Channing Crowder Says Russell Wilson Is "What You Want Your Son To Be"

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He's had quite a bit to say about the "square" Broncos quarterback, but Channing insists he thinks Russell is an "amazing person."

He's had quite a bit to say about Russell Wilson in the past, and now, Tamron Hall is calling Channing Crowder to the floor. The former NFL star has caused a stir or two on his Pivot podcast over comments made about Wilson, his wife Ciara, and her ex, Future.

It's clear that Wilson isn't the type of guy that Crowder would call a close friend—he just about said so on his show. While visiting Hall, she questioned him about his ongoing criticism of the Broncos quarterback's lifestyle choices.

Hall brought up Wilson signing a hefty contract to which Crowder replied, "Rich doesn't make you cool." The host added that being "cool" doesn't necessarily mean you're a good person.

He continued: "One hundred percent. He's an amazing person. He's a philanthropist, he took, you know, the prior babies, little Future, and he's an amazing dad for that. And I've said that, but it doesn't get national attention."

"I've said he's a great dad, he's a great husband, he's a philanthropist, he does so much good. He is what you want your son to be." The audience agreed and clapped for that statement, but Crowder wasn't quite finished.

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"But! There's always a 'but,' ma'am," Crowder added. "But I'm not calling this fella on Friday night to go to the club with me." Hall interrupted to say Crowder wouldn't call Wilson because the latter is at home "with his children and his wife."

Elsewhere, Crowder touched on another viral moment, except his one was with Kevin Hart. We previously reported on the Pivot episode where Crowder revealed that he and his wife like to visit nudist colonies. Hart's reaction made this clip a fan favorite online, but according to Crowder's wife, she wasn't surprised that this one made its way to the internet.

Check out clips of the Crowders on Tamron Hall below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.