Chris Rock calls Oscars 'White BET Awards'

January 16, 2016 11:34

Chris Rock, who is set to host the 88th Oscars, has taken a jibe at the lack of black nominees this time by calling the awards "White BET Awards".

The BET Awards, established by the Black Entertainment Television network, annually celebrates African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year.

"The White BET Awards," Rock wrote in reference to the network's annual awards show while sharing a promo for the February 28 Oscars telecast, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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