Kevin Hart says he will have to use a wheelchair for the foreseeable future after tearing multiple muscles during a footrace against former NFL running back Stevan Ridley.
The 44-year-old actor/comedian took to Instagram on Wednesday about his physical damage in the race against 34-year-old Ridley, who played eight seasons in the NFL, four of which were alongside Tom Brady with the New England Patriots.
The Philadelphia native said the unfortunate incident came after he argued with Ridley – who also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets in his NFL career – over who was faster.
“Those who know me know I’m pretty fast,” Hart said. “Stevan said, ‘Kevin, there’s no way you’re going to beat me.'”
The Ride Around actor and Ridley — who scored 12 touchdowns in the 2012 season — agreed to race a 40-yard sprint to see who was faster, bet on it, and Hart was injured while running.
The latest: Kevin Hart, 44, says he will have to use a wheelchair for the foreseeable future after tearing multiple muscles during a footrace against former NFL running back Stevan Ridley, 34
“I can’t walk…sit down,” the Die Hart star said. “I blew all my s***, ripped my gut, and ripped my captors. I don’t even know what that is, but I tore them.’
In the clip, Hart reluctantly admitted that his age was catching up with him physically.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the age of 40 is real,” Hart said. ‘To all my men and women of forty years and older: it’s not a game, respect that age.
“Respect that age, or that age will make you respect him. I was just forced to respect him.’
Hart said he was “in a wheelchair” because he was “trying to jump out and do some young stuff.”
He added: ‘What are we competing for at this age? What am I doing, why did I race at all? The dumbest s*** ever… must be the dumbest man in the world. It is what it is, man, this is life.’
Hart – who is nearly four years away from multiple injuries in a car accident in September 2019 – did not clarify how long it would take to heal from the torn muscles.
The actor captioned the post: ’44 and my ass is sitting!!!!! I must be the dumbest man in the world!!!!! What the hell am I doing???? I blew my ***….I’m done. FML.’
The Philadelphia native panned the camera to reveal that he was confined to a wheelchair after his injury
Ridley played alongside Tom Brady for four years with the New England Patriots. In the photo 2013
Ridley played for four different teams in his eight-year NFL career, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets
The Die Hart star said in the clip, “My gut ripped and my captors ripped. I don’t even know what that is, but I tore them’
Hart said the unfortunate incident happened after he argued with Ridley about who was faster
The Ride Along actor and Ridley and Hart were injured in the aftermath
Ridley, who played for Louisiana State University before the Patriots drafted him in 2011, left a comment on Instagram Stories wishing Hart well and referring to his famous former teammate.
“I saw Tom Brady do it at your age, so I thought you had too much juice, brother!” Ridley said. My poor Kevin Hart! Heal yourself and keep making us all laugh!’
Hart received a number of responses from his famous friends in the comment section of the post.
Will Smith, 54, said: ‘Getting older is REAL!! Heal you, Kev!!’ while Tamar Braxton, 46, said, “Chile, we’re on vacation, HURT!!!!”
Actress Taraji P. Henson, 52, posted a series of emojis depicting crying, facepalming and shrugging, while NBA alumnus Dwyane Wade, 41, posted multiple emojis depicting laughter.
A number of Hart’s famous friends chimed in with reactions to the chain of events
Hart’s conditioning for the race was also questioned by multiple fitness influencers who left comments about what might have gone wrong
Hart’s conditioning for the race was also questioned by multiple fitness influencers who joined the thread.
“At this age you should always warm up before running or lifting!” said trainer Venus Moore. ‘I’m not playing with mine! Prayers for a speedy recovery.”
Influencer/trainer E. Taylor said: F*** AROUND & YOU WILL FIND OUT… no no, but it’s a real problem because your muscles weren’t warmed up.”