Stephen A. Smith is currently under significant scrutiny for allegedly s*xualizing Kim Kardashian and mother Kris Jenner, in a now-deleted tweet.

L- Stephen A. Smith (Credits: (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images), R- Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner (Credits: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images)

The ‘new media,’ which Draymond Green calls the emergence of digital basketball coverage, has experienced both highs and lows. However, it has also been marred by incidents that grabbed headlines and sparked controversy. One such recent incident involved Stephen A. Smith, who made outlandish comments on Twitter regarding Kim Kardashian and her mother Kris Jenner.

In a now-deleted tweet, Stephen A. Smith ignited controversy by referencing a comment made by political commentator Candace Owens, who used derogatory terms to describe Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner. Stephen A.’s use of these offensive words, “Is Kim Kardashian a ‘prostitute’? Is Kris Jenner a ‘p**p’?” raised eyebrows and drew sharp criticism from both the media and fans.

Smith faced widespread criticism for using offensive comments directed at the mother and daughter while promoting a YouTube video. The remarks sparked outrage among many, including members of the community and NBA players like Patrick Beverley. He later deleted the tweet; however, he has not issued an apology for his actions. Instead, he referred to it as a “clerical error,” a response that was met with further skepticism and disapproval.

Patrick Beverley slams Stephen A.Smith for his comments on Kim Kardashian and her mother

Stephen A Smith and Patrick Beverley
After Stephen A. Smith made the statement about Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, fans and media criticized him for good reasons. Patrick Beverley of the Philadelphia 76ers tweeted that big media figures like Stephen A. should not choose such titles or topics and called his tweet “not cool.” He also emphasized that Stephen A. should respect boundaries, as Kim is a mother with kids who might see false narratives being spread about their mother.

In response to Pat Bev’s criticism, Stephen A. Smith clarified that the offensive comments were a “clerical error” and assured that he does not hold any negative views about Kim Kardashian or women in general. While he didn’t issue a formal apology, his statement aimed to address the situation and rectify the misunderstanding.

“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.“ Stephen A. tweeted

As a prominent media personality, Stephen A. Smith wields considerable influence in the community and among fans. With such a position, it becomes crucial for him to exercise mindfulness in his words, as they can profoundly impact public discourse. It is hoped that Smith will take accountability for his comments and offer a sincere apology.