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Chris Rock Makes His Expectations Clear Amid Pressure To Talk About Will Smith

Writer Matthew Cannon

Chris Rock, who was credited with keeping the show going after the unbelievable live assault, has gone so far as to put an end to a fan hating on Will Smith at one of his comedy shows that took place in the weeks following the Oscars (via New York Post). But other than making it clear that he won't be publicly dissing his assaulter, Rock is yet to say anything significant about the slap. The "Grown Ups" star did note at one of his shows that he would talk about it eventually, without being specific.

According to the Desert Sun, Rock told audience members at his Fantasy Springs show Friday that he isn't talking for another reason other than simply taking the high road. "I'm OK, I have a whole show and I'm not talking about that until I get paid. Life is good. I got my hearing back," Rock said during the set, alluding to the idea that he would wait until someone paid him a large sum for an exclusive interview (via TMZ).

TMZ notes there is a chance that Rock is talking about deciding to sue Smith. But in late March, Page Six reported that according to the comedian's friends, going after the "Men in Black" actor for financial compensation over the assault wasn't something he was even considering.