Kevin Hart sparks outrage after ‘clichéd joke’ calling Delaware HBCU students ‘a bunch of n****s on campus’ sparks backlash

Kevin Hart has been doing comedy since he was a young person, so there have been times when people have not liked his sense of humor.

The 45-year-old recently appeared on “The Breakfast Club,” where one of the topics discussed was the challenges of leaving college — particularly historically black colleges and universities. But the conversation took a special turn for fans when Hart joked that the faculty doesn’t qualify as an HBCU.

“You know what’s crazy? A lot of old niggas can’t afford to go to college,” Hart said he said before adding that “there are a lot of old suckers who just don’t want to accept that it’s over.”

Film producer and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University graduate Will Packer addressed “The Breakfast Club” co-host DJ Envy, stating, “Envy, when you have a cat that’s never gone to any school… historically, he’s never gone to anything.”

Not one to be ashamed to confess it, the “Ride Along” star said, “I’ll tell you what, I didn’t do it and here’s why. You guys are the poster child for what you don’t want to be. It’s over.”

Host Loren Lorosa, who currently fills in for Jess Hilarious on the favored radio show, chimed in as she walked across the studio pouring drinks. She said, “You don’t understand HBCU culture. When you go to an HBCU, you don’t let up.”

Packer asked Lorosa which HBCU she attended. Before she could answer, Hart cut in and joked, “I didn’t.” Correcting the comedian, Lorosa said, “I did. I attended Delaware State University.”

Adding his comedic flair, Hart responded by saying, “This is not an HBCU.” However, many voices within the room quickly responded to Hart by saying, “It is.” He then said, “I know what Delaware State is. It’s just a bunch of n***as on campus.”

Packer, sending support to the college, said, “Delaware State shout. Don’t listen to him,” before the clip ended with Hart doubling down. “It’s niggas in Delaware,” he said.

Many fans expressed disappointment that the father-of-four shared what they believed was a tasteless joke.

Someone said, “No. That’s disappointing, a failed attempt at a satirical joke about a subject he knows nothing about. That’s not it @kevinhart4real.” Another person, who apparently went to DSU, criticized Hart’s 5’5, saying, “I know someone who’s not even tall enough to open the MLK door at my alma matter said sum.”

Several mentioned the time Hart performed in school and was allegedly booed. One wrote, “Don’t pretend you don’t have a shot at a career by doing our comedy shows in 2006 and 2007 at Homecoming. You got booed for doing the same sketch, man @kevinhart4real.” Another wrote, “okaaaay! How quickly they forget.”

Two others said: “He got booed earlier in his career and he still holds a grudge” and “So you’re saying he feels offended and throws tantrums…”

It is unclear whether Hart played at DSU during those years. However, the records show was scheduled to perform on Saturday, October 31, 2009, as part of the annual homecoming comedy show hosted by the University of Delaware Cultural Programs Advisory Board and hosted by comedian Will “Spank” Horton.

But others were capable of take the joke, including Lorosa, who responded by saying: “It was a joke. We have to learn to laugh and move on.” Another said: “It’s sad when you take jokes out of context smh.”

US News and World Report Lately ranked Delaware tenth on its list of top 10 HBCUs.