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First Take host Stephen A Smith has apologized to Rihanna and insisted he meant no disrespect after saying the Barbadian singer 'ain't Beyonce' ahead of her Super Bowl half-time performance.
Smith is rarely one to bite his tongue and the sports commentator caused a stir on 'Sherri' when asked if he was looking forward to the half-time show in Arizona on February 12.
'I don't want to say I'm not excited, she's fantastic, that's not where I'm going with this,' Smith began.
First Take host Stephen A Smith offered a public apology to Rihanna over his recent comments
On a recent TV appearance Smith said Rihanna (left) 'ain't Beyonce' (right) ahead of her upcoming Super Bowl half-time show in Arizona next month, but he has apologized and claimed he meant no disrespect to the 'superstar' Barbadian singer
'Ladies and gentlemen, she's a lot of things, she's spectacular actually - and congratulations on the new mama hood - there's one thing she's not, she's ain't Beyoncé.'
The immediate crowd reaction was mixed and social media was quickly awash with fume from Rihanna's loyal fanbase, tearing into Smith for such a remark.
Wednesday Smith posted a video apology
