Stephen A. Smith defends artists who perform at political events as professionals providing a service and argues against boycotting them for apolitical or entertainment-based choices.

“Nelly threw out the money as well he ain't trying to be political he's an artist he was paid to perform and that's exactly what he did don't get me started with what Soulja Boy said he said the same exact thing now he said it in a very abrasive and excessive fashion”