Lil Wayne is ready to hitch Skip Bayless for a weekly phase on ‘Undisputed’ as Fox host strikes ahead with present following Shannon Sharpe’s exit

Skip Bayless’ post-Shannon Sharpe future has gotten a bit of clearer, because the ‘Undisputed’ host introduced Thursday that rapper Lil Wayne might be showing for a weekly phase on the present.

Following Sharpe’s departure from the present in June after seven years, Bayless has but to announce a everlasting co-host for this system – which can return on August 28 from a two-month hiatus.

Nevertheless, we now know that a minimum of a few of Sharpe’s earlier airtime might be stuffed by Wayne – actual title Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. – who Bayless referred to as his ‘brother.’

‘He’s so deep on the subject of sports activities,’ Bayless stated on his podcast. ‘He does not yell or scream, however he does get emotional. And also you hold on his each phrase as a result of belief me he has thought by each single phrase.

‘I prefer to suppose that I see issues and say issues that others do not,’ Bayless added. 

Skip Bayless introduced on his eponymous podcast that Lil Wayne might be on ‘Undisputed’

Lil Wayne and Bayless have an in depth friendship, with Bayless calling the rapper a ‘brother’ to him

‘Wayne is my match That is why I like him a lot. That is why we textual content a lot about sports activities. We’re kindred spirits, however we do see issues otherwise, however very deeply.’

Bayless stated that the five-time Grammy winner could not all the time be in studio for the present because of his touring schedule, because the New York Put up noted, however promised a 12-15 minute phase every week with the rapper. 

‘He’s coronary heart and soul into the relaunch,’ Bayless stated.

The publication beforehand reported that former NFL star Richard Sherman had emerged as a frontrunner to grow to be Bayless’ new debate companion.

There was additionally an attention-grabbing replace issued about Bayless’ ex-partner Sharpe late last month.

Shannon Sharpe obtained emotional as he appeared on ‘Undisputed’ for a remaining time on FS1

Stephen A. Smith might welcome Shannon Sharpe as a everlasting host to ‘First Take’

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith – who pioneered the talk format on ‘First Take’ with Bayless – admitted to wanting Sharpe as his co-host, and confirmed that discussions were taking place over probably including the NFL Corridor of Famer to the present.

Since Max Kellerman departed ‘First Take’ in 2021, Smith has debated a rotating solid of pundits and ex-athletes together with J.J. Redick and Chris ‘Mad Canine’ Russo of late.

If Sharpe was to hitch Smith at ESPN – which has not too long ago laid off greater than 20 high-profile commentators – he wouldn’t come low-cost to the Worldwide Chief.

Based on Front Office Sports, he was making $3million per 12 months for his work at Fox Sports activities.