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Joy Reid is addressing Stephen A. Smith’s past comments regarding her MSBNC departure.
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In a clip shared on TikTok by Cari Champion, Reid addressed Smith’s claim that she was pushed out of MSNBC because “the numbers don’t lie.
“He said I got fired for ratings,” she said. “And I’m like, ‘Uh, excuse me, sir. You got $100 million for a show with half my ratings at my worst.’ I had to literally Google his numbers.”
Reid pushed even further, arguing that Smith’s value to certain networks isn’t rooted in performance.
“They’re paying you not for your numbers, my friend. They’re paying you because you’re willing to say the nasty things about Black people that they want to say,” she continued. “You’re willing to take their denigration of Black women and put it in the mouth of a negro.”
MSNBC confirmed Reid’s departure earlier this year in a memo to staff.
“Joy Reid is leaving the network and we thank her for her countless contributions over the years,” president Rebecca Kutler wrote, highlighting her NAACP Image Award and announcing rotating anchors for her former slot.
The timing, during Donald Trump’s ongoing push to dismantle DEI policies, fueled broader conversations about political pressure and media choices. Smith dismissed those conversations back then, saying the situation was simple: “People want to make this a race issue, but the reality is, the numbers don’t lie.”
Reid’s latest response brings the debate full circle, raising new questions about who gets amplified, who gets targeted, and who gets compensated for saying the quiet part out loud.
Joy Reid was perfect in here assessment of Stephen A. Smith and the role he is highly paid to play. Even worse, there are several Blacks doing the same things, selling out their own race for money and notoriety. Some of these Black sellouts are so obvious in that they never attack whites.
Still got TOMS lackeys. That is so disgusting. LAVERNE
MSNBC, now MS NOW made a huge mistake letting Joy Reid go. The trio that replaced her are okay but do not report on hard issues to help America look truthfully at herself. At least Joy Reid dealt with America’s reality even when it hurt to hear it. I miss her. Except for Rachel Maddow, Ari Melbu and Lawrence O’Donnell, I have no interest in the other anchors. They do not stimulate my intellect in ways that create curiosity about the .true state of America.
Absolutely true about Stephen A Smith. I For more than 3 years ‘ve been saying what Joy said about Stephen A Smith. I think he hates black women. 🦝
Joy Reid is correct, Steven Smith is a Uncle Tom. He always have negative comments about Black females.
I really appreciated Joy Reid’s take on many issues. I was furious when Jen Psaki tried to put Joy down. It was clear to me, right after the election (November 2024) that the network would X her. The network forgets that people might tune in to hear intellectual views, not just Democrat talking points (pointing at you Jen 🫵)
Joy Reid is doing what the people fired her wanted her to do. Blame the black man instead of addressing the white media hypocrisy.
It was Stephen who started this as he has with Jasmine and as he has with LeBron. He’s a loudmouth who embarrasses himself quite often. Talking about peoples marriages and delving into politics without knowing the facts. The man is not only a detriment to himself but also to the culture!
Judas, what some people want do for a little money.
Stephen Smith is not and has never been my favorite to listen to. His comments about Joy Reid is absolutely demeaning. I watched MSNBC more when she was on the show. Ari and Lawrence and sometime the Weeknight I will tune in. MSNBC did a dis service to the audience when they cancelled her show. I agree with S.S.’s critics fully
Preach black woman Preach. You have literally open up a can of whop azz. Now the real black man need to put him in check. I love it.
I agree with Melissa as well regarding who I like to watch Lawrence, Rachel, and Ari. I like Michael SteeIe too. I really miss Joy. I do not watch Steven because of his loud mouth all that hollering is unnecessary. He looks like he has gingivitis.
Stev
I believe Steven A Smith is the Clarence Thomas of sports radio & tv. He always is critical of democrats and black folks. He never mentions the racist things that the republican’s have endorsed and the Trump agenda.