Gilbert Arenas Criticized For Telling Alleged Halle Berry And Harvey Weinstein Story

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We could have done without this alleged information.

Gilbert Arenas is someone who is known for stirring the pot. Overall, he has some controversial opinions when it comes to the NBA world and he is not afraid to voice them. However, sometimes he will chime in on things that have nothing to do with sports. It is here where he can get himself in even more trouble. After all, when you involve people that you aren't necessarily connected to, you can easily create some issues for yourself. This is especially true when you speak on people who are beloved.

For instance, in the clip below, you can see Arenas speaking to his audience. During the storytime clip, the former NBA star claims he saw Halle Berry at an event. Of course, he was mesmerized and starstruck at the time. However, thing eventually soured when five white men below, one of which being Harvey Weinstein, began talking about her. Overall, the men seemed upset that she snubbed them. Moreover, Arenas alleges that the men said they had sexual relations with Berry in exchange for movie roles. These are shocking allegations to make, and you can imagine the uproar that ensued.

Gilbert Arenas Tells His Story

In the comments section of The Neighborhood Talk, many sounded off on Arenas and his handling of this story. "I respect black women so much that even if I would have BELIEVED they were telling the truth I would have taken it to my grave. I would have never said this out loud," on person wrote. "So you’re trying to do what? Help her? Or embarrass her? If you ever want to know who your biggest hater is, it’s ALWAYS a man," said another. Most of the comments were in this same vein, and it clear they are not happy with Arenas, whatsoever.

Let us know what you think of how Arenas handled this story, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports and entertainment worlds. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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