Van Lathan on Getting Fired from TMZ, Addresses Rumor He Choked Right-Wing Co-Worker (Part 9)

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In the latest clip, Van Lathan discussed the incident that resulted in his departure from TMZ. Lathan explained that the incident started when was asked to discuss a segment about Ellen DeGeneres hanging out with George Bush despite his personal reasons for not wanting to. During the segment, co-worker Michael Babcock kept talking over him, causing him to walk off. Before exiting, Lathan approached Babcock from behind, put his hands around his shoulders, and whispered in his ear. While that part of the segment wasn't aired, screenshots made it appear as if he were choking Babcock. Lathan added that Babcock was his closest friend at TMZ and the two continue to maintain a friendship. However, it was Lathan's final remark that resulted in the incident being his last time at TMZ's offices.
In the latest clip, Van Lathan continued to discuss the incident that led to his firing from TMZ. He said he didn't think the incident was a big deal until the company's attorneys and human resources contacted him. He also said Michael Babcock called him crying after learning Van was being punished and claimed to Van that he was sticking up for him. Van also pondered whether Page Six's story exposing his firing came from TMZ or one of his former co-workers. He added that he's been in contact with everyone from the company exept TMZ founder Harvey Levin. Van also claimed his firing came after informing TMZ that he wasn't returning once his contract was up.

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@vladtv 2 жыл бұрын

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@johanmassy5290 2 жыл бұрын

You are not alone in that thought.

@amc3463 2 жыл бұрын

Vlad you should put Van on vlad TV as a host this brother is legit he a real one 👏

@LikeMichaeL 2 жыл бұрын

Vlad you messed up on the title

@babyfromdarack8673 2 жыл бұрын

Fax 😂

@greggrant8140 2 жыл бұрын

He does lol

@rosecityy8137 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly why I never hangout with my coworkers whenever they ask me to go out. Coworkers are not your friends

@1990758 2 жыл бұрын

That's a very interesting hypothesis it depenis it a pinch

@jimmyjohnjuan 2 жыл бұрын

Depends. If y'all share alot of interest, why not? Like for what reason some how all the gun people at my job got to know each other.

@gregatron4528 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the type of job.. Now dont be dating each other unless one of yous has left that place.

@crawlbitchcrawl 2 жыл бұрын

This!!💯

@Secular-Serenity 2 жыл бұрын

You are right

@preacher9279 2 жыл бұрын

Never trust the Human Resources department at your job. They are their to protect the business not you. HR is a pre-op law firm for most businesses.

@tattoorobertjackson 2 жыл бұрын

You live and you learn. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

@masterliontamer2452 2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@SJW8788 2 жыл бұрын

Damn. That sounds right i believe you

@Kingxvinny330 2 жыл бұрын

Facts they gon protect they ass before you

@scotthewiseman2471 2 жыл бұрын

100% never trust HR

@mimiactivities8536 2 жыл бұрын

When an employer wants to get rid of you, they find any reason to do so

@nilcesoares9708 Жыл бұрын

Bingo

@BlessednFree Жыл бұрын

I drove into a work place once was my first week apparently I was not supposed to turn left I was supposed to keep going straight got scolded at and embarrassed and the crazy thing there’s no sign or anything I was never given directions I was just guessing I was going the right way.. nonsense 😊

@mlilof84 Жыл бұрын

And usually it’s the time and attendance policy they use BUt they ain’t ever got PTO you can take 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@susandickerman4939 Жыл бұрын

Correct. You need to keep a journal. If something is going on. Especially with big corporations. And Especially if you are a woman or a minority. Speaking from experience. Human resources work for the corporations. You have to have a strong case. And sometimes a lawyer that is not afraid of them.

@thepowerofchoice2372 Жыл бұрын

They will figure out away to fire you. Then they created reasons to terminate you. If they will use coworkers to create the situation! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@izzyizzyizzy5638 Жыл бұрын

Nobody is your friend at work people. Never ever touch or use profanity on the work floor. It never ends well.

@marjorjorietillman856 Жыл бұрын

That’s 100% correct! Even some have lost their job, because they may have innocently put their hands on someone’s shoulder. I got in trouble because a coworker said he had cancer, and said nobody cared. I felt sorry for him and asked if he wanted to speak to someone who went through some similar things, and they successfully dealt with it! He said yes, so I later emailed him the phone number. He told HR that I was harassing him. After that, I kept my distance with no touching, helping, or palling around with coworkers! 👎🏽😐

@floflo8153 Жыл бұрын

@@marjorjorietillman856 You've got to be kidding... there has to be more to it otherwise complete 🐍

@blakjak38 Жыл бұрын

He was seen as the proverbial “angry black man” often portrayed in media. Even though I tried his best not to project that.

@tomlewis5542 Жыл бұрын

That's what smart people say

@kocoaberry7041 Жыл бұрын

I have been saying for years--- no physical contact in the workplace. People want to give each other massages, all kinds of foolishness, before you know it, you end up in HR. Its not cool.

@SingingBeeize 2 жыл бұрын

This is why you can’t be friends with coworkers. Boundaries are soooo important in the work place .

@keishasymone7375 2 жыл бұрын

Facts! Your co workers are NOT your friends

@dinkyboss 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! You go to work for the paycheck, not to make friends 🤦🏽‍♀️

@ernestineforbes2924 2 жыл бұрын

You are so right

@rhondahall0184 2 жыл бұрын

Man... It's so true. It always ends up as "it's either you or me " type of thing sadly

@donnabey4511 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, reminds me of a song from back in the day. "Friends how many of us have them"

@steevehoyoufat9155 2 жыл бұрын

Van needs to realize that you can know someone for 10 years and find them out in 10 minutes. Dude did not speak up for you. If he did, he would've done it publicly. He's not your friend, Van.

@1990758 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly exactly hes naive

@billie-ocean8286 2 жыл бұрын

Very very true

@Knockaswagga 2 жыл бұрын

Facts….I wouldn’t let my friend get fired

@ritagreenleaf3669 2 жыл бұрын

Its doesn't matter if he stood up for him....the alleged assault was on film.

