"This gotta be rage bait": Internet divided as Chrisean Rock seemingly compares Angel Reese to LeBron James

Basketball player Angel Reese and Rapper Chrisean Rock recently conversed on the Unapologetically Angel podcast, and a clip from this podcast has been making the rounds on the internet.

In the podcast, when Angel and Chrisean were discussing equal pay in women's sports, Chrisean made a notable comment. She said:

“Because you’re doing exactly what LeBron [James] is doing.”

This comment of Chrisean, seemingly comparing Angel Reese to LeBron, has sparked discussions online. While some netizens agreed with the comment, others thought that the comment was intentionally exaggerated or could start a controversy. This is what one netizen had to say:

''This gotta be rage bait''- said (@FitzyBF)

The internet is divided as Chrisean seemingly compares Angel Reese to LeBron

The recent episode of Unapologetically Angel, which aired on April 10, featured Chrisean as a guest. The episode was titled Christian Rock Gets Vulnerable With Angel, Says She Wants 12 Kids?! + Finding God was hosted by Angel Reese.

In the episode, there is a segment called More or Less. Chrisean and Angel discuss men and women being paid equally in basketball, to which Chrisean agrees and says to Angel ''Because you’re doing exactly what LeBron [James] is doing.''

When this clip went online, the internet had divided opinions and thoughts. This is what netizens who agreed with Chrisean's comment had to say:

''WNBA is not getting the recognition it deserves''- added (@LilKittyZoey)

While many had a different opinion, this is what one of the netizens had to say about the comparison made between Angel and LeBron:

''Angel Reese doesn't bring in the same viewership, crowd attendance, sponsorship, merch sales as LeBron...Angel doesn't even get paid more outside of the league as LeBron.''- remarked (@DevDock)

''Even Angel Reese laughed cause she couldn’t believe you said that sh*t''- noted (@EricDavisRizzo)

Some netizens were unimpressed by Chrisean's comment. This is what they said:

''Wrong person to have that conversation with.'' penned (@DaRealKennyLuv)

''We gotta stop giving stupid people a microphone''- criticized (@TheLifeOfDarrin)

These were some of the mixed reactions Chrisean's comment received. The statement seemingly comparing LeBron with Angel comes in with the ongoing discussions about pay disparities in the basketball profession. Angel has been vocal about the wage gap issue between men's and women's basketball players.

In one instance, she also highlights how her earnings from the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) don't even cover her annual rent. In the podcast, they also discussed Chrisean's upbringing, her career, her desire to have twelve children, and her thoughts on marriage and motherhood.

Lastly, they discussed relationships and privacy issues, and ended the episode after discussing Chisean's career ambitions and social issues like equal pay.

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