J.B. Smoove Responds To Mike Epps’ ‘Top Five’ Comments

Call J.B. Smoove the Jack of all trades. After playing sidekick to Chris Rock’s character Andre Allen in the seriously funny Top Five and hosting celebrity dinners on MSG’s Four Courses, the veteran funny man’s main concern is flourishing.

VIBE recently chatted with J.B. after reports swirled of Mike Epps’ recent comments on Top Five. “I haven’t seen it. I don’t know why they called it Top Five. There wasn’t one good comedian in the whole movie,” Epps said on the Tom Joyner Morning Show. “I don’t know why they keep giving Chris Rock opportunities. He’s a great stand-up and a good Meerkat. When do these white people – they’re blind. They keep giving the wrong dude opportunities.”

J.B. had no time for negativity and instead praised the talents of all involved. See his lengthy response below.—As told to Adelle Platon (@adelleplaton)

“I know Mike very well and I am never one for negative thoughts. Everything in this life is a journey. No one, in their right mind, is born and immediately, everything is perfect in their world, career or relationships. Everyone has their ups and downs. Everyone has their moments. Those moments take time to build and get better with experience. I am hoping those words weren’t true or were misquoted because we all have our journey to complete. No one’s journey is complete until they’re off this planet. No one in this world can do [something] exactly as [someone else] sees it or in a perfect manner.
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