@steevehoyoufat9155 2 жыл бұрын

@@ritagreenleaf3669 that doesn't mean anything if it's alleged.

@briannemurdock4183 Жыл бұрын

Never mistake coworkers for friends. Those are just people you ended up around because you both have bills and it's easier to get along.

@1990758 Жыл бұрын

I met my best female friend at work back in December of 1991 we are still friends.

@brownhippy Жыл бұрын

@@1990758cuz both yall some gossiping ass bitches

@roseellison6731 Жыл бұрын

He was the reason I watched TMZ , so well versed and educated black man , people just jumped to conclusions.

@slothmonkey9579 Жыл бұрын

That’s probably why he was really let go.

@franklinmaldonado3660 Жыл бұрын

Educated black men still unable to control erratic behavior

@pavlovsdogman Жыл бұрын

He be a smart negro huh? Let's take him out the fields and put him into the house to be a butler!!

@natashafaulkner666 Жыл бұрын

Me to

@johnq4520 Жыл бұрын

Educated black men usually get rejected by society, UNLESS they're famous or rich or all the above

@seanarthur259 2 жыл бұрын

A real friend will come out publicly and defend his friend in a situation like this.

@JBowie-eu8rb 2 жыл бұрын

He's just was friends with him just to say "one of my good friend is black".

@HarkonAjala 2 жыл бұрын

FACTS. Has "Mike" ever disputed this publicly?

@nosceteipsum6742 2 жыл бұрын

This. A true friend will defend you publicly. Fake ones will say they defended you on a phone call or privately but real ones will make it so obvious that they don't need to tell you because you already know

@COMPACTTVHD 2 жыл бұрын

Not white people

@ritagreenleaf3669 2 жыл бұрын

@@COMPACTTVHD racist much?

@wandajazz1061 2 жыл бұрын

"Mike called me on the phone actually crying ", 🤪..When will people ever learn? Mike was (probably) the main person advocating for his firing. I felt threaten.

@bmiller4914 2 жыл бұрын

Lmmfao 🤣

@mercedes7811 2 жыл бұрын

That is the battle cry of the white supremacists. They are always threatened by black people.

@Subliminalmessage78 2 жыл бұрын

Bingo!

@xrpbible 2 жыл бұрын

Van ain’t the sharpest tool in the toolbox

@mercedes7811 2 жыл бұрын

@@xrpbible Noticed that. Unsure why he is still friends with that guy. Says a lot about him.

@remonedavis4681 Жыл бұрын

Bottom line , Mike said he felt threatened. Then they fired you.

@slothmonkey9579 Жыл бұрын

The bottom line is they were shady and two faced.

@lizdahl847 Жыл бұрын

Van obviously has a short fuse and is triggered by issues he can't control. He definitely needed a time out.

@tlctheylearncourageously4679 Жыл бұрын

Threatened too funny

@goldenage6994 Жыл бұрын

Mike was never a friend. He back doored u.

@quceolatrient1545 Жыл бұрын

Rite,,,fire the black man. And as I'm listening to Van I'm now saying that he deserved to get fired because he's still saying this man was his friend from the beginning hahaha yeah right because there's no white man your friend and I've been watching TMZ since the beginning and that white man Babcock or whatever his name is, he has shown much racism since hes been on tmz so if Van choked him good and if he didn't but yet he was fired good because hes still saying this white pink pale man was his friend, naive dumb blacks is the reason why we're gonna keep getting treated the way we do in the world. Go work at McDonald's Van.

@Moore_cookies51 Жыл бұрын

I HEAR YOU VAN, I FEEL THE SAME WAY. HARVEY IS ONE OF THE VULTURES. CONTINUE TO STAND ON TRUTH. Be your own man!

@pavlovsdogman Жыл бұрын

By vulture you mean Jew right?

@EchoJ Жыл бұрын

@@pavlovsdogmanno, Nazi. *Culture vulture,* dumb ass. Just like Vlad.

@Filmation77 Жыл бұрын

Well, he's Gay Right-wing so.....

@karllansing7927 Жыл бұрын

you mean a gay vulture living of heterosexuals. or a jew vulture living of black people. youre an idiot!!

@mr.beatspt.2969 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever they say...”We’re gonna take a couple of days before we decide...” they’ve already decided right then and you mind as well start looking for another job.

@1990758 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@JenniferJones-bo1rx 2 жыл бұрын

True very true

@TheUniquemariah 2 жыл бұрын

Of course

@nelly773 2 жыл бұрын

So true!

@jamals.8786 2 жыл бұрын

100% on point.

@theTruthSeekerishere 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I always though Van was too good for TMZ. He has always stood up for what he believes in and spoke his truth even when it wasn't popular. He's genuine, but many people who worked there were not.

@Sebastianx007 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah being real always gets you in hot water 💧but it's very honourable to be who you are and never cave in!

@fshotguns3311 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah if you speak with your hands. That isn't cool. Anyone who strikes someone "NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY" is in fact a person who lives by thier emotions. Our emotions are not to control out actions when it involves anger. That is not how a man pull react. A child maybe.

@mathieuthames7207 2 жыл бұрын

@@fshotguns3311 Did you actually watch this video?? Honest question...

@jdaboss49ers28 2 жыл бұрын

NAH TMZ IS THE BIGGEST MEDIA OUTLET THIS DUDE IS JUST A REGULAR JOE NOTHING SPECIAL

@iwontrespond4039 2 жыл бұрын

He was never too good for TMZ, I wanted to hear the things that he had to say he was very intelligent and being too good to give me information!!! that's crazy, he needed to be there

@lizcarter6093 Жыл бұрын

They didn’t like that this Black man spoke his mind and told the truth about things

@pavlovsdogman Жыл бұрын

Except Kanye! He was wrong about Kanye! Hitler rules and slavery was awesome! YE 2024!!!

@allupinya5938 Жыл бұрын

Awe kill dat noize son!

@OGbobbyKUSH Жыл бұрын

He needs to start a gang with ye and Tate! With trump as a mascot!!!!

