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Stephen A. Smith Responds To Skip Bayless’ “First Take” Comments

September 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith’s feud continues. On a recent episode of his podcast, Smith discussed Bayless’ response to his comments on First Take‘s probationary period. He gave his side of the story, claiming that Bayless wasn’t giving the “whole truth” on his show.

Smith begins by noting how he and Bayless don’t talk a lot as of late, as they’re both preoccupied with their own shows. “One could say competing with one another,” he adds. He emphasizes that he himself doesn’t see it that way, but he “[understands] if anyone else does.” Smith continues, describing how his beef with Bayless was reignited when the commentator spoke with Richard Sherman about their own issues from the past. He reiterates how Bayless claimed that he didn’t clap back at Sherman at the time because he was trying to get a show together with Smith, which he says is true.

Stephen A. Smith Claims Skip Bayless Isn’t Telling The “Whole Truth”

He says Bayless “took the liberty of pointing out how we were going through a probationary period but it wasn’t because of him.” “I challenged that,” he says, “that wasn’t entirely true.” Smith then went on to play a clip of himself claiming that ESPN wasn’t “enamored” with Bayless’ Tim Tebow coverage. In the clip, he says that he wasn’t the only one responsible for the probationary period.

He then played a clip of Bayless’ response to his comments, in which Bayless tells his side of the story. “That is not the whole truth,” Smith says, “I don’t lie.” He continues, reiterating his point that their bosses at ESPN weren’t happy with Bayless’ constant Tim Tebow coverage. “Nobody is saying that the show was not successful,” he adds, “Nobody is saying that.” He went on to call out the bosses at ESPN who had a problem with the coverage by name, asserting that they weren’t “proud” of it. He claims that this is a “fact,” and says anyone questioning what he has to say should go talk to them. Leave your thoughts in the comments section, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless.

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Stephen A. Smith And Shannon Sharpe Hilariously Riffed On Drake And Central Cee’s ‘On The Radar’ Freestyle

September 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In case you didn’t know, First Take has a new host in Shannon Sharpe (heck, even Sharpe seemed to not remember just which show he was on in the first episode). He’s already displaying some great chemistry with original host Stephen A. Smith, aside from accidentally calling him “Skip.” Before Smith slapped on a name tag to help his new co-host remember his name, the two hosts teamed up to take on one of the summer’s most hilarious memes, which of course involved Drake.

Earlier this year when Drake teamed up with buzzing UK rapper Central Cee for “On The Radar Freestyle,” Drake’s goofy faux-British accent caught fans’ attention, and they couldn’t stop making fun of the way he pronounces the word “combination” on the track’s intro. Hopping aboard the bandwagon, Sharpe and Smith’s social media team inserted the two hosts into a screenshot of the video, captioning the post with, “The combo we all needed.”

The joke was a big hit in the comments, with one responder writing, “Whoever made this needs a raise!!!”

The new First Take crew is clearly leaning into their shared love of hip-hop for content; after comparing their respective physiques to The Rock and Snoop Dogg on a past podcast, they got a response from the Long Beach rapper himself showing off his gym progress. I’m getting my weight up so when I come on the show will talk about [weightlifting emoji],” he wrote. “Thanks 4 the motivation.” With these two jokesters, it appears First Take will be less about tearing down athletes for engagement and actually having some fun with the intersections between music and sports.

“First Take” Celebrate Success Of Stephen A. Smith And Shannon Sharpe Debut With Drake Meme

September 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Shannon Sharpe appears to be settling into his new role on First Take pretty well. There was a briefly awkward moment during his September 4 debut where he called Stephen A. Smith “Skip”. However, that was quickly resolved when Smith showed up the following day wearing a name tag. For the most part, the pair appear to work well together, although fans are likely hoping that things will get a little more explosive before too long.

Despite this, the Smith-Sharpe pairing is one that people have been wanting for a while. Even before Sharpe announced he was leaving Undisputed, fans saw the pairing as a dream combination for sports punditry. While Smith’s takes have been a little dubious as of late, there’s no denying that he and Sharpe work well together. In fact, ESPN is so convinced of this fact that the First Take social media team put together a little meme to acknowledge the fact.

