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In a candid conversation with VladTV, comedian Aries Spears opened up about recent tensions with fellow comic Nate Jackson, who accused him of stealing his crowd work style. Spears, known for his sharp improv and crowd interaction, explained he had reached out to Jackson with goodwill after seeing his successful crowd work performances, hoping to collaborate. However, Jackson rejected the gesture and claimed ownership over the crowd work concept—a comedic approach that has existed long before either comic.
Spears dismissed the notion of “owning” crowd work as unrealistic, emphasizing the long-standing tradition of interacting with audiences in comedy. Despite the misunderstanding, Spears affirmed he holds no personal grudge against Jackson, suggesting the rivalry stems more from competition than conflict. He also lamented the lack of unity within the Black comedy community, calling for collaboration instead of division. Spears remains focused on his craft, recently selling out the 3,000-seat Westbury Theater in New York, marking a career milestone.
