Tony Rock Airs Out Troll Who Threatened His Kid & Insulted Brother Chris Rock

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The comedian shared a screenshot of the DM he received from the stranger who claimed Tony would "forever be in [Chris's] shadow."

The things trolls say to strangers can be downright vicious and entertainers are subjected to some of the worst messages fired off on the internet. Thumb Thuggers and Internet Gangsters often toss around idle threats to the rich and famous, or simply comment insults in the hopes of possibly going viral, but not everyone takes these moments lightly. This week, Thony Rock shared a screenshot of a DM he was said to have received from someone who had vile things to say about him and his brother, Chris Rock.

"You are a joke [100 emoji] f*ck you and ya whole damn family," the person wrote to Rock. "Ya brother was a b*tch n*gga and he got what he deserved and I think it's best you stop using ya brother for clout and getting ya career back you will forever be in his shadow n*gga worry bout ya kids before someone make they ass disappear dude [100 emoji][okayhand emoji]." 

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In the caption to the post, Rock tagged the person allegedly responsible for the message and explained why he doesn't stand in anyone's shadow.

"This is your reminder that God is very real and unfortunately so is the devil," he said. "My many blessings in life have aggravated this person @king_nik_backup (whom I've never met and have no ongoing issues with) to the point that this person felt the need to send this message threatening my child (I don't have 'kids'). Just so we are all clear."

Rock added that if he sits down for an interview and is asked about his career, family, or pop culture, he does his best to answer truthfully. He also stated that, unlike other celebrities, he doesn't have a list of topics that he won't address.

"I answer questions that I'm asked. That's what an interview consists of," said the comedian. "Lastly, 22+ years in the 'business'. Movies, tv shows, constantly touring, constantly selling out shows, selling tv shows, executive producing shows and helping other comics. All while trying to be half the Dad that my Dad was. I'm in no ones shadow and I have no competition. I'm Tony Rock. It's all love. Even when it's hate on your side,"

It looks as though the troll's account was deleted. Read through his message in its entirety 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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