Ray J got to appear on Club Shay Shaythis week, and as you have probably noticed on social media, the episode has been making waves. Overall, Ray J had some very interesting comments throughout his appearance on the podcast. Much of the time he was on Shannon Sharpe’s show, he got to speak about his sex tape with Kim Kardashian and the fallout from that. However, he also got to speak about his life in the tech industry and how his investments have helped him become wealthier.
On top of all of this, Ray J had some more somber admissions throughout the conversation. For instance, he revealed that he and his sister Brandy haven’t always been on the best of terms. As he explains, the two have always had very different goals. While she might take herself a bit more seriously, Ray J has had a knack for being involved in more salacious headlines. Furthermore, his projects haven’t always aligned with hers. Consequently, this has allegedly led to Ray J being excluded from some recent family events.
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Ray J seemed pretty hurt while talking about all of this, and it is easy to see why. It is never easy to deal with family issues, and you can see the love the artist has for his sister. Whether or not they can solve those issues, is still to be determined. That said, he does seem to know what it will take. Ultimately, he thinks compartmentalizing his work from his family life could do the trick. Either way, it was an emotional moment of the interview, and it speaks to the singer’s willingness to be vulnerable.
Let us know how you feel about this admission from the artist, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that there is a way he can resolve this familial issue with Brandy? How did you feel about the artist’s most recent interview on Club Shay Shay? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.
Recently, Ray J got to sit down with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay. It was here where Ray J spilled the beans on his interpersonal relationships and some of the situations he has dealt with over the years. During the interview, Sharpe asked if he could recall the moment he found out his sex tape had leaked. Instead of giving a serious answer, the artist said all he could remember was how it smelled. The artist was referring to Kim’s private parts, and the NSFW confession had him jokingly cowering behind Sharpe’s couch.
The singer subsequently hopped back over the couch and said that “it smelled good.” Sharpe didn’t really seem to understand what was happening, although it was all very humorous. Ray J is known for being an eccentric guy, and this interview was definitely a great example of this. There were many great tidbits throughout the talk, and it is yet another example of Club Shay Shay getting the rawest version of its guests.
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Ray J is still relevant in 2024. The former R&B singer hasn’t scored a hit in over a decade, but he has continued to remain a cultural presence through interviews and reality TV shows. Why? Well, if you let Ray tell it, because he helped to create the pop culture world in which we currently live. Ray J recently went on Club Shay Shay, and he detailed the very specific ways in which his decisions back in the mid-2000s shaped the way that we consume media.
The bold declaration stemmed from the Kim Kardashian sex tape that was released in 2007. Club Shay Shay host Shannon Sharpe asked about the impact of the tape, and the “One Wish” singer didn’t mince words. “How different would we all be,” he asked in return. “How different would this whole f*cking thing be…How different would this industry be… Everything would be different.” The singer then went on to detail the ways in which pop culture would have differed. “There might not be any OnlyFans and all the things like that,” he posited. “All the opportunities like that… Probably more people would be going to college.”
Ray J said the sex tape changed his career, but acknowledged that its impact was not entirely positive. “Are we a part of the cure or [are] we a part of the disease,” he wondered aloud. “I don’t know. All I know is I’m trying to make it right. Shannon Sharpe asked Ray J if he was embarrassed by the tape now, and he took a long pause before answering. “Yes,” Ray J admitted. “I have kids now… Everything I did now when we have kids is just totally different. The whole thing is wacky. With my kids it’s not ok.”
Ray is not the only person who feels as though the sex tape changed everything. Vince Staples has put forth a theory that the R&B singer is the most important person in pop culture over the last two decades. He had an entire GQ interview based around this theory in 2015. “Kim Kardashian is a great person, but Ray J does have a part in giving her such notoriety,” Staples posited. “Ray J is someone whos always in the mix. If you really think about everything thats going on today, Ray J is very, very good at making himself part of the conversation.”
