Jay-Z got 99 problems but standing on “bidness” when it comes to his wife ain’t one.
While on the Connect the Dots podcast, Stephen A. Smith said Jay-Z called and checked him about comparing Beyoncé to Rihanna while on Sherri Shepherd’s talk show in 2022, just ahead of RiRi’s Super Bowl halftime show. Stephen told the talk show host that although Rihanna is “fantastic,” she “ain’t Beyonce,” sparking backlash on social media. He later apologized for his comments.
Well..he said he was a straight shooter! 😳🤣 @stephenasmith sounds off on Rihanna’s upcoming Superbowl performance!#sherri #sherrishowtv #sherrishepherd #fun #joy #laughter #daytimetv #talkshow #stephenasmith #espn #straightshooter #rihanna #superbowl #beyonce pic.twitter.com/fTUdyKVr8m
— 📺 SHERRI 📺 (@sherrishowtv) January 18, 2023
Stephen said Jay-Z called him and said, “My dawg, you family, that’s family. That’s too close to say that”—meaning, you’re too close to the family to talk reckless and don’t mess with the family business!
Stephen A. Smith talks Rihanna, Beyoncé & JAY Z 👀
🎥: @connectdots_pod pic.twitter.com/ChoVh4NTmo
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) March 5, 2024
#DishFam, do you think Jay-Z was right to check Stephen about his comments?