Tony Hinchcliffe was a polarizing figure in stand-up comedy long before his May 2026 appearance on Kevin Hart’s roast.
Hinchcliffe is a dark humor and insult-based comedian who has found himself in hot water over the years. In 2021, Hinchcliffe used an anti-Asian slur against a Chinese American comedian who opened for him. As a result, Hinchcliffe was dropped from his agency and lost multiple brand deals.
Following that scandal, Hinchcliffe was asked to perform at President Donald Trump’s 2024 rally in New York City. The comedian made a controversial remark about Puerto Rico, again landing the...
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