Steven A. Smith is coming to the defense of rappers who received backlash for performing at President Donald Trump‘s Inauguration celebrations. Taking to his podcast The Stephen A. Smith Show, he shares thoughts on the controversial subject, taking issue with the blowback that Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy have garnered. Snoop Dogg, […]

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Nicki Minaj Sparks Rihanna Collaboration Rumors In Livestream

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Master P Talks His 'Make Em Say Uhh' Drink + Running For Mayor Of New Orleans

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Activist Kevin Powell Rips Snoop Dogg Over Trump Performance

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Fat Joe Admits He's Confused By Some Modern Rappers

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Dave Chappelle Addresses Diddy’s Alleged “Freak Offs' In ‘SNL’ Monologue

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Federal Judge Allows YNW Melly Lawsuit Against Sheriffs

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Joe Budden Calls Drake A 'Karen' For Filling A Lawsuit Against UMG

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Cardi B Claims Sophomore Album Will Contain 20 Songs

Cardi B’s fans have been eagerly awaiting her sophomore album, and 2025 might finally be the year their patience pays off.

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Soulja Boy Fires Back At Critics Over Set At Trump's Crypto Ball - HOT 97

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Nelly Refutes Rumors He's Performing At Trump's Inaguration For Money - HOT 97

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Mayor Ras Baraka On Running For Governor, U.S. Economy + Donald Trump Presidency

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Benzino Calls Elliott Wilson 'My Son', Says He Copied ‘The Source’

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Damon Wayans Details How He 'Purposely’ Got Himself Fired From ‘SNL’

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