Stephen A. Smith talks about what it means to be a father

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[@BFick478]

I couldn't agree more Stephen A. I love hearing these words from another black father. I have 4 daughters and they're the most beautiful blessings and precious gifts from GOD above. Blessings to you and your family Stephen A!

[@user-hy1od6by1w]

Everything gotta be about being black huh?

[@BFick478]

@@user-hy1od6by1w If that’s all you got from this, you are just plain ignorant. You’re making it about race and I made it about FACTS. Go seek help

[@leafbrown648]

​@@user-hy1od6by1w I referenced about being a black father you racist!

[@dirtbikeghost7053]

​@a1 chill out bro yall always trying to start a argument

[@amrey3628]

I didn't know that he had a child. Props to him for this

[@TheGIJoe69]

I have a 5 month old daughter and I couldn’t imagine her not being in my life it’s like she was always there. Going to enjoy these special moments that we have I don’t need anything else. Thanks for the words Stephen A love the show.

[@dailyfitboost9051]

I think Stephen A. is at his absolute best in this setting. Love the monologue setup and intimate ethos of the whole layout. (PS. Great message as well! 💪🏾🔥)

[@yoyamisoflyy]

I have 2 daughters. This. Hit hard. Really was touching hearing those words. I feel the exact same way.

[@1pikapein]

This hits home 4 real.. daughter is 3 and she says daddy and it instantly picks me up

[@1970Gambino]

Coming from a Single Father's perspective I couldn't agree more... God gave me exactly what I needed... Happy Father's Day to all of the real Daddy's out there.. Much love from someone you don't know....

[@steveknick1978]

You need to be in the house everyday to truly be a good father. It’s not about money, it’s not about presents, it’s about “presence”. One of the worst things about our society is people who didn’t have a present father repeating it with their own kids...& not even seeing the value in it because it wasn’t part of their experience growing up. A kid needs to feel like they’re the center of the universe. If the parents are selfish & don’t allow them that through their childhood, watch what happens. That’s when kids act out, rebel, get involved in drugs & violence, etc. Put your own wants & needs before those of your child & watch what happens.

[@mrawesome7175]

This might be the greatest KZbin comment I’ve ever seen. My parents divorced when I was two. They are not bad people but it affected me so much . If you have an in house father, cheerish it.

[@TheGIJoe69]

Wish I could be with my little girl more but, the bills have to be paid and everything is so much more expensive than it used to be. I always take my days off but, I do wish I had more time to spend with her. Hopefully will have more time in the near future.

[@jermainhayes4380]

@@TheGIJoe69it’ll be fine as long you’re kid knows that you’re trying bro. You’re already doing a hell of a job man

[@enochrry6024]

When a father is broke lacking money with children🗣watch what happens..yeah ok.

[@CaseyNickell]

I had to re-watch this a few times, because it felt so comforting to listen to. I never grew up with a father/daddy... this is special Thank you SAS

[@Thenewtiger345]

it's a thankless but beautiful/rewarding job

[@alexdoyal5770]

Stephen A in this setting is gold. Sky is the limit.

[@brownhornet3461]

Thank you Stephen A! You have no idea how much I needed to here this as a black man with 2 adult daughters.

[@cunnycunnycunny]

Steven A , you the real mvp

[@PA-qv2dy]

Well said Stephen A!!! Happy Father’s Day Bruh!!

[@lakerraider3574]

Real Talk 🎉 that’s why I try to watch you every morning my Brotha. Respect ✊🏾🫡👑🍷

[@andreleverettejr3747]

I’m 34, not a father, mine was shit but it doesn’t discourage me I’m just waiting for the right woman to make the mother of my child and eventually children. I’m enjoying my life and putting it together more every day now it’s been a rough personal time but hope, prayer and work will see me through. Happy Father’s Day to all the men that have done what Andre Sr. Could not.

[@davidedwards4088]

That is absolutely the truth!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@solvingdisconnection]

Thank you for sharing this. Totally agree being a dad of two daughters!

[@tyronejordan1462]

Preach, well said sir

[@mikereynolds2313]

Thanks SAS now I know exactly what to do for my dad on father's day

[@fernandobetancourt7874]

Great talk, I think is the first time he speaks of his daughters.

[@isaiahrogers8369]

On point Brother

[@chrisdominuez1198]

I love this version of Stephen A and I'm a father of 4-3 boys and my baby girl and I agree with him I have wonderful black friends great fathers that would kill for there kids like me so to all you dads out there HAPPY FATHERS DAY

[@janhammerman5730]

Amen. Beautiful and absolutely true. Thank you.

[@Tayslay1215]

Awwww that’s so sweet 🥺🥺

[@monroehatcher3844]

This Hit Hard ... I Got 2 Girls Too.

