ESPN’s UFC 306 Blunder: Terence Crawford Mistaken for Kendrick Lamar

During the UFC 306 broadcast on September 14, ESPN made a notable blunder by mistakenly identifying boxing champion Terence Crawford as rapper Kendrick Lamar. The mix-up occurred while the camera panned to high-profile attendees at the event, leading to a wave of reactions on social media. This incident is particularly ironic given that Lamar had previously name-dropped Crawford in his diss track aimed at Drake, where he rapped, “He’s Terrence Thornton, I’m Terence Crawford, yeah, I’m whoopin’ feet.”

The mistake quickly went viral, with fans expressing their disbelief and humor over the situation. UFC president Dana White addressed the error during a post-fight press conference, acknowledging the mix-up and jokingly stating, “He did kind of look like Kendrick Lamar though, let’s not f**k around.” Crawford himself took the incident in stride, sharing a laugh about it on his Instagram Story and tagging Lamar.

Fans reacted with a mixture of amusement and incredulity, with some commenting that it was one of the most absurd mix-ups at a sporting event in recent memory. The incident has sparked discussions online about how such a major sports network could confuse two prominent figures from different entertainment sectors.

Adding to the context, Kendrick Lamar is set to headline Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans in February 2025, further intertwining the worlds of sports and music. As fans continue to joke about the incident, it highlights the sometimes chaotic intersection of celebrity culture within major sporting events.

Chad Mauli

Chad is a professional journalist specializing in Hip-Hop culture and writing music reviews.