@ericomaruto9157 Жыл бұрын

This the guy who said that to Takoma Park Kayne West. Wow he not on the show anymore stay strong brother ❤

@tomzukouski6041 Жыл бұрын

Bs,he made it to personal.

@Cj239h Жыл бұрын

LOVE Van!! Man speaks the truth and truly values education. He deserves nothing but the best.

@eam4279 2 жыл бұрын

It's funny how TMZ has all these rules with how they should conduct themselves with each other, but they be out in public hounding celebs in the most disrespectful ways

@felicerashed8296 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@justsaying3729 Жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@simonasweet9085 Жыл бұрын

Facts

@floflo8153 Жыл бұрын

👀

@joyousjoy6835 Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@southeast78 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, you’re still friends with your enemy? That guy isn’t your friend!!!

@michiganstate6947 2 жыл бұрын

Stevie wonder could see that

@raavhollywood 2 жыл бұрын

I worked there for almost 2 years. Mike is the main person who went to HR and got him fired

@southeast78 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely believe that! Too bad he don’t

@wowso4 2 жыл бұрын

@@raavhollywood damn why is he defending him then?

@capricer3817 2 жыл бұрын

No he isn't your friend. But you right continue to show yourself friendly cause it's coming back around.

@nyeedamccallum6269 Жыл бұрын

He maybe in denial of the fake in his face… but in any case he moved on and more opportunities 🎉🙏🏽

@janicetaylor3463 Жыл бұрын

Stay strong brother sometimes things happen for a reason.

@franks1853 2 жыл бұрын

Mike never spoke up for you bro. Sorry that you think he did. I don’t know why we always think they speak up for us.

@Kingvic89 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely, idk why he’s soft shoeing about the situation saying they still friends

@fashionlife5348 2 жыл бұрын

Facts he reported him thats how hr got involved in the first place

@smoodiewavvz3897 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly Van that is the type of dude to think someone cared about him. TMZ is a cesspool of Passive aggressive, sarcastic, narcissistic sycophants!!!!!!!

@markh7831 2 жыл бұрын

Right

@cuttinupthecarpet504 2 жыл бұрын

You would know right? Nah that's your white hate seepin through.

@YoungBlaze 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know Mike personally, but I believe he actually threw van under the bus in private

@willieleelump-lump7608 2 жыл бұрын

That part 👊💯❗

@mtokp21 2 жыл бұрын

💯Facts

@rocheljohnson4925 2 жыл бұрын

For sure.

@tealx2014 2 жыл бұрын

The sacrificial lamb!

@elbow71203 2 жыл бұрын

You don't know him but u know what he done in private,after lathan gave his honest opinion on someone he knew for years

@rubybrown3803 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps you and Mike were not as close as you thought. Your so called friends did not speak positively on your behalf. They felt threatened whether you accept it or not.

@karenjoiner2264 Жыл бұрын

Wow Van I’m sorry this happened to you, but God won’t close a door without opening another, something better is on the way for you🙏🏼🙏🏼

@bigpat1003 2 жыл бұрын

They threw dude a “going away party” after this messed up firing, and he actually showed up.. If he only knew how many snakes 🐍 were at that party 😬

@ebonyeverything2751 2 жыл бұрын

Optics wise, he knew what he was doing. He didn't give a fuck about that party or those people and their intentions. He just chose to play it cool.

@satiricalsartorial 2 жыл бұрын

@@ebonyeverything2751 bureaucracy

@dama2614 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like Harvey wanted to stick it to Van because he chose not to return to TMZ. Van's too good for TMZ!

@nanisteiner9260 2 жыл бұрын

He was feeling fragile.

@coupleofbeers31 2 жыл бұрын

The biggest one being Babcock.

@cevinTV 2 жыл бұрын

BRO.... is it me? or if you stare at this dude long enough..... he kinda looks like Kanye West lol

@ARBJ85 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he kinda does Kanye East

@PNess-is6ox 2 жыл бұрын

Kanye southwest

@bingjeffrey93 2 жыл бұрын

Naw. Bruh you gotta get some sleep

@anthonyaguilars1198 2 жыл бұрын

Put the drugs down

@shean991 2 жыл бұрын

He looks more like GLC than kanye

@kimberlyblack353 Жыл бұрын

Van Lathan you're doing a great job with Hip Hop Homicide

@chrisjackson5932 Жыл бұрын

💯

@letitiacooper98 Жыл бұрын

I didn't know that was his show yes it is a Gd one.

@kimberlyblack353 Жыл бұрын

@@letitiacooper98 it's 50 cents show but Van is doing the interviews

@monicam.9817 Жыл бұрын

I knew he looked familiar!

@kimberlyblack353 Жыл бұрын

@@monicam.9817 he used to work for TMZ also

@tod3msn 2 жыл бұрын

Respect boundaries. Don't touch people. Keeps you out of a lot of hassles.

@dehjhunaeday5743 2 жыл бұрын

He was the reason I watched, this man is so educated he makes alot of sense when he speaks on issues.

@rickDArula 2 жыл бұрын

He lost me when he endorsed Andrew Gillum and threw a hissy fit when DeSantis won. We all know how that turned out

@FlyRoni 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@lindaweston9310 2 жыл бұрын

Mine to don't watch it anymore can't stand. Harvey or Babcock TMZ not the same anymore

@miriamhavard7621 2 жыл бұрын

🤔

@lindae.conway2836 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I have not watched TMZ since Van left His information was so factual and so on point that’s the only reason I watched TMZ, days when he was not on there I change channels.

@taraialexander4109 2 жыл бұрын

For Harvey not to reach out to Van to offer his condolences when Van's father died speaks VOLUMES. Even if he couldn't man up and call, he could have sent a text, a card, something.

@youknowwhoyouare2269 2 жыл бұрын

See, now😔

@scroogemcduckrich9705 2 жыл бұрын

it was just business for Harvey

@taraialexander4109 2 жыл бұрын

@@scroogemcduckrich9705 Cleary.

