Kevin Hart faced criticism on Twitter for belittling Lil Nas X’s experience with coming out as gay during a conversation on HBO Sport’s ‘The Shop: Uninterrupted’. Many users on the platform pointed out Hart’s history of making homophobic remarks, sparking a debate online. In the barbershop talk, when Lil Nas X was asked about his tweet coming out as gay, Hart interjected dismissively, saying, ‘He said he was gay, so what?’
During a recent episode of HBO Sport’s ‘The Shop: Uninterrupted’, Kevin Hart and Lil Nas X joined a diverse group of athletes and business executives for a casual conversation in a barbershop setting. The panel also featured Rob Gronkowski, Kevin Love, and CJ McCollum, with Charlamagne tha God, Maverick Carter, and Paul Rivera adding to the lively discussion.
When the topic of Lil Nas X’s coming out tweet came up, some individuals in the background can be heard expressing indifference with comments like ‘who cares’ and ‘so what’. Rivera then questioned the necessity of the rapper’s public announcement.
Lil Nas X clarified that his decision to come out was not about being pressured to do so, but rather about acknowledging his personal growth and overcoming societal expectations. He shared that growing up, he was conditioned to feel ashamed of his true self.
Before a car accident sidelined him, Kevin Hart interjected with curiosity, asking Lil Nas X to elaborate on what exactly he was supposed to ‘hate’.
In addition to Hart and Lil Nas X, who is Montero Lamar Hill’s actual name, the group of panelists featured sports stars Rob Gronkowski, Kevin Love, and CJ McCollum. Charlamagne tha God, Maverick Carter, and Paul Rivera were also present at the event.
In a tweet last June, Lil Nas X revealed his sexuality while his hit song was taking over the music charts. When asked by a comedian about it, the record-breaking artist confidently replied, “Homosexuality, gay people. Come on now!” He then explained that if you’re truly from the hood, you would understand.
During a conversation at the barbershop, the rapper seemed to be shedding light on the challenges of being gay in the African American community. The artist known for his hit song “Old Town Road” shared that he felt he had nothing to lose by being open about his sexuality, especially since his music was already on its way to becoming a classic. Lil Nas X mentioned that being true to himself at the peak of his career was a real reflection of his authenticity.
The video clip, which was shared on Tuesday night on Uniterrupted’s Twitter account, quickly went viral with over six million views. While some social media users criticized the atmosphere of the conversation, pointing out that the young rapper was not being fully supported, others turned their attention to a comedian involved in the discussion. This comedian faced backlash for his dismissive and past homophobic remarks, which had previously cost him a hosting opportunity at the Oscars.
The comedian, Kevin Hart, stepped down from hosting the 2019 Oscars after old tweets containing derogatory language towards the LGBTQ+ community resurfaced. His comments in these tweets, as well as jokes from his 2010 comedy special, were scrutinized for promoting harmful stereotypes and attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community.
Hart’s gaslighting remarks and history of making homophobic comments have been widely discussed, leading to him losing the opportunity to host the Oscars.
Comedian Kevin Hart previously included jokes about his own son’s sexuality, now claiming he doesn’t care about the LGBTQ+ community. Poet Danez Smith pointed out the hypocrisy, suggesting Hart should reconsider his stance. Smith also commented that straight people are lagging behind in terms of social progress. Let’s see if Hart’s actions match his words when we tune into Netflix.
Tre Melvin expressed his disapproval towards Kevin Hart, to which Hart apologized in a tweet back in December. Despite his apology, he faced more criticism as he continued to discuss his controversial remarks. April Reign, the creator of #OscarsSoWhite, criticized Hart for trying to portray himself as “enlightened” after losing a major job opportunity due to homophobia. Poet Danez Smith also joined in, calling out Hart for his past homophobic jokes about his son and now trying to dismiss the LGBTQ+ community. Tre Melvin reiterated his stance with a blunt expression of his feelings towards Kevin Hart.
