ve stopped him. If you’re talking about when he started yelling, then I understand your point. But you said stop him from making a huge mistake and nobody could’ve stopped that because nobody could tell he was actually going up there to slap Chris.

[@ashburn50]

Always had a lot of respect for Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff. Listen, slapping a brother was wrong. Just say sorry and leave it there. Don't try to justify this thing.

[@7777Lace]

Thank You

[@shall7277]

Is it justifying or is it giving an explanation?

[@7777Lace]

@@shall7277IMO……BOTH!!! 1-Explanation: “He had to protect his Wife like he did for his Mother!” 2-Justification: “He’s always been a daring person & if it was Mike Tyson he would’ve slapped him too!” Really? GTFOHWTMFBS! Smith may be daring & adventurous, but he’s not SUICIDAL!!! SLAP 👋🏽 TYSON? Again……GTFOHWTMFBS!🤨

[@shall7277]

@@7777Lace the two are very different. "Explanations" tell you why whereas a "justification" excuses the behavior. He didn't justify it, he just gave you the reasoning. As far as would he have slapped Mike Tyson, well let's see.. let me ask you a question, you ever been SO vexed that in that very moment if ANYONE were to say or do anything to you side ways it would be on and poppin (regardless of the outcome)? I have. I'm sure you have too. It's completely irrational, but it's a very real headspace to be in.

[@7777Lace]

@@shall7277I definitely respect 🫡 & agree with getting that vexed & I had a situation when I was 30 years of age in my neighborhood in Queens NYC & I didn’t give AF @ that moment & I still think Jazz was “covertly” trying to justify it slightly, by saying “Will would’ve slapped Tyson.” Because that’s his true to life homie & you better believe a “forgive Will” campaign is on the horizon.😳😂 But what’s REALLY GREAT famz is that You & I are able to give each other our individual opinions, whilst equally RESPECTING each other’s perspectives! Salute 🫡

[@garfieldharrison510]

Well said, Jazz. Will Smith is going to be fine.

[@kamuelalee]

He's rich.

[@garfieldharrison510]

@@kamuelalee what does that have to do with anything. He's rich? Being financially successful doesn't mean you are happy.

[@kamuelalee]

@@garfieldharrison510 Granted, I was being a bit sarcastic but I've definitely more concern and sympathy over whether Chris Rock -- the guy who got assaulted at the Oscars -- is fine and doing okay now versus Smith who committed the assault which was neither fine or okay and should not be made out to be some kind of hero for defending his wife. Smith needs serious mental health counseling...and Rock might need some too.

[@garfieldharrison510]

@@kamuelalee They don't need no counselling. He made an open statement after all the shenanigans. I don't see him as a hero. But,as a human being. Trust me. I've made lots of mistakes. Why this is so big, is because it was the white people's precious Academy Awards. Big Deal. Probably the most exciting one at best. Yeah I wish he didn't smack Chris Did his sly remark warranted such a violent smack. Probably. But instead of thinking it. Will did it. Like the neighborhood friend. He didn't press charges. Chris Rock didn't retaliate most likely while he was caught off guard. I respect both men and truly believe that those White folks who wants to elongate this. Should check themselves. Like Jim Carrey. America has bigger fish to fry. Like crash Celebrity culture. That's the reason why they got a narcissist POTUS back 2016. He was a wanna be Mafia Boss/wannabe Actor. He turned the country's dark side into the light if millions of people in the world. This smack has nothing on a POTUS who incited an insurrection allegedly to be fair to his Orange narcissistic self.I say actors and performers should not be treated differently. They should be respected because its not easy to do what we do.But not everyone deserves to be put on a pedestal. Crash Celebrity Culture.

[@kamuelalee]

@@garfieldharrison510 Yes, I agree there's a black and white thing to the Oscars; majority white people are members and a few blacks and other minorities are included. Only recently, minority filmmakers are being recognized and likely Smith's slap on Rock drew some racism about blacks at the Oscars. Unfortunately, that's the state of America. Still, I think Smith needs professional mental health. More to the point, Smith needs to find a better woman for a wife, one who doesn't sleep around and then tell the whole world about it...though maybe Smith slept around on her, I don't know.