Chennedy Carter pushed Caitlin Clark hard on Saturday when she was waiting at the baseline to accept an inbound pass, sparking speculation about possible deliberate targeting of Clark. The basketball community has taken notice of Carter’s foul on Clark during the Indiana Fever’s most recent game against the Chicago Sky. Additionally, Alyssa Thomas targeted Angel Reese with a vicious flagrant foul that got her ejected from their game last week. Many new fans and pundits who are finally watching WNBA basketball have decried the treatment of the rookies that have come in, especially Caitlin Clark. Shannon Sharpe used some strong words when discussing how the league welcomes rookies.
Shannon Sharpe joined the outraged supporters, calling Carter’s play on Clark a “Bush League play.” Sharpe said that WNBA experienced players are “mad” at rookies like Clark and Reese because they are receiving more attention during an interview with Chad Johnson on the “Nightcap” program. This seems to be the big topic of discussion within the WNBA as thousands of new fans are keeping up with the game. Sharpe called out the vets of the league, echoing Charles Barkley and LeBron’s defense for Caitlin Clark, essentially calling all the other women in the league jealous.
“That was not basketball … that’s Bush League. They are mad at Caitlin Clark, they are mad at Angel Reese because they are the Bird and Magic, and they are getting the attention. That was a Bush League play,” Shannon Sharpe told Johnson. Sharpe went on to say that the WNBA has never received as much attention as it has at the moment. He brought up A’Ja Wilson, the two-time MVP of the league, landing a footwear contract upon Clark’s arrival. It is kind of insulting to insinuate that a two-time MVP is only getting a deal because of Clark. There are already numerous women in the WNBA who have signature shoes.
Some of Caitlin Clark’s defending is warranted. Some are going a little overboard. Before Caitlin Clark was hit with a hard foul, she was seen chirping and getting in Chennedy Carter’s face. Caitlin Clark is a talented player but did a lot of “bush league” stuff in college to her credit. The difference is she was able to get away with it in college. But now she is finding it hard to get away with it in the WNBA. Overall, Shannon Sharpe thinks everyone is being unfair when, in reality, the conversation around her is bigger than anything going on on the court.
Shannon Sharpe is speaking out about his dismissal from his last TV gig. News leaked during the NBA playoffs last year that Shannon Sharpe will be leaving the popular FS1 program Undisputed. The program premiered in September 2016, but by the summer of 2023, there was irreversible hostility between Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless. The sports personalities heated exchange with Skip Bayless went viral. Sharpe disclosed that he found it difficult to maintain composure when Bayless made disparaging remarks about him. Now, Sharpe has opened up about that pivotal moment in his media career.
Following a buyout deal, the two parties’ collaboration came to an end. Stephen A. Smith, former co-host of Skip Bayless, claimed that Shannon had been “pushed out” of FS1. The debate show was partially pioneered by Bayless and Smith. Their contentious relationship has become a staple dynamic for sports TV. sometimes tempers flared too much, and Shannon Sharpe experienced that first hand. Overall, Sharpe reveals that he is very humble to have an even bigger platform now than he did when he was let go.
Shannon Sharpe recently appeared as a guest on Jerome D’s podcast, “The Black Money Tree”, where he discussed his life after Undisputed. He said, “I’d be lying if I told you I thought I would be where I am right now at this point in time,” Sharpe admitted. “Did I think it was possible? Yes. But I thought it was going to take me a lot longer than what it actually took me.” He reflected on the reaction he received for his outburst, saying, “It’s tough. People are like, ‘Well, Shannon, why did you get so emotional?’ Because if you knew what I put into that job, you would understand. The greater the expectation, the greater the hurt when it doesn’t work out.”
Sharpe also commented on his status in media now, saying, “I believed I could be where I am today, but I just thought it was going to take me a couple years,” he added. “But to say that it didn’t hurt to leave – because it did. Because of what I put into that…it hurt me to lose because I put so much into that job. Now, I look at it and say, ‘I’m no longer talent.’ You can’t fire me from Shay Shay Media, because I own it. You can’t fire me from Nightcap, you can’t fire me from Club Shay Shay, I own it.” Overall, Shannon Sharpe rebounded well and has come out even better after getting let go.
