Shannon Sharpe Addresses “Anti-Black” Accusations After “Horse Hair” Remark
Shannon Sharpe has spoken to claims that he is anti-Black after hurling a “horse hair” insult at a user on social media. The 56-year-old took to X on Wednesday night (Sept. 25) to respond to allegations sparked by his sports commentary.
“My issue is @ShannonSharpe never speaks on the disrespect the rest of the women of the W experienced,” wrote @SpikeTeeJoint on the social media platform early Tuesday morning. He continued to explain his opinion that Sharpe defends Caitlin Clark more than the rest of the league, although they all face the same unfair statements.
“That’s your issue not mine. I have no issue with anything I’ve said in regards 2 WNBA and its players past or present,” responded Sharpe.
From there, an account with the username @ungodlywests and Megan Thee Stallion as the profile picture, called out the former NFL player for not seeing his alleged bias.
“Why are you on my page?” he replied. “Don’t you have another horse 2 rob of his hair? Stop trying 2 kill my vibe.”
Other users joined in on the exchange, calling the podcast host “anti-Black”, and “cooned out.”
“What’s even more anti black is the ish y’all say 2 black ppl you don’t even know. I don’t go on ppl tl and talk reckless but some of y’all do and when the response isn’t what you hoped 4. You’re anti black, buck dancing. Get what you give,” fired back Sharpe after clarifying that he “never tried” to dispel rumors of alleged anti-Black behavior.
After responding to several critics, Sharpe decided to take the high road and bow out of the digital spat.
“Sept 25 2024 at 6:06 pm. I will no longer respond 2 any negativity. It’s not the serious 4 me. I’ve got kids and I would upset with them IF* they responded in this manner. This is beneath me. Y’all pray 4 me tho.”
Read the exchange below.
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