Despite a $20,000,000 Net Worth, Stephen A. Smith Expresses a Subtle Envy for Luxurious Perks

The famous American TV host, Stephen A. Smith, is everyone’s favorite. Host of ESPN’s First Take, Smith makes sure he gives fans what they are always looking for: news with entertainment. He has consistently had a distinct style of delivering commentary. Cross-cutting the sports world with pop culture, Smith shows the similarity between the two worlds. This time, however, the basketball pundit has his eyes on someone from the rap world.

‘So Far Gone’ are the days when Drake made his debut in 2006. Since then, it has been a joyful ride for all the fans. Drake, or Drizzy as many would know him has revolutionized the music industry with his rapping and singing abilities. As his fame increases, so does envy from other personalities. Looks like Smith’s new podcast is all about Drake’s luxurious perks.

Stephen A. Smith may be the “first to say it”

On October 6, Drake released his much-awaited album, ‘For All The Dogs.’ It soon made the headlines and was even trending in the first week. Smith made sure to talk about it on his podcast. The Stephen A. Smith show, as the podcast is called, was all about Drake’s new album and his feud with a retired rapper. But Smith had something more to add. This time, the host chimed about all that Drake has earned.

Praising Drake, Smith said, “You can’t fault Drake for doing what Drake’s doing. Cuz I’ll be there, I ain’t going to sit up here and lie to you and act like I didn’t wish I didn’t own… a 767. Oh, hell yes, I wish I did!” Adding to it, Smith honestly said, “Let me be the first to say it. I’m not one for the perks. Believe It or Not ladies and gentlemen, I don’t want stuff for free… but if there’s…perks that I love more than anything in this world… I absolutely positively despise standing in line for anything..”

Smith made the comment with regard to Drake’s long response to Joe Buddens’ criticism. Drake was seen writing, “If you need it put in simpler terms, I own a 767… he owns a modest house in the 973 and flies first class on special occasions.” But that was not all. As the drama unfolds, both the rappers have a lot to say.

The Drake-Budden feud

It certainly is “God’s Plan” to reunite Joe Budden and Drake after 7 long years. The rappers first clashed when Joe Budden discredited Drake’s album, “Views” as “uninspired.” Looks like history likes to repeat itself. As Drake released his eighth album, “For All the Dogs,” Budden has something to say.

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Talking about Drake on his podcast, Joe Budden poured his views about Drake’s new album. Budden proposed that instead of appealing to a younger audience, Drake ought to be rapping about more adult subjects, considering his age. He said, “I want to hear adult Drake rapping for adult people. … He’s rapping for the kids.” As the comment went viral, Drake gave his long response.

Drake wrote a comment on a post from ‘DJ Akademiks’ that featured a clip from Budden’s podcast. Defending his music, he clapped back equally. “You have failed at music…a quitter give their opinion on how to achieve longevity…,” wrote Drake. This has left the rapping world in a state of shock. As news poured in, one can only hope for the dispute to die down peacefully and at the same time Smith would have his taken on this as well.

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