Overview
- Tyler Reddick delivered 23XI Racing its first Daytona 500 win, celebrating in Victory Lane alongside co-owner Michael Jordan.
- A brief video circulating on X shows Jordan behind Reddick’s son, Beau, pinching the child’s lower back and brushing his leg during the celebration.
- Accounts including Breaking911 and Shadow of Ezra amplified the clip, prompting accusations of inappropriate conduct as others defended the moment as harmless or misinterpreted.
- Defenders point to Jordan’s familiarity with the Reddick family and past instances of him celebrating with Beau, with coverage also referencing a 2024 interview about family ties through Jose DeLeon.
- Outlets note there is no fuller verified footage clarifying the interaction, and neither Jordan, Reddick nor 23XI Racing has publicly commented as of Monday.