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If we've learned anything about Jay-Z over the years, it's that he doesn't play for his family, be it immediate or professional. So when Stephen A. Smith threw some shade at Rihanna's Super Bowl Performance, Hova had something to say.
Recently, during a sit-down interview on Connect the dots podcast, the sports journalist icon revealed that when he implied that Rihanna's 2023 Super Bowl Halftime performance couldn't compare to Beyoncé's in 2016, not only did some celebrities take issue with his comments, but Jay himself chimed in when the two spoke on phone.
Calling “people who shall remain nameless” and “Hollywood stars”, Smith said the people were so angry with him that they never spoke to him again. And it made him wonder what was so taboo in his opinion. Finally, things came to a head when Stephen A. spoke to the GOAT himself, Jay-Z.
Recalling a conversation the two had some time later, Smith said: “Months later, Hov and I were on the phone. Hov was like – plain and simple, “Dude, you family, this is family. It's too close to say that.” I said, “I didn't know.” He said, “I know.” Done! In other words, it's a business, it's a part of it, you don't know how it's going to be received, etc. etc. etc. etc. That's all he had to say. I appreciated that.”
We don't know much, but what we do know is that you don't want Jay-Z in your ear telling you how you've been. Either personally or in a business sense. Good thing he didn't say otherwise and imply that Rihanna was superior to Beyoncé. Things could have gone very badly. I am just saying'.
Check out Stephen A. Smith telling his side of the story below and let us know your thoughts on the situation in the comments section.
