The rapper theorised that Smith’s assault on Rock was the result of “some built-up shit that probably wasn’t really targeted at Chris Rock”The post A$AP Rocky on the Will Smith Oscars slap: “He emasculated another black man” appeared first on NME.

The Best Actor winner issued a statement building on his previous apologies, asserting that he’s “committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason”The post Will Smith has resigned from The Academy, says he “will accept any further consequences” appeared first on NME.

The filmmaker revealed earlier this week he missed the viral moment because he was meditatingThe post Questlove asks fans to stop discussing Will Smith Oscars slap appeared first on NME.

"[Rock] was like, ‘No, no, no'"The post Police were “prepared” to arrest Will Smith over Chris Rock slap, says Oscars producer appeared first on NME.

"Both Will Smith and me having our wives attacked – at least I didn't get up and slap anybody"The post Rishi Sunak suggests he can relate to Will Smith after “having our wives attacked” appeared first on NME.