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Chris Rock: Is Hollywood's Racism?
Chris Rock sure knows how to entertain a large audience and make them laugh. The funny man didn't hold anything back when he hosted the 2016 Academy Awards on Sunday, February 28. Rock made a joke out of some A-listers, even Rihanna, and her panties, didn't get a pass.

The 51-year-old comedian reminded everyone how funny he really is by starting the show ranting about Hollywood's racism. “Is Hollywood racist?” he asked the audience. “You’re damn right Hollywood’s racist.” He also stated that if there's a nomination for the hosts, he will not get the job because he's Black.

Rock's jokes were not just aimed for the white people in Hollywood as he tackled the subject of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith boycotting the Oscars.

“Jada got mad,
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