Mike Epps Sparks Debate After Saying He’s “Glad” About Pause in Food Stamps — Explains Why on The Breakfast Club
Comedian Mike Epps is trending again — this time for his blunt comments about government benefits.
During a new appearance on The Breakfast Club, the 54-year-old actor shared strong opinions about the impact of food-stamp programs and how, in his view, some forms of assistance may actually be hurting the community.
“We’ve Been Getting Our Doors Kicked In”
Around the 41-minute mark of the interview, Epps said he wasn’t worried about cuts or pauses to SNAP (food-stamp) benefits.
“I told people when these food stamps and stuff get cut off, ‘Don’t worry about that,’” he said. “Black people — we’ve been getting our stuff cut off. We’ve been getting our doors kicked in and everything. This is nothing new.”
Epps made it clear he wasn’t dismissing people who need help, but rather questioning whether long-term dependence on aid creates harmful side effects.
Calling Out “The Trickle-Down Effect”
Epps argued that the real issue isn’t only losing benefits but how the system can feed unhealthy cycles.
“You get the food stamps, then you go buy the food that gives you cancer,” he explained. “You eat that food, your health goes bad, your mood goes bad, and next thing you know your diet done sent you to prison.”
He said that breaking free from dependency — and changing eating habits — could be part of building stronger, healthier communities.
Charlamagne Calls Him ‘MAGA Mike’ — Epps Fires Back
Co-host Charlamagne Tha God quickly joked that Epps’ comments would end up on Fox News, calling him “MAGA Mike.”
Epps laughed it off, insisting he couldn’t be “canceled.”
“No, they can’t say that about me,” he replied. “See, that’s one thing about me and Boosie Badazz — we can’t be canceled. F*** the internet … and everybody out there that think they wanna be mad.”
SNAP Benefits Restored Nationwide
Epps’ remarks come just as the federal government officially reinstated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits following the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
According to CBS News, President Trump signed a funding bill on November 12 to keep SNAP running through September 2026 — helping nearly 42 million Americans. States were told that benefits would resume within 24 hours of the bill’s signing, though timing may vary.
Fans Divided Online
Reactions to Epps’ statements have been split. Supporters say he’s shining a light on a hard truth about self-reliance and health. Critics argue he’s overlooking the realities of poverty and food insecurity.
Regardless of which side you’re on, one thing’s certain — Mike Epps knows how to get people talking.