Stephen A Smith has got takes. He gives takes for a living, in fact. Sports may be his forte, but the famous analyst has also weighed in on recent hip hop scandals. Smith has got lots to say about the likes of Diddy and Drake. Jay-Z has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor in a new lawsuit, so it only seems natural that the analyst weigh in on this matter as well. Stephen A Smith was critical of Diddy and Drake, however. In the case of Jay-Z, the media personality believes that foul play is involved.
Smith made it clear from the jump that he did not believe the allegations against Jay-Z. “I cannot believe for one second,” he explained. “That he would ever be associated with an allegation like this.” Stephen A Smith went on to address the inevitable criticisms that his stance would elicit from fans. He claimed that many would be frustrated by the fact that he was critical of Diddy’s assault allegations, but not those for Jay-Z. The difference? Well, in Smith’s case, it was familiarity. He claimed to have only spoken to Diddy a few times throughout his life. Jay-Z, meanwhile, is someone he’s known for two and a half decades.
Stephen A Smith Vouched For Jay-Z’s Character As A Friend
“I don’t believe it,” Stephen A Smith asserted. He admitted that he couldn’t go much further in terms of a stance, since he was not present the night the alleged assault took place. Still, the analyst stated that he was not convinced by the allegations that have been put forth. Stephen A Smith claimed that he not only knew Jay-Z, but loved him. He also claimed that the rapper would not be “capable of such a thing” in his estimation. “That’s love right there,” he explained. “Because of what you know about a person. Based on your personal interactions.”
Stephen A Smith returned to the Diddy comparisons. Jay-Z was accused of assaulting a teenager in the company of Diddy at the 2000 VMAs after party. The analyst does not, however, align Hov with the Bad Boy mogul. “This ain’t P. Diddy,” Smith asserted. “Homeland Security didn’t raid Jay-Z’s home. He was not charged with multiple felony accounts.” Stephen A Smith is the latest celebrity to attempt to draw a line between the Diddy allegations and the lone allegation made against Jay-Z. He does, however, make a decent argument regarding the differences between them.
About The Author
Elias Andrews is a music and entertainment writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH in 2024 as the lead night shift contributor, which means he covers new music releases on a weekly basis.
In the year since joining, Elias has covered some of the biggest and most turbulent stories in the world of music. He covered the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and the release of the disses “Family Matters” and “Meet the Grahams,” in particular, in real time. He has also detailed the ongoing list of allegations and criminal charges made against Diddy.
Elias’ favorite artists are Andre 3000, MF Doom, pre-808s Kanye West and Tyler, The Creator. He loves L.A. hip-hop but not L.A. sports teams. The first album he ever bought was Big Willie Style by Will Smith, which he maintains is still a pretty good listen.
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