NABJ Hands Stephen A. Smith 'Thumbs Down' Award

The National Association of Black Journalists isn't holding back on their feelings regarding Stephen A. Smith. The organization recently handed the ESPN heavyweight a "Thumbs Down" award, sparking widespread conversation across sports media and hip-hop circles alike. On a recent segment of The Joe Budden Podcast, the crew tackled the situation head-on, dissecting how one of the biggest names in sports broadcasting found himself on the wrong side of the storied journalism collective. It's one thing to take heat from the general public, but getting called out by the room that represents Black media culture hits differently. Check it out below.