Former NFL players Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson sparked widespread condemnation after invoking classic antisemitic tropes during a recent episode of their popular podcast Nightcap.
The discussion began with criticism of Jewish streamer Adin Ross for admitting he uses the N-word while singing rap lyrics privately. Sharpe argued that derogatory terms targeting Black people are common in media and music, but similar slurs against other groups, specifically Jews, are avoided. He described Jews as "the most powerful community in the world" and referenced "another country that has a white and blue flag with a star on it" (clearly alluding to Israel). Johnson then responded: "Oh, they own every damn thing!" Sharpe agreed emphatically, reinforcing the claim that "they own everything."
