Austin Metcalf's Father Faces Backlash for Racial Slur Against Carmelo Anthony

WHO:

AllHipHop - Jeff Metcalf, father of Austin Metcalf

TMZ - Karmelo Anthony, referred to by Jeff Metcalf

WHAT:

TMZ - Jeff Metcalf referred to Karmelo Anthony's parents as "cowards" during his rant on the podcast.

TMZ - Jeff Metcalf ended his emotional speech with a "f* you" and a middle finger gesture.

AllHipHop - Jeff Metcalf called Karmelo Anthony a "watermelon felon" during a podcast interview.

TMZ - Jeff Metcalf used a racial stereotype to create a nickname for Karmelo Anthony in a hate-filled clip.

WHERE:

TMZ - The comments were made on Sarah Fields' "JinxedSip" podcast.

WHEN:

AllHipHop - The incident occurred after Austin Metcalf's killer received a 35-year sentence for murder.

WHY:

AllHipHop - Jeff Metcalf's comments were made in the context of his son's murder case.

HOW:

TMZ - Jeff Metcalf expressed his views during an interview on a podcast.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 23:24 UTC)

In a recent podcast episode, Jeff Metcalf sparked controversy by calling Karmelo Anthony's parents "cowards" during an emotional rant. He concluded his speech with a provocative "f* you" and a middle finger gesture, which has drawn significant attention. The remarks have ignited discussions across social media platforms about the appropriateness of his comments.

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(UPDATED June 12, 2026 21:37 UTC)

Jeff Metcalf made controversial remarks about Karmelo Anthony during an interview on Sarah Fields' "JinxedSip" podcast, referring to him with a derogatory nickname. These comments came in the wake of the sentencing of his son Austin Metcalf's killer, who received a 35-year prison term for murder. Jeff Metcalf's use of a racial stereotype in this context has drawn significant attention and criticism.