Mike Epps gives his opinion on the viral debate over Odell Beckham Jr.'s $100 million deal

Odell Beckham Jr. recently found support for his viewpoint on managing a $100 million contract after a podcast clip of him resurfaced online. During his appearance on The Pivot podcast, the Super Bowl champion shared his thoughts on how challenging it is to make such a large sum last over five years.

I always explain this to people, Beckham said in the October episode. If someone has a five-year, $100 million deal, thats $20 million per year before taxes. After taxes, youre left with $12 million a year to spend, save, invest, or enjoy. The former New York Giants star, who signed a record $95 million contract in 2018, added, If youre spending $4 million annually, thats $20 million over five years. Can it really last forever?

Comedian Mike Epps shared his understanding of Beckhams perspective in an interview with TMZ. You cant always measure lifestyle purely by money, Epps said. Lifestyle and finances are connected. Control your lifestyle, and your money will follow.

Epps advised people to spend cautiously, especially on expensive hobbies. The things you care about can cost a lot. If you want to always look stylish or stay immersed in hip-hop culture, it will be expensive, he explained.

NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe disagreed with Beckhams viewpoint. On the Night Cap podcast with Chad Ochocinco Johnson, Sharpe said, If $60 million cant last you a lifetime, theres a problem. Do you really need 10 houses or 15 cars? Do you need to buy every family member a million-dollar home?

In response to the ongoing debate online, Beckham addressed the criticism on X. Boy, you cant say anything nowadays. People love to twist statements to fit their own logic what a world, he wrote.

Fans were divided in their reactions. Some understood his point about taxes and athlete finances lasting multiple lifetimes, while others felt he was out of touch with everyday economic struggles. One fan noted, Most people are in debt, so 99.9% of people cant relate. Another fan criticized him, saying, If you dont understand why people are upset, youre completely out of touch with reality.

Author: Maya Henderson