@pacskulls7757 Жыл бұрын

My boss was the same way. He has 3 different branches in the states and in our branch my coworker suffered an anuerysm and died within a week and he never acknowledged it or emailed the company about it. My coworker was bff's with the guy and they told him to just call a hotline number if he needed it. No support at all from upper management.

@taraialexander4109 Жыл бұрын

@@pacskulls7757 WHOA! That is beyond insensitive; it's brutal. Even if "management" didn't care, they should care that these type situations cause low morale, decreased productivity, and push people out the door. It affects the bottom line. Karma is real though.

@susandickerman4939 Жыл бұрын

Van Latham is so educated and well spoken..A pleasure to listen to.

@tondasmith2828 2 жыл бұрын

As a fan of TMZ, I was so shocked when I found out Van was fired. Things will never be the same without him!

@donaldmiller4643 Жыл бұрын

Not a fan anymore

@newjack900 6 ай бұрын

@@donaldmiller4643 1st time I ever heard somebody admit to being a fan of TMZ

@jennsarinana 2 жыл бұрын

Van was our tour guide back in 2012 on the TMZ tour. He definitely put in the work at TMZ and I have no doubt he’ll be ok. People love him.

@iamfour 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know he has a history of beating woman?

@SC-uq2jf 2 жыл бұрын

@@iamfour Liar. Post the proof of your claim.

@dezzielake862 2 жыл бұрын

Liar if he did he would be all over the news because he's black now show proof liar

@RyanHoltz 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know Jennifer!

@alleyezonamanda1636 2 жыл бұрын

I highly doubt he will be back after they did him like this. Trust is broken.

@demetriharlan5887 2 жыл бұрын

As a black man at a early age I was taught that no matter how friendly white people get with you, you have to always watch them.

@mrs.hargrave1618 2 жыл бұрын

You have to watch anyone.

@Bsb0830 2 жыл бұрын

Demetri Harlan@ Every white man isn’t your enemy. Similarly, every black man isn’t your friend.

@reneegilbert2544 2 жыл бұрын

They will throw you under the bus and steal your ideas then present them as their own.

@shonnieshonnie4862 2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@FlorenceElu 2 жыл бұрын

@@reneegilbert2544 yes they will!

@MsCBEE02 Жыл бұрын

Stand up guy. Emotionally in control and wise beyond his years on strategic messaging. I love it!!! Go tell that! Nothing to see here...bye bye. On to my future. It's calling and I AM ready! Van you are the "stuff"! Best wishes and godspeed on your journey. Thx for all the great contributions. Well done

@aldojohnson1753 Жыл бұрын

He sounds like gossiping puss.

@khard9000 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you except the emotional part he can’t tell his job they can’t talk about something because he doesn’t like it all the way unprofessional he should have excused himself but I do like the brother and wish greatness for him cause he definitely good at what he does.

@sedhol2 Жыл бұрын

I stand with you Van. Disappointed into Harvey, but not surprised

@johnnywinston4032 Жыл бұрын

Why Charles didn't support Van? SMFH

@raavhollywood 2 жыл бұрын

I used to work with him at TMZ. He's a cool dude, but we used to feel bad for him because he actually thought Harvey and those guys liked him. The truth was they clowned him all the time but he didn't get it. Oh, and Mike Didn't stand up for him. Lol

@imHim710 2 жыл бұрын

I could tell from watching the show. They would always try to get a reaction from him.

@fadethechannel 2 жыл бұрын

Ironic because he seems like the only one with real sense. I’m sure you don’t have any.

@yadabk8378 2 жыл бұрын

Wow exactly I wouldn’t believe he stood up for me if he called crying

@jazzyfour 2 жыл бұрын

Of course Mike didn't stand up for him cuz he's a racist Trump supporter that didn't like Van embarrassing him all the time with better facts and who's also much more intelligent that he is.

@tattoorobertjackson 2 жыл бұрын

I can relate what he went through. No one clowned him. Anybody who talks behind a genuine persons back it is the real clown. Let’s get that straight.

@Reecesavage-Alwayswin 2 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or am I the only one that believe that Mike actually washed his hands with Van without telling him face to face like a Man.

@cfgodwell 2 жыл бұрын

And now he's (Babcock) trying to be the voice of reason and consciousness for TMZ, which is laughable seeing how he supports a White Supremacist.

@willieleelump-lump7608 2 жыл бұрын

That part.

@speaktruthpeace1612 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@Reecesavage-Alwayswin 2 жыл бұрын

@@cfgodwell He needs to understand how sad and weakkk this looks as man.

@pknuckles00 2 жыл бұрын

@@cfgodwell what white supremacist does he support?

@glory2godholy257 Жыл бұрын

Charles would be the one!! Sad! 😢 and I have my own feelings about Harvey….he’s definitely Not for US!

@airforceone6523 Жыл бұрын

He didnt get fired because van put his hands on mike. The staff and mike probably spoke to eachother and they asked mike “ do you wanna press charges for van touching you?, he said no. Staff then asked mike “ you want to fire him instead? Mike said yeah”. Mike could of told staff nah, van is my friend.

@geraldkelly484 Жыл бұрын

😁 sounds about right 👍

@mariashimajiri2182 Жыл бұрын

Could have***

@tanyaparmer7271 2 жыл бұрын

Van was the smartest person on TMZ hands down! I really miss him☹️

@jujumh846 2 жыл бұрын

True……😌

@TrinaBinaBaby 2 жыл бұрын

Truth… I stopped watching TMZ after Van left.

@SC68170 2 жыл бұрын

Ehhhhh...not even close🤣

@mtio2807 2 жыл бұрын

The trash they have now....yikes!

@jlizwashington 2 жыл бұрын

Was!!!!

@glenikiayoung5231 2 жыл бұрын

Based on My experience as a Hiring Manager Is that prior to termination Human Resources conduct an investigation with all parties involved. It’s hard for me to believe that Mike spoke up and defended him being that the incident involved him, and they still fired him. I believe Mike agreed with the claims but hid his hand with Van to avoid confrontation.