[@Playboysnow]

Jeff always seems to have great answers for things. Being a DJ I listen to a lot of his perspectives and opinions about he DJ culture and its community. Another great perspective... I have been wanting to hear what he thought of the Will incident. Jeff is a class act for sure.

[@spagbolflippertygibbet7139]

This is hilarious 😂 Will Smith vs The Prodigy kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHSqnqSIjLeroZI

[@whatisthishandlegarbage]

what lmao. that you jeff?

[@Rangelong]

Jeff got up there and lied to the public

[@derrickzorns6506]

Well will did say I think I can beat Mike Tyson 😂

[@AK-cb9ss]

I really think that was a reference for the OG's. 🤣

[@derrickzorns6506]

@@AK-cb9ss yeah it is but my dad showed me a lot of old school hip hop growing up

[@SleepingSoldier]

Y'all completely missed the "Aunt and Uncle" part. Went right over your head I bet. He told spoke nothing but facts.

[@jollyrancher9016]

You're quite full of yourself aren't you?

[@SleepingSoldier]

@@jollyrancher9016 Bro your name is "Jolly Rancher". Are you serious rigt now?

[@jollyrancher9016]

@@SleepingSoldier completely nonsensical response but whatever floats your boat buddy.

[@SleepingSoldier]

@@jollyrancher9016 Damn right.

[@shall7277]

He broke that down very well. If you've read the book, you know what's up..

[@donnac.3273]

People will not and don't understand. They love to get on social media and drag people. You woukd have thought this would be a wakeup call to all the black celebrities because we get double as the white celebrities. Bur no, these c🦝🦝ns trying to please masa and get clout and go viral should have shut the F*ck Up. They were lurking from the sideline hoping Will downfall. Jim Carrey, Wanda Sykes, Sheryl Underwood yes all the has been and never was . So many more. The undercover haters wishing him congratulations then turn around and almost wish you death. Damn.

[@KasanovaKee325]

Read the book and understood it immediately.

[@nickfury1]

I'm sure the book sales have dropped...not interested in trying to understand him

[@shall7277]

@@nickfury1 His book sold well. It came out months before this. I'm sure you'll care less about others trying to understand you when you do something that's outside of yourself.. oh wait, that's right, you're perfect.

[@nickfury1]

@@shall7277 Tell your regrets to a Psychiatrist and all the people who don't survive to hear about them. Revisited Chris Rock's video here on utube about "Black People and Niggas", Someone commented that the joke has aged well. (wine)

[@darcskies777]

"Protecting my wife..." ...from a minuscule joke that could have easily been ignored. SOrry but how weak is his wife that he needs to "protect" her from a fucking alopecia joke? Ridicious.

[@theTruthSeekerishere]

I think there's some history with Will Chris and Jada. Will has known Chris Rock for a long time since at least the Fresh Prince days. Chris Rock and Jada even presented at an award show together years ago. Something probably happened that we know nothing about then Chris Rock gets up there and tells his awfully outdated joke. I don't think the joke was worth the risk.

[@zeroswings2]

@@theTruthSeekerishere I don't think the joke warranted a slap either...

[@christianrhymes4301]

This is the best thing I've heard in connection to this incident. So honest. So real. So intelligently said. We all have lapses in judgement. It's time to move on now. Respect to Jazzy Jeff. I think he explained why this happened better than any other explanation I've heard, including Will himself!

[@theTruthSeekerishere]

At the end of the day, if the worst thing you've done in your life is slapping a comedian on a live awards show then I'd say you've lived a good life. It wasn't that bad, and everyone knows it wasn't that bad they just viewed Will a certain way and when he presented himself differently people were disappointed.

[@CensorTube84]

Naw bruh that was a dumb move and disrespectful.

[@patrickcanter6136]

Fuck him, that move was just selfish

[@SleepingSoldier]

People acting brand new is what I call it.

