Joe Budden Challenges Stephen A. Smith To A Debate, Smith Responds

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No one saw this coming.

Joe Budden has built a truly impressive empire as it pertains to his Joe Budden Podcast. Throughout the years, the podcast has gone through numerous iterations. Although many yearn for the Rory and Mal days, the pod still remains successful. Overall, Budden is a compelling person to listen to, and he knows how to get people upset, excited, and every other emotion out there. That said, he has recently found himself in the midst of a back-and-forth with none other than Stephen A. Smith.

If you are an avid listener of Joe Budden's show, you know that he enjoys talking about sports. Furthermore, he is someone who likes to engage in the GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan. Recently, Budden made it clear that there is no debate and that its easily LeBron over Jordan. Well, Stephen A. heard this and went on his show stating that Budden is completely wrong. Instead, it is Michael Jordan over LeBron, and that this can't be refuted. Subsequently, Joe Budden invited Smith onto his show, and now, here we are.

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Joe Budden Vs. Stephen A. Smith

In the tweet above, you can see that Stephen A. replied to Joe in the quote tweets. Simply put, he is actually very interested in engaging in a debate. However, it may take a while to set up. "My Brother, I will happily accept that invitation. Nothing but love for you and your show," Smith began. "Just let me get through these Finals. The second I have time this Summer, I’ll gladly accept your invite. See you soon, Bro!" This should be incredibly exciting for those who love both of these men. Even if you hate Joe Budden and Stephen A., you can't help but be curious about how this would go down.

For now, however, those of you excited about this will need to wait at least a month. When it does happen, it will be a huge event, and the ratings for it will be quite impressive. Let us know who you think is on the correct side of the GOAT debate, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports and music worlds.

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About The Author
Alexander Cole
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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