@Yungchris760 2 жыл бұрын

They don’t care about us blacks period. From being in the Army to civilian jobs, people only care about themself and people are still for sure racist and prejudice. Somehow someone Always think we’re a threat and “scared”. When you have a guy as genuine as this; I hope Mike gets his ass beat fasho. He’s still getting paid for being a bitch and even letting this happen. If that was his friend, then……..How do you get a man fired, then go to his “you’re fired” party😂 then you wonder why dudes come back and shoot the whole place up. I respect van and his composure💯

@slaphappy5252 2 жыл бұрын

@@Yungchris760 well here check this out young buck. Somehow someone always thinks y’all a threat or scared you mentioned, yet you are hoping for the guy to get his butt beat fa sho. Bruh don’t let yourself fall into your feelings and emotions so deep that you forget that there’s such things called common sense and logic. Yes prejudiced people are still prevalent. Not just white people but all peoples. Blacks, Asians, Mexicans, and so on are prejudiced too. In fact, the most “racist” remarks I’ve heard from a single race is hands down from the black race. The fact that you have enough hate in your heart to wish harm on the other man proves that you yourself are a hater and most definitely a racist too. Of course you will beg to differ but you already showed your hand from your comment you posted.

@keishasymone7375 2 жыл бұрын

Bingo!

@klmitchellbrown 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@stevenspilly 2 жыл бұрын

@@Yungchris760 so you claim blacks are unfairly treated as a violent threat in the workplace because racism. Then you wish physical harm on his co-worker. People like YOU are the problem. Grow up, seriously. This isn't a sandpit in grade school, this is adult real life.

@ressiewoodard430 Жыл бұрын

I wondered what happened to him that's very sad I liked him maybe he'll get his own show

@JasonWalkerJamaica Жыл бұрын

Van has his own show.😊

@easymoneyproductions9898 Жыл бұрын

He has his own show......hip hop murders or something like that💯💯💯💯

@TuckWithALilLux Жыл бұрын

No bottom line is you keep your hands to yourself! It doesn’t matter how cool you are with a person while on your job period

@dianewilliams3740 2 жыл бұрын

My parents always said when one door closes God will open a window and pour out a blessing for you. I wish Van all the best in life.

@ryantamura219 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who worked in passing w Van at the tape library, no one saw him as a threat physically but professionally they were all scared. Just because of his individual talent and intellect they knew he was next in line and couldn’t climb higher w Van around. Glad to see you still doin your thing and stay up👍

@2cleeng 2 жыл бұрын

Dope 🤙🏾

@four4four636 2 жыл бұрын

I knew when he started speaking up more he was on his way out

@willieleelump-lump7608 2 жыл бұрын

I agree 💯❗

@vanessaandrews152 2 жыл бұрын

I think it was Charles 🙄

@Novajowea 2 жыл бұрын

Is he little in stature?

@ericeandco Жыл бұрын

In decades of working in an office I’ve never needed to touch a co worker in any way shape or form so it’s hard to understand.

@irenelacour3486 Жыл бұрын

I am glad to see this. I always wondered what had happened to Van. I missed him. But I am glad he is doing good

@k3creationziu 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking from someone who worked in Human Resources for over 5 years, Mike had to tell HR he felt threatened, or he was a physical threat to him. Idk why we always think they're our friends.

@NinaBee1 2 жыл бұрын

Mike probably said something that offended Van during that segment and then Van responded by putting his hands on Mike instead of walking away. Come on bro, mike was scared at that moment wether they were friends or not. No man is going to take a man putting hands on him as friendly in that moment.

@k3creationziu 2 жыл бұрын

@Nina B I get that, but Mike should have expressed that with Van. Van said Mike was a good friend of his, so that should have been worked out among friends. Van said Mike told him he had nothing to do with his firing, which, in my opinion, is not true.

@legion1630 2 жыл бұрын

Never think they are your friends..pls pls have that behind your head...

@mancubus2010 2 жыл бұрын

Not true. Anyone that sees it can complain. It's not the intent it's the impact, this is the current reality.

@k3creationziu 2 жыл бұрын

@Jeff Andon Maybe the company you work for has different rules and procedures. HR has to go to the person affected because somebody seeing an altercation and reporting it, when the person affected not reporting it, can be taken out of context. Ex: Myself and a Co-worker (friend) skylarking or involved in friendly roasting on the job and another co-worker sees our interaction and reports it to HR. HR CAN NOT go off what the reporting co-working says then take action. They have to confirm the altercation with the co-worker that has been harmed, assaulted, abused, etc., before taking action. That is grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit.

@jaibanks7151 2 жыл бұрын

Leaving TMZ was the BEST & GREATEST thing that happened to van @ that place. I wish van ALL the Best in ALL of his future endeavors! ( All Love from oakland California)

@thisishowiedewitt76 2 жыл бұрын

What future endeavors? What has Van done since TMZ?

@danschuster5187 2 жыл бұрын

He is not famous no more

@melindamartinez6463 2 жыл бұрын

@@thisishowiedewitt76 He won an Academy Award for producing a short film.

@funkonsight 2 жыл бұрын

@@melindamartinez6463 what film was this?

@melindamartinez6463 2 жыл бұрын

@@funkonsight Sorry, it was an Oscar for "Two Distant Strangers". I saw it on the Oscars but if you Google his name it does come up.

@justsaying3729 Жыл бұрын

He was absolutely correct on George W. Bush. How soon we forget. Sorry you lost your job.

@earthlycolorbrown6246 2 жыл бұрын

"What about Your friends?" "Will they let You down? "Will they be around?" TLC~ He showed up at his "Your fired party." Be Blessed Brother!

@BrooklynUSA 2 жыл бұрын

This is why you have to be professional and keep the buddy buddy stuff out the office. There’s always someone in the office that is envious of you and will use HR to their benefit.

@2iggy_ 2 жыл бұрын

100% CORRECT.

@zuluboy4056 2 жыл бұрын

You are speaking facts!!!!

