Chris Rock makes subtle joke about slap controversy during California show, says he'll talk when he's 'paid'

Chris Rock makes subtle joke about slap controversy during California show, says he'll talk when he's 'paid'

Comedian Chris Rock mocked politicians and lambasted celebrities during his California show Friday evening, but mostly dodged the controversial moment at the Oscars when Will Smith slapped him on stage.

Between quips on the royal family and even Hillary Clinton, Rock jokingly told the Fantasy Springs crowd that his hearing has returned but that he would not comment further on the slap heard around Hollywood until he was properly paid.
"I'm OK, I have a whole show and I'm not talking about that until I get paid. Life is good. I got my hearing back," Rock said, as the Desert Sun reported.

Rock received a standing ovation at the conclusion of Friday's show, the Desert Sun reported.

Earlier that same day, the Academy’s Board of Governors announced they were banning Smith from all events and awards appearances under the Oscars title for 10 years.