As if 2020 and 2021 weren’t two of the wildest years in history with the COVID-19 pandemic, social protests, and more; 2022 was not far behind. The year of 2o22 started off with a bang when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. Apparently, his actions were in response to a joke Rock made about his wife, Jada Pinkett regarding her short haircut. The incident led to several debates on social media about who was right in the situation and more.
Over the course of 2022, we’ve had some entertaining news, devastating news and news that’s just plain bizarre, including basketball star Brittany Griner being released from a Russian prison, and even Rihanna’s baby announcement. On the contrary, we had some dark moments too such as losing Migos group member Takeoff to reckless gun violence and tWitch Boss to suicide.
All in all, here are 22 moments of 2022 that remind us of just how wild this year was. Although, we couldn’t cover every trending story, it truly shows how much can happen in just one year.
1. Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars
If anyone is waking up and hasn’t seen Will Smith slap Chris Rock
Here Is The unedited version pic.twitter.com/DSCMTUuNPz
— BIG BOB (@FSBigBob) March 28, 2022
2. Beyonce’s album Renaissance
RENAISSANCE… pic.twitter.com/b8HYlHD2yU
— BEYONCÉ (@Beyonce) July 29, 2022
3. Warnock vs. Herschel Walker runoff election
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock and GOP opponent Herschel Walker will likely compete in a runoff election in December, after both seemingly fail to win at least 50% of the vote. pic.twitter.com/UCzB364e4Y
— AJ+ (@ajplus) November 9, 2022
4. Black Twitter reacts to Queen Elizabeth II’s death
queen elizabeth’s death date was one of the funniest on twitter pic.twitter.com/qKnoxK4g5g
— roni (@GETMEBODlED) December 23, 2022
5. Rihanna x ASAP Rocky’s baby announcement
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky rewrote the celebrity baby announcement rules. pic.twitter.com/MsfpXqoKkw
— Aj3000 (@AjAtl3000) February 1, 2022
6. Takeoff, 1/3 of Migos, dies from reckless gun violence
Takeoff really left us with this masterpiece 😢♥️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/PvGAMaX7co
— Shaz (@Sharon_Nesh27) December 23, 2022
7. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hits theaters
I AM THE BLACK PANTHER AND I'M HERE FOR RETRIBUTION 🔥 #WakandaForever pic.twitter.com/5zO12yIXEi
— mt (@imtoussaint) December 18, 2022
8. tWitch Boss dies from suicide at the age of 40
What a terrible loss. Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss is dead at age 40, reportedly by suicide. I am heartbroken.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing suicidal thoughts, help is available by dialing 988. pic.twitter.com/tYcRyXqXqn
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) December 14, 2022
9. Kanye loses major deals and support from antisemitic remarks
Kanye West's former bodyguard is dropping a film "15 Days With Kanye" that will premiere January 19th at the New York City International Film Festival in 2023 👀 pic.twitter.com/hnk7EavKa9
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) December 18, 2022
10. Nick Cannon is now a proud dad of 11 children
I will never forgive Nick Cannon for bringing my queen into this mess 😭 pic.twitter.com/H39jc7rF2B
— Queen of Sting 🐝 (@DaQueenJBee) December 18, 2022
11. Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey break up, Harvey moves on
Lori Harvey is back at it again😭
she went from Kill-monger to Franklin Saint ♟#Lori #harvey #damsonidris #michaelbjordan #Loriharvey #snowfall #blackpanther pic.twitter.com/EeybdK6uoa— David (@KingDaviduzo7) December 20, 2022
12. Drake and 21 Savage’s album, Her Loss
Her loss album
😂 this meme is 😝 Crazy “21 can you do some for me”
Y’all play too much dawgs
Drake and 21 savage pic.twitter.com/c1NpeMXGLK— philpatek (@imphilpatek) November 6, 2022
13. Tory Lanez trial
Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot, jury finds pic.twitter.com/PlWiaa5PEr
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) December 23, 2022
14. Brittney Griner returns to U.S.
https://twitter.com/atmovementllc/status/1604681691398041600?s=46&t=M-a_f85pX9sqypIkha4SnA
15. Nicki Minaj against the world
Reading the Nicki Minaj vs. every other female rapper drama is so entertaining
— Leslie 🙂 (@abeltesfaye4ev) November 23, 2022
16. TJ Holmes and Amy Robach caught in affair
Amy Robach and TJ Holmes are both hosting GMA3 today: pic.twitter.com/7ZS4wGeYDm
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) December 1, 2022
17. Keke Palmer’s pregnancy announcement on SNL
Keke Palmer announces she’s pregnant on SNL: pic.twitter.com/AYOVxsC8hS
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) December 4, 2022
18. Caresha and Diddy’s relationship explained
https://twitter.com/itskenbarbie/status/1602773557339377664?s=46&t=M-a_f85pX9sqypIkha4SnA
19. Deion Sanders leaves HBCU Jackson State Tigers for PWI Colorado State Rams
Congrats @deionsanders
I’m with you wherever you go!
Let’s Go @cubuffsfootball ‼️
I’ll be coming thru to see ya!#coachprime #deionsanders pic.twitter.com/KtwijJ3DiR— LEON (@justleon) December 23, 2022
20. Low vibrational plates
this lady was talking about how a plate of food during a barbecue is “ghetto” and “low vibrational” compared to hers since it has more food/unhealthy food ig 😭 let’s just say EVERYONE else prefers the low vibrational plate
pic.twitter.com/WnUlBj5v5i— kendall ♡ CRAVITY (@armyvity) November 25, 2022
21. Best Man: The Final Chapter TV series
The Best Man cast is back together and better than ever for their final chapter. pic.twitter.com/UhQyS3B6Ri
— Peacock (@peacock) November 21, 2022
22. R. Kelly’s alleged album, I Admit It
Streaming services@ Spotify, Apple, etc have muted R. Kelly's catalog & removed a provocative bootleg album (I admit it) just after it's surprise release. His popularity (streams, radio, album sale), had surged after guilty verdict 5mo ago on trafficking & racketeering charges pic.twitter.com/fwMv1WQrpp
— Dr Kupa (@Kupa07) December 17, 2022