It looks like Shannon Sharpe will not be dropping his own diss track towards Shaq anytime soon. Shannon Sharpe and Shaq went at it last week after Shaq’s comments towards Nikola Jokic during an interview on Inside the NBA. Shaq told Jokic he thought Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserved the NBA MVP over him in an awkward moment. Sharpe insinuated on his podcast that Shaq is jealous of the big man’s success, among other jabs at the TNT commentator. They went back and forth, throwing shade and making posts on social media, and then Shaq dropped a diss track to end the entire feud.
Shaquille O’Neal took a cue from Drake and Kendrick Lamar, whose rap beef had taken over the culture. He took his dispute to the studio following his spat with the host of Club Shay Shay. Shannon Sharpe says he has moved past the beef with Shaq. Shannon Sharpe addressed the feud on Monday at the Webby Awards red carpet. He insists he has nothing to say to Shaq. “I mean, I don’t have no problem with Shaq,” Sharpe explained to reporters. “He said what he said, I’m ready to move on.”
The feud started after an awkward interview with the 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Shaq went in on Shannon Sharpe on Instagram after the ESPN personality called him out. His lengthy post called into question Shannon’s Hall of Fame NFL career. Shannon clearly pushed some buttons on the big fella, bringing up his lack of work ethic and the fact he isn’t in the GOAT conversation. Shaq wrote on Instagram, “4 rings three finals Mvp top 50 and top 75. google me. All this new success you got, you still under me.” Sharpe, of course, responded on his podcast in a pretty measured way. Then Shaq decided to drop a bomb and released a short, cringeworthy diss track aimed at Shannon Sharpe.
Shaq said, “Now I’m done with this,” that he was leaving for the Bahamas after sharing the song on Instagram. Shannon is clearly over the whole mess and stands by his comments towards Shaq. This would never have happened if Shaq hadn’t disrespected Nikola Jokic, who had just won his third MVP award. Overall, the Shannon Sharpe-Shaq feud was short and entertaining, but it’s probably for the best it’s done.
It looks like the sports legends don’t want to be left out of the 2024 rap war because who would have thought we’d be getting a diss track aimed at Shannon Sharpe from Shaquille O’Neal? In the space of three short days, the two prominent figures in sports media have suddenly begun feuding. It all started when Shannon Sharpe criticized Shaq on his podcast, and O’Neal responded on Instagram. But is there really animosity between the two sportsmen? Or is it all just for show? Here’s how we got here.
The Fuel: Shaq Shares His Opinion On The MVP Title
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Shaq and his team announced on TNT’sInside The NBA that Nikola Jokic had won MVP for the third time in four years. After reviewing several of Jokic’s stats, host Ernie Johnson asked Shaq for his opinion. Shaq promptly expressed his dissatisfaction with the voting results. He also suggested that the Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should have won instead.
“Congratulations to Joker, you are the best big man in the league, but … I thought Shai Alexander deserved it,” he said. Moments later, Jokic joined the show, and Shaq spoke with the newly crowned MVP. While he praised Jokic, he reiterated his perspective on who he felt deserved the title. “Joker, as the president of the Big Man alliance, you are the vice president of the Big Man alliance, you know I love you,” Shaq said. “The best player in the league, I wanna congratulate you. But I want you to hear it from me first, I thought that SGA should’ve been the MVP. That’s no disrespect to you, but congratulations.” Jokic took Shaq’s opinion in stride, even cracking a joke amidst the conversation, and all was well and good until Shannon Sharpe joined the conversation.
The Lighter: Shannon Sharpe Accuses Shaq Of Jealousy
The following day, on the new episode of the Nightcap podcast, Shannon Sharpe was discussing the MVP results and called Shaq envious. He then suggested that Shaq had acted out of jealousy since, according to Sharpe, he isn’t among the NBA’s greatest. “I think a part of Shaq, he might not ever admit this, but Shaq sees these guys win these MVPs and is a little envious,” Sharpe said. “I understand that Shaq got four titles and he has three Finals MVPs, but Shaq knows deep down. We should be having the discussion — for G.O.A.T., Shaq’s name is never brought up in the discussion.”
