Kevin Hart says he will be using a wheelchair for the foreseeable future after tearing multiple muscles in a race against former NFL running back Stevan Ridley.
The 44-year-old actor/comedian took to Instagram on Wednesday to describe his physical injury while racing against 34-year-old Ridley, who played eight seasons in the NFL, four of them alongside Tom Brady with the New England Patriots.
The Philadelphia native said the unfortunate incident happened after he debated with Ridley – who also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets in his NFL career – about who was faster.
“Anyone who knows me knows I’m pretty fast,” Hart said. “Stevan said, ‘Kevin, there’s no way you’re going to hit me.’
The Ride Along actor and Ridley – who had 12 touchdowns during the 2012 season – agreed to hit a 40-yard run to see who was faster and bet it, and Hart injured himself running.
The Latest: Kevin Hart, 44, says he will be using a wheelchair for the foreseeable future after torn multiple muscles in a race against former NFL running back Stevan Ridley, 34
“I can’t walk…sit down,” the Die Hart star said. “I screwed up all my shit — ripped my lower abdomen and my abductors are ripped.” I don’t even know what that is, but I ripped 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 out there who are 40 and older: It’s not a game – respect that age.”
“Respect that age, or that age will make you respect it — I’ve just been forced to respect it.”
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 about at this age?” What am I doing, why did I even race? Dumbest shit ever… must be the dumbest man alive. It is what it is, man, that is life.’
Hart – who will be spared almost four years from suffering multiple injuries in a car accident in September 2019 – didn’t make it clear how long it would take for the muscle tear to heal.
The actor captioned the post: “44 and I’m putting my ass down!!!!!” I must be the dumbest man alive!!!!! What the hell am I doing???? I messed up my shit… I’m done. FML.’
The Philadelphia native rotated the camera to show he was in a wheelchair following his injury
Ridley played alongside Tom Brady for the New England Patriots for four years. Pictured in 2013
Ridley played for four different teams during his eight-year NFL career, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets
The “Die Hart” star said in the clip, “I tore my abdomen and my abductors are torn.” I don’t even know what that is, but I tore them.
Hart said the unfortunate incident happened after he debated with Ridley who was faster
The Ride Along actor and Ridley and Hart were injured in the process
Ridley, who played for Louisiana State University before the Patriots drafted him in 2011, left a reply on Instagram Stories wishing Hart well and referencing his famous former teammate.
“I saw Tom Brady do it when you were your age so I thought you had the juice too big bro!” said Ridley. “My bad Kevin Hart! Heal and keep making us all laugh!’
Hart received a series of responses from his celebrity friends in the post’s comments section.
Will Smith, 54, said: ‘Aging is REAL!!’ Heal yourself Kev!!’ while Tamar Braxton, 46, said: “Chile we HURT on holiday!!!!”
Actress Taraji P. Henson, 52, posted a series of emoji depicting crying, shaking hands and shrugging, while NBA graduate Dwyane Wade, 41, posted several emoji depicting laughter.
A number of famous friends of Hart commented on the reactions to the series of events
Hart’s condition for the race was also questioned by several fitness influencers, who left comments on what might have gone wrong
Hart’s condition for the race was also questioned by several fitness influencers who joined the thread.
“At this age you always have to warm up before you run or lift weights!” said trainer Venus Moore. ‘I don’t play with mine!’ We pray for a speedy recovery.’
Influencer/trainer E. Taylor said, “Fuck it and you’ll find out… no, no, but it’s really likely because your muscles weren’t warmed up.”