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Barkley Dares ESPN to Fire Him Over Cardi B Joke
11 Jun
Summary
- Charles Barkley joked about Cardi B's breasts during a game broadcast.
- He expressed a desire to be fired by ESPN to collect contract pay.
- Barkley dared ESPN to dismiss him, noting he has years left on his contract.
Charles Barkley, an analyst for Inside the NBA, recently made a suggestive comment about rapper Cardi B's breasts during her halftime performance at Madison Square Garden. The NBA legend audaciously stated he hopes ESPN fires him, pointing out that this would allow him to collect millions for the remaining years of his contract. Barkley admitted he has actively considered how to get fired while still being paid for his substantial deal.
Barkley's controversial remarks came during the San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks game. He joked, "I don't know if those B's. Those might be Cardi D's." The rapper appeared to acknowledge the trending topic by posting on social media. Barkley concluded his commentary by issuing a defiant challenge to anyone offended by his humor, stating they could "kiss my a--."
