A source tells PEOPLE that reports that Chris Rock stormed off stage while performing a comedy set at a private venue are untrue, as is the report that he left because children were in the audience. Here's what happened.

A source has come out to set the record straight on the truth behind why Chris Rock really ditched billionaire Andrew Pratt's lavish holiday party. Columnist Cindy Adams of the 'New York Post' initially reported that the legendary comedian took the audience by surprise when he saw "something" that ticked him off,

Chris Rock reportedly cut his comedy set short and stormed off stage during billionaire Anthony Pratt’s recent holiday party in Australia. While joking about politics, Rock noticed someone recording him,