[@thejenkinsfamily7179]

@@SleepingSoldier Fax and it’s like they’ve never seen someone at their breaking point 💯

[@mksandals9572]

Jazzy seems to be a true friend to him, I hope Will appreciates that rare jem he has. True friendships are hard to find.

[@Mercurychyld1]

Awesome way to support Will Jazzy Jeff. Right on!

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes I agree 👍💯

[@alonzoschenck5693]

Jazz said will would have walked on stage and slapped Mike Tyson. LOL 😆

[@omniosi]

This is beautiful!! I got a little choked-up watching this. Jeff is magnificent.

[@PartyUpGaming92]

I'm glad there are people like Jeff that still has Will's back. So many people turned on him and it just shows how real friends stand up

[@gkarthanin]

I wish I had a Jazzy Jeff on my side.🥺

[@Moneymojo6272]

Let’s pray we both get two or three like Jazzy.

[@filmladyproduction]

Thank you Jazz, not sure why this video never appeared until now. But, said the same about reading his book

[@TheFeli26]

Protect without violence 🖤 Jazz...classy all the way!

[@francycappele3533]

Jazz you are freakin loyal to your bestie forever amazing speech about Willard!

[@MisterFoxx]

What did Jay-Z say? "They build you up to break you down" People can't wait to see someone "perfect" have a breakdown or make a mistake. Because that makes them feel better about themselves. They get to go "OOO look! He messed up! I told you he wasn't nice! I told he wasn't great!" As if one mistake or even a handful of mistakes actually define a person. I have faith that Will will be back on top soon enough. I Am Legend 2 and Bad Boys 4 should get him there haha

[@mysteriousbynature]

Agreed. Well said.

[@AK-cb9ss]

I'm glad he retired Will Smith and introduced them to Willard. Now these fakes won't even try him. I'm glad some people are afraid now.

[@Lyrical_Replies]

Respect ! Team will

[@Cb88x]

@@AK-cb9ss I mean. They're still gonna try him cuz they know he CANT really do anything. But he's gonna do his fighting from now on with his success.

[@Him_Downstairs36]

Will has kept his cool for 30 years. Puts out nothing but positivity and he gets nothing but hate I’m return. “Your kids weird. You let a man sleep with your wife”. That shit has to weigh on a person.

[@gss6531]

Lol woke or what

[@mcemtpockets1775]

Do something with ur wife dummy

[@mblyster649]

Is there a Jeff here?! … Jeff - Yes! Geoff - Yeous!

[@nonealike]

Defending his mother against physical abuse is one thing. Would’ve been undoubtedly justified. That Oscar’s debacle is not the same.

[@olaolu419]

May the Lord bless me with a Jazzy Jeff friendship in my lifetime

[@eveliocortes1099]

The most despicable act in The Oscars, PERIOD.

[@msanders5206]

U obviously don't know the history of the Oscars 2 mk that foolish stmt..ignorance is bliss as they often say..dumb.smh

[@justtrolling9370]

Nah, Chris Rock speaking on Jada for the 2nd time in a row was the most despicable act. Thanks to Will, Chris has kept Jada's name out of his mouth ever since💪🏿 The divorced Chris Rock now has a different perspective on respecting a marriage. Perhaps after a slap u would too.

[@simplydee4522]

@@justtrolling9370 Defending his wife...Please, like ya can't take a joke?

[@nbro5935]

@@simplydee4522 everything has a line in the sand that shouldn’t be crossed, and that line has variables depending on the situation. There are a lot of people that can really mean to personally and underhandedly disrespect a person by using a “joke” to disguise or sugar coat their real motive. Then when someone gets rightfully offended, they can say, “I was just joking” , “it was a joke”, “you can’t take a joke?” all to try and switch the blame onto the offended person and their reactions. Question for you….. do you know where your line is?

[@simplydee4522]

@@nbro5935 I certainly know where my line is drawn and I'm fine with opposing opinions. At the end of the day, Will Smith has deeper issues within himself that needs to heal...unfortunately, Chris Rock took the brunt of Will's pain. Prayers for his healing✌️🌍❣️

[@andrejamal5438]

Spoken like a true Friend! I too understand Will’s point of view. I ain’t mad at him!

