Chris Rock Leaves Pratt's Party Over Filming Concerns

Comedian Chris Rock abruptly left the stage during a surprise performance at billionaire Anthony Pratt's holiday party in New York. Rock, initially hidden from the audience, performed a controversial joke about Mexicans and space exploration but stopped his set after reportedly seeing something in the audience that upset him. He was particularly bothered by attendees filming his performance, which he believed was against agreed terms, and was uncomfortable with the presence of children given the nature of his humor. Following his departure, other performers like Keith Urban entertained the guests. This incident follows Rock's previous high-profile controversies, including the 2022 Oscars altercation with Will Smith.