Martin Lawrence declared “I'm fine,” reassuring fans as he responded to recent rumors about his health.
The 59-year-old comedian and “Bad Boys” star confirmed in a recent interview that he is in good health after a video of him hugging co-star Will Smith at the “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” premiere in Hollywood. last week. went viral. In the clip, Lawrence holds Smith's left hand while introducing the “Black Knight” star to fans off-screen.
“Something is happening with Martin,” reads the text of the video.
Ahead of the Los Angeles event, fans also expressed concern on YouTube, where they commented on the “Bad Boys” duo’s “Extra” interview published two weeks ago. “I'm worried about our brother Martin,” wrote one YouTube user. Another YouTuber commented: “Martin is NOT okay. Get well Marty Mar.”
Lawrence dismissed those concerns Tuesday, telling Hot 97 radio host Ebro Darden that “there's no need for people to worry.”
“I'm very healthy, enough of the rumors,” he said.
For Hot 97, Martin and Smith reflected on their careers and the beginning of the “Bad Boys” franchise, which releases its fourth film on Friday. In her review, film critic Katie Walsh wrote that the new installment “favors the suckers.”
“It's a fine tapestry of a story with some interesting creative flourishes, but without any real interest in the character, it feels flimsy and disposable,” adds Walsh. “You could do worse, but you certainly could do better.”
This summer will be a busy one for Lawrence. In addition to “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the “Martin” star will embark on his first comedy tour in eight years. Everyone knows what it is! The tour, announced in May, will kick off July 20 in Chandler, Arizona. He will take over the Crypto.com Arena on December 6.
Lawrence told Hot 97 that the monologue has been her “saving grace” because it allows her fans to get “insight.” [into me] and how I see the world.”
“I'm very happy to have the opportunity to be able to go out at any time and perform live in front of an audience,” he said. “They will be there for me. My audience is a dedicated audience. I have like [Beyoncé’s] Hive.”