[@Heelturn_45]

Man that gotta be the biggest cap ever! No way in hell he would of stepped up to Mike or even Dave if they were on that stage. In his book he said he would slap random ppl in clubs cause he had security some sucka shit right there

[@marrllly]

Thank you. The only comment here with any truth to it

[@Rixicc]

exactly! Will knew he was stepping to chris rock, even if he did fight back wouldnt have hurt him much, but MIKE tyson? the man known for beating mfs ass?! twice his size? Jeff gotta stfu and hop off wills meat with this cause thats complete BS

[@msanders5206]

Plleassse, maybe u wouldn't hv buy ur not him..fact & truth!!!!✌

[@stephaniewilliams168]

Wow entitled jerk named will

[@ik1llpeeple4fun]

What makes you think he didn't low key have security at the Oscars too lol? 👀

[@user-be9ck5ir5h]

jazzy jeff made a great point, he was protecting his wife’s feelings period. & thats what you’re supposed to do. will protecting his wife was only frowned upon cause jadas black. if he was married to kim k, everybody would’ve felt like a white woman needs protecting & the backlash from the blk community wouldntve been the same. a lotta self hate amongst blks. blk men hate themselves & hate their own women who look just like them smh

[@MeshMwah]

Omg i didn't know that you had your own podcast 🎉 So proud of you Loved you on Fox 29 !!

[@bromel549]

Everybody need a friend like Jazz!

[@hercolorfulmind]

So glad Will has a friend like you Jazz 👏🏽✨🙌🏽

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes I agree 👍💯

[@firebug1892]

We need Uncle Phil to come back from the dead and toss Jazz ass out the door 🚪 for that dumb ass statement. Will probably would have tried to hit Mike but it would have ended very badly for the fresh Prince lol 😂

[@ericperry72]

You didn't hear what he said...he said would have slapped him, but he would have gotten his ass kicked. You guys making comments not understanding the difference between a person that angry that they would endanger themselves...that's where Will was at mentally that night.

[@thiscatrighthere]

@@ericperry72 Exactly. There is a lot of projection going on👀 It's amazing how some people can be serial killers and get more grace than this man👀

[@samyferdinand83]

That’s what you call a friend!!

[@jeremiahmosely3102]

True definition of a human being.. everyone think will is just perfect doesn't do nor say anything wrong he is the perfect example. From the Oscar From now it just goes to show every man or woman gonna have their bad day no matter what happen or no matter who you are. And also shows who is truly in your corner when everyone is against you..will is still a great man regardless of what he did. He just made a mistake just anyone else. May God bless him and his family from Jay mosely dallas tx

[@HighFeeline]

Props for that level of support🙏🏽💚

[@bloodshotk]

"Will would've slapped Mike Tyson". I'm sorry, but I don't believe that at all. No one, even those who are not in their right mind, will try to go anywhere near Tyson in that manner.

[@Tourist-Q.]

Especially not a Prime Mike Tyson, which Jazzy Jeff seems to allude to here. The man had superb head movement... He was drilled to slip incoming punches like a robot... And counter right away.

[@lukewilliams7061]

Tbh I wouldn’t care who it is, we are all human and tbh Mike Tyson is my idol and he is a professional boxer but when your life is on the line, you wouldn’t care at this point. Your protecting your wife and that’s all that matters. Yes i would probably get beaten up but at least you faced your fear to stand up to someone that is disrespecting your family. Just saying.

[@Tourist-Q.]

@@lukewilliams7061 your life being on the line and someone making a mild joke are two separate things. You don't really believe that you would run up on Brian Shaw of Hafthor Björnsson and approach them in a physical manner, do you?

[@geofreyoteng]

And it's that very idea that if it was Mike Tyson "he would have still slapped him" that makes what Will did troubling. Had it been Mike Tyson there would have been carnage on the stage. Men women and children would have seen two black man maul each other on the stage. As much as people are talking about Will's childhood trauma, they should also be appreciating that Chris didn't retaliate in a physical manner and that the world is better for it.

