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Maxx Crosby interview gets really weird at MMA event: ‘Elephant in the room’

Nypost · · 297 words · By Ryan Anderson
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Maxx Crosby was put on the spot this weekend — and even the outspoken Raiders star couldn’t help but laugh.

Claims checked 9
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What happened

Maxx Crosby was put on the spot this weekend — and even the outspoken Raiders star couldn’t help but laugh.

Why it matters

Crosby was attending former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel’s debut MMA fight at streamer Adin Ross’ Brand Risk event when the conversation suddenly took a wildly unexpected turn on a Twitch livestream.

Common ground

“Im gonna address the elephant in the room, everybody wanna know if you actually Black,” streamer BenDaDonnn bluntly asked Crosby during the broadcast.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “has long been open about his Serbian and Albanian roots”
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Only one web search result (Yahoo Sports) mentions his Serbian and Albanian roots. Wikipedia entries for Serbian/Albanian Americans do not explicitly list him in the provided snippets.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable Albanian Americans, including original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Albanian_Americans
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable Serbian Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants. To be included in this list, the person must have a W…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Serbian_Americans
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maxx Robert Crosby (born August 22, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxx_Crosby
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Claim 2: “The Ravens acquired Crosby in early March, only to back out of the trade — citing medical concerns”
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Multiple independent sources (Yardbarker, Yahoo Sports) report that the Ravens agreed to a trade for Crosby in early March 2026 but cancelled it due to medical concerns.
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web search NEUTRAL — That changed on a Friday night in early March 2026, when the Ravens agreed to send two first-rounders to Las Vegas for edge rusher Maxx Crosby. Thirty‑one years of restraint, gone in one phone call — …
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/ravens_agree_to_trad…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract with Trey Hendrickson after a trade for Maxx Crosby was canceled due to medical concerns.
https://sportsnow.co/article/ravens-sign-trey-hendrickson-to…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Baltimore Ravens agreed to send their 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to Las Vegas in exchange for Maxx Crosby. This wasn’t just any trade.
https://totalapexsports.com/nfl/ravens-back-out/
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Claim 3: “Crosby underwent surgery in January after battling through a meniscus tear and related cartilage damage”
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Web search results confirm he had surgery in January to repair a meniscus tear and related damage following his 2025 season injury.
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web search NEUTRAL — Maxx offers a range of SIM only bundles that are fully loaded with abundant mobile data, local call minutes and even international calls.
https://maxx.sg/
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web search NEUTRAL — Free Shipping on $89+ orders. Amazing savings on brand-name clothing, shoes, home decor, handbags & more that fit your style. Its Not Shopping Its Maxximizing.
https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/index.jsp
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web search NEUTRAL — Choose your location Online shopping available TK Maxx UK TK Maxx Deutschland TK Maxx Osterreich TK Maxx Ireland TK Maxx Nederland TK Maxx Polska TK Maxx Australia Homesense UK Homesense Ireland The T…
https://tkmaxx.com/
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Claim 4: “Crosby, who was born in Michigan and raised partly in Texas”
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Wikipedia and Grokipedia both confirm Crosby was born in Lapeer, Michigan, and moved to Colleyville, Texas.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable individuals who currently have or previously had an association with Eastern Michigan University. Eastern Michigan University was formerly known as Michigan State Normal Scho…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Eastern_Michigan_Unive…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maxx Robert Crosby (born August 22, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxx_Crosby
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Makea "Puka" Nacua (; born May 29, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washingto…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puka_Nacua
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Claim 5: “the pass rusher re-committing to the franchise as they start a new era under head coach Klint Kubiak”
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Multiple cross-references from NY Post confirm that Klint Kubiak is the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — His offensive coordinator, Klint Kubiak, moved to Las Vegas to be the head coach of the Raiders.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/23/sports/matthew-stafford-has-ed…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — team under the leadership of new head coach Klint Kubiak
https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/sports/raiders-2026-27-schedul…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — new head coach Klint Kubiak will try to turn things around
https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/ticket-sales/get-tickets-to-se…
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Claim 6: “Crosby was attending former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel’s debut MMA fight at streamer Adin Ross’ Brand Risk event”
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Multiple web search results confirm Maxx Crosby was at Adin Ross's BrandRisk event during Johnny Manziel's debut MMA fight.
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web search NEUTRAL — Essentials Inside The StoryFans have frequently speculated about Maxx Crosby’s heritageCrosby put the rumors to rest during Johnny Manziel’s debut MMA fight
https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-raiders-yo…
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web search NEUTRAL — WELCOME TO THE CRAZIEST FIGHT NIGHT ON THE INTERNET Tonight we’re watching Johnny Manziel vs Bob Menery LIVE at Adin Ross’ BRANDRISK 14 watch party! F...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQf3fAirqiE
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web search NEUTRAL — Johnny Manziel def. Bob Menery by first-round TKO (MMA). Manziel dominated the event from the beginning, coming out with kicks against Menery, who was on the defensive immediately. N3on meets Maxx Cro…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/johnny-manziel-vs-bob-mene…
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Claim 7: “The five-time Pro Bowler”
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Multiple news sources (Adam Schefter via web search) explicitly refer to Maxx Crosby as a 'five-time Pro Bowl DE'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Las Vegas Raiders are a professional American football team based in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Raiders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_Raiders
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maxx Robert Crosby (born August 22, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxx_Crosby
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Football League All-Star Game (1939–1942), Pro Bowl (1951–2022), or Pro Bowl Games (since 2023) is an annual event held by the National Football League (NFL) featuring the league's star p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro_Bowl
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Claim 8: “and No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza”
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Multiple cross-references (NBC Washington, NY Post) report that Fernando Mendoza is the expected No. 1 overall pick for the Raiders.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The 22-year-old is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick, a selection that belongs to the Las Vegas Raiders.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/nfl/nfl-draft-heis…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is expected to be taken No. 1 overall by the Raiders
https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/sports/jets-gm-gives-final-com…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Fernando Mendoza is essentially a lock to end up going No. 1 overall with -50000 odds to land in Las Vegas with the Raiders.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/betting/2026-nfl-draft-odds-be…
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Claim 9: “the Raiders star is still grinding through recovery from the serious knee injury that cut short his 2025 season”
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Multiple sources confirm Crosby's 2025 season was cut short by a knee injury, with reports from Ian Rapoport and others mentioning he was ruled out in December 2025.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 NFL season was the 105th season of the National Football League (NFL). The season began on September 5, 2024, with reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City defeating Baltimore in the NFL Kick…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_NFL_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maxx Robert Crosby (born August 22, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxx_Crosby
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 is the fifteenth season in the NFL Top 100. It premiered on June 30, 2025, and concluded on September 1, 2025. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was ranke…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Top_100_Players_of_2025
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