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. - Розваги
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You are not alone in that thought.
Vlad you should put Van on vlad TV as a host this brother is legit he a real one 👏
Vlad you messed up on the title
Fax 😂
He does lol
This is exactly why I never hangout with my coworkers whenever they ask me to go out. Coworkers are not your friends
That's a very interesting hypothesis it depenis it a pinch
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.
It depends on the type of job..
Now dont be dating each other unless one of yous has left that place.
This!!💯
You are right
This is why you can’t be friends with coworkers. Boundaries are soooo important in the work place .
Facts! Your co workers are NOT your friends
Yes! You go to work for the paycheck, not to make friends 🤦🏽♀️
You are so right
Man... It's so true. It always ends up as "it's either you or me " type of thing sadly
I agree, reminds me of a song from back in the day. "Friends how many of us have them"
When an employer wants to get rid of you, they find any reason to do so
Bingo
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 😊
And usually it’s the time and attendance policy they use BUt they ain’t ever got PTO you can take 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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.
They will figure out away to fire you. Then they created reasons to terminate you. If they will use coworkers to create the situation! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nobody is your friend at work people. Never ever touch or use profanity on the work floor. It never ends well.
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! 👎🏽😐
@@marjorjorietillman856
You've got to be kidding... there has to be more to it otherwise complete 🐍
He was seen as the proverbial “angry black man” often portrayed in media. Even though I tried his best not to project that.
That's what smart people say
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.
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.
You live and you learn. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
Well said.
Damn. That sounds right i believe you
Facts they gon protect they ass before you
100% never trust HR
A real friend will come out publicly and defend his friend in a situation like this.
He's just was friends with him just to say "one of my good friend is black".
FACTS. Has "Mike" ever disputed this publicly?
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
Not white people
@@COMPACTTVHD racist much?
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.
I met my best female friend at work back in December of 1991 we are still friends.
@@1990758cuz both yall some gossiping ass bitches
They didn’t like that this Black man spoke his mind and told the truth about things
Except Kanye! He was wrong about Kanye! Hitler rules and slavery was awesome! YE 2024!!!
Awe kill dat noize son!
He needs to start a gang with ye and Tate! With trump as a mascot!!!!
This the guy who said that to Takoma Park Kayne West. Wow he not on the show anymore stay strong brother ❤
Bs,he made it to personal.
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.
Exactly exactly hes naive
Very very true
Facts….I wouldn’t let my friend get fired
Its doesn't matter if he stood up for him....the alleged assault was on film.
@@ritagreenleaf3669 that doesn't mean anything if it's alleged.
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.
Lol
True very true
Of course
So true!
100% on point.
He was the reason I watched TMZ , so well versed and educated black man , people just jumped to conclusions.
That’s probably why he was really let go.
Educated black men still unable to control erratic behavior
He be a smart negro huh? Let's take him out the fields and put him into the house to be a butler!!
Me to
Educated black men usually get rejected by society, UNLESS they're famous or rich or all the above
I HEAR YOU VAN, I FEEL THE SAME WAY. HARVEY IS ONE OF THE VULTURES. CONTINUE TO STAND ON TRUTH. Be your own man!
By vulture you mean Jew right?
@@pavlovsdogmanno, Nazi.
*Culture vulture,* dumb ass. Just like Vlad.
Well, he's Gay Right-wing so.....
you mean a gay vulture living of heterosexuals. or a jew vulture living of black people. youre an idiot!!
"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.
Lmmfao 🤣
That is the battle cry of the white supremacists. They are always threatened by black people.
Bingo!
Van ain’t the sharpest tool in the toolbox
@@xrpbible Noticed that. Unsure why he is still friends with that guy. Says a lot about him.
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
Yes
Ditto!
Facts
👀
Exactly!
Bottom line , Mike said he felt threatened. Then they fired you.
The bottom line is they were shady and two faced.
Van obviously has a short fuse and is triggered by issues he can't control. He definitely needed a time out.
Threatened too funny
Mike was never a friend. He back doored u.
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.
LOVE Van!! Man speaks the truth and truly values education. He deserves nothing but the best.
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.
Yeah being real always gets you in hot water 💧but it's very honourable to be who you are and never cave in!
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.
@@fshotguns3311 Did you actually watch this video?? Honest question...
