Sly Stone and Muhammad Ali had a small disgreement

 

The post shares a 1974 clip from The Mike Douglas Show where a visibly impaired Sly Stone clashes with Muhammad Ali over Black political representation, with Ali maintaining composure by redirecting toward private unity discussions to avoid public spectacle.

This resurfaced moment, posted during Black History Month 2026, underscores Sly's documented struggles with addiction amid his Sly & the Family Stone fame, contrasted by Ali's disciplined advocacy for self-reliance and intra-community solidarity.

Sly Stone disappointed in this video you could clearly see Ali trying to keep his composure. pic.twitter.com/MPl7jvXxBk

— Black Media Hub ✊🏿 (@BlackMediaHub) February 8, 2026