ESPN's Stephen A. Smith suggests he's underpaid because he's Black

ESPN broadcaster Stephen A. Smith is one of the most well-known sports personalities in the industry and has had the ability to talk about everything and anything in that realm while making a comfortable living doing so.

Smith earns about $8 million per year under his current contract with ESPN, the New York Post reported in 2021. The report noted that he also has a "$4 million-per-year production" contract as well. The Athletic reported that Smith’s total compensation is $12 million.