Pete Davidson References Kirk Death in Hart Roast Jokes

Pete Davidson drew widespread attention and criticism Sunday night for a series of explicit jokes targeting fellow comedian Tony Hinchcliffe during Netflix's live "Roast of Kevin Hart" at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. In his set, the former Saturday Night Live cast member referenced the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and his past feud with rapper Kanye West.

Davidson began by mocking Hinchcliffe's appearance, saying, "Tony Hinchcliffe is here, looking like both a child molester, and the doll they give the child to show where he touched them." He then compared Hinchcliffe to Kirk, who was fatally shot in the neck on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University during Turning Point USA's American Comeback Tour. "Tony reminds me of Charlie Kirk in that he's definitely been on camera letting a guy unload in his throat," Davidson said, prompting audible gasps from the audience.

The comedian continued with a play on Hinchcliffe's podcast "Kill Tony," adding, "Kill Tony, please. Someone f***ing kill Tony." He dismissed potential retorts by invoking West, with whom he had a public dispute in 2022 after dating Kim Kardashian. "Tony, nothing you say...