Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back when discussing Serena Williams’ viral moment at Super Bowl 2025, where she seemingly trolled her ex-boyfriend Drake during Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance. The outspoken ESPN analyst made it clear… if it were his wife pulling a stunt like that, he’d be out the door.
During Monday’s episode of First Take, Smith, 57, passionately shared his take on the situation, saying, “If I’m married and my wife is out there trolling her ex, go back to him. ‘Cause clearly, you don’t belong with me. What you worried about him for?”
His co-host, Ryan Clark, quickly jumped in to cool things down, reminding Smith that being married to Serena wouldn’t be such a bad deal. “If you with Serena Williams, you’re going to be a kept man anyways,” Clark quipped.
The debate sparked after Williams, 43, sent shockwaves through social media by crip-walking during Lamar’s performance of “Not Like Us”, a track widely recognized as a Drake diss. The tennis legend’s dance moves ignited speculation that she was taking a shot at her former flame, fueling the already heated Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef.
As fans continue dissecting Williams’ Super Bowl antics, one thing is certain… Stephen A. Smith has zero tolerance for that kind of drama in a relationship.
Do you think Serena was really trolling Drake, or was it just harmless fun? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
