Kevin Hart is facing criticism after a joke made during his Netflix roast special sparked outrage online. During the event, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a controversial remark referencing George Floyd, quickly drawing backlash across social media.

The reaction has now expanded beyond the internet. According to reports, Travis Cains, a spokesperson for The Gianna and George Floyd Foundation, told TMZ that allowing the joke during the special was “sad for the culture.” Civil rights activist Tamika Mallory also criticized the moment, saying many people are still deeply affected by George Floyd’s death and don’t see it as something to joke about.

The controversy has reignited a broader debate about comedy and its limits. Some believe comedians should have the freedom to joke about any subject, while others argue that certain real-life tragedies remain too painful and culturally significant to be used for entertainment. As of now, there has been no public indication that Kevin Hart has responded to the criticism.

What do you think? Should comedy have boundaries when it comes to tragedies that have deeply impacted so many people, or should comedians be free to joke about any topic, regardless of how controversial it may be?