Charles Barkley Had The Inside The NBA Crew Cracking Up With Jab At Jay-Z Controversy

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As a long-time basketball fanatic with years of witnessing the antics of Inside the NBA, I must admit that Charles Barkley never ceases to amaze me. The man has a knack for delivering jokes at just the right moment, and his latest jab at Jay-Z was no exception.

During the 2024 basketball season, Inside the NBA is still on TV, following along with the games’ schedule. Viewers have been entertained by the usual banter between Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and their fellow analysts. Although they often poke fun at each other, sometimes they surprise us by making a joke about someone else – even celebrities like Jay-Z. In the latest episode, Barkley made a witty comment about Jay-Z’s recent drama, which had the entire panel in stitches.

What Did Charles Barkley Say About Jay-Z On Air?

On Tuesday night, the team from Inside had some lively discussions about some challenging games, which led to passionate debates and plenty of humor. At one point, Kenny “The Jet” Smith tried to make a point, referring to the rapper with 99 problems. This is when the Round Mound of Rebound nudged Smith and offered him a piece of advice. Take a look at the X video to hear what “Chuck” said that had everyone in stitches.

I wasn’t taken aback to see Shaq chuckling, given his knack for appreciating humor. However, it did catch me off guard when he leapt from his seat and dashed towards a corner. Moreover, Ernie Johnson, who usually maintains his cool even in the face of such remarks, clearly lost his composure this time. Few can match Sir Charles’ impeccable timing, and he didn’t hesitate to jump into the conversation when the Grammy winner was mentioned.

It’s not the first time this season that the team has targeted a celebrity, and just a few weeks back, guest host Jalen Rose poked fun at Drake over his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar. During his stint as host, Rose brought up Drake’s recent lawsuit against Lamar and jokingly suggested that “Inside the NBA” could face legal action for playing Lamar’s new music on air. The legal dispute between the two musicians is still ongoing, as is Drake’s drama with the “Empire State of Mind” singer.

Jay-Z Is Currently Facing A Lawsuit Involving Alleged Sexual Assault

Over the past weekend, Shawn Carter (also known as Jay-Z) found himself named as a defendant in a revived lawsuit that also involves Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. An anonymous accuser, identified as Jane Doe, alleged that in 2000, after the MTV Video Music Awards, both Carter and Combs sexually assaulted her – then just 13 years old – during a house party. Both parties have previously denied these allegations of sexual misconduct.

Shawn Carter, also known as Jay-Z, issued a response following the release of court documents, labeling the accusations as both “despicable” and “absurd.” In his statement, the performer additionally conveyed his sadness over the potential fallout this issue may cause for his family members. Earlier in the week, Carter appeared at the red carpet event for Mufasa: The Lion King, accompanied by his wife Beyoncé, their daughter Blue Ivy, and his mother-in-law Tina Knowles. Their joint appearance seemed to signify that the family was standing together in solidarity.

With Jay-Z consistently grabbing attention in the news, it’s uncertain how talk show hosts or commentators might address or sidestep the subject matter. However, considering the recent episode of Inside the NBA, it seems reasonable to predict that Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson and their team might choose to avoid discussing this topic from now on.

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2024-12-11 18:38