Sports journalist Stephen A. Smith received a call from Jay-Z after comparing Rihanna to Beyoncé, causing a fan backlash.

Sports journalist Stephen A. Smith revealed that Jay-Z reached out to him after he compared Rihanna to Beyoncé during an appearance on Sherri Shepherd's show. The Roc Nation boss reportedly told Smith that "it's a business, it's a part of it, you don't know how she'll receive it," and that he appreciated the call. The initial comparison made by Smith sparked a backlash from fans of both Rihanna and Beyoncé.

March 06, 2024
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