The Herd with Colin Cowherd Joe and Jada - Aries Spears on Ice Cube & 50 Cent beef, T.I.'s comedy, Jay-Z & DMX impressions
Aug 13, 2025
Aries Spears dives into the brewing tension between Ice Cube and 50 Cent after his critique of Cube's acting. He shares hilarious impressions of iconic figures like Tony Soprano and Shaquille O'Neal. The trio discusses T.I.'s venture into comedy and reminisce about unforgettable encounters with DMX. They tackle the respect that The Notorious B.I.G. deserves from Gen Z and reflect on their wild stories with Mike Tyson. The conversation blends humor with sharp insights on hip-hop and comedy's evolving landscape.
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On Criticizing Ice Cube's Artistry
- Aries Spears says he never attacked Ice Cube's character and gave him respect as a pioneer while criticizing his acting and artistry.
- He explains his critique was about artistry and acting instincts, not the man himself.
Humble When Crossing Genres
- Humble yourself when crossing into a new craft and respect the instincts of specialists already in it.
- Comics and rappers share skills but you must approach new genres with humility to succeed.
Invest In Quality Clips To Grow
- Use social video deliberately: hire a videographer and invest in clips to grow an audience quickly.
- Aries says paying to produce and publish clips multiplied his followers within months.