Omari Hardwick Slammed for ‘Self-Centered’ Chadwick Boseman Tribute: ‘When One Man Drops His Crown, Another Picks It Up’

As the world continues to reel from the death of celebrated actor and activist Chadwick Boseman, many of his fans and admirers – celebrities included (as we reported here) – have taken to social media to offer their condolences and share their fondest memories with the ‘Black Panther’ star.

While most of the posts range from heartwarming to heart-tugging, one lifted by ‘Power’ actor Omari Hardwick has been getting a hearty thumbs down from fans of Boseman for its ‘narcissistic’ content.

Taking to Instagram over the weekend, Hardwick posted a eulogy that featured a bit more self-praise than reverence for for the fallen star. When called out on it by a follower, Omari’s response landed him in even more hot water.

See what we mean inside:

First, O took to Instagram and posted this:

When fans criticized the 46-year-old for his post which featured language some found insensitive (not to mention the picture of himself accepting an award), his response garnered even more side-eyes.

When another commenter weighed in, Hardwick hit back.

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Ouch! Needless to say, Twitter erupted as the story gained traction.