Stephen A. Smith has been at the forefront of fame for several years now. The tenured ESPN analyst has always been under the public eye for his highly controversial takes on the sport. He has also had his share of interactions with celebrities. Often indulging in hilarious conversations with Hollywood A-Listers, Smith has shown his notorious side to fans several times. However, this reputation of his reached its peak two years ago.

Smith has been a celebrated analyst at ESPN for over 20 years now. While being berated for his controversial takes, the 55-year-old has also been hailed for his entertaining presence and bold comments regarding the NBA. His stint at ESPN’s hit show, First Take, has also been a major success. However, it was in this very show that the veteran analyst publicly thirsted for rapper Iggy Azalea. Two years after this incident, Smith had an appreciation for another female pop star, only bigger in stature.

Stephen A. Smith publicly thirsts over Iggy Azalea

Stephen A. Smith’s stint at First Take has seen several entertaining moments. Whether it was his infamous “Stay off the w**d” comment or his hilarious interactions with comedian, Kevin Hart, Smith has never failed to crack up fans. However, he took it to a whole other level when he publicly thirsted for the Australian rapper, Iggy Azalea.

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Azalea graced Madison Square Garden to watch the New York Knicks take on the Boston Celtics during the 2021-22 season. The Knicks had a terrific game, much to Smith’s liking as they comfortably defeated the Celtics. Being an avid Knicks fan, Smith hailed his favorite team on First Take. However, while boasting highly about the win, Smith made some off-hand remarks about the 33-year-old rapper too.

“Let’s not forget Iggy Azalea. She was there. We want to say we liked seeing her. We want to point that out…. It was good seeing her. Very talented“, he hilariously stated.

Stephen A. Smith shot his shot at Iggy Azalea two years ago but the veteran analyst had more to say about another icon in the music industry. This time, he showed love for the $740M worth of Taylor Swift after attending her concert.

Veteran analyst has become a Swiftie too

Taylor Swift has been on one of the most iconic tours in history lately. Her Eras Tour has been the most talked about event in the entire world, garnering unprecedented attention. Stephen A. Smith too, recently hopped in to watch the sensational pop star perform. However, after the concert, Smith seems to have become a Swiftie too.

Smith took to his podcast to show his appreciation for Swift. “Taylor Swift, she’s something special. She cost me a boatload of money… I’m still broke. It’s ridiculous. Until you see Taylor Swift perform“, remarked Stephen A. Smith.

He further added, “Do you know they are reporting that, when her concert concludes, she will have made over a billion dollars? Based on the reactions from…..she deserves every penny. When you perform and you uplift…. and they come around and are not only complimentary of you but they are willing to pay to see it again? That’s a superstar“.

He also mentioned her previous interaction with the Los Angeles Lakers legend, the late Kobe Bryant. “Years ago, Kobe Bryant saluted her…incredible performance in Los Angeles. His beautiful daughter Bianca was at the Taylor Swift concert…. she gave her a hug, put her 22-inch hat. Beautiful beautiful thing“, he said, praising Swift’s heartwarming gesture.

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Stephen A. Smith showed his love for Swift after her beautiful gesture involving the late Kobe Bryant’s daughter. Despite publicly shooting his shot at Iggy Azalea, Smith had nothing but respect for Taylor Swift.