[@Jonathan-ci7fs]

I'm 34 and I don't have any kids. There's nothing more I want than to be a father, under the right circumstances of course. No money, no accolades, no fame, nothing more.

[@desireerdawson933]

Well said sas. Just because you make a baby don't make you a daddy. There is a difference between being a father and being a daddy. Thank you sas. Happy father's day. 💙

[@DrSamwpepper]

how to be a good father: -be responsible -follow the law -and don't allow the kid to be a cowboys fan

[@kingpinstatus916]

PREACH!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤴🏽✌

[@MichaelD.H]

Facts.

[@DwayneIsK1NG]

I can't STAND Mother's, Father's, and Valentines Day. They are days that shouldn't exist. I was always raised that you shouldn't need a DAY to let your loved ones know that you'll spoil them or that that it's "their" day. This is love that I show and they that they DESERVE every damn day. You should always feel out of the blue just spoiling or buying them something. If you love them, it ain't gonna be hard

[@deepaknambisan3251]

This 😍

[@bencromwell707]

Well Said SAS #Happy #Fathers #Day

[@marypettis2216]

You are an awesome father

[@justincredible9875]

We love you SAS!!!

[@Mrcharles.]

Got love and respect for this brother man.

[@faiththomas1749]

I’m the eldest of two girls as such I’m the tomboy which means I GOTTA BE TOUGH and I don’t mind it bcoz my dad ( a special needs teacher with 8 brothers who ALL PLAYED AMERICAN FOOTBALL ) taught me not to take any mess from any guy bcoz he knows that I’ll be taken advantage of if I don’t set standards, I’m also a writer ( by virtue of my momma so I can learn to balance the scales out but most of the time it hardly ever works out

[@InterimHCEnergy]

Couldn't have said it better

[@mr.b3621]

A father is more than a friend because you have tell things that hurt there feelings! You have to tell them the truth! Most of the times they will be mad at you and come back years later then say thank you! See you don’t have the right to be called a father if you just produce a sperm! Real talk

[@saulmadrileno8529]

When is Lavar coming on Stephen??????

[@theman_10]

Nice

[@jondurden6896]

Stephen a Smith i lost my dad 5 years ago Iam 😥

[@rogelioriosr]

👏👏👏👏

[@darylhopkins9796]

💯

[@H9ZERO100]

SAS, I need some flowers, candy, a handmade card, a gift, and all the works! It is absurd for you to come on here and say you don't need anything but a phone call. Damn that! 🤣 I feel you 100% knowing my children and wife are doing amazingly well is all I need. Like you said, daddies their job everyday and that's all you need.

[@wayneerichsen]

The second I hear daddy, i sigh and say wtf now, jk. I've been a single father since i was 17, I'm 43 now, my boys are 10 years apart, to 2 dif women, youngest is 14 now, oldest is 25. So i don't know anything else really. Me and my eldest are like best friends now. Had bad drug problems, but motivation to be there for them got me out of it, be dead or in jail if it wasn't for them. Both mothers left me with my boys, which I'm so grateful for, I've bad taste in women.

[@melodkeyelash]

SAS for POTUS 👍👍

[@Jefe6622]

I didn’t know he had kids

[@dakeemarcher8311]

I have a daughter named Samantha

[@Danitestar]

Stephen A can we get back to sports??

[@moneyrules7113]

He lost me at “especially black fathers” I thought it would be a universal message out to fathers 🤦‍♂️

[@TheEndoKenzo]

Black fathers are the least present in their child’s lives so of course he has to say especially black fathers

[@superexclusive452]

Don’t be ignorant to the known racial stigmas about black fathers in America

[@bojanpejovic7691]

If you can't understand why he said it, and why it doesn't make his message any less universal, then the issue lies within you.

[@Dented_Battle_Armor]

Read your book Stephen A. I am glad you are a total opposite of what your dad was.

[@bryanlazo4548]

I get what you’re saying but some women or girls aren’t worth it it was their choice to have unprotected sex too

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

All this Black shit getting played Out

[@jamiswilliams2525]

Well tell ppl stop using it everytime they get mad or want to disrespect s black person there the one keeping it alive then wen it get brought up im tired of it lmao ppl are 🤡

[@joshsjourneysupreme347]

This dude cap he got no kids lol

[@leroyrodgers6089]

Bro....don't be stupid. Google exists.

[@Mr.Rosesright_now]

Says you 😂😂😂 u really know him

[@TheEndoKenzo]

What he supposed to show them to a random nigga named Josh?

[@yurielcundangan9090]

It is now crystal Clear which Trump is the only option in 2024.

[@SlimKim3]

This was deep. My dad is black and I can tell he could totally relate to the stuff you were saying here. That's why me and my sister always try to get something really nice for him every Father's Day