Comedian Mike Epps insinuated that Shannon Sharpe is gay and declined an interview on Sharpe's podcast, leading to a public feud. Sharpe threatened to expose their private messages if Epps continued to mention his name, but did not address the insinuation about his sexuality. Epps denied being asked to appear on Sharpe's podcast, prompting Sharpe to warn Epps about spreading lies and issue a veiled threat if they were to meet in person.
Comedian Mike Epps and podcaster Shannon Sharpe are embroiled in a public feud after Epps made jokes about Sharpe's sexuality during a stand-up performance and accused Sharpe of requesting an interview. Sharpe responded on his podcast, denying the interview request and threatening to release their DMs. Epps fired back in an Instagram video, challenging Sharpe to settle their beef at the NBA All-Star Weekend and promoting his upcoming Netflix comedy special. The feud stems from Katt Williams' controversial interview with Sharpe, where he targeted several Black comedians, sparking a war of words among them.
Late rapper Tupac Shakur has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with his sister Sekyiwa Shakur giving an emotional tribute to her brother's legacy. The ceremony was attended by fans and friends, including YG and Mike Epps, who shut down part of Hollywood Blvd to pay their respects. Tupac was previously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and has sold 75 million records.
