George Floyd's Family Condemns Hinchcliffe and Hart Over Racist Joke

George Floyd's Family Expresses Disappointment Over Comedy Jokes

George Floyd's family and friends have expressed deep disappointment over recent jokes made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, which they found offensive and insensitive. The controversy has sparked a conversation about the responsibility of comedians when addressing sensitive topics, especially those involving real people and tragic events.

Tony Hinchcliffe's Joke at Kevin Hart's Netflix Roast

Tony Hinchcliffe was invited back for a Netflix roast, and some believe that Kevin Hart may have given him the green light to make jokes about George Floyd. This has led to accusations that Kevin Hart condoned the content, which is seen as disrespectful by many.

During the roast, Hinchcliffe made a joke that referenced George Floyd's death. He said, "The Black community is so proud of you... right now George Floyd is looking up at us all laughing so hard he can't breathe." This statement has been met with strong disapproval from George Floyd's family and friends, who found it completely inappropriate and unkind.

Travis Cains, a spokesman for The Gianna and George Floyd Foundation, commented on the situation, stating that Kevin Hart condoning Tony's joke is "sad for the culture." The foundation feels that if nothing else, Kevin Hart should have advised Tony to avoid such topics altogether.

Continued Controversy Around George Floyd Jokes

The issue doesn't stop at the Netflix roast. During a Tom Brady roast, Tony Hinchcliffe made another joke that referenced George Floyd. He compared Rob Gronkowski to "the final boss in George Floyd the video game." This comparison has been criticized as being both disrespectful and inappropriate, especially considering the impact of George Floyd's death on his family and the broader community.

George Floyd's daughter, Gianna, is now 12 years old. She was only six when her father died, and the foundation reports that she is currently being bullied in school. The ongoing jokes about her father are seen as contributing to a painful environment for her.

Family's Reaction and Calls for Respect

According to sources close to the family, George Floyd's loved ones feel that Tony Hinchcliffe is a "racist comedian" and question how Kevin Hart would react if one of his own friends had died instead of George Floyd. They are urging for more sensitivity and respect when discussing such matters.

The Gianna and George Floyd Foundation emphasizes their efforts to rebuild and improve the community. They are calling for a more positive approach and are critical of the way certain comedians are using George Floyd's memory for humor. Their message is clear: "We are trying to rebuild things for our community and make things better in our community. Let's try to be a little bit more positive -- and not sit up there doing colon inspections by white comedians."