“Combination” Meme Featuring Smith And Sharpe Goes Viral

Jointly posted to the First Take Instagram as well as Sharpe’s account, the video is a memed version of Drake and Central Cee’s visit to On The Radar earlier this year. However, Smith’s head has been planted over Drake’s while Sharpe’s head has been placed on the body of Central Cee. The short clip then uses the most memed part of the freestyle – Drake saying “Cominbation” with a slight Jamaican accent. “The combo we all needed @stephenasmith @shannonsharpe84,” First Take added as a caption.

Fans appeared to absolutely love the reference. Producer Quincy Harris can be seen saying “whoever made this deserves a raise” in the comments. Meanwhile, On The Radar responded with a string of ROFL emojis. However, another debate was raging in the comments. In short – some fans were lamenting that they were going to miss old Undisputed and old First Take while others were arguing that the change was a good one. How are you feeling about the start of Sharpe’s time on First Take? Let us know in the comments. Follow all the sports and sports media news here at HotNewHipHop.

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Stephen A. Smith Addresses Rich Paul And Gilbert Arenas

September 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A. Smith is someone who has spoken on a lot of situations over the years. Additionally, he has made some claims about people that have not always held up to scrutiny. If Smith tells a story about someone, it is very likely that the person in the story will be asked if Smith was being accurate. More often than not, Stephen A.’s stories are disputed. This subsequently leads to a response from the First Take host, who is typically offended by being put into question. It’s a vicious cycle that has recently played out, yet again.

While speaking on Podcast P with Paul George, Stephen A. recalled a time in which he told Rich Paul to “get the f*ck” out of his face. In the story, Smith made it seem like he was actually annoyed with Paul and said it in a particularly rude way. However, on Gil’s Arena, Rich Paul refuted the story. He noted that while Smith did express a similar sentiment, it was simply done in jest. The energy that Smith displayed on Podcast P was far from the truth. Of course, this led to a response on First Take today.

Stephen A. Speaks

As you can see above, Smith said that he was upset with Gilbert Arenas and Rich Paul for the segment on the podcast. Smith acknowledges that he is still friends with both. However, he felt like the conversation was unnecessary and simply done for clicks. Smith, however, did go on to clarify that, yes, the conversation with Paul was mostly in jest. Needless to say, Smith seemingly admitted to embellishing while speaking to Paul George. However, he did so without making a true admission.

Stephen A. Smith has never played about his name, and this is yet another example of that. Needless to say, other podcasts must beware, moving forward. Let us know your thoughts on this situation, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Rich Paul Calls Cap On Stephen A. Smith’s Story About Him

September 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rich Paul is easily one of the most famous power brokers in the entire NBA. Overall, he is known for being an incredible agent who works with a ton of players. Moreover, he got his start working with LeBron James, and from there, he was able to continue elevating. It has been amazing to watch his ascent as an agent throughout the league. At this point, there are entire organizations that fear him because they know he can negotiate some of the best contracts in the entire league.

That said, Paul is someone who always vouches for his man, LeBron James. In an interview with Paul George, Stephen A. Smith claims that Paul pressed him about not having LeBron as the greatest player ever. Smith says Paul was downright offended, and subsequently, Stephen A. told him to “f*ck off” and get out of his face. It was quite the story, and today, Paul got to respond during an appearance on Gil’s Arena.

Rich Paul Sets The Record Straight

As you can see in the clip above, Paul called cap on what Smith had to say. Paul did acknowledge that there was a conversation between the two. However, Smith was never that aggressive with him. Instead, it was more of an “oh get out of here” as opposed to obscenities flying. Simply put, Paul says that Stephen A. definitely embellished his story for dramatic effect. This did transition into a conversation on the GOAT debate as a whole and how Paul believes firmly that LeBron is the best.

LeBron gave Paul an opportunity 20 years ago, so you can’t fault him for believing this. Besides, LeBron does have a lot of accolades and achievements that make him a prime candidate to be the GOAT. Let us know who you think the greatest of all time is, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always keep you informed.

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Snoop Dogg Is Feeling Determined After Stephen A. Smith Joked About His Weight To Shannon Sharpe

September 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last September, Snoop Dogg visited Stephen A. Smith’s podcast and spilled some exclusive tea.

