Was Chris Tucker involved with Jeffrey Epstein? 'Rush Hour' star clarifies 2002 Africa trip

American comedian and actor Chris Tucker, known for the movie Rush Hour, recently cleared the air on why his name surfaced in the Jeffrey Epstein file. The actor found himself making news headlines after the U.S. Justice Department released the highly anticipated files of Jeffrey Epstein earlier this week.

Fans of the actor were shocked to see his photos among the many pictures of celebrities and political figures like Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and Bill Clinton who made it to the file. Among the documents made public over the weekend were photos of Chris Tucker at an airport with Jeffrey’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

Chris cleared the air on his involvement with Epstein, claiming that his involvement with the convicted sex offender was limited to a humanitarian trip to Africa, which happened more than two decades ago.

“You know we flew, Bill Clinton and a lot of different well… that was a humanitarian trip to Africa, and I met him on that trip cause it was his plane. I didn't know whose plane we were getting on, but it was a whole bunch of dignitary people who was with a delegation, and yeah, I've met him, and you know, you don't know people what they do in their private life, so yeah.”

When asked if he went to Jeffrey’s infamous parties, the comedian responded no.

More details on Chris Tucker's recent project

Chris Tucker’s most recognised movie is officially coming back to our screens. Numerous news outlets confirmed that Rush Hour 4 has been confirmed for production after President Donald Trump reportedly lobbied for the production to happen.

Before the official confirmation of the project, Chris Tucker had teased a potential sequel for years. In 2018, the actor revealed that Rush Hour 4 was on the way; however, it didn't get off the ground then.

“It’s happening. This is gonna be the rush of all rushes. Jackie is ready, and we want to do this so that people don’t ever forget it.”

In 2023, the actor once again brought up the probability of there being a sequel coming soon.

“You’re going to see a lot of good stuff coming, but it’s going to be on a whole other level. That’s what I like… I’m excited about that. It’s not going to be what you’ve normally seen… ‘Rush Hour 4,’ that’s something I definitely will probably drop in there because I love working with Jackie, but I’ve got some new stuff that I think you’re really gonna like. I’m excited about it.”

This year, Chris’s co-star in the franchise, Jackie Chan, also expressed his anticipation for a sequel.

“Ask the director, ask the studio, ask the writer. Hurry up! Otherwise, Chris Tucker and me [will be] 100 years old. We’ll be old men doing Rush Hour,” the Oscar-winning actor told Screen Rant.

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