[@Tourist-Q.]

@@geofreyoteng two black men maul each other? More like one man getting mauled by the other... I think you guys have no idea how a normal person would react to a punch by a heavy and sharp puncher.... Earnie Shavers once hit Sylvester Stallone with maybe 30% and Stallone flew across the ring.

[@MPPharaoh]

At this point Will should just go to the studio with Jazzy and make some music again.

[@lozarkderccy3254]

He is speaking facts, so many of those celebs have done their fair share of dirt.

[@JMrealgamer]

Jazz explains the situation well. Seeing as how him and Will go way back, this is a good thing.

[@bilaljahi5364]

A legend. In more ways than one.

[@AdeoyeSalemShobakin]

Thank you, Jazzy. Far too many times, people laugh at others but don't find it funny when it happens to them.

[@GoldenToYou]

From hearing Jazz side. It seems like Will is a calm, cool and coll

[@desamania]

Will wouldn’t have slapped Mike Tyson, come on man!!!

[@hs4a085]

Missing the point

[@Rangelong]

@@hs4a085 You don’t honestly believe he slapped Chris over Jada do you? If so then you are actually missing the point.

[@Rixicc]

@@hs4a085 no hes not missing the point, Will is a rational human and he took the risk/reward of hitting someone like Chris which is low risk... someone as hot headed as mike (as seen by what he did to that plane passenger) doesnt play about violence and he would have taken wills head off, the fucking world knows that and Jeff is just saving face for a close friend.

[@hs4a085]

@@Rixicc the point is, it dont matter who disrespected his wife, he’ll slap anyone! OBVIOUSLY he get his ass whooped by Mike. But the point is will will do whatever it takes to defend his woman!! Even if it kills him. Chris so happen to be that guy at the moment

[@hs4a085]

@@Rixicc you obviously have a brain of an 5 yr old if you didn’t understand what Jazz said. Stating the obvious we all know Mike will kill will no problem🤦🏽‍♂️

[@seanstewart7314]

Will smith is not a victim ….. like this dude needs to chill 😂😂😂😂

[@ielijahmccoy]

SAY DAT SHIT JAZZ! That's what's Up! True Loyal friendship and brotherhood right there!

[@master-kq3nw]

Jazz was the best in episode when he act raphael de la ghetto 😃

[@HollywoodCharityAuctioncom]

Everyone does have bad lapses in judgement, but very few people take it that far.

[@williame.7982]

People kill other people for less *every day!!* A lot of people take it that far and further...

[@hs4a085]

You must live in a small town

[@SleepingSoldier]

Seen worse in the hood. Y'all acting extremely brand new if you think that's true.

[@gerripearson9647]

Excellent interview I’ve actually said this exact same thing Will read on KZbin an excerpt of his book and it was about the abuse of his mom from his dad. When he slapped Chris Rock. I got it when it happened I read his book a few weeks ago and I also got the audio book. I read a lot…I mean over 100 books a year. His book was the best book I ever read in my life‼️ His audiobook was excellent and unique ‼️ When you hear him say in his own words what Jazz just said. You get why he felt the need to slap Rock Was it right no but for Will in that moment it was worth it

[@markymark6918]

The saddest thing was people shouldn't care what, Denzel, Oprah, Obama, Perry think. The Williams family said it was wrong and they don't condone violence!! 'Would have slapped Tyson'...but it was Chris rock..come on Jazzy!

[@jazzjones4954]

He absolutely gone ride for his boy!! They go back to the mf wound!! Well said jazz, you point out his flaws and also got his back. Best friend, bro, homie....Indeed!!! Once in a lifetime friend! Not everyone has one.... Honesty for that azz....well said bro...blessings!!!

[@slabbinonspokezz2375]

Shiiid Jazz dat dude but he cappin. Tyson ain't getting slapped by nobody and have them walking away 😂

[@symbol767]

forreal, dude is on Will's D too much, Will def would not have even walked up to Tyson in that way.

