In a fiery exchange on VladTV, comedian Aries Spears bluntly called out host Vlad for “running his mouth too much” and not listening during a heated discussion about rhythm and cultural influence. Vlad confidently claimed he possessed better rhythm than most Black people worldwide, sparking Spears’ sharp rebuttal rooted in his DJ background and deep respect for Black cultural origins of rhythm. Spears emphasized the African roots of rhythm and dance, asserting that while others can train themselves, Black people inherently embody rhythm due to their heritage.

The debate intensified as they clashed over influences in comedy and DJing, with Spears dismissing Vlad’s examples of certain white influences on iconic Black comedians, insisting authentic influence comes from one’s own community and experience. Spears ended with a sharp defense of Black culture’s natural connection to rhythm, underscoring Vlad’s claims as misguided and out of touch. The candid back-and-forth highlighted cultural pride and differing views on influence and rhythm.