Chris Tucker, the man who lit up screens as Smokey in "Friday" and rocked the "Rush Hour" trilogy, mysteriously stepped back from Hollywood just as he hit the big time. Despite his catapult into stardom, the pressures of typecasting and stifling stereotypes led him to reject roles that didn’t align with his vision, causing whispers of discontent in the industry. From coping with the emasculating expectations placed upon him to his struggles with maintaining artistic freedom, Tucker recently opened up about his dramatic retreat from the spotlight. Let’s watch the video to uncover how his journey of self-discovery unfolded amidst Hollywood's intense demands.