Marlon Wayans Reveals Why His Family LeftIn Living Color

Mar. 15, 2025

Marlon Wayansis revealing why his family walked away fromIn Living Colorat the height of its success.

Marlon Wayans on ‘In Living Color’.20th Century Fox

20th Century Fox

Marlon shared during an appearance on the Wednesday, Sept. 4, edition of theClub Shay Shaypodcast that his family left the show after its fourth season because “it was hurting Keenen’s pockets.”

“I remember when we leftIn Living Colorbecause Fox was syndicating the show and it was hurting Keenen’s pockets. Keenen was like, ‘Nah, you ain’t gonna do this to me,' " recalled Marlon. “My family said, ‘F— this money.' And we all leftIn Living Color.”

‘In Living Color’ cast photo.

“You ain’t going to f— my brother. We a family. You touch one, you touch all,” said Marlon about their decision.

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While the actor states that they were offered “big checks” to stay on the series, he says that his family decided to “support” their brother and leave.

Marlon Wayans visits the SiriusXM Studios on June 05, 2024 in New York City.Noam Galai/Getty

Noam Galai/Getty

“That’s why season five, it got weird. It gotBiz Markie. God blessChris Rock, [but] he came at the wrong time. As brilliant as he is, he couldn’t save it. Because the eyes of the show is gone,” said Marlon.

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After leaving the series, Marlon said he was “broke,” having “only $700 bank and $900,” which motivated him to work onThe Wayans Bros., whichaired for five seasons from 1995 to 1999.

source: people.com