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Roland Checks LeBron: “We Don’t Give a Sh*t”. Memphis Disrespect Threatens Black Economics

2026-04-07 News & Politics
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LeBron’s words didn’t just land—they hit a city, its people, and its economic reality. Roland directly challenges LeBron after his Memphis comments spark backlash and deeper concern. What sounded like a casual complaint quickly turned into a larger issue about respect, influence, and how powerful voices shape perception. The conversation connects those words to real consequences—how narratives about Black cities can impact investment, jobs, and economic growth. 🔥 LeBron’s Memphis comments triggered backlash over tone and respect 🔥 Roland calls out the disconnect between influence and responsibility 🔥 Panel explains how narratives about Black cities affect perception and investment 🔥 “We don’t give a shit… fans ain’t watching you.” 🔥 “This ain’t just about the quality of a hotel… it’s about Black economics.” #LeBronJames #Memphis #BlackEconomics #NBA #CommunityImpact We’ve launched our official Telegram channel. Follow for the latest videos from #RolandMartinUnfiltered & Black Star Network. No algorithms. Just updates. 👉🏾 t.me/blackstarnetwork Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjXB7nX8bL2U2sje8d212Yw/join Support #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork 👉🏾 Use Cash App by visiting Stripe https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3ccgYyfSQ8y45kl 👉🏾 PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ [email protected] Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

Top Comments (10)

@MrOHOY 2026-04-07

I think he’s entitled to have his personal preference!!!

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@ethelmcneil1903 2026-04-07

Roland if you have an opinion; let him have his opinion.

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@lotteryticket5209 2026-04-08

They should’ve ask him what are the citizens of Memphis are supposed to do if they taking all the resources and putting them in Nashville.. they’re doing the same thing in Jackson,Ms.. taking the money from the black ppl and put the funds elsewhere

60 9 replies
@samestuffdifferentday5712 2026-04-07

He hates going home? That’s a good look for his hometown PR.

46 10 replies
@samestuffdifferentday5712 2026-04-07

Yeah but Roland he’s used to staying in presidential suites so to him a Hyatt centric is like a damn travel lodge 😂

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@factthatdude4059 2026-04-08

This has been said about Memphis for at least 20 years now! Even that Tony Allen, Matt Barnes and Zebo team would warm players about the restaurants near the arena.

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@ChereRoberts-hodges-fg5mn 2026-04-08

People need to visit MEMPHIS because when you see the people who work there it’s our PEOPLE HAD A GREAT TIME 😊❤

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@Chewy-qg3ir 2026-04-08

So it's been said for over a decade Memphis not a desirable city for NBA players.

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@Surreal_Times 2026-04-10

Thank you Roland 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾!! The disrespect for Memphis MUST END! INVEST IN THE CITY STOP DRAINING IT!!

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@ElaineBenton 2026-04-11

THANKS FOR SPEAKING UP FOR MY CITY ROLAND. I LOVE YOU FOR THIS ❤

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