Kevin Hart Faces Backlash for Controversial Remarks on Banking in the Hood

Comedian Kevin Hart faces backlash after a resurfaced clip from a 2021 conference shows him suggesting that people in low-income communities aren't "smart enough" to have bank accounts, attributing the prevalence of liquor stores and check cashing places to this perceived lack of financial literacy. Critics argue that Hart's comments ignore the systemic oppression and economic challenges faced by these communities. Hart, who has a reported net worth of $450 million and is involved in various business ventures, including an alcohol company, is called out for his apparent disconnect from the struggles of his upbringing.