Shaquille O'Neal Has Become Face Of Papa John's But Former Owner John Schnatter Calls It 'Racist'
Legendary NBA center Shaquille O'Neal has ownership in dozens of businesses, including Krispy Kreme, Five Guys and 24-Hour Fitness.
In 2019, O'Neal was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Papa John's pizza. He is set to step down at some point in May but not before becoming the face of the franchise. O'Neal became the company's top spokesman in just five years, but it is something the pizza chain's former owner, John Schnatter, called "racist."
While speaking on the "Fearless With Jason Whitlock" podcast, Schnatter said he thinks putting O'Neal at the forefront was a way to mask the racial controversy involving the pizza company. "Of all the things, that was the most racist," Schnatter said. "They're going to use a black guy to cover up what they did to a white guy? That's racist. Now, that's racist. They did it, right in front of America. It was just to shield to cover up the infidelties of what they did to me."In 2018, Schnatter stepped down as CEO but remained affiliated with the company after his stance regarding national anthem protests was met with resistance from the public and NFL.
A few months later, Schnatter found himself in more hot water. He was heard using the N-word on a company conference call, which caused him to resign as chairman in July of 2018. Schnatter has since tried to clarity the comments, saying he used the word to say he was in favor of eliminating the slur.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal Drops Shannon Sharpe Diss Track Following NBA MVP CriticismShaquille O'Neal dropped a diss track against Shannon Sharpe on Friday (May 10) after the 'Club Shay Shay' host criticized him.
Lire la suite »
Shaquille O'Neal Drops Diss Track Going At Shannon Sharpe: 'You're Way Beneath Me'Shaquille O'Neal released a diss track going at Shannon Sharpe for his comments regarding the retired NBA center-turned-broadcaster.
Lire la suite »
Shaquille O'Neal Goes In On Shannon Sharpe, 'I'm Better Than You'Forget Drake and Kendrick Lamar, there's a new beef taking over -- Shaquille O'Neal vs. Shannon Sharpe.
Lire la suite »
We Have Some ESPN-TNT Beef As Shaquille O'Neal Unloads on Shannon SharpeShaq was not happy after Shannon Sharpe dissed the Diesel’s career.
Lire la suite »
Chicken chain backed by Shaquille O’Neal to open first N.J. restaurant at this popular mallSix Big Chicken restaurants are planned for New Jersey, the first at The Village at Bridgewater Commons in Somerset County.
Lire la suite »
NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal, Shannon Sharpe Beefing Over Nikola Jokic MVP CommentShaquille O'Neal and Shannon Sharpe exchange Internet jabs over O'Neal's comments on MVP Nikola Jokic
Lire la suite »