Chris Rock was desperate to escape as he feared what might happen after . Last year's following severe weather conditions, disappointing festival-goers. Even celebrities were caught in the chaos, with Diplo in an Instagram reel.
The torrential downpour at the Nevada desert site left attendees with a tough decision to make: stay put or wade through the muck for miles to reach civilization. Diplo revealed in a clip that he and the 58-year-old comedian opted to brave the mud and eventually hitched a ride on a fan's truck. But it was Diplo's interview with CNN that really highlighted their fears.
The DJ worried about disappointing his fans, while Chris feared for something much graver - his life. Diplo explained: "For sure Chris is going to have a huge bit in his next special about Burning Man, because he was bizarrely scared of what was going to happen. He thought there was going to be cannibalism a day later and didn't know if people were going to run on our camp and steal our stuff.
" Diplo also took to social media to write about their escape. He joked: "A fan offered Chris Rock and I a ride out of Burning Man in the back of a pick up. "After 6 miles walking through the mud.
..all Chris could think about was a f------ cold brew.
" Chris has yet to comment on the ordeal, but he's no stranger to controversy. He was embroiled in a scandal during the 2022 Oscars when he made an ill-judged joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head, unaware of her alopecia condition. Her husband Will .