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Stephen A. Smith Gets Flamed After Taking A Shot At Rihanna: “She’s No Beyoncé…”

Stephen A. Smith has been attacked online for dismissing Rihanna's upcoming Super Bowl performance and comparing it to what Beyonce did.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jan 19, 2023
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Stephen A. Smith is one of the biggest voices in sports media. He has a well-earned reputation as one of the most entertaining sports analysts we have ever seen at ESPN, with his success speaking for itself. Stephen A. has worked through the journalism ranks to be among the most valued members of the ESPN team, being heavily featured by the network regularly.

Stephen A. Smith was on the talk show ‘Sherri’ where he was asked about the upcoming Super Bowl, where Rihanna will be performing at the halftime show. Smith shockingly dismissed Rihanna’s performance and started comparing her to Beyonce, something that didn’t go down well with fans. 

https://twitter.com/defnoodles/status/1615833530805932032

Smith put out a joke tweet after his comments started spreading online about how the Rihanna fanbase might actually be worse than Beyonce’s ‘BeeHive.’ The tweet was quickly deleted, and Stephen A. issued a proper apology on the same.

Horrific mistake. Something that was suppose to be a fun moment on the Sherri Shepard show has gotten out of hand. An overzealous member on my MGMT team — which has access to my account — posted something I would NEVER say about @rihanna, her fans or any other artist. The post…

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) January 18, 2023

Smith landed himself in a sticky situation by unintentionally fanning the flames of a rivalry between the fanbases of two of the best female musicians of their time. He probably didn’t know the response would be the way it was, so he’ll probably hold off on talking about this on any ESPN show.


Stephen A. Smith And His Recent Takes On Basketball

Fans of the NBA listen to what Stephen A. Smith has to say whether they like him or not. His voice is among the most powerful in the sport, and it’s been seen throughout this season. Stephen A. was one of the first media members to start discussing Kevin Durant as an MVP candidate during the Nets’ incredible run through December, prior to KD’s injury.

He still goes on entertaining rants against the New York Knicks while attacking one of his pre-season title picks in the Los Angeles Clippers for humiliating losses. He might be getting criticized for music takes today, but NBA fans aren’t always kind about what Stephen A. has to say, either. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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