“Everybody’s trying to be a victim,” Rock said on stage Friday, CNN reported. “If everyone claims to be a victim, then no one will listen to the real victims,” he added. “Even I get hit by Sug Smith…I went to work the next day, had kids.” The comedian took the stage in Atlanta on Friday night as part of the Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour. The nickname “Suge Smith” is said to refer to Marion “Suge” Knight, a former record boss known for his aggressive behavior. The Rock later quipped, “Anyone who says hurtful words has never been punched in the face.” Chris Rock was performing hours after Will Smith posted a video on Instagram apologizing for losing his temper at the Academy Awards in March and punching Rock, who was hosting the ceremony. The actor erupted after Rock had joked about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. In an official six-minute video, Smith said: “Chris, I apologize. My behavior was unacceptable. And I’m here whenever you’re ready to talk.” Smith admitted he had reached out to Rock personally, but had returned a message saying he was “not ready to talk.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 1:54 Will Smith apologizes for Oscar slap Read more: Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle team up for joint concert in London Will Smith resigns from Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Jada Pinkett Smith talks about husband Will Smith slapping Chris Rock Rock’s joke was in reference to the 1997 film GI Jane, in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It’s still unclear whether the comedian knew Pinkett Smith has alopecia, an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss, when he made the remark.
