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Jason Whitlock continued his beef with Matt Barnes and Stephen A. Smith earlier this week by posting a video in which he impersonates Barnes. Whitlock even put on make-up to make himself appear lighter skinned.
The Fearless podcast host posted a two-minute clip in which he mocked former NBA player Matt Barnes — in heavy makeup, doing an impression of Barnes’ voice and mannerisms — claiming that he and Stephen A. Smith are “negro wranglers” who are paid to keep Black audiences “dumb and stupid.”
Matt Barnes is every bit as retarded as Stephen A Smith pic.twitter.com/usYymAksL8
— Jason Whitlock (@jasonwhitlock) April 8, 2026
Sports fan are hoping that Matt Barnes beats up Jason Whitlock after Whitlock mocked Barnes by putting on ashy make-up and impersonating the former NBA player
While Whitlock has a well-documented history of provocative takes aimed at Black sports media figures, sports fans are hoping he finally “found the one” in Barnes, and that Barnes will physically retaliate.
“I pray you found the right one in Matt Barnes 🙏🏽 He might f— around and beat the s— out you Whitlock 🤞🏽” read one reply.
“This s— funny as hell but Matt goin whoop yo ass bro😂😂😂,” a second added.
“Lmaoo hope he beat the BREAKS off your inflamed a– 😭😭,” a third concurred.
“Dawg Matt Barnes will literally whoop yo a– this ain’t the fight you want 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣,” a fourth warned.
“I hope Matt Barnes beats his a– like Derek Fisher,” a fifth hoped.
this mf black and it still felt like the most racist anti-black thing i’ve ever seen https://t.co/E5s5LbwK5t
— Coach Rome (@Rome_Beast) April 9, 2026
The long-running beef between “Snacks Whitlock” and SAS reignited last month after Whitlock appeared on Cam Newton’s podcast and called Smith a “fraud,” specifically accusing him of lying about the details of his childhood.
Smith, of course, passionately responded, saying: “In this profession, I have whipped your a–. You can’t touch me, bro. There’s levels to this, and you ain’t on it… You lost, bro. Whitlock, I know it hurts, but accept it.”
Matt Barnes then entered the fray by accusing Smith of “tap dancing for the whole white Republican Party” and warning him that people were starting to view him the same way they view Whitlock, whom Barnes says has lost credibility and now solely focuses on race-driven and culture war-baiting commentary.