[@danmcclellan2451]

Well said sir 👏👏👏👏✌️

[@tranquil5608]

"If it was a grizzly bear, he would have done it" no way

[@mbf6160]

Jazz broke it all the way down perfect response 🔥💪🏾

[@PainandMotivation]

Will Smith would get get his ass kicked by Iron Mike.

[@rankingtrevor]

Facts. He wouldn't even entertain the thought of stepping to Mike.

[@Lyrical_Replies]

But you will still get Oscar slapped too

[@rankingtrevor]

6:15 "It's aint nobody's business" 🤣🤣 ...an unprecedented assault on the biggest award platform in the world with millions watching remotely.....and it's nobody's business..OK Jazzie

[@Hinokami777]

It’s not creep you don’t need to know all the details

[@rankingtrevor]

@@Hinokami777 lol shut it 🤐

[@SleepingSoldier]

Y'all been in their business for over 20 years. What he said was 100% correct. It is what it is..

[@mistersylliboy2690]

Jazz protec and attac, we all need a friend like Jazz, a beautiful thing truly

[@armandherrera8580]

Poeple need protection from Will Smith, not the other way around. Will is not a protector, he is an attacker.

[@niccomakk]

Disagree with you and what will did but I disagree wit the statement you made!

[@theforeignspeculator]

I love Will Smith.... I disagree with Jazzy Jeff's suspicion of haters and schadenfreude from fellows colleagues and peers. When you do something fucked up, at what point do you take full and total accountability and say I fucked up. If you need counselling, go get it, if you need help in some format go get it, but don't have an energy towards those people that condemn your bad behaviour or actions. I still admire Will Smith for everything he has achieved and become, but to climb from underneath the current rock he is under, he needs to address the public smacking of another grown man on a public stage. Jazzy running D for Will which is understandable but nowhere near objective or fair to the situation. An IG apology dont mean shit by the way.

[@roseoverdose6451]

For sure, he messed up BAD and there is NO justification. He's trying to spin it, and speculating as to why he did it. Truth is, he's twisted. To feel that ENTITLED is dangerous. He needs to be held accountable, just like anyone else. He's not above the law, and we, as a society should not allow him to believe he is. Lock that mofo up, imo.

[@JoshSTATiX]

You didn't really understand what he was saying then and proving his point

[@AK-cb9ss]

Oh no, the haters really showed their butts when they thought Will was down for the count. A lot of us peeped who they were.

[@shayburton4104]

I mean his point wasn’t about him smacking Chris it was the backlash which he received and the hypocrisy of Hollywood

[@Cb88x]

It's ok to constructively criticize. The haters just straight up was hating period. They been begging for a moment to go off like that. People hate people who actually try to go about doing shit the right way. And are successful at it. Idk. People are weird. Love is yo that was fucked up. But I'm here for you but we can't have any more of that type of stuff. That's love that's real. These fuckers were wanting to crucify him and no empathy no nothing. All behind a slap. Yeah he did Chris wrong. I love both brothers equally the same and both mean alot to the black community. Whether we realise it or not. But they are constructively criticizing. They want to see him burn. There's a difference. That's pure hate.

[@cecilwarren4587]

I have said it since the night it happened, Will Smith did what he felt he needed to do. It sucks it happened, but he did what HE FELT was necessary!

[@brandonbrooks898]

Your right...except he chose to do the absolute wrong thing in that situation. We can't let him think that he was in the right, especially over a harmless joke. I'm not saying your saying you agree wirh what he did, but yeah, he made a decision on the spot that cost him. Can't put your hands on ppl over words. I hope he can somehow recover from all this bc we all like will.

[@realMDizzy]

Security didn't do what they needed to do to respond to his action though. That was the sad part for me they let him go right back to his seat and go on lol.

[@brandonbrooks898]

@@realMDizzy he slapped someone on stage, sat down, then yelled at him, got to stay, won the Oscar, and the gave him a standing ovation. That's Hollywood in a nutshell.

[@Mr.Oct___]

IT didn't just happen. It was a choice that was taken. He made the wrong choice.

