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Marlon Wayans Roasts DJ Vlad After He Claims The Comedian Isn’t Worth $40K

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8 months ago

August 19, 2024

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Marlon Wayans has taken DJ Vlad to task after learning that Michael Jai White was allegedly paid $40,000 for an interview, while he was offered just $500. In a heated social media exchange, Wayans accused Vlad of lowballing him, expressing his displeasure at the perceived disrespect. The comedian roasted Vlad, questioning the disparity in fees and refusing to participate under such terms. Vlad responded, defending his offer and stating that Wayans had demanded an unreasonable amount. The exchange has quickly gained traction, sparking a broader conversation about fairness in the entertainment industry.

😂😂😂 see i tried to tell him
I was giving him a deal… oh well. 🤷🏾‍♂️— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) August 16, 2024

You mad? You unprofessional my guy. If you don’t like the number keep it moving. You look BAD. You should fall back. mad at a black man stating his number? And now you go public and use your platform to try to drag me. I never in my life dealt with this silly negotiating tactic.— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) August 16, 2024

Not mad at all. I find all this amusing because you really think that you're worth $40K for an interview. I said there's nobody on earth that will pay you that and I have yet to be proven wrong. Throwing out a stupid ass number for an interview is unprofessional my guy -…— DJ Vlad (@djvlad) August 16, 2024

I’m worth whatever i say. People like you don’t make or break me champ. I’m self made. I go where i choose. I don’t like your tactics. I’ve been a gentleman. I didn’t express my grievances with other people. You trying to turn other black men in my field on me. Asking them about…— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) August 16, 2024

Marlon Wayans, I'm sorry that you don't find me attractive. Fortunately for both of us, I'm heterosexual. Between your recent gay photoshoot and your claim to fame dressing up as a woman, this would be the perfect time to fully come out of the closet. Coming out as gay in…— DJ Vlad (@djvlad) August 18, 2024

Hey ⁦@djvlad⁩ you are waaaaaay too HATED by the URBAN COMMUNITY to F* with ME. I’m loved you ain’t. Watch the video… where’s your face?! Mas you couldn’t exploit me? How much the govt paying you Brody? Hope it’s at least 40k https://t.co/bH6eCfeFkb— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) August 18, 2024

This song was made for you ⁦@djvlad⁩ BOOM💥 GAME OVER. And we all chant “THEY NOT LIKE US! THEY NOT LIKE US”! *crip walk ensues https://t.co/FfSt8z0C6g— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) August 18, 2024

See @djvlad this is the moment you’ve been begging for i asked you to LEAVE ME ALONE. Let it go. But you want to kick a bee’s nest. You can’t compete with me bro, I AM LEGEND. And occasionally I’ll come off the throne to spar with pions like you. Keep going. There’s levels to…— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) August 18, 2024