As if that weren’t enough, Shannon Sharpe went on to say that Shaq robbed himself of such titles because he “didn’t take it seriously enough.” He continued, “Shaq should have five MVPs. Shaq should have seven titles. And he sees a guy like Nikola Jokic that’s not as dominant as him and he gets three in four years, and people are talking about him.”
Shaq didn’t take the comments lightly. He took to Instagram later on Thursday night and shared an extensive response to Shannon Sharpe. “You took me sticking up for @shai as jealousy?? shows how smart you are and how you say anything to get clicks. So, here’s some clickbait for you. If you ain’t ranked in the top ten in your profession, then you can’t speak on me… I have it, you don’t, not in my profession. And your goat debate never wanted to be the goat. I wanted to be who you should greet me as THE MOST DOMINANT EVER,” he wrote.
Soon after, Shannon Sharpe made a response to Shaq’s Instagram rant on Friday’s episode of Nightcap. While he clarified that he never said he was as great as Shaq, Sharpe insisted he got where he is through his hard work and consistency. “I’ve never professed that I was as great as Shaq,” he said. “But what I will say, I got what I got because I worked my ass off. Now Shaq has been the one to say it, that he didn’t work as hard, that he didn’t train as hard, he didn’t eat as well as he should have… Yeah, you’re more famous than me. Yeah, you’re more well-known. You’re gonna have way more money than I ever had. But nobody will ever say that I was lazy or I cheated myself. That’s all I got for you, big boy. I ain’t got nothing else for you. I ain’t here to argue with you, I’m not here to debate with you.”
O’Neal released a portion of his diss track aimed at Sharpe later that day on Instagram. The 1-minute 30-second track begins with a collection of soundbites. Shannon Sharpe can be heard discussing how much it bothers Shaq to have only one MVP award. He then comes for Sharpe with rap lines like, “Shannon Sharpe, man, you’re way beneath me / Your whole demeanor is faker than new rapper beefy / You’re soft, before you get fly, you rather tweet me.”
Shaq subsequently expressed that he was done with the beef. “Love y’all, now I’m done with this. I’ll be at the Bahamas crib if anyone needs me,” he wrote. Shannon Sharpe further clarified by posting on X (formerly Twitter) that there is no animosity between him and Shaq. And just like that, it seems the feud between the two legends is dead.
The Shaq and Shannon Sharpe beef is hitting another level. It all started over Shaq’s awkward interview with Nikola Jokic. He told Jokic he believed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserved to be named NBA MVP instead of the Denver Big. Jokic didn’t think too much about the comment, but it was a very awkward and unnecessary moment. Shannon Sharp responded to Shaq’s comments on his Nightcap podcast, insinuating that he is jealous of the now-three-time MVP Jokic. Sharp said Shaq’s lack of drive and discipline is what is keeping him out of the GOAT conversation. Sharpe said on his podcast that the big man underachived. He said, “Shaq should have five MVPs.” Shaq did not take kindly to the slights.
Shaq responded with a lengthy Instagram comment where he fired serious shots at Shannon Sharp. he refuted his defense of SGA as him being jealous of Joker. He then went on to disparage Shannon Sharpe’s accomplishments, saying he isn’t even top-10 in his position as an NFL tight end. Now, the TNT analyst has upped the ante. He has released a diss track aimed right at Shannon Sharpe, and social media cannot believe it.
Shaq has joined the rap beef trend. His diss against Shannon Sharpe is short but effective, as the big man delivers some hefty blows to his foe. Shaq has always been a talented rapper, so it’s no surprise that, with everything going on in the world of rap, he felt inclined to make a diss record. It starts off with a former NBA player gassing up the Big Diesel to Shannon and Ochocinco. He raps that Shannon Sharpe is way beneath the NBA Hall of Famer. The song cuts off in the middle of his explosive verse, so hopefully, there is a part two on the way.
Shannon Sharpe will certainly respond at any minute. Don’t expect the NFL Hall of Famer to hop in the booth, though. This sports personality beef all started due to an awkward situation Shaq created. He had to have known his comments to Nikola Jokic would cause some controversy. Overall, the diss track has made this ordeal that much more fun.
