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Tony Rock Tells His Life Story

2024/7/5
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Comedian Tony Rock joined VladTV for an exclusive interview about his life and career. He talked about growing up in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, which was heavily impacted by the crack epidemic of the 1980s. As the younger brother of comedic legend Chris Rock, Tony recalled the challenges his brother endured due to bullying and racial hostility. After describing his relationship with Chris and Chris' success in show business, Tony explained his delayed entry into comedy. Throughout the interview, Tony Rock highlighted his career milestones, which included being a part of the main cast on Will Smith and Jada Pinkett's sitcom, "All of Us," hosting Jamie Foxx's "Apollo Live," and appearing in "Think Like a Man." The comedian also talked about brief feuds with other figures like Bow Wow and the late Charlie Murphy. Tony Rock also offered his thoughts on the infamous Oscars incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock. To hear more, check out the full interview above.