Comedian and actor Kevin Hart has revealed that he has sustained a serious injury that has left him in a wheelchair. The 44-year-old made the announcement via an Instagram video on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, detailing how he tore his lower abdomen while participating in a 40-yard dash challenge at a barbeque event. Hart was visibly regretful for accepting the challenge, emphasizing that such activities ought to be reserved for younger people.

The "Jumanji" star disclosed that he was at a barbeque when a debate about speed led him to accept a 40-yard dash challenge. Unfortunately, Kevin suffered a tear in his lower abdomen during the race, which has now rendered him wheelchair-bound for an undisclosed period. "I tore my lower abdomen... my abductors... I don't even know what that is," Hart admitted in the video, where he was seen sitting in a wheelchair. He stated further that "Now I can't walk cos I'm at somewhere trying to get the title of the fastest N**** at the barbeque"

Hart, known for his wit and humor, was somber in the video and blamed himself for the incident. He emphasized that he should have exercised better judgment before accepting the challenge. He lamented that he should have thought better, before engaging myself in such a challenge which he thinks should have been reserved for younger people.

As expected, the news has sparked a plethora of reactions on social media, with many fans sending get-well-soon messages while others are using this incident as a cautionary tale about knowing one's limits, especially with age.

What's Next for Kevin Hart?

While the full extent of Kevin's injury and the expected time for recovery have yet to be disclosed, this incident does raise questions about the future of his ongoing projects and commitments. Hart has been involved in several films and television shows, and it's uncertain how this injury will impact his work schedule.

The unfortunate incident serves as a reminder that even celebrities are not immune to mishaps and that age does play a role in physical capabilities. For Kevin Hart, who is usually the one to make people laugh, this is a sobering moment of reflection about the choices one makes. As fans and colleagues pour in their support, everyone wishes him a speedy recovery.