August 17th 2024.
A recent exchange between Marlon Wayans and DJ Vlad caused quite a stir on social media, as the two clashed over Wayans' reported $40,000 price tag for an interview. DJ Vlad, known for his controversial opinions and interviews, questioned whether Wayans was truly worth that amount and sparked a heated debate online.
According to Complex, DJ Vlad released a snippet of an interview with Aries Spears on his YouTube channel, where he discussed Wayans' asking price of $40,000 and a 30% cut of future revenue. This caused a wave of discussions and revived the ongoing conversation about DJ Vlad being a culture vulture.
In response to DJ Vlad's comments, Wayans found support from someone with only 200 followers on social media, which he humorously pointed out. He also defended his asking price, stating that he consistently receives 100,000 to 300,000 views on any platform he interviews on. Wayans viewed DJ Vlad's criticism as silly and unprofessional, and called out his tactic of making business negotiations public.
"Are you upset? You're the unprofessional one here. If you don't like the number, just move on. You're making yourself look bad. You should take a step back. Are you mad at a Black man for stating his worth?" Wayans wrote in response. "And now you're using your platform to try and drag me down? I've never experienced such a silly negotiating tactic in my life."
Other users also chimed in, pointing out DJ Vlad's tendency to have issues with Black people who assert their value and refuse to back down. This is not the first time DJ Vlad has found himself in hot water for his tactics, as his previous interactions with people like Morgan Jerkins have sparked criticism and disapproval.
As Wayans emphasized in his replies to DJ Vlad, the controversial interviewer's actions were disrespectful and unprofessional. He accused DJ Vlad of trying to tear down a king and instigate beef within the Black community, a tactic that Wayans made clear would not work. "You've been pushing the boundaries of disrespect, and I've been a gentleman up until now. This was tactless, unprofessional, and petty. You're trying to bring down a king, and it won't work," Wayans wrote.
He also reminded DJ Vlad that his worth is not determined by people like him, as he is self-made and can go wherever he pleases. The exchange between the two only added fuel to the fire of those who criticize DJ Vlad's tactics, with Wayans calling out the interviewer for his actions.
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