“You’re the first one to hear this,” Snoop told Stephen A. during the September 30, 2022 episode. “Me and Dr. Dre been working on an album for the past two months, and it’ll be done in November. And it’s produced by Dr. Dre. It’s our 30th anniversary to Doggystyle. And the name of the album is Missionary.”

One year on, Snoop and Stephen A. have given us another headline, as we wait on Missionary to materialize. This time, Stephen A. joined Shannon Sharpe’s podcast, Club Shay Shay. The Hall Of Fame NFL tight end offered to go to the gym with Smith, who couldn’t reject the invitation fast enough, and Snoop inexplicably caught a stray in the process.

“Listen, you want a meme that people will be laughing at me for the next two decades?” Smith said. “Have me in the gym with Shannon Sharpe. C’mon, man. That’s like The Rock standing next to Snoop Dogg. We ain’t doing that. Snoop is my dog. You know I love you, baby. I mean, come on, now. I ain’t doing that. I’m not getting in the gym with you.”

Snoop responded with a shirtless photo on Instagram, writing in the caption, “@stephenasmith @shannonsharpe84 I’m getting my weight up so when I come on the show will talk about [weightlifting emoji] Thanks 4 the motivation.”

Sharpe commented on the post with six flexing emojis.

See the clip above and Snoop’s post below.

Shannon Sharpe Accidentally Calls Stephen A. Smith “Skip” On “First Take”: Watch

September 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe are the new dynamic duo in sports talk television. When the latter left Skip Bayless and Undisputed, it was up in the air as to where he would land. However, it became clear that First Take was an obvious landing spot. Ultimately, many felt like Shannon could pair nicely with Stephen A. They are both huge personalities and they would combine for some truly incredible television. Thankfully, ESPN gave Shannon the bag, and neither party has looked back.

Today was a special day for Stephen A. and Shannon as it marked the first day of their new partnership. Sharpe will only be doing the show on Mondays and Tuesdays, which aligns perfectly with football season. The first game is on Thursday between the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs. Of course, the two talked about this upcoming game, although it led to a hilarious blunder from Sharpe. As you can see below, he is still in Undisputed mode.

Shannon Sharpe Makes A Mistake

Sharpe accidentally called Smith “Skip.” However, he realized his mistake immediately and apologized. Smith told him that it was not a problem and that he shouldn’t worry about it. That said, the clip was immediately plastered all over Twitter, with fans displaying their amusement over the situation. Ultimately, this is something that Shannon has already moved past, and it’s not a big issue. Although, it does not take a genius to understand why this ended up going super viral.

The Full Segment

As for their actual conversation, Sharpe believes the Chiefs could lose to the Lions this weekend without Chris Jones in the lineup. However, Stephen A. is certain that Patrick Mahomes will get it done. Let us know who you believe is going to take Thursday night’s season opener, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world. We will always keep you informed.

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Snoop Dogg Speaks Out After Stephen A. Smith Comments On His Physique

September 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe have teamed up on First Take. Shannon will be on the show on Mondays and Tuesdays moving forward, which should prove to be a lot of fun. Having said that, the two linked up for an episode of Club Shay Shay. Overall, this was a very entertaining conversation in which both men spoke about a varying degree of topics. Moreover, there was one segment where Shannon invited Smith to the gym. However, Stephen A. was adamant that this would be a horrible idea.

“I’m not going to the gym with you, Shannon,” Smith said. “I’m not doing that. Listen, you want a meme that people will be laughing at me for the next two decades? Have me in the gym with Shannon Sharpe. Come on, man. You know what I’m saying? That’s like The Rock standing next to Snoop Dogg. We ain’t doing that. Snoop is my dawg, you know I love you, baby. You know I love you. I mean, come on now. I’m not doing that. I’m not getting in the gym with you.”

Snoop Dogg Claps Back

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After being called out by Stephen A., Snoop Dogg decided to take to Instagram with a picture of himself with his shirt off. In the caption, Snoop simply wrote: “I’m getting my weight up so when I come on the show will talk about. Thanks for the motivation.” Overall, it was a perfect response to Smith, who is friends with the legendary artist. With today being the first episode of First Take with Shannon as a co-host, perhaps Snoop will be brought up.

