Kevin Hart has had enough of the funny business—or the “not funny” business.
The 41-year-old movie star, who’s in the midst of promoting his new movie Fatherhood’s release on Netflix, cut right to the chase on Twitter Tuesday, to call out haters who tell him that he’s “not funny.”
Opening with the phrase “I got time today,” Hart aired out his frustrations in seven separate tweets—one of which included a J. Cole quote for good measure.
“The He’s not funny’ slander is the best….this is for you. I have 3 stand up comedy specials that fall in the top 10 highest grossing comedy specials of all time….2 of my specials are in the top 3 of all time,” Hart wrote. “I have been the highest grossing comedian in entertainment for years now….I have also been the highest grossing comedian in the box office with over 4 billion in earnings… I have also turned my comedic talent into a place of business and branding and radio and other revenue streams….The hate/slander fuels me to do more.”
Hart went on to explain that those who doubt him are only reading headlines. While it’s unclear what he’s specifically referring to, he did make headlines this week when discussing “cancel culture” with The Sunday Times.
“You guys are what makes this business fun….because it’s not about getting to the top….it’s about doing your best to stay on top after you get there,” he continued on Twitter. “I rarely talk shit….but I felt the need to today. Stop believing these headlines and read the actual articles…. you guys fall for the banana in the tail pipe trick every damn time.”
Hart closed by sharing his own interpretation of a Cole lyric from new track “applying pressure.”
“J Cole said it best ‘If ur laughing at a millionaire the jokes on YOU,’” he wrote. “…..Now back to ur regularly scheduled program. Live love and laugh!!!!”
