Chris Rock: Returning to HBO This Fall With New Special

1. I am a huge Chris Rock fan and one day I hope that I can see him in person when my health and finances permit. I will literally get on a plane to see one of his concerts because I know he will never come to where I live. I don't have HBO right now, but I will order it soley to see Chris Rock.

Tamla at 11:35AM on Jul 23rd 2008

2. I just saw him perform in Atlanta at the Fox Theatre two weeks ago. He was funny and always right on point. I really enjoyed the show. Can't wait to see the special.

Lady L at 11:31AM on Jul 24th 2008

3. Chris Rock is typical of black comedian who capitalizes off of using the "N" word against his own race. Most white Americans didn't know he existed until his first HBO special. That's when he famously stated "there are black people and then there are n*gg*rs, we don't like n*gg*rs". Chris rock became an over night hero to white America, the media and ignorant black people after that. White America anointed him "analytical"... "political" and "the funniest man in America" simply by implying it's ok to call some black people n*gg*r because of their negative behavior. I wonder what a Jewish comedian would be called if he referred to Jews as K*ke? Oh I forgot, they dominate the media so they don't have to degrade there people with slurs. We were outraged over Imus, Michael Richards etc but we praise the Chris Rock's, D L Hugley's, Dave Chappell's, assorted rappers, many black film makers and any of the no talent comedians from Def Comedy Jam etc. I don't get it?? Those 2 black buffoons on The View Sherri and Whoopie justifying black people in the media who use it. They forgot to state they have profited off of using the word as comedians getting cheap laughs from by blacks AND WHITE audiences. Unfortunately this goes beyond black entertainers. A few years ago writer John Ridley wrote an Esquire magazine essay "The Manifesto of Ascendancy for the Modern American N*gg*r". This was an example how many blacks seceded in using the "N" word to further their own career ambitions. John Ridley who was a relatively unknown is now a favorite political and social pundit of MSNBC and other cable news outlets. D L Hugley after disrespecting black women on the Tonight Show by agreeing with Imus showed up on conservative cable shows like Glen Beck crying about freedom of speech and how there are more important things to address in the black community. I would agree there are more important things to address in the black community, that's how these clowns like him and Chris Rock go unchecked. Unfortunately we have ineffective leadership. An example is how D L Hugley went on to host the NAACP image awards. Our complaints about racism can't be taken seriously if we are not as equally outraged over blacks in the media who degrade us for profit like Chris Rock and others.

david19082 at 11:34AM on Jul 24th 2008

4. This is directly to David: from your long and winded comment it's obvious that you have a lot to say. Since that's the case, why don't you do it publicly instead of on a web site where not that many people are going to read it. Also, since Chris Rock and other Black comedians upset you so much, don't support them! Support someone else! And what good did YOU just do by insulting Whoopie and Sherri from The View? Calling them "buffoons" is WORSE than someone calling them "nigger" as far as I'm concerned! You're no better than those using the word "nigger"! I'm curous, are you Black?

Jay Bee at 12:13PM on Jul 24th 2008

5. I am ordering HBO just to see Chris.

QUEEN at 12:56PM on Jul 24th 2008

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SS at 1:59PM on Jul 24th 2008

7. Chris Rock is one of the few black comedians who has the gift of addressing real-life issues w/an overwhelming sense of truth, like politics and relationships, while also appealing to our sense of humor at the same time.
He's been quoted as saying that as a child he was bullied so much by white kids that he would become physically ill in anticipation of a beat down...which is one of the reasons why he has virtually no fear of the audiences he stands before, be it a studio audience or a major awards program.
He keeps us laughing and thinking...Chris is the man!

DarkNLovely at 3:58PM on Jul 24th 2008

8. Chris Rock is one of the few black comedians who has the gift of addressing real-life issues w/an overwhelming sense of truth, like politics and relationships, while also appealing to our unique sense of humor at the same time.

He's been quoted as saying that as a child he was bullied so much by white kids in the new neighborhood his family moved to that he would become physically ill in anticipation of a beat down...which is one of the reasons why today he exhibits absolutely no fear of the audiences he stands before, be it in a studio or a major awards facility when it comes to tackling sensitive language or subject matters. These must be the days that he dreamed of as a kid.

He keeps us laughing and thinking...Chris is the man!

DarkNLovely at 4:13PM on Jul 24th 2008

9. I definitely will watch the Chris Rock special. He's one of the funniest of all times. Hopefully, he doesn't use the n-word a lot. He says some true stuff especially the difference between wealthy and rich. Also, who was assassinated and who was killed.

Showstyle at 4:23PM on Jul 24th 2008

10. I whole heartly agree with lady l. about that word nigger, negro, or nigga It is a word some goofy whitey way bay eons ago gave to black people. there is no land call negro as all the other races have, such as england for english, france for french, etc. As a very prideful black man it tears at my soul to hear some blacks demean themselves by using that word nigger and until they show more pride in their heritage, that word will continue to be a burden to the ones that come after us.

kando at 5:51PM on Jul 24th 2008

11. I am looking forward to seeing Chris on the air but more so at the fabulous Ceasars Palace in Canada.
Chris is down to earth.


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Terrah at 8:05PM on Jul 24th 2008

12. I can't wait to see Chris Rock. He makes me LMAO.

Eunice Taylor at 8:22PM on Jul 24th 2008

13. Here is another Black Negro who has sold out his Community.

Afordlove at 9:06PM on Jul 24th 2008

14. ROCK IS THE MAN!!Afordlove,get a life!

Miss Wanda at 12:52AM on Jul 25th 2008

15. Chris Rock is DYNOMITE!!!

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fred at 1:17AM on Jul 25th 2008