@prettypuffprincess 2 жыл бұрын

B I N G O

@sandrataylor7892 2 жыл бұрын

He was aggressive and think he was best friends with everyone at work. That's why I keep it professional at work and move on

@Yungchris760 2 жыл бұрын

From experience you not lying 😎

@rubyredd6366 2 жыл бұрын

Van, you're so called buddy Mike, set you up! Clearly, everyone, including Harvey, Charles and all their followers saw your potential and how outspoken you were on the show, you're wisdom and opinions were solid! You contributed so much to TMZ, and it was telling that it made Harvey abd Charles very uncomfortable, especially when you disagreed with Kayne on one of his ridiculous rants! Harvey doesn't have a backnone, Charles always calls Harvey out while Van was employed, and continues to correct him in 2021! I stopped watching TMZ....after Van left, interesting how swiftly HR and attorneys expedited his dismissal! Mike is traitor, lesson learned, no one is your friend in the workplace! It's intresting how Harvey and Charles didn't advocate for him! Van is a born leader, he's much better on his own. Wishing you continued success Van, you're doing amazing away from a that toxic environment! Peace!✌

@madameclark3453 2 жыл бұрын

When you put your hands on someone and threaten them, your are setting yourself up . Maybe you’re to ghetto to see it.

@miriamhavard7621 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@wesleymccutchen2459 2 жыл бұрын

@@madameclark3453 i

@marywilson6354 2 жыл бұрын

Well said I agree and there were jealous of all attention Vanguard he's very intelligent and got superstar potential . He she be Kanye's advisor to keep him from saying dumb stuff in the media seriously .❤️ He was the most relatable person on the show anyway to me and friendly face like goldfish amosnt piranhas.

@youknowwhoyouare2269 2 жыл бұрын

I'd watch Vmz religiously, the show hasn't been the same since they chose that bozo over him

@allys744 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know Van was fired. Always keep your eyes peeled, look for your true friends.

@kingman1330 Жыл бұрын

I haven't watch TMZ since he has been gone!!!

@kreed82 Жыл бұрын

You shouldn't have needed to watch it anyway lol.

@nancylynch4785 Жыл бұрын

Stopped watching the show the day he was fired!

@joycewilliams9503 2 жыл бұрын

As soon as I found out Van was no longer on TMZ, I NEVER watched it again. He was the best. I watched it every day before he left. I will never watch it again!!

@kahudson7491 2 жыл бұрын

Same, he made the show pop

@almatracy972 2 жыл бұрын

Facts

@thegoodone9087 2 жыл бұрын

I did the same. Stopped watching TMZ.

@geraldinerhabb2566 2 жыл бұрын

Same for me /me too

@queenb5913 2 жыл бұрын

I also stopped watching. The show sucks now that the real talent is gone 👎🏽.

@FinancialGame 2 жыл бұрын

TMZ just wanted a reason to get rid of him and used that as an excuse.

@solomonallen3524 2 жыл бұрын

He got rid of himself he put his hands on another co-worker

@NotfromDetroit 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you! I am not going to watch it anymore.

@Zedz0 2 жыл бұрын

For sure, they were just waiting for him to slip up and assault/threaten a co-worker on camera. Bunch of racists right?

@NotfromDetroit 2 жыл бұрын

@@Zedz0 He said he had already told them he would not re new his contract. 🙃

@debbiechambers4878 2 жыл бұрын

I loved him on TMZ! They wanted an excuse ! I haven't watched it sense!😡😡

@chrisbowenufos Жыл бұрын

Van Lathan can always get a job on CBS Mornings.

@ttexastt Жыл бұрын

All these folks say "don't make friends at work" are strange. Many of my best friends come from work places and have grown closer as the years have passed. Same with both parents. You spends a large part of life with these coworkers. Over time you develope other interests than your old school friends. It doesn't matter where you make friends, its about who you make friends. Its up to you to be selective on how close you let others get.

@jaceleonce8145 Жыл бұрын

A dummy is born everyday.

@User-zzyyxxvv 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh, they wanted to get rid of you and were looking for a reason. That's how it goes in the Corporate world. I was in a similar situation. This lady I work with put her hands around my neck jokingly like the Homer Simpson choke. Somehow it got to HR and they wanted to punish her, and I pretty much had to tell them "No, she meant nothing by it!". I think they were just waiting to get rid of her and somehow build a case on her. She was clearly joking, but that job was sort of where I lost my innocence to to speak. This is not a family, and there are no friends here. There are vultures watching everything lol .... Always remember that it is just a job Never get too comfortable. I’m a black man in corporate America. I touch no one. Not even a hug 🤣

@tim.3695 2 жыл бұрын

Facts and bruh should know this.✌🏼

@deonjones9752 2 жыл бұрын

Facts!

@tammier8860 2 жыл бұрын

Wise man you spoke volumes

@mikhaillionel6352 2 жыл бұрын

Man if I could tell you something similar that happened to me.

@ChandraYClady 2 жыл бұрын

No matter how innocent it was in your mind-as a black man: NEVER touch a co-worker under ANY circumstances.

@spank2424 2 жыл бұрын

I stop watching TMZ after Van left he was the only one who stood his ground and didn’t giggle and hee hee on every subject!

@antront1158 2 жыл бұрын

Me too bro

@flickboogers9325 Жыл бұрын

I thought coworkers were my friends but as soon as I quit the friendships faded.

@Native722 Жыл бұрын

Can't believe they fired him.

@ah3569 Жыл бұрын

I can...he was wrongfully accused by a non blk co-worker and ultimately fired by a white man...should I elaborate further?

@jasonsmith530 Жыл бұрын

He be a G He get fired

@boontscoont 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t watched TMZ since he left and that’s a fact bro simply got railroaded and I don’t partake in the BS💪🏾 many blessing to Van his super talented and his time will come❤️

@kalumtherapper742 2 жыл бұрын

neither have i

@madameclark3453 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t want to work with people who put their hands on others and then threaten them.

@jmo5641 2 жыл бұрын

Oh be quiet

@ricardorodriguez6580 2 жыл бұрын

Screw this guy his a smart ass and rude in person he had it coming. You’ll never work in this town.

