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Longtime funnyman and Hollywood movie star Martin Lawrence took to social media this week to remind fans that far worse limits have been crossed onstage. The slap heard around the world was handed down by Will Smith after Chris Rock took jabs at Jada Pinkett Smith.

The 56-year-old chuckled in a vintage clip posted to hisInstagram account on Thursday, March 31.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 10: Martin Lawrence attends the premiere of BET’s “Boomerang” Season 2 at Paramount Studios on March 10, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 10: Martin Lawrence attends the premiere of BET’s “Boomerang” Season 2 at Paramount Studios on March 10, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

Several fans in the comments section appeared to agree with the funnyman, including one user who wrote, "That's what comedians do, they talk about themselves and other people too, love me some Martin." It is what it is.

I think this is Martin with a little innuendo sticking up for Chris Rock, because Smith's Bad Boys was seemingly siding with Rock. I could be wrong.

Rock was out of line, according to a third person. That person said that he messed that up because he was there to present an award.

Lawrence's reminder comes on the heels of another vintage clip of his that has been making its rounds on the internet. The late hip-hop legend Todd 1 was in the audience when the comedian called him out. The star poked fun at him for getting a name tattooed on his chest.

The star blurted out that he used to flog her as a Rock. Laughter rang throughout the room as Todd walked off. He returned to his seat, where he was seen laughing and high-fiving some of his friends.

Everyone has commented on the awards incident. The fate of Smith is in the hands of the Academy members, who will meet on April 18 to discuss possible punishment.

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