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NASCAR Driver Defends Michael Jordan After Video Has Critics Cringing

Tyler Reddick dismissed social media concerns about Michael Jordan’s interaction with his 6-year-old son during Daytona 500 Victory Lane, focusing on the significance of his first Daytona 500 win.

  • On Tuesday, Tyler Reddick declined to answer reporters about a viral Victory Lane moment involving his son and Michael Jordan, with a representative saying `We're not going to talk about that`.
  • A clip circulating online shows Michael Jordan reaching toward Beau during Victory Lane at the Daytona 500, sparking mixed reactions on social media.
  • Reddick is coming off one of the biggest victories of his career after winning his first Daytona 500 title and earning his ninth career win following a winless 2025 season.
  • Joined to 23XI in 2023, Reddick and his team signaled they prefer to focus on upcoming Atlanta races rather than revisit the viral episode.
  • An alternate angle shows ice down Beau's shirt, and Jordan has not publicly commented, prolonging online scrutiny.
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Hot New HipHop broke the news in on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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