Kevin Hart has shared insights into why Michael Jordan has maintained a grudge and not communicated with him for years.
The 45-year-old comedian is known for his edgy humor, and even the legendary basketball player hasn’t been immune to his jokes.
Recently, Hart has also made jokes about Jordan’s sons, Jeffrey and Marcus, which likely hasn’t helped in mending their relationship.
During his Acting My Age tour, Hart explained why the 61-year-old Jordan has allegedly ignored him for years.
“Michael’s had an attitude with me for years because I hosted a celebrity event for him and he came in late. I saw him coming in late [and] I hit him with [a joke],” Hart told the audience at his Atlantic City show on July 21, according to the Daily Mail.
He elaborated: “It was quick. It was all in fun. I don’t know where it came from. I just hit him with a quick one.
“Michael had an attitude. Hasn’t talked to me since.”
Hart doesn’t seem particularly concerned about the strained relationship.
“I don’t give a s***. I couldn’t care less. I couldn’t f****** care less,” the comedian continued.
“I’m at a point in my life where it’s very hard to bother me.
“I’m 45 years old and it’s not about the progression of life. You get to the point where little things don’t matter. I’m not the same person I once was.”
At his New Jersey show, Hart also criticized Jordan’s children for not utilizing the resources and opportunities available to them like other celebrity children do.
The Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle actor had previously mocked Jordan’s fashion choices and facial hair during a 2016 appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Show.
“What age do you get to where it’s OK to wear your pants that high, and nobody addresses it?” Hart quipped.
At a recent performance at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hart also claimed Jordan is a ‘horrible dresser’ and wears ‘some of the worst jeans I’ve seen in my life’.
Despite these jabs, Hart admitted to Kimmel: “He’s still my favorite player though.
“If I see him again I’m gonna ask him about it. ‘You better lose the ‘tude, Mike.’”