by Brianna Moné Williams

December 7, 2018

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Only two days after receiving the title of host for the 2019 Oscars, Kevin Hart has stepped down due to the resurfacing of homophobic tweets. The now-deleted tweets were from 2009-2011, and one, in particular, addressed how Hart would deal with his son if he grew up to be homosexual.

According to CNN, the tweet read: “Yo if my son comes home & try’s 2 play with my daughters doll house I’m going 2 break it over his head & say n my voice ‘stop that’s gay’.”

One of the biggest questions arising from the #KevinHart controversy is why did @Twitter ignore @KevinHart4real tweets below for violating its rules against hateful conduct but has banned far right activists/groups for their tweets of hatred toward minorities? #KevinHart #lgbt pic.twitter.com/yC4pY3E00W

— Michael Dean Shelton (@michaeldean0116) December 7, 2018

The comedian took to social media after receiving a call from the Academy to express that he would not apologize for the tweets since he has done so in the past and didn’t feel the need to continue apologizing for it.

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At the end of the video, the “Night School” actor and producer once again stated how grateful he was to the Academy for the opportunity to host, and said, “If it goes away, no harm, no foul.” Shortly after midnight, Kevin took to Twitter to apologize for his insensitivity and to announce that he’s stepping down as next year’s host.

I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year's Oscar's….this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past.

— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018

I'm sorry that I hurt people.. I am evolving and want to continue to do so. My goal is to bring people together not tear us apart. Much love & appreciation to the Academy. I hope we can meet again.

— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018

Now this means the Oscars is left without a host and the show is less than two months away. One name social media has been throwing around since Kevin stepped down, is his good friend Tiffany Haddish. Some people even suggested the “Nobody’s Fool” star co-host the award show with actress Maya Rudolph. Can you imagine Tiffany hosting the Oscars? Or even two female comedians of color hosting the show?

Tiffany Haddish would be great. Just pick her for the Oscars. She clearly digs these awards ceremonies & if anything goes wrong, at least it will be funny.

— Emily Nussbaum (@emilynussbaum) December 7, 2018

Now can we talk about getting a woman– or two– to host the #Oscars?
Like, how about Tiffany Haddish & Maya Rudolph? pic.twitter.com/F9JvFqWt3O

— DarbyCMaloney (@DarbyCMaloney) December 7, 2018

Tiffany Haddish and Maya Rudolph. It's all we want. Period. The end. Nothing more to discuss. pic.twitter.com/MdsxOsrZgf

— Glenn Dunks (@glenndunks) December 7, 2018

Is it too late to ask Maya Rudolph and Tiffany Haddish to host the Oscars instead? pic.twitter.com/auZXDSeYA6

— Aly (@ohbladioblada) December 7, 2018

Still don’t see it? Check out this skit of the two together during the 2018 Oscars:

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1. Zendaya at the Vanity Fair Oscar after party

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2. Tyler Perry at the Vanity Fair Oscar after party

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3. Miguel and his fiance Nazanin Mandi

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4. Janelle Monae at the Vanity Fair Oscar after party

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8. Regina Hall at the Vanity Fair Oscars after party

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9. Gabrielle Union at the Vanity Fair Oscars after party

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10. Lupita Nyong'o at the Vanity Fair Oscars after party

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11. Ru Paul at the Vanity Fair Oscars after party

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14. Mary J. Blige at the Vanity Fair Oscars after party

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16. Rita Ora at the Vanity Fair Oscars after party

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17. Taraji P. Henson

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18. Jordan Peele and his wife Chelsea

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19. Daniel Kaluuya

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20. Kobe and Vanessa Bryant

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21. John Singelton and Damson Idris

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22. Andra Day

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23. Common and his mother Mahalia Hines

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24. Mary J. Blige

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26. Danai Gurira

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27. Lupita Nyong'o

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28. Whoopi Goldberg

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29. Tiffany Haddish

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30. Octavia Spencer

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32. Julius Tennon and Viola Davis

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