Aries Spears on LeBron, Jay-Z, Kanye, Lizzo, Kim K, Diddy, Corey Holcomb, Ne-Yo

04/01/25 • 127 min

Aries Spears and DJ Vlad discussed LeBron James' hypocrisy for criticizing Stephen A. Smith's critique of his son Bronny, citing LeBron's past actions. They debated the merits of Kanye West's controversial social media posts and Elon Musk's political stances. Aries shared his views on Michael Jackson's "The Lady in My Life" and compared Beyoncé to other iconic singers. They also touched on Amber Rose's dating preferences, Ne-Yo's polyamorous relationship, and the cultural implications of Serena Williams' appearance during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance. Vlad and Aries Spears discuss Drake's music and his attempt to move past beef with other artists. They also discuss legal battles involving celebrities like Jay Z and Diddy, highlighting the challenges of proving allegations. The conversation touches on the impact of social media and the importance of respect in comedy and concludes with reflections on aging and the value of experience.

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