Kevin Hart is speaking out on his years-old controversy regarding homophobic jokes — and how he finally figured out why people were so upset.

Kevin Hart revealed what Wanda Sykes told him during his homophobic controversy. The comedian revealed how Sykes's advice stuck around with him during the difficult time. Hart recalled the incident while calling Wanda ​​"the best light bulb ever.

Talking to Cooper last weekend, Hart says it was fellow comic Wanda Sykes who explained to him why his old tweets were so damaging. He said she helped him experience “the best light bulb ever” in understanding the issue.

It’s been six years since Kevin Hart stepped down as host of the Oscars after some controversial, seemingly homophobic jokes resurfaced. Following the ordeal, the comedian revealed that Wanda Sykes was the "best lightbulb ever" who put everything into perspective for him.