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Funny Marco is sharing more information regarding his viral interview with rapper G Herbo and producer Southside.
On October 15, Funny Marco premiered a new episode of his YouTube series ‘Open Thoughts.’ The show started off with guest Southside, who was later joined by G Herbo.
Upon his entrance, G Herbo criticized Funny Marco for his “dumba*s jacket.” As the interview continued, viewers watched as the rapper threw his jacket at the camera and later referred to Marco as a “dumba*s” and “f*****g idiot.”
Furthermore, G Herbo and Southside seemed to clown the comedian for his clothing. Eventually, the rapper took off Marco’s hat and threw the item at the camera. Similar incidents occurred throughout the episode.
At the time, YouTube viewers left comments under the episode, mainly praising Marco for his “patience.”
YouTuber user @creativeCAP4wrote, “Throwing that cup wouldve definitely sparked a different reaction. He knew to apologize though. Im so impressed with Marcos level of patience.”
While another user, @willclark2661, added, “I wouldnt be able to sleep at night if I treated someone like this. Love you Marco
The day after the show’s premiere, Funny Marco took to social media to respond to viewers who were upset about the way he was treated by G Herbo and Southside.
Read his message below and swipe to for a clip from the show.
Later that day, Southside took to Instagram Live to address his actions on the show and the subsequent backlash. The producer seemed to feel that social media users and viewers were making him “the bad guy.”
Additionally, Southside proclaimed that “Herb wasn’t doing nothing” to Funny Marco.
“That’s how them folks play,” Southside explained before adding that he “doesn’t think” the his and G Herbo’s actions made Marco “uncomfortable.”
Later that day, a deleted scene surfaced showing the moment Southside broke Marco’s $30,000 watch.
Since October, Marco has been largely quiet about his experience with G Herbo and Southside. However, on Thursday, November 30, the comedian appeared for a show at The Comedy Zone in Jacksonville, Florida.
During his set, Marco shared more details about what allegedly occurred before and after the interview’s recording. The comedian explained that the sitdown was shot in August and released after G Herbo’s team allegedly made the request.
“Okay Mr. Herbo,” Marco told the crowd, recapping the incident in a video obtained exclusively by The Shade Room. “We put the s**t out boom! The s**t go viral… Then he call [saying], “Take the s**t down, take the s**t down, take the s**t down!'”
Marco allegedly declined.
Watch the comedian’s full sentiments and recap below.
