Stephen A. Smith Tells Critics of Amber Rose to ‘Kick Rocks’ Following RNC Speech: ‘She Did a Good Job’

Stephen A. Smith came to Amber Rose’s defense after the model spoke at the Republican National Convention earlier this week.

Last week, it was revealed that Rose — previously known for her profile relationship with Kanye West — had been chosen as one the speakers at the convention. In recent months, she’s been more open in support of Donald Trump and even appeared in a music video with a pro-Trump rapper.

This is the full Amber Rose speech last night that has the internet abuzz in controversy.

I thought it was a perfect encapsulation of so many of our journeys into MAGA. pic.twitter.com/ycYxPVuSwe

— Joey Mannarino (@JoeyMannarinoUS) July 16, 2024

While many online have criticized Rose for the sudden change in her public image, Smith said he believed she “did a good job” with her speech.

“I’ve been watching the RNC convention each night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,” Smith said on Wednesday’s episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show, “and I know that Amber Rose took a lot of hits. Y’all kick rocks with that. She did a good job.”

Smith cited the subject matter of her speech as the basis of his praise.

“Amber Rose gave a good speech,” he continued. “She talked about gas prices. She talked about shopping. She talked about stuff that hits home. With her 20-plus million social media followers, don’t think people are ignoring that.”