Stephen A. Smith apologises for false Shumpert-Taylor divorce claims

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 16:50 · Archive

Broadcaster Stephen A. Smith apologised for spreading false information about NBA star Iman Shumpert and actress Teyana Taylor's divorce settlement.

Stephen A. Smith, an ESPN personality, issued a public apology for false statements made during an October episode of his 'The Culture Table' podcast about the divorce of NBA star Iman Shumpert and actress Teyana Taylor.

Smith had claimed that Taylor walked away from the marriage with $25 million in cash, $10 million in property, luxury cars and other assets, whilst Shumpert was left with approximately $2 million and nowhere to live. Smith later confirmed these statements were inaccurate.

Smith explained that the false information came from quotes and claims circulating in media reports and on social media that were attributed to Shumpert. However, the quotes were not actually Shumpert's statements and the financial figures were incorrect. Smith said he regretted that the segment may have left viewers with the impression that Shumpert had publicly disparaged the mother of his children.

According to the New York Post, Smith spoke directly with Taylor, who confirmed his previous statements were entirely false. Smith issued a 'special segment' entitled 'setting the record straight' on his Straight Shooter Media YouTube channel to address the matter.

How it is being reported

• Stephen A. Smith forced to offer ‘special’ apology after $25 million Teyana Taylor-Iman Shumpert divorce claimStephen A. Smith had to issue two apologies last week for his on-air comments that went too far.New York Post · 12 Oct, 16:39
• Stephen A. Smith apologizes for fake info on ex-NBA star Iman Shumpert's divorce from actress Teyana TaylorStephen A. Smith issued an apology this week after making a claim about Iman Shumpert and his ex-wife Teyana Taylor that has since proven to be false.Daily Mail Sport · 12 Oct, 02:17

In this story: Stephen A. Smith · Iman Shumpert · Teyana Taylor · ESPN · The Culture Table · Straight Shooter Media

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