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic just won his third MVP, cementing him as one of the best players ever. In Jokic’s interview after receiving the award from the TNT basketball crew, Shaq made an interesting comment to the Joker. Shaq told Jokic he thought Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should have won MVP. The Big Aristotle says he didn’t mean any disrespect, but it was still an awkward and probably unnecessary moment. Shannon Sharpe, like many others, took issue with Shaq’s comments.
Sharpe responded to Shaq on his Nightcap podcast with Chad Ochocinco. The ESPN personality said, “Shaq should have five MVPs.” He continued, saying, “He sees a guy like Nikola Jokic that’s not as dominant as him, gets three (MVP awards) in four years, I think a part of Shaq is envious of that.” Shannon then said that Shaq’s credentials make it hard to put him in the all-time player conversations because of his work ethic. Now, He has responded big time on Instagram by throwing some serious heat toward Shannon Sharpe.
Shaq starts by saying his comments about defending SGA to Jokic weren’t disrespectful. He then says Shannon needs to be a top-10 player at his position to even speak on Superman. He then says Shannon Sharpe relies on clickbait and gossip to get where he is and that he is ultimately jealous of him. The TNT commentator lists his credentials and emphasizes that he is worth more than the ESPN talking head. All in all, he is not playing with Shannon Sharpe. His comments were always going to cause controversy, so the question is, why would he say that to Jokic anyway?
Shannon Sharpe will probably be responding soon. The back and forth between himself and Shaq is almost certainly not over. Sharpe is known to deliver some serious body blows if you push him. He may be a little jealous of Jokic, but he may just have felt like he needed to defend SGA. Whatever the case, Jokic has established himself as one of the best bigs ever. Overall, Shaq is definitely someone who would try to rain on his parade a little bit, being a fellow NBA great.
Skip Bayless rose through the ESPN ranks in impression fashion throughout the mid-2000s. Overall, he made his mark with the show Cold Pizza. This would act as a precursor to the morning debate show format we know today. Although Bayless was a success at ESPN, it wasn’t until he linked up with Stephen A. Smith on First Take that he became a real sensation. Both of these men became superstars at the network, with Smith being seen as the reasonable one. As for Bayless, he was known as a tried and true hater who would say anything, even if he didn’t believe it. If something fit his narrative, he would run with it. This was especially true as it pertains to LeBron James, whom he is still perversely critical of.
Eventually, Bayless left First Take in 2016 to pursue a role at FS1. The network was trying to build its sports programming, and Bayless was going to be their cash cow. He created the show Undisputed and hired Shannon Sharpe as his right-hand man. It was the perfect marriage as you could tell the two had phenomenal on-camera chemistry. With Sharpe’s hilarious personality and wealth of experience as a professional athlete, he was the perfect person to subdue Bayless’ cantankerous energy. This was the case for almost seven years, as Bayless and Sharpe combined for some truly hilarious moments. In fact, for a while, Undisputed was seen as the superior draw to First Take. Max Kellerman and Stephen A. were mediocre at best together, and the ratings reflected that. FS1 was slowly but surely creeping up on ESPN’s empire.
Skip Vs. Shannon
Things were looking good. Sharpe was a sports media darling, and Skip was cementing himself as a legend of the industry. Sure, he has never been agreeable, but that is the huge selling point with Bayless. Unfortunately, he eventually let that aforementioned cantankerous energy get in the way of a good thing. After years of being cordial with Sharpe, Skip decided to undo seven years of goodwill with one bad show. During a debate about Tom Brady no longer being a good quarterback, Skip told Shannon that he was just jealous of Tom for being a better player than him. When Sharpe raised his voice in disbelief, Skip told him to put his glasses back on which in retrospect, felt like Skip pressing the red button Drake loves to talk about so much.
Shannon Sharpe Thanks Skip Bayless On His Last Day
In the weeks and months following that broadcast, it was becoming clear that Skip and Shannon no longer liked each other. They could barely look each other in the eyes, and it the audience could tell things were getting tense. Consequently, it was absolutely no surprise when Shannon revealed that he would be leaving the show. In June of last year, Sharpe had his final broadcast with Undisputed and it was here where he delivered a lengthy monologue, thanking Bayless for giving him the opportunity. It was a classy gesture on Sharpe’s part that fans felt was unnecessary given the fact that Bayless wouldn’t have extended the same courtesy.
