Chris Rock‘s brother Tony is coming to his protection after the comic confronted backlash for storming out mid-set at a personal occasion over the weekend.

We caught up with Tony, who can be a slapstick comedian in his personal proper, at LAX amid the controversy … the place he gave an expletive-filled clarification as to why his brother was in the suitable for his heated response.

As Tony put it … folks should not be filming comedians’ units — even at personal features — as they’re continuously working by means of their materials. In keeping with Tony, followers who attempt to put out incomplete work are “f***ing a**holes,” which is why he can perceive Chris’ frustration.

He added … “When you report it and put it up earlier than the joke is perfected, it is like a chef providing you with a plate of meals earlier than it is completed. It is like shopping for a automotive earlier than they’re performed making it. It’s best to look ahead to the completed product.”

ICYMI … Chris reportedly “stormed out” of a set at billionaire Anthony Pratt’s Christmas get together, shouting on the viewers for allegedly taping him … breaking a earlier settlement.

Chris by no means returned to the stage and was changed by Keith City … who reportedly carried out numerous songs — for a notable hour and a half.