Stephen A. Smith Lashes Out at Tiger Woods After DUI Arrest — 'You're Lucky You Didn't Kill Somebody'
Stephen A. Smith is tired of Tiger Woods.
April 2 2026, Published 3:00 p.m. ET
Stephen A. Smith has let the world know his thoughts on Tiger Woods, RadarOnline.com can reveal, after the iconic golfer once again found himself in a car crash.
The First Take star took Woods to task over his DUI arrest, calling out the legendary athlete's "privacy" concerns over not hiring a driver.
'We Don't Give a Damn About Your Privacy'
Smith went off on Woods, labeling him 'lucky' for not killing somebody.
"Bump his privacy," the ESPN notable went off. "We don’t give a damn about his privacy. We don't care right now. You've been behind the wheel of a vehicle inebriated three times. Ain't nobody trying to know all your business.
"What we want to know is you ain't gonna get behind the wheel of a damn car when you're inebriated. You're lucky you didn’t kill somebody. That's what we want to hear. Nothing else is our business. Nothing else is our business."
On March 27, Woods was involved in a two-car rollover accident in Florida. According to authorities, the pro golfer was attempting to pass a truck hauling a trailer on a narrow road. His SUV flipped onto its side in the wreck, and Woods was forced to crawl out through one of the car's windows.
Authorities also noted Woods exhibited "severe" signs of impairment, and while he passed a breathalyzer test, the 15-time golf champion allegedly had two loose hydrocodone pills in his pocket at the time of the incident.
Tiger Woods' 'Very Highly Suspect Life'
Woods was arrested for DUI after crashing his car.
"I take a few," Woods responded when questioned about medications. During his First Take rant, Smith was still on Woods and his "privacy."
"Damn that privacy. I don't give a damn what you’re worried about," Smith raged. "You must have a very highly suspect life that you, as a billionaire, don't even want to hire a driver. Something's wrong. Something's wrong with that.
"You want your privacy. Privacy from what? What's the driver gonna do? ‘Cus he dropped you off some place he don't know where he dropped you off? I mean, damn, what are you trying to hide?"
The sports analyst, 58, added, "What is our business is you staying away from being behind the wheel of a vehicle when you're inebriated of whatever drug it is."
Tiger Woods Speaks Out
The pro golfer posted bail the same day as his arrest, as he's seen here looking upset.
Following his arrest, Woods posted a $1,150 bail shortly after, and was seen looking upset in photographs as he was driven away from the jail. However, he then took to Instagram to explain his bad behavior, noting he recognized the "seriousness of the situation" he found himself in.
"I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health," he wrote. "This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery."
He added at the time: "I'm committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones, and myself at this time."
However, Smith wasn't interested in hearing Woods' response.
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Smith raged over Woods' repeated run-ins with the law.
"This is three times, three, that he has been caught by law enforcement behind the wheel of a vehicle inebriated," he raged. "Bump your statements. We don't care. We don't care. What we care to hear from you is that we don’t have to worry about you being behind the wheel of a vehicle inebriated again. That's it."
"... But what you did potentially harmed somebody else. You're lucky you didn't kill somebody, if not yourself," he added.
Woods is believed to be set to leave the U.S. to check into a treatment centre.