Either way, we are looking forward to seeing the artist on the show. However, it remains to be seen when that appearance will take place. Let us know how excited you are for the new First Take, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world. We will always keep you informed.

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Stephen A. Smith Called Out For Disrespecting “First Take” Panelist

August 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s been a while since we had some true Stephen A. drama. Well, thankfully the veteran broadcaster was back to stir up some tension on First Take. It all began during a conversation about Joe Burrow versus Lamar Jackson. Smith went off on a tangent about how he doesn’t complain about how regular co-host Molly Querim “disrespects him every day”. He appeared to be responding to a point made by panelist Kimberley A. Martin, who didn’t look amused as Smith rambled. “Okay first of all. Stephen A. – you got one more time to call me Kim,” Martin began her response. Querim then chimes in, apologizing for also calling Martin “Kim” but Martin appears to wave it off.

That little move set Stephen A. off big time. “Hold on hold on hold on. Molly sitting right next to you and she call you Kim and you say nothing to her. But I’m here in LA and you’re gonna get on me?” Meanwhile, Martin can be heard saying “I don’t call you Steve,” as Smith yells at her. As Dan Orlovsky tries to egg on Smith, Qerim tries to restore some semblance of order, “Okay time out. Time out. Let’s try to get this right. Let’s try to get this right because Stephen still thinks my last name is Queer-Im.” Qerim’s name is pronounced Ker-rim.

Stephen A. Continues His Reign Of Cringe

Once again, Stephen A. put his whole ass on display. All he had to do in this situation was apologize to Martin and move on. Instead, he decided to fight her because he didn’t like being called out for his mistake. Of course, this is the second time in a matter of weeks that Smith has done this exact thing.

Earlier this month, Smith decided that he was going to go to war with Lonzo Ball, going as far as to reveal that he had been using Ball’s doctors as sources just to try and get the last laugh about Ball’s recovery. While Smith will not face any major consequences for this potential HIPAA violation, it is starting to become a trend for the broadcaster. More and more, his content has become about fighting people for his bad/incorrect takes rather than actually saying meaningful. One has to imagine just what heights that will reach once Shannon Sharpe joins the show next week.

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Stephen A. Smith Says LeBron James’ Legacy Would Be Nothing Without Dwyane Wade

August 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Another day, another hot take from Stephen A. Smith. Amid a week where Smith may have straight up broken the law, he took some time to drop a different basketball hot take. A lot has been made about LeBron’s absence from Dwyane Wade’s recent Hall of Fame enshrinement. Of course, the most likely reason for this is that James is continuing to care for his son Bronny. Bronny is recovering from a cardiac arrest last month. However, myriad theories surrounding disrespect and beef have also emerged.

It appears that Smith is one of those believers, as he tackled the issue head-on during a recent episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show. “LeBron James, one could easily argue, wouldn’t even know what it’s like to be a champion had it not been for Dwyane Wade,” Smith said. “Somebody needs to say it, so I’m going to say it.” Smith’s argument is based on the notion that LeBron didn’t win his first championship until he linked with Wade in Miami. Of course, LeBron has won two other titles. He earned one with the Cavs in 2016 and another with the Lakers in 2020. However, Smith later clarified that LeBron remains his #2 all-time NBA player behind MJ.

Does LeBron Owe It All To Wade?

Smith’s argument is muddled at best. He’s not saying Wade is a better player than James, although that’s definitely what it sounds like upon first hearing it. Instead, Smith is trying to make a very labored point about LeBron finally getting the support he needed to win a championship. Honestly, the most surprising thing about this take is how pedestrian it is. Like yeah, Wade helped LeBron get over the championship hump. Was that not the point of “The Decision”? Wasn’t all of this by design to get LeBron a championship-caliber supporting cast?

Again, what’s weird is that Smith is trying to apply this to LeBron’s non-attendance at the Hall of Fame ceremony. It feels like this would be a bigger deal if his family hadn’t suffered a major medical emergency less than a month prior. It’s completely understandable that LeBron might want to take things slow. But unless either party comes out to say otherwise, his non-attendance shouldn’t get taken as some weird snub against Wade? Maybe someone needs to check in on Stephen A., his takes are starting to get weird.

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