Kevin Hart Defends His Support Of Ellen DeGeneres & Nick Cannon Against Critics

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KEvin Hart, Ellen DeGeneres, Nick Cannon
Kevin Hart recently publicly supported Ellen DeGeneres in the wake of her controversy and also stated that Nick Cannon was at his home every day during his recent controversy.

After penning a lengthy message in support of his friend Ellen DeGeneres, Kevin Hart received backlash. Ellen and her talk show are being investigated by WarnerMedia following accusations that it's a toxic work environment filled with discrimination, racism, and intimidation. There have been rumors that Ellen is looking to back away from the show and throw in the towel, and recently, she reportedly sent out a letter to her staff apologizing for not being more aware of what was going on behind-the-scenes.

Kevin posted a photo to his Instagram page of himself and Ellen together when he was a guest on her show. He gave a few encouraging words to his friend, but the public swiftly condemned Hart for his actions. He returned with a video to say that he couldn't believe that people were so up in arms because he just wanted to support someone he cared for.

He also added that he saw the mentions from some critics who asked him why he was being publicly vocal about Ellen DeGeneres but didn't say anything when Nick Cannon was recently in the bowels of controversy. Kevin Hart claims Nick was at his house every day as they attempted to coordinate the Wild 'n Out mogul's next steps. 

"When did we lose sight of reality?" Hart asks in his video. "It's a f*cked up time, man. It's a f*cked up time." Watch Kevin explain himself and express disappointment below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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