@monicacarter8105 2 жыл бұрын

@@madameclark3453 You are just trolling now.

@killbill45 2 жыл бұрын

He almost cried when speaking on the going away party he saw his co worker’s as more than co workers he loved them like family they just didn’t feel the same unfortunately! Sad America

@vegashotboi2151 2 жыл бұрын

Typical america

@Gamebreaker08 2 жыл бұрын

@@vegashotboi2151 typical Amerikkka

@willieleelump-lump7608 2 жыл бұрын

True dat 👊💯❗

@nenej12 2 жыл бұрын

Well you know his dad died during the last year of his contract so he probably just feels a way about these tragic events kinda parallel to one another

@corvettebullock9017 Жыл бұрын

Co worker/ fake friend straight out did him wrong with HR. Sad he truly feel that man spoke up for him.

@latishahowell8352 Жыл бұрын

Y'all got Van messed up... he is now the host of HipHop Homicides on WeTV.. He's very articulate, thoughtful of the victims families, asks appropriate questions with compassion... He's our new age Journalist for Black People💯 He's Lit 🔥

@angliascott4261 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎉💯

@jasminegreene8159 2 жыл бұрын

Van, you’re a black man! Realize we can’t do the same things that the “others” do. They are not our friends. Tread lightly!

@bmiller4914 2 жыл бұрын

That part in that order 💯

@sjtalksandlife 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@yankees29 Жыл бұрын

Haha that’s bull crap. How about keep your hands off of other people and keep your emotions in check. Van thought he would get away with it. Well he didn’t and now people like you can make convenient excuses for him.

@jamilnorwood4269 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone is stuck on MB, but Charles sent him home & Harvey is M.I.A. Believe folks when they show you who they are!

@Kp-ve9zm Жыл бұрын

Dudes hands where definitely around his neck 🤣

@kiyahkali 2 жыл бұрын

This why when people talk politics in my office I gracefully exit stage left to my desk.

@peppernation9213 2 жыл бұрын

As soon as I found out Van got fired, I stopped recording TMZ and haven’t watched it since. I wonder how many people did the same thing.

@rafik4098 Жыл бұрын

He made the show

@shaestew15 Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@robbingrafton4364 Жыл бұрын

🙋🏽‍♀️

@EbonynIvory83 Жыл бұрын

Me !

@barbarafair9633 Жыл бұрын

The show was cancelled for me and my family and friends 💫

@cocodiamells 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Can't believe he got fired. He put in a lot of hard work at TMZ. He's one of the reasons why I watched.

@cynthiamontgomery1253 Жыл бұрын

Miss you on TMZ

@eugenemarshall2571 Жыл бұрын

Good comment

@tiakawalker8263 Жыл бұрын

Yesssss

@missval555 Жыл бұрын

Grateful for the REMINDER to keep coworker’s right there at WORK

@ELchambelan Жыл бұрын

Worst has happened to me at work and the guy still works there. After I’ve reported it several times. And this is a hospital. SMH

@neptuneluciano 2 жыл бұрын

Dude he got played by someone who he thought was his friend. There is NO WAY that could truly be your friend and you out of a job. He had to flex (or he knows who did) to check you and show you how you “your place”.

@annettejenkins1397 2 жыл бұрын

My opinion, he played himself. Not only him but many others. I work for HR. What people don't understand is you should Never be too "comfortable " with anyone or any position on a job. Leave Personal Relationships At Home. Some say Race has alot to do with it ( I'm not naieve) there are times that it does but believe me you'd be surprised that Black people under mind each other too if not even more than other races " undermine" us. On a job there should be a personal line drawn with your superiors and other coworkers. I don't care if you work for a Fortune 500 company or a car wash. There are supposed to be boundaries if you don't want any problems because sooner or later someone is going to be offended. Something misinterpreted, someone feeling violated, no real meeting of the minds will cause Huge problems. Just my opinion.

@FlorenceElu 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I belive that guy felt disrespected by this ... because you spoke to him the way you did in front of everyone. Had to show you "your place"

@spirituallyyoung5295 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! And he didn't see it coming

@youknowwhoyouare2269 2 жыл бұрын

😩THEY SMILE IN YOUR FACE ALL THE TIME, THEY WANNA TAKE YOUR PLACE THEM BACKSTABBERS!

@youknowwhoyouare2269 2 жыл бұрын

@@FlorenceElu I mean the guys name is Mike Babcock after all 3 K's in your name, trying to wild out TMZ belonged to Van, and they sold him out

@t.thompson8985 2 жыл бұрын

Nina Parker and Van Lathan were the only reasons I watched TMZ. Glad to see they are both doing well beyond TMZ.

@DandyDuh 2 жыл бұрын

💯

@brazielh 2 жыл бұрын

Nina Parker has a clothing line out with Macy's.

@elibreezy 2 жыл бұрын

Facts

@t.thompson8985 2 жыл бұрын

@@brazielh yup. Some gorg pieces.

@robbiegoodwin8319 2 жыл бұрын

@@elibreezy ‘

@pamelahogan8265 Жыл бұрын

Van is awesome and hope tmz goes down. And van gets his own show.

@seabrook1976 Жыл бұрын

Moral of the story, kids; DON'T HANG OUT WITH YOUR CO-WORKERS!

@l.thomas1762 2 жыл бұрын

As a black man, you need to know how to navigate corporate. A similar thing happened to me with someone I thought was my friend. People I was with, are with, laughed with, helped, everyday fir years were NEVER my friends. My family tried to warn me and I had to learn the hard way. He definitely took the bait. That’s how they work…

@nmcn1210 2 жыл бұрын

L. Thomas the sad thing, they will use other black people to help bring down another black person to keep that racist theory at bay.

@KtotheG 2 жыл бұрын

BM have no friends... not even BW are our friends, especially in Corporate America.

@psa8420 2 жыл бұрын

@Zachariah Harper prejudice not racist. Yes it's tru. We all prejudge and think all whites are nazis.

@eman3414 2 жыл бұрын

Black men have to work for themselves. Create a business.

