Marlon Wayans has made it clear that he won't be holding his tongue when it comes to addressing disparaging comments made by Aries Spears.
During a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, the Scary Movie actor addressed Spears' repeated criticism of him and his family, taking particular issue with comments he made about the amount of money Wayans allegedly charges for interviews and appearances.
Wayans made it clear that while he doesn't have personal hatred toward Spears, he's frustrated by how often his name comes up in the comedian's interviews.
"I ain't never had a problem with Aries," Wayans said. "I wish the brother nothing but love. Why is my name in your mouth?"
The actor and comedian specifically referenced an interview Spears did with DJ Vlad in which he weighed in on whether Marlon's asking price was justified.
"If I say on your platform you gotta pay me this, then that's what you're gonna pay me because that's what I feel my value is worth," Wayans said. "But it's not for you as a Black man to go on a white man's platform and discuss my value."
Wayans appeared particularly offended by Spears questioning whether his fee was worth it, arguing that another comedian should never publicly debate what someone else's work is worth.
"First of all, why are you talking about my money?" he asked. "Why do you have an opinion?"
He then compared Spears to a submissive character, referencing Samuel L. Jackson's role in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained.
"You sound like that character Samuel L. Jackson played in Django," Wayans said while mocking the "is the juice worth the squeeze" phrase Spears used during his interview with DJ Vlad, where he spoke on Marlon's asking price. Wayans also pointed out what he viewed as irony in the situation, noting that Spears has publicly clashed with DJ Vlad over compensation issues of his own.
According to Wayans, financial disputes are personal matters that should remain between the people involved rather than becoming public talking points.
Elsewhere in the interview, Marlon Wayans discussed the ongoing tension between Spears and his brother Shawn Wayans. The comedian joked that he has tried to keep the peace but warned that Spears may eventually run into trouble if the verbal shots continue.
While speaking about the situation, Marlon repeatedly emphasized that Shawn is not someone people should underestimate despite his laid-back public image.
"Shawn be minding his business," said Marlon. "Shawn is not that dude."
Still, Wayans said his goal would be preventing any physical confrontation involving his brother from taking place.
"Before Shawn beats that n***a's ass, I'mma hold my brother back," he joked. "I'm gonna say, 'Shawn, Shawn, Shawn... is the juice worth the squeeze?'"
Despite the harsh words, Wayans maintained that he doesn't wish ill on Spears and hopes he succeeds. However, he ended the conversation with a direct message for the fellow comedian: "Leave us the fuck alone, bro."
