Watch Mase Nervously Laugh at Paul Pierce’s Comment on Why He Thinks NBA Players Date White Women

The rapper-turned-podcaster struggled to weigh in on the topic with his wife nearby, saying: "When she gone I'll be talking again," while laughing.

May 13, 2025

Mase was struck with an uncontrollable and uncomfortable bout of laughter after hearing Paul Pierce's explanation as to why NBA players date white women.

The rapper-turned-podcaster eventually explained he was recording the episode of It Is What It Is from a makeshift set-up in an Airbnb while he waits to move into his new house. The 49-year-old went on to reveal his wife was within earshot of their conversation, adding, "When she’s gone, I'll be talking again."

Cam’ron chimed in on the topic, acknowledging that Mase's reaction in the moment only proves that there is truth to what The Truth said.

"So basically, what's going on is... Mase's wife is my sister. Mo's—referring to Maurice Clarett—wife is my sister, because I love my brothers' wives and everything, but this what Paul Pierce was talking about. Look at them n****s," Cam said, laughing.

The Harlem native then tried to save Mase from some performative bravado that he may regret later. "Don't be tough for me, Murda," Cam said. "Keep it–don't be tough for me. Don't do it for me. You better calm the fuck down, and don’t be tough for me."

After the laughter died down, Mase provided an incredibly measured response, knowing his wife was probably listening to every single word.

"When it comes to women, I think women kinda act the way a man allows them to act, if I can say that? Yeah, that's exactly what I believe," he said. "I believe there's some women that'll act the way you need 'em to act. And, if you get them, it's the terms that you get 'em on, right?"

"Maybe Paul just chose the wrong Black women," Clarett suggested. "Or maybe his approach with women is a little bit different. I don't know how he handle women, or how he let women handle him."

Pierce sparked conversation after saying on The Truth After Dark earlier this year that he believes NBA players date white women because they show more appreciation, apologize more often, and "don’t mind being held accountable."

The conversation on It Is What It Is starts in the video up top at the 52:50 mark.