@eman3414 2 жыл бұрын

@@KtotheG yep

@2MuchSoul810 2 жыл бұрын

Mike is like keep your friends close but your enemy (Van) closer. Just simple Art of War. No one you work with is your friend ever! Unless they grew up together and they know each other parents and still you gotta be careful. Employment is about self preservation.

@MacMeezy34 2 жыл бұрын

I say this all the time. You're not my friend You're my co-worker, no I don't want to hangout with you after work. Once I punch out I'm out, you don't exist until the next work day!

@Keithistall21 2 жыл бұрын

@@MacMeezy34 im the same way

@rickyware7565 2 жыл бұрын

There is something about Mike that I don't trust

@lewiswilson592 2 жыл бұрын

I think in this situation he's just very naive

@mikemccomb2704 2 жыл бұрын

Shit thats not even true. Often times relatives and friends can be the first ones to get jealous ifnu are suceedimg more than they are and end up bringing you down by any means to take your job

@ReelShorts2969 Жыл бұрын

Buddy got to comfortable smh 😂

@evelyndaisy9722 Жыл бұрын

Thats why if you're angry, you get help. Physical violence is a no no. Lesson learned.

@trentonjones1936 2 жыл бұрын

You and Mike weren't cool if you aren't 100 percent sure that "Mike" spoke on your behalf!

@slick1hit 2 жыл бұрын

He said that because he wasn't there to see it.

@mcflex8913 2 жыл бұрын

Mike didn't stand up for him, otherwise He would still be there.

@floricaire 2 жыл бұрын

I mean he's not God. Are you 100 % sure about events that take place in your absence?

@SupaNatural28 2 жыл бұрын

@@floricaire you would know if your "Friend" or "close friend" speaks up on your behalf. That would be the first person concretely you be like nah I know he is there.

@CybersecurityandCigars 2 жыл бұрын

Game fact!!

@tiffanyshearrill5358 2 жыл бұрын

I have a hard time believing Mike stood up for him. Especially considering they fired him for something that appeared to be physical.

@youknowwhoyouare2269 2 жыл бұрын

I always had a hard time believing anything that kkid ever said, it's wild how he's the one they believed🥴how you take anyone that age with that haircut seriously

@SS-rl9bg Жыл бұрын

Right because if HR doesn't have a complaint from person 1 about person 2 HR jurisdiction is completed unless they want a lawsuit.

@cedricoutlaw6586 2 жыл бұрын

Keep hands to yourself or follow through. Learn from it.

@eleshamcknight368 Жыл бұрын

Good for you stand up for whats right. I will never watch shady TMZ again everyone should boycott them.

@sirgrowsmoor4772 2 жыл бұрын

Moral to the story is never trust co-workers, but bottom line they was just waiting for you to slip up to fire you

@spirituallyyoung5295 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! That's what I tell my sisters all the time. I smile and speak to my coworkers but they know nothing personal about me that I wouldn't tell the world

@simonasweet9085 Жыл бұрын

They always want your spot especially if they feel you're smarter, wiser, and more accomplished, stop thinking they're our friends.

@brendastrickland9321 Жыл бұрын

They gotta have a reason I had a supervisor tell one of my co workers I called her a bitch a blatant lie 🤥 I used to ride with her from the train station supervisor was white in my coworker was black

@aretafoster7451 2 жыл бұрын

I was upset for you. I even stopped watching TMZ. I am happy that you are doing bigger and better things.

@scotthewiseman2471 2 жыл бұрын

He’s guilty!

@mikemccomb2704 2 жыл бұрын

I guess i supported him by never really watching it. However i will say tmz has a better track record for only spreading accurate information and checking sources than even a paper like the new york times. It might be sleazy but it usually has journalistic integrity

@staciwinstead7118 2 жыл бұрын

Me too I stopped watching as well

@willieleelump-lump7608 2 жыл бұрын

I stopped watching TMZ, too. It has no flavour since Van left 🤔.

@aretafoster7451 2 жыл бұрын

@Bell K7 shut the fuck up . What does race have to do with it ?

@zaydsmith7914 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Don’t get me started

@brentfree2273 Жыл бұрын

You right brothers we have to learn how to say iam sorry and talk a d listen to each other.

@officialmemoriestokeep 2 жыл бұрын

Truth behind it all,they knew van was getting recognition has all the celebrities like him and he was finally about to do great things from being with TMZ, and when jealousy comes in then envy goes out

@1990758 2 жыл бұрын

What has he done since he has left tmz.

@maryjane2965 2 жыл бұрын

I unfollowed this channel ages ago only clicked because I saw Van. I loooove this man! His podcast with Rachel Lindsey is the BOMB!! Van is so intelligent, kind hearted and beyond funny. His laughter is so refreshing and infectious! Van is super attractive to me I don't know what it is but I have a crush on him since I started listening to his podcast. He doesn't need TMZ he has sooo much to offer I love you Van lol 😍

@laflora3437 2 жыл бұрын

I concur❤️

@raavhollywood 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Vlad is aweful, but I like Van so I watched this one

@chanelrose5045 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, he is super attractive. I think it's his intellect & demeanor 💜

@madameclark3453 2 жыл бұрын

Van is intelligent? I never noticed.

@cupcakejonez7923 Жыл бұрын

That's EXACTLY why i just keep my 🤚🏾🤚🏾2 my doggone self.

@rvalyfe7780 Жыл бұрын

All he had to do was laugh at all of Harvey Levin jokes and stay out the way😂

@MisterB2eternity 2 жыл бұрын

He got too comfortable and they had to hold up that mirror to remind him of who he is.

@qwonnsolo817 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly

@chasenickles260 2 жыл бұрын

That's probably what it is, also ever since van came onto to tmz, he stood out more than his co workers.... i remember at a certain point behind harvey and charles, it felt like van was 3rd in charge, his popularity was rising.

@texas988 2 жыл бұрын

I agree!! On TMZ sports he was way to comfortable with them dudes

@whatsgoingonouthere1422 2 жыл бұрын

They like bro you black