[@EOV-jg2ux]

@@brandonbrooks898 What exactly made the joke harmless? It's amazing that people can tell someone how to feel about something that was directed at them.

[@phoenixherbert]

Jeff is truly Magnificent!

[@Dimeonwheels]

Don't get me wrong, I lovvvvvve me some Jeff, and I love how he's a rider for Will. However, this conversation didn't go far enough for me. Yes in HIS mind he felt as though he was protecting said woman, and that's cool in a normal setting for us regular folks. However, you've got people of the world watching you accost a man LIVE onstage. Everyone speaks about how Will was feeling, but hardly anyone speaks about Chris and his emotions after the fact. How can we be out here preaching to our black men about less fighting and gunplay when we can't take a page out of our own books on conflict resolution? I just think this whole conversation is so contradictory. Say what you may, and feel what you might, but I guarantee Will would not have hit any man of another race because he's waaaaaaay too conscience of how people see and view him. Thus the reason why he's been able to maintain such a polished career.

[@allies9419]

Chris is the real bully here. Why should we care about Chris's emotions. He started all of this and has bullied and humiliated Will and his family for years going back to 2011. It's well documented. Hollywood knows the truth. Chris talking bad about Will like on Dave Letterman's show when he chided Will and his kids for getting too many gigs. Chris is jealous of Will and can't stand that he has so much respect and success. What better way to spoil Will's success than to embarrass his wife and see what Will would do. 2016 Oscars he embarrassed Jada, after she boycotted with other people. Chris singled her out, not the other people. Then again in 2022 about her shaved head. Chris baited Will. Unfortunately after years of abuse from Chris, Will lashed out...just tired of it. He asked Chris to stop and he didn't years ago. What more can he do. This isn't about race, it's about the human experience. Chris never wants to talk when he's caught doing something he should not have. Chris knows that the public won't do the homework to see who's really at fault here though and Will being as nice as he is will take the fall. People need to step back and look beyond what's seen. There are reasons people react they way they do. He would have no reason to hit any man of any race who wasn't disrespecting his family... period.

[@Dimeonwheels]

@@allies9419 oh please, he's doing his job. He's never hit anyone. I wish a mofo would touch me over a joke. You gone lose yo job

[@geofreyoteng]

@@allies9419 are you saying Will slapping Chris on a world stage was a better solution than him walking to Chris and taking the mic from him and telling Chris in front of the world that what he is doing is wrong?. We are not saying Will isint justified to feel how he did...we are saying his approach is wrong. You don't slap a bully on live television, you simply show them that a dispute is best settled with dialogue, not violence

[@Ruben-GG]

Great words from Jazzy. I think what we can all learn from this is that it's unnatural for any person to have such a bright spotlight on them.

[@user-mv7kh5sv9z]

Jazzy Jeff, I know Will's your man and everything but Will would have certainly second-guessed doing that same thing to Mike Tyson. I don't care how mad he was.

[@TheDelano4]

Don’t project your cowardice thoughts on other ppl

[@user-mv7kh5sv9z]

@@TheDelano4 That's exactly what Will is.

[@voodeux_badeux]

Do u know Will? Like really know Will..? If not please kindly stfu

[@JoshSTATiX]

@@user-mv7kh5sv9z he did what he thought he needed to do, if you don't protect your family and their honor. You a coward given the situation no matter who the person that disrespect them. Problem is he miscalculation and people are putting themselves too much into situations on people whose lives they never live. Some People don't understand shit

[@user-mv7kh5sv9z]

@@JoshSTATiX Who the f**k did he protect with that slap? I hear ppl saying 'oh he protected his family '. What the f**k does that even mean? He embarrassed his family. You guys are deluded

[@abyetilahunlakew8367]

Biggest Respect! True Brotherhood!

[@celestialnubian]

Will saying that he was "protecting his family" is ironic because Jada is hella messy and we all gave her grace and space because we liked Will. Jada would've been clowned 10x harder if it wasn't for the esteem that Will formerly commanded. So now the next time Jada does something r******d, it's not gon be all good.