Renowned sports host Stephen A. Smith found himself at the center of a social media storm after posting a controversial tweet about reality TV star Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner. The tweet, which questioned Kim’s character and referred to Kris as a “p**p,” sparked outrage on Twitter, leading to its subsequent deletion. In this article, we delve into the incident, the context behind the tweet, and Smith’s response to the backlash.
Controversial Tweet Stirs Outrage
Stephen A. Smith, the well-known ESPN star and host of First Take, came under fire recently for a tweet that left many stunned and appalled. The now-deleted post asked his social media followers a shocking question. “Is Kim Kardashian a ‘prostitute’? Is Kris Jenner a ‘pimp’?”
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As a result, the tweet immediately triggered an avalanche of criticism and condemnation from netizens, who deemed it offensive and inappropriate.
However, the tweet was apparently a reference to controversial comments made by pundit Candace Owens about Kim and Kris in the past. Despite this, Smith failed to provide any context in the tweet, which fueled the outrage further. Social media users were quick to point out that such language is derogatory and perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
Not cool. She has kids. Should not be the tittle or topic. https://t.co/9y12rHzHal
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) July 29, 2023
One notable figure who spoke out against the tweet was Philadelphia Sixers player Patrick Beverley, who expressed his disapproval. He said “Not cool. She has kids. Should not be the title or topic.” Many others echoed similar sentiments, demanding an apology and accountability from Stephen A. Smith.
Apology and Clarification
As the storm of criticism raged on, Stephen A. Smith addressed the issue and issued an apology. He acknowledged that the tweet was a “clerical error” and admitted the lack of clarity in his post. Consequently, Smith promptly removed the offensive tweet and took full responsibility for the oversight.
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Clerical error bro. You are absolutely right. That is being corrected right now as we speak. And for the record, I don’t think of @KimKardashian that way nor would I ever speak of her or any woman that way, which I’ve stated. That’s for checking that issue. https://t.co/PYYAen6mPZ
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) July 29, 2023
In response to Patrick Beverley’s comment, Smith replied, “You are absolutely right. That is being corrected right now as we speak. Moreover, for the record, I don’t think of @KimKardashian that way nor would I ever speak of her or any woman that way, which I’ve stated. Thanks for checking that issue.”
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Given that Smith’s podcast has often discussed pop culture subjects, including Kim Kardashian and other celebrities, this incident serves as a reminder that even well-intentioned discussions can go awry without careful consideration of language and context.
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