(Reuters) -The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on Tuesday sent a notice to billionaire Elon Musk's xAI, signaling its intention to sue the company over air pollution from the AI startup's data center in Memphis.

The NAACP intends to sue Elon Musk over the pollution caused by artificial intelligence company xAI’s turbines in South Memphis. The group filed an intent to sue letter Tuesday against Musk’s artificial intelligence company,

However, according to NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith, players don’t feel safe when they travel to Memphis, which could prevent the team from reaching its full potential.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant defended his city against Stephen A. Smith's safety concerns, declaring his intention to remain while questioning negative media narratives.

Ja Morant, who has spent his entire career with the Memphis Grizzlies, appears to have taken offense at Smith's words. The two-time All-Star went on social media on Tuesday and subtly responded to Smith's comments.