‘Him And Bernie Wasn’t Even Talking’: Steve Harvey Called A ‘Fraud’ by Bernie Mac Fans for Shedding ‘Crocodile Tears’ After Stealing Comedian’s Jokes

Critics are not giving up on Steve Harvey, not even as many mourn the 16th anniversary of comedic giant Bernie Mac‘s passing. The two men are half of the legendary “Original Kings of Comedy” act that also includes Cedric the Entertainer and D.L. Hughley. The “Family Feud” host and “Mr. 3000” star had a falling-out during the early 2000s, which along with discord over money, ultimately led to the end of the successful comedy tour. Among their issues was Harvey’s rumored jealousy of Mac’s rise in Hollywood. According to Katt Williams’ explosive take on their two men’s friendship, Harvey sought to turn his peer’s lucrative film opportunities into his own, even going as far as trying to persuade “Oceans Eleven” producers to cast him over Mac. Williams’ stinging remarks that were shared in January of this year on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast have led countless people to revisit Harvey’s own acknowledgment of Mac in the years since his passing. “The Bernie Mac Show” star died at the age of 50 on Aug. 9, 2008. He suffered from complications of the inflammatory disease sarcoidosis, which largely impacts the lungs. At the time of his passing, he was hospitalized while dealing...