Will Smith slapping Chris Rock was the punchline of jokes made by host Trevor Noah and Questlove at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
It's been one week since Smith slapped Rock on stage at the Oscars, after the comedian joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss, caused by alopecia.
"Don't even think of it as an award show," South African comedian Noah said, referencing Smith's words, during his monologue.
"This is a concert where we're giving out awards. We're going to listening to some music, we're going to be dancing, we're going to be singing, we're going to be keeping people's names out of our mouths."
After Smith stormed the Oscars stage to slap Rock, he returned to his seat and shouted, “Keep my wife’s name out your [expletive] mouth.”
The incident was also referenced by musician Questlove, born Ahmir Khalib Thompson.
"I’m here to present this award and I trust that you people will stay 500 feet away from me," Questlove said. He added: "Just playing!"
He then presented the Song of the Year award to Silk Sonic's Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars for Leave The Door Open.
Will Smith resigns from Academy after backlash
On Friday, Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Variety reported, following the backlash he had received for slapping comedian Rock.
“I will accept any further consequences the Board deems appropriate,” he wrote in his resignation.
“My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable.”
The academy said on Wednesday that it had started disciplinary proceedings into the event.
“I betrayed the trust of the Academy,” Smith wrote. “I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken.”
Winners at the Grammys 2022 — in pictures:
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Olivia Rodrigo accepts the Grammy award for Best Pop Vocal Album for 'Sour' during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Reuters -
Anderson . Paak and Bruno Mars (R) of Silk Sonic accept the award for Record of the Year for 'Leave the Door Open' during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Reuters -
Taylor Eigsti pose in the press room with his Grammy for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for 'Tree Falls,' during the 64th annual Grammy Awards. EPA -
DJ Black Coffee and Esona Maphumulo accept the Best Dance/Electronic Album. AFP -
Baby Keem accepts the Grammy award for Best Rap Performance. Reuters -
Jon Batiste, winner of the awards for best American roots performance for 'Cry,' best American roots song for 'Cry,' best music video for 'Freedom,' best score soundtrack for visual media for 'Soul,' and album of the year for 'We Are'. AP -
Carrie Underwood, winner of the award for best roots gospel album for 'My Savior,' poses in the press room. AP -
Jazmine Sullivan, winner of the awards for best R&B performance for 'Pick Up Your Feelings,' and best R&B album for 'Heaux Tales,' poses in the press room. AP -
St. Vincent, winner of Best Alternative Music Album for 'Daddy's Home' poses in the press room. AFP -
Joseph Patel, from left, Questlove, David Dinerstein and Robert Fyvolent, winners of the award for best music film for 'Summer of Soul,' pose in the press room. AP -
The Brothers Osborne accept the trophy for Best Country Duo Performance during the the 64th Annual Grammy Awards pre-telecast show in Las Vegas. AFP