Once Sharpe left Undisputed, the show went on a hiatus as they looked for a new co-host. Meanwhile, Sharpe was being approached by everyone. After all, he’s an incredible talent, and media companies knew good and well that Skip had made a huge mistake. In the end, Sharpe opted to sign on with Stephen A. Smith and First Take for a two-days-per-week contract. This would allow Sharpe to stay on TV while also having the time to work on Club Shay Shay. In fact, things have worked out so well for him in this regard, that he now has one of the most viewed interviews in the history of YouTube, thanks to Katt Williams. Had it not been for Bayless’ bruised ego and misplaced pride, that may have never happened.
Shannon And Stephen A. Have Taken Skip’s Spotlight
Sharpe and Smith hit the ground running on First Take. Their chemistry was immediately apparent, although fans did note that the debates weren’t as heated as they were on Undisputed. However, the reasoning for that was quite simple. Sharpe and Smith simply have too much respect for one another to let things get out of hand. That said, they have enough chemistry to always keep things humorous, no matter what the nature of the debate is.
Eventually, Undisputed came back with Keyshawn Johnson, Michael Irvin, Richard Sherman, and Rachel Nichols. During the first show back, it was impossible for Skip to get a word in edge-wise. Sherman and Johnson dominated the conversation, while Bayless was neutralized. Fans were not amused with the panel dynamic, and things never really got any better. After that first week wore off, viewers stopped watching and moved on to First Take. If you don’t believe me, just check the numbers. According to Awful Announcing, Undisputed had an average of just under 50K viewers during the NCAA tournament. Meanwhile, in December, First Take was averaging over 600K viewers, according to the ESPN Press Room. That means First Take has been outpacing Undisputed by at least a multiple of 10.
Skip And Paul Pierce Don’t Move The Needle
In the last month or so, Undisputed has brought on Paul Pierce for the NBA Playoffs. Unfortunately, the ratings have not gotten any better with him on the show. At the end of the day, fans have already decided where their allegiances lie. Furthermore, Pierce was never a media personality that fans took a liking to. While he was on ESPN, he was frequently clowned for having bad takes. Not to mention, he didn’t have a particularly positive view of guys like LeBron, which pretty well annihilates any chance of him and Skip having real debates. If anyone was going to save Undisputed from the depths of ratings hell, it was not going to be Pierce. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find anyone who could do it.
For years, Skip Bayless built up a rapport with Sharpe, only to destroy it in a few quick seconds. It was like watching the captain of the Titanic steer his ship into the iceberg even though they were already on a safe trajectory. Like watching a man punch himself in the face over and over again for no good reason. Bayless completely tanked his show, and it did not have to be this way. Had he just stayed the course, things would be fine right now. Instead, Sharpe left and proved that he was the one keeping things afloat. Meanwhile, Bayless remains a curmudgeon whose star has faded to the point of parody. He has gone from being a legendary talent evaluator and provocateur to just another guy on sports talk television. It’s been a long fall from the top, and Bayless is barely keeping his head above water. It’s unfortunate, but after his falling out with Sharpe, it was extremely predictable.
What’s Next?
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 10: TV sports commentators Skip Bayless (L) and Shannon Sharpe attends the 2016 IAVA Heroes Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 10, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
So now what? Well, Skip Bayless is currently 72 years old. Moreover, in 2021, he signed a four-year deal with FS1 at $8 million per year. If you do the math, that means his contract is up next year. By then, he will be approaching his mid-70s. At that point, retirement should be the number one thing on his mind. Unless there is a massive shift in the media landscape, Undisputed is not getting back to its old numbers. Not to mention, fans can kiss a Stephen A. Smith reunion goodbye now that Shannon is over at ESPN.
After such an electric career that saw numerous iconic moments, Bayless’ career is destined to go out with a whimper. It could have been avoided, but when you have an overinflated sense of self, these things are bound to happen.
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