Comic and actor Mike Epps had a short-lived feud with NFL star and podcast host Shannon Sharpe in 2024. Nonetheless, after some back-and-forth and a mature dialog over NBA All-Star weekend that 12 months, the pair put their beef to relaxation.
Epps, although, could have reignited it together with his latest feedback about Shannon Sharpe’s wildly common podcast, “Membership Shay Shay,” during which he interviews high-profile athletes, musicians, actors, and extra. Throughout an interview with Charlamagne Tha God and the remainder of the “Breakfast Membership” crew, Epps blasted Sharpe for profiting off of the traumatic tales of his Black friends however not his white friends.
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What Did Epps Say About Shannon Sharpe’s Podcast?
Epps, who has starred in a number of acclaimed productions, together with the “Friday” franchise and Netflix’s “The Upshaws,” not too long ago appeared on the “Breakfast Membership” to advertise his upcoming work. Throughout his dialog, the comic additionally mentioned his previous feud with Sharpe and answered whether or not he’d ever seem on his podcast, “Membership Shay Shay.”
“‘Membership Shay Shay?’ No, I ain’t gonna do no ‘Membership Shay Shay,'” Epps mentioned earlier than calling Sharpe out for utilizing his Black friends as “clickbait” for views.
“Shannon Sharpe, you gotta convey some white males on right here and grill ’em. You possibly can’t simply grill Black folks; that sh-t ain’t proper,” he continued.
The 54-year-old acknowledged that having high quality friends and intriguing tales for his present generates cash, however Epps urged Sharpe to change issues up.
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“Get a few of your NFL gamers that you realize was f-cked up and get them on the present,” he added.
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Epps Suggests Shannon Sharpe Add ‘Stability’ To His Present
In line with Epps, Sharpe wants to seek out the “steadiness” in his present. “Shannon Sharpe, if you happen to’re listening, we need to see you interview a few of them white soccer gamers that was within the NFL that was f-cked up simply to steadiness [it out],” he mentioned.
Epps insisted that his feedback weren’t primarily based on race; nonetheless, he did name Sharpe’s practices “bullsh-t.”
“You possibly can’t simply interview Black males and allow them to pour out all they ache on these on these podcasts, man,” he mentioned.
The performer continued, “We extra than simply issues. We every thing. We obtained expertise, we obtained households, we’re entrepreneurs. We’re all for that so we now have to maintain shedding the sunshine on all of the constructive of that. We already obtained sufficient adverse mild.”
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Since launching in 2020, “Membership Shay Shay” has interviewed a number of celebrities and public figures, together with Katt Williams, Monique, Keke Palmer, and former Vice President of the USA Kamala Harris.
The official YouTube web page for Sharpe’s podcast has amassed almost 4 million subscribers.
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Epps And Shannon Sharpe’s Earlier Beef
Beforehand, Epps and Sharpe had a quick feud that originated when the previous urged Sharpe requested him to seem on “Membership Shay Shay.” He additionally insinuated that Sharpe was homosexual, calling him “Madea,” a fictional matriarch performed by Tyler Perry.
“Shannon Sharpe known as me attempting to do an interview,” he mentioned. “I mentioned, ‘No, Madea. I ain’t doing no interview, so you possibly can sit throughout from me and have a look at my balls once I’m sitting down.”
Epps continued, “I believed he was going to assault Katt [Williams during their interview].”
“The n—a’s sh-t known as Shay Shay. The n—a [is] telling you. Put a wig on that n—a and inform me if that ain’t mothaf-ckin Madea’s sister,” he mentioned.
Sharpe Blasted Epps Throughout ‘Nightcap’ With Chad Johnson
After Sharpe noticed the video of Epps’ feedback about him, he replied to his statements throughout an episode of his weekly podcast with Chad Johnson known as “Nightcap.”
“I’mma hearth this shot over your head, mofo. And also you’ll know precisely who I’m speaking about. Point out my identify once more, and I’mma pull the DMs,” Sharpe mentioned into the digital camera. “I gained’t allow you to lie on my identify.”
Sharpe continued and seemingly challenged the comic to a struggle.
“After I see you, I’m going to see if you happen to’re about that,” he mentioned. “All I wanna know is the way you wanna do it, bro. Slide your quantity [and] I’ll get with you. We ain’t obtained to travel.”
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Epps Replied Earlier than The Pair Settled Their Points
It wasn’t lengthy earlier than Epps replied to Sharpe’s heated response to him on his podcast. In an Instagram put up, Epps questioned why Sharpe was upset with him when “so many individuals speak loopy about you.”
Later, Epps admitted that he immediately messaged Sharpe to seem on “Membership Shay Shay.” In line with him, nonetheless, it was as a result of Sharpe seemingly tried to get Williams to talk negatively about him throughout his episode.
He then instructed Sharpe he’d be keen to talk through the NBA All-Star weekend earlier than telling him he isn’t a fighter. “I don’t do no combating,” Epps mentioned.
Sharpe finally up to date his followers on the scenario and allow them to know the pair had a “man [to] man dialog … [to] talk about our variations.”
“We each understand this case may’ve been, ought to’ve been dealt with otherwise. I apologize [to my] fam, pals, beloved [ones], and my followers,” he completed.
The three-time Tremendous Bowl champion additionally posted an image of them and captioned the put up, “As promised … we’re good.”
