King of Comedy turned entertainment and media multi-hyphenate Steve Harvey finally addressed some of the rumors surrounding the relationship between him and late fellow King of Comedy Bernie Mac. Harvey spoke on the accusations that have persisted since Mac’s passing in 2008 during a sit-down interview on “Live From The Greenroom” with the other surviving Kings of Comedy – St. Louis’ own Cedric The Entertainer and D.L. Hughley – as well as actor/comedian Chris Spencer.
“Bernie was a man’s man, so when somebody say, ‘They treated Bernie like [expletive],’ that was impossible,” Harvey said. “This dude right here was Chicago South Side to his core and blood. You mistreat this dude right here…do you know the problem you gonna have? Instantly!”
Harvey has been plagued by rumors that he attempted to run interference on Mac’s emerging acting career – particularly that he tried to use Mac’s severe battle with sarcoidosis as a means to snatch Mac’s popular role in the blockbuster “Ocean’s 11” franchise from under him.
The drama resurfaced earlier this year after comedian/actor Katt Williams’ now infamous interview with NFL veteran and sports media personality Shannon Sharpe on his popular “Club Shay Shay” podcast.