Charles Oakley & Judge Mathis Reportedly Still Beefing After Detroit Club Fight — “Get Out My Face Before I Whoop You”
There’s a new twist in one of the most unexpected celebrity beefs we’ve heard in a long time — former NBA enforcer Charles Oakley and television judge Greg Mathis are reportedly still not on speaking terms, years after their infamous altercation in Detroit.
Both men are known for being tough, outspoken, and quick to handle disrespect. But according to insiders, their long-running feud goes all the way back to a late-night run-in that turned ugly — and it doesn’t look like it’s cooling off anytime soon.
It All Started at a Detroit Nightclub
Sources tell Media Take Out that the tension between the two began a few years ago when Charles Oakley and Judge Mathis ran into each other at a popular nightclub in Detroit.
What started as a casual encounter reportedly escalated after a disagreement over a drink tab.
Judge Mathis allegedly claimed that Oakley, who had been “a little too loose” that night, was being loud and confrontational. Meanwhile, Oakley’s version of events paints a different picture — he reportedly accused Mathis of being arrogant and “talking down” to people at the club.
From there, things got physical. According to people familiar with what happened, the two exchanged heated wordsand nearly came to blows before security and friends intervened.
The Street Drama That Followed
The situation didn’t end there. Word on the street is that Judge Mathis, who has deep Detroit roots, wasn’t about to let the incident slide. Sources claim that after the club confrontation, Mathis made a few calls, and suddenly Oakley found himself surrounded by some Detroit locals who made it very clear that he should head back to his hotel — or the airport.
Insiders told Media Take Out that Oakley “got out of town quick,” though neither side has ever confirmed the story publicly.
A Chance to Make Peace… That Didn’t Go Well
Fast forward to this year — both men reportedly attended the same funeral in Detroit for a mutual acquaintance. According to witnesses, Judge Mathis approached Oakley in an attempt to make peace, telling him that they were both too old and accomplished to still be holding grudges.
But it seems Oakley wasn’t ready to let it go.
One witness told Media Take Out, “Mathis came over with his hand out, trying to squash it, but Oakley looked him dead in the eye and said, ‘Man, get out my face before I whoop you.’ Then he just walked off.”
Two Legends With Big Personalities
Fans aren’t surprised by the clash — both men are known for their no-nonsense reputations.
Charles Oakley, 60, earned a reputation during his NBA days as one of the toughest enforcers in the league, protecting stars like Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing. Judge Mathis, meanwhile, has built his career — and his hit courtroom show — on straight talk and streetwise wisdom.
So far, neither Mathis nor Oakley has commented publicly on the ongoing feud. But knowing both their personalities, we doubt this story is over.