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Comedian Aries Spears weighed in on Mike Epps’ recent apology to Nicki Minaj following a controversial joke. Epps joked that “Nicki Minaj is getting a train ran on her by trumping them,” sparking backlash and a quick apology. Spears expressed frustration with Epps’ repeated apologies after jokes, saying, “I wish he would stop apologizing” and urged comedians to “stand on your hill” and own their material. He noted that Epps has apologized multiple times for different jokes, including stories about homelessness and people coming out of jail. Spears shared that as a comedian, he never apologizes for his stage material, although he sometimes regrets things said offstage. The discussion highlighted the challenges comedians face navigating humor in today’s climate, where jokes are heavily scrutinized. Spears also reflected on maintaining authenticity in comedy, emphasizing that genuine expression can polarize audiences but is essential to the craft.
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