Michael Porter Jr. is setting the record straight about his "generational podcast run" last summer.
During a recent visit to Carmelo Anthony's 7PM in Brooklyn, Porter opened up about how his spontaneous, unfiltered comments on various podcasts became viral talking points and stirred headlines across social media.
According to MPJ, he didn't realize how widely his interviews were being circulated online. He also said he's done appearing on new shows.
"Like I'm really just talking shit, but then I didn't even know that it was going so crazy," he said. "Like I really didn't. I'm not really on social media. I didn't know people were taking it to that extreme."
Porter's previous comments, including his thoughts on relationships, social media culture, and figures like Andrew Tate, have drawn mixed reactions. One topic that sparked attention was his reason for turning down a woman who once dated another NBA player.
"If it's somebody I'm going to be around on a daily basis and have to see them, and they've hit your chick or whatever, it's going to be tough to deal with," he said. "Maybe some dudes are emotionally locked in enough that it won't bother them, but that's not me, bro."
On the topic of Tate, Porter clarified that his intent wasn't to endorse controversial figures but to spark reactions and discussion. He said he thinks that "it's funny to see how people react to certain things."
Porter also noted that some of his most viral moments came from casual environments like livestreams and backyard podcasts rather than formal interviews.
"What gets me in trouble is that I'll have conversations that are supposed to be private, or that people think should be private, and I'll just say it on a podcast," he said. "But I don't think that's the end of the world. I think more people should do that, say how you really feel. People are so filtered."
While he's not walking back his opinions, Porter admitted that the timing and tone matter.
"Certain topics need to be spoken about in a more professional setting because some things are sensitive," he said. "Like the PlaqueBoy Max stream, that's not a professional setting. We chilling with our shirts off in the backyard. He's asking me random questions about the WNBA or whatever. Those conversations should be OK to have, but it's about the setting. It needs to be in a respectful way."
