Charles Barkley faces backlash over Cardi B joke during Knicks game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Charles Barkley made a controversial joke about Cardi B during ESPN's live coverage of the New York Knicks’ Game 3 on June 9, 2026. While some viewers found the comment humorous, others deemed it inappropriate and suggested Barkley could face repercussions. The remark quickly gained traction on social media, eliciting varied reactions from fans and critics. The game also saw President Donald Trump in attendance, prompting heightened security measures and protests outside Madison Square Garden. Trump reportedly faced boos when shown on screen during the national anthem and drew attention for leaving early during the game.
- •Barkley joked about Cardi B's performance during Game 3.
- •His comment received mixed reactions on social media.
- •Trump attended the game, leading to security concerns.
- •The Knicks faced protests related to Trump's visit.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley speaks out after crass Cardi B remark during NBA finals: ‘I would love for them to fire me’
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley ‘Hopes’ ESPN ‘Fires Him’ After NSFW Cardi B Joke
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley’s ‘Diabolical’ Cardi B Joke Has Some Saying He’ll Get ‘Fired’
"Charles Barkley is going viral after making an eyebrow-raising comment about Cardi B during ESPN’s live coverage of the New The Charles Barkley’s ‘Diabolical’ Cardi B Joke Has Some Saying He’ll Get ‘Fired’ first appeared on The Blast
"Charles Barkley is not backing down after his viral comments about Cardi B during the NBA Finals sparked outrage online. The Charles Barkley ‘Hopes’ ESPN ‘Fires Him’ After NSFW Cardi B Joke first appeared on The Blast
"‘I would love for them to fire me and have to pay me for the next six or seven years,’ Barkley said
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 8:08 PMCharles Barkley speaks out after crass Cardi B remark during NBA finals: ‘I would love for them to fire me’
‘I would love for them to fire me and have to pay me for the next six or seven years,’ Barkley said
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 5:30 PMCharles Barkley ‘Hopes’ ESPN ‘Fires Him’ After NSFW Cardi B Joke
Charles Barkley is not backing down after his viral comments about Cardi B during the NBA Finals sparked outrage online. The Charles Barkley ‘Hopes’ ESPN ‘Fires Him’ After NSFW Cardi B Joke first appeared on The Blast
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 10:15 PMCharles Barkley’s ‘Diabolical’ Cardi B Joke Has Some Saying He’ll Get ‘Fired’
Charles Barkley is going viral after making an eyebrow-raising comment about Cardi B during ESPN’s live coverage of the New The Charles Barkley’s ‘Diabolical’ Cardi B Joke Has Some Saying He’ll Get ‘Fired’ first appeared on The Blast
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