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Interview Only: State of Hip-Hop with Power Book II and Wu-Tang Clan star Method Man Oct 04, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Stephen A. interviews rapper, songwriter, producer, actor, and Grammy and NAACP Image Award-winning founding member of Wu-Tang Clan, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, about his work on the hit STARZ drama, ‘Power Book II: Ghost, years with the iconic Wu-Tang Clan, Kendrick Lamar’s selection as the Super Bowl LV111 Half-Time Show performer, and the state of today’s Hip Hop.

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Interview Only: Attorney reveals Diddy video recordings will tell the story of sexual abuse Oct 03, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Texas-based lawyer Tony Buzbee announced the pending civil lawsuits during a press conference Tuesday. The attorney revealed he's representing 120 accusers, who are bringing allegations of "violent sexual assault or rape," "facilitated sex with a controlled substance," "dissemination of video recordings" and "sexual abuse of minors" against the embattled music mogul, among other offenses.

"We will expose the enablers who enabled this conduct behind closed doors," Buzbee said. "We will pursue this matter no matter who the evidence implicates."

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Full Show: More Diddy trouble. VP Debate update. Draymond Green's Press conference. Lebron James comments. Oct 02, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Stephen A. recaps the Vice-Presidential debate between Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance with News Nation’s Chris Cuomo. He interviews Tony Buzbee, the lead attorney representing 120 Sean “P. Diddy” Combs sexual assault accusers. In sports news, Stephen A discusses Lebron James’s comments about the Lakers' expectations for the upcoming season, Draymond Green’s exchange with San Francisco Chronicle columnist Scott Ostler, and NFL wide receiver Davante Adams seeking a trade from the Raiders. He also talks about the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, which are on the verge of being swept by the New York Liberty, and the drop in TV ratings following the playoff elimination of Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. On his passing, he also pays tribute to Emmy-nominated “Roots” and “Good Times” actor John Amos.

On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and tackling pertinent issues across entertainment, pop culture, society, business, and politics. Three times a week, you'll hear his LIVE unfiltered opinions on the day's biggest headlines as well as straight-shooting interviews with top celebrities, game-changers, and thought leaders across the societal arena. The Stephen A. Smith Show is sure to entertain, inform, and motivate anyone who tunes in.

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Stephen A's Take: Tribute to NBA Great Dikembe Mutombo, on his passing. Oct 02, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

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Stephen A's Take: Social media fight between rappers Cardi B and Offset. Oct 02, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

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Stephen A's GET@ME: Best breakfast cereal. Proper time to buy Christmas decorations. Top two fast-food restaurant. Oct 01, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

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Interview: NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter says Jayden Daniels is a star. Vikings are 4Real. Eagles got problems! Oct 01, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

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Full Show: Trump pitching police to rough-up people to curb crime. NY Knicks blockbuster trade recap. Sep 30, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Stephen A. addresses Donald Trump’s comments about policing at a campaign rally and Kamala Harris’s HBCU Kick-off Tour. He recaps week 4 of the NFL season with Hall of Famer Cris Carter, and in college football, the Colorado Buffs’ domination of UCF and Alabama’s thrilling win over Georgia. In NBA and WNBA news, he discusses the potential trade of Karl Anthony-Towns to the Knicks, the New York Liberty’s playoff win over the Las Vegas Aces, pays tribute to Hall of Fame great, Dikembe Mutombo, on his passing, shares his thoughts on the social media fights between rappers Cardi B and Offset, and the latest in the federal sex trafficking and racketeering case against Sean P. Diddy Combs. He also answers viewer social media questions.

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Stephen A's Take: WNBA Diana Taurasi is a GOAT. Racism should not be tolerated in the WNBA or any sport. Sep 30, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. comments on the WNBA season end for Diana Taurasi and Caitlin Clark, Alyssa Thomas calling out racist Indiana Fever fans,

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Interview: CNN Legal Analyst says Diddy is battling the toughest court district in New York. Sep 30, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. interviews CNN Legal Analyst Elie Honig about the latest accuser, Thalia Graves, in the Sean “P. Diddy Combs” criminal case.

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