Aries Spears: Cuba Gooding a White Boy at Heart, Black Men Don’t Get Sirens on Their Truck (Part 15)

Watch full interviews early, uncensored and ad-free as a Member - Watch this Full Interview: Part 16: Part 14: Part 1: -------- Comedian Aries Spears shared his thoughts on actor Cuba Gooding Jr., calling him “a White boy at heart.“ Spears discussed various instances that support his view, including Gooding’s eclectic behavior like his peculiar choice of outfitting his truck with police sirens. Gooding has faced criticism within the Black community for various actions, such as his exuberant reaction after winning an Oscar for his role in “Jerry Maguire,“ where he famously jumped and clicked his heels. Furthermore, Spears reflected on Gooding’s career choices post-Oscar, indicating that although lucrative, they often did not capitalize on his critical success, citing the actor’s own admission that he splurged the $13 million earned from “Snow Dogs.“ Spears also alluded to the broader issues Black artists encounter in Hollywood, suggesting that systemic hurdles still persist despite accolades and recognition.
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