Rock had made a joke at the expense of Smith’s wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smithduring the ceremony presentation in March, before being punched by the Men in Black star.
On Friday, Smith publicly apologized in an Instagram video for the blowwhich was broadcast to millions around the world.
Although Rock didn’t directly mention it, according to CNN, he joked about it to an Atlanta audience on Friday: “If everyone claims to be a victim, then no one will hear the real victims.
“Even I was beaten by Suge Smith … I went to work the next day, I had children.”
He later told the show, “Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face.”
The comedian has avoided commenting directly on the incident, which resulted in Smith being banned from the Oscars for a decade.
In a five-minute video, Smith spoke directly about the incident and answered questions about the March 27 blow.
Asked why he didn’t apologize to Rock during his Best Actor acceptance speech for King Richard, which came minutes later, Smith said: “I was misted at the time. It’s all vague.
“I have contacted Chris and the message that came back is that he is not ready to talk yet and when he is he will be in touch.
“So I’ll say to you Chris, I apologize. My behavior was unacceptable and I am here whenever you want to talk.”
When asked if his wife had caused his decision to storm the stage and hit Rock, Smith replied, “No, I made my own choice, from my own experience and my history with Chris.”
He also addressed his wife directly, apologizing for the impact on the family, saying, “I’m sorry honey, and I want to apologize to my children and my family for the heat I put all of us through.”