From Bet to Wheelchair: Kevin Hart's Tale of Regret

Kevin Hart's Wheelchair Confession: Comedian Kevin Hart has opened up about his recent stint in a wheelchair due to injuries sustained during a foot race.

The Bet that Backfired: Hart explained in an Instagram video that the injuries occurred during a bet with former NFL player Stevan Ridley, where Hart attempted to outrun Ridley in a 40-yard dash.

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