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Charles Barkley Dares ESPN to Fire Him Over Viral Cardi B 'Cardi D' Remark

He told The Dan Patrick Show that being fired would force ESPN to pay the six to seven years left on his long-term deal.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Rapper Cardi B performs during halftime of Game 3, Image 2 shows A man with a bald head and clear-rimmed glasses speaking to the camera

Overview

  • During the NBA Finals halftime at Madison Square Garden on Monday, Barkley joked on Inside the NBA that Cardi B’s chest "might be Cardi D’s," a clip that quickly went viral.
  • On The Dan Patrick Show on Wednesday, Barkley doubled down, said he hopes to be fired and said he would like ESPN to pay the remaining six to seven years on his contract.
  • Barkley used profane language to dismiss critics, saying people "can kiss my ass" and arguing that his remark was a joke he does not regret.
  • Reports note Barkley signed a long-term extension in late 2022 tied to TNT that is commonly described as a 10-year deal, and no ESPN management contact about the clip has been reported.
  • Media coverage says Barkley is unlikely to be dismissed because of his prominence and contract rights, and the episode highlights tensions between live-broadcast standards, viral moments, and networks weighing public backlash against contractual and ratings concerns.