His comedy typically involves race relations in the United States, politics, music, romance, and class relationships. Though not directly based on it, many of his comedic views are rooted in his teen years; his very strict parents, concerned about the neighborhood schools, had him bused to an almost all-white high school in Bensonhurst (an Italian-ethnic neighborhood of Brooklyn that was known at the time for poor race relations). Rock claims to have been arrested four times: once for vehicular assault on a youth who had robbed him, and three times for traffic violations, including driving without a license and driving too slowly.

Chris made his first appearance on stage in the UK at the Live Earth event July 2007 which was broadcasted live on the BBC. Before introducing the Red Hot Chili Peppers Chris called the crowd "motherfuckers". Due to the broadcast being at 5.45pm Chris was immediately cut off and the BBC made several apologies for his use of the word "motherfucker". He also went on in a later interview with Jonathan Ross to use the word "niggers" but was unrepentant in later NME interviews.

Rock has been married to Malaak Compton since November 23, 1996. She is the founder and executive director of Style Works, a non-profit, full-service salon that provides free services for women leaving welfare and entering the workforce. The couple has two daughters together, Lola Simone and Zahra Savannah.

In November 2006, the entertainment news website TMZ.com reported that Rock was filing for divorce after nearly ten years of marriage to Malaak. Two weeks later, however, TMZ reported that Rock had not filed divorce papers, and that it appeared that the couple had been able to work out their differences and stay together. In response to the reports, Rock released a statement to the press denouncing them as "untrue rumors and lies".

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