Kenny Rock has also called for Smith to be barred from future ceremonies
The rapper theorised that Smith’s assault on Rock was the result of “some built-up shit that probably wasn’t really targeted at Chris Rock”
The Best Actor winner issued a statement building on his previous apologies, asserting that he’s “committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason”
In a statement, the Academy said Smith "refused" to leave the ceremony after the incident, and that it had "initiated disciplinary proceedings" against the Best Actor winner
And she'd like an apology from Smith
Judd Apatow, Keir Starmer, Nicki Minaj and more have all weighed in on the incident
“There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness”
"It's all love. They're brothers"
"It's not connected necessarily to the previous eight films"
"I think Cardi B is one of the funniest people [...] She’s neck and neck with Bill Burr"