"He just said he lost his brother": Fans extend support to Martin Lawrence in wake of viral Bad Boys 4 interview

Actors Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have returned for the popular movie series Bad Boys: Ride or Die, which is the fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise. However, after seeing him recently with Will Smith to promote the upcoming movie, Martin Lawrence's admirers are going to social media to voice worries about his health.

On May 19, 2024, Melvin Robert of Extra TV had a conversation with Lawrence and Smith regarding the film. They discussed the movie during the interview. Next, with reference to "ride or die," Robert questioned Lawrence:

"Who is your ride or die, Martin?"

Lawrence said:

"My best friend, Larry White. My brother who just passed away, Sean Lampkin — all of those were my ride or dies. And those are my best friends that I've been baptized with and everything. We grew up together and all that."

When the video of the interview became viral, fans became concerned. They took to platforms like YouTube and Instagram to sympathize with the actor and extend their support.

"Martin is probably just tired. He just said he lost his brother," said one user.

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Martin Lawrence opened up about a recent tragedy that took place in his life

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are set for their newest film, Bad Boys 4. The film centers on Miami police officers Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, who, after having learned that their late police captain was allegedly connected to drug gangs, set out on a quest to clear his name.

Smith and Lawrence are back for Bad Boys 4 (Image via Getty)

The two recently made an appearance for an Extra TV interview. During the interview, Smith and Lawrence discussed their own movies and excitement for the revival of the fourth movie in the series.

Will began by praising his co-star and expressing his thanks for the experience while filming the most recent picture.

Then, when the host questioned:

"Y'all have been doing this now for 30 years. What do you know now about one another that you didn't know 30 years ago?"

Martin replied:

"Well, I know now how good he is, you know? Because I've seen his growth. You know, from 'Fresh Prince' and to movies and all the way to what he's accomplished, it's just, I'm just really impressed, really impressed."

Will then shared:

"Just with Martin, how absolutely honest and, like, open his heart is, you know? It's like there ain't no faking in that dude, you know? And it's like I just love that he can be calm and firm and [have] no problem saying what's absolutely true in his heart."

However, many internet users noticed throughout the video that something wasn't quite right with Lawrence.

Then, in response to Mel's question about who would be his ride or die, Lawrence mentioned his best friend, Larry White. He went on to add that Larry was his brother who recently passed away. He also said he was his best friend, and they even shared a childhood.

This episode worried Lawrence's fans. When they saw the clip, they took to platforms like YouTube and Instagram to extend their support for the actor.

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Martin Lawrence has many health issues

Additionally, Martin Lawrence is also physically not well. A 1999 CNN report stated that Lawrence had a severe heat stroke and went into a three-day coma during a shooting.

Martin Lawrence has been through some health issues (Image via Getty)

In an extraordinary attempt to shed pounds for the movie Big Momma's House, the star had collapsed during a jog while wearing numerous layers of clothing.

On the other hand, the Washington Post reported that Lawrence has been using psychotropic medication and receiving mental treatment since July 1995.

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Meanwhile, Martin Lawrence didn't say anything further regarding Larry White or his health.