Renowned comedian Kevin Hart recently shared on Instagram that he is currently using a wheelchair due to an injury sustained during a friendly race with former NFL player Stevan Ridley. In his social media post, Hart humorously explained the circumstances leading to his injury, highlighting the humorous side of the incident.Kevin Hart | Instagram
Taking to Instagram, the comedian recounted the race with Ridley, which was centered around determining who was faster in a sprint to the 40-yard line. The lighthearted competition took an unexpected turn when Hart injured himself during the race. In his video, Hart expressed his realization that his attempt to engage in youthful activities had led to his current predicament.
Hart admitted, "I’m in a wheelchair. Why? Well, because I tried to jump out there and do some young stuff." He elaborated on the friendly banter between himself and Ridley, who is a former NFL running back known for his time with the New England Patriots. Ridley playfully challenged Hart's speed, leading to the amusing contest.
Addressing his audience, particularly those who are 40 years old and above, Hart emphasized the importance of respecting one's age. He humorously urged, "Respect that age, or that age will make you respect it." Hart acknowledged that his own experience had taught him this lesson, as he found himself unexpectedly confined to a wheelchair due to the incident.
Hart's Instagram post included a caption that read, "44 and sitting my a*s down!!!!! I got to be the dumbest man alive!!!!! What the f— am I doing???? I blew my s—….I’m done. FML," underscoring his good-natured take on the situation.
Numerous celebrities flooded the comments section with well wishes for Hart's recovery. Notably, actor Will Smith chimed in, acknowledging the realities of getting older and extending his support: "Getting older is REAL!! Heal Up, Kev!!"