NAH TMZ IS THE BIGGEST MEDIA OUTLET THIS DUDE IS JUST A REGULAR JOE NOTHING SPECIAL
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
Dude, you’re still friends with your enemy? That guy isn’t your friend!!!
Stevie wonder could see that
I worked there for almost 2 years. Mike is the main person who went to HR and got him fired
I definitely believe that! Too bad he don’t
@@raavhollywood damn why is he defending him then?
No he isn't your friend. But you right continue to show yourself friendly cause it's coming back around.
Stay strong brother sometimes things happen for a reason.
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🙏🏼🙏🏼
I don't know Mike personally, but I believe he actually threw van under the bus in private
That part 👊💯❗
💯Facts
For sure.
The sacrificial lamb!
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
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.
Van Latham is so educated and well spoken..A pleasure to listen to.
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
He sounds like gossiping puss.
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.
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 😬
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.
@@ebonyeverything2751 bureaucracy
It sounds like Harvey wanted to stick it to Van because he chose not to return to TMZ. Van's too good for TMZ!
He was feeling fragile.
The biggest one being Babcock.
He was the reason I watched, this man is so educated he makes alot of sense when he speaks on issues.
He lost me when he endorsed Andrew Gillum and threw a hissy fit when DeSantis won. We all know how that turned out
Same
Mine to don't watch it anymore can't stand. Harvey or Babcock TMZ not the same anymore
🤔
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.
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.
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
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.
Definitely, idk why he’s soft shoeing about the situation saying they still friends
Facts he reported him thats how hr got involved in the first place
Exactly Van that is the type of dude to think someone cared about him. TMZ is a cesspool of Passive aggressive, sarcastic, narcissistic sycophants!!!!!!!
Right
You would know right? Nah that's your white hate seepin through.
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.
Do you know he has a history of beating woman?
@@iamfour Liar. Post the proof of your claim.
Liar if he did he would be all over the news because he's black now show proof liar
Good to know Jennifer!
I highly doubt he will be back after they did him like this. Trust is broken.
He maybe in denial of the fake in his face… but in any case he moved on and more opportunities 🎉🙏🏽
As a fan of TMZ, I was so shocked when I found out Van was fired. Things will never be the same without him!
Not a fan anymore
@@donaldmiller4643 1st time I ever heard somebody admit to being a fan of TMZ
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)
What future endeavors? What has Van done since TMZ?
He is not famous no more
@@thisishowiedewitt76 He won an Academy Award for producing a short film.
@@melindamartinez6463 what film was this?
@@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.
BRO.... is it me? or if you stare at this dude long enough..... he kinda looks like Kanye West lol
Yeah he kinda does Kanye East
Kanye southwest
Naw. Bruh you gotta get some sleep
Put the drugs down
He looks more like GLC than kanye
Charles would be the one!! Sad! 😢 and I have my own feelings about Harvey….he’s definitely Not for US!
Respect boundaries. Don't touch people. Keeps you out of a lot of hassles.
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.
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💯
@@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.
Bingo!
Agreed
@@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.
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👍
Dope 🤙🏾
I knew when he started speaking up more he was on his way out
I agree 💯❗
I think it was Charles 🙄
Is he little in stature?
I stand with you Van. Disappointed into Harvey, but not surprised
Why Charles didn't support Van? SMFH
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
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!✌
When you put your hands on someone and threaten them, your are setting yourself up . Maybe you’re to ghetto to see it.
😂
@@madameclark3453 i
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.
I'd watch Vmz religiously, the show hasn't been the same since they chose that bozo over him
Van was the smartest person on TMZ hands down! I really miss him☹️
True……😌
Truth… I stopped watching TMZ after Van left.
Ehhhhh...not even close🤣
The trash they have now....yikes!
Was!!!!
I didn’t even know Van was fired. Always keep your eyes peeled, look for your true friends.
Van Lathan you're doing a great job with Hip Hop Homicide
💯
I didn't know that was his show yes it is a Gd one.
@@letitiacooper98 it's 50 cents show but Van is doing the interviews
I knew he looked familiar!
@@monicam.9817 he used to work for TMZ also
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.
100% CORRECT.
You are speaking facts!!!!
B I N G O
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
From experience you not lying 😎
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.
See, now😔
it was just business for Harvey
@@scroogemcduckrich9705 Cleary.
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.
@@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.
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.
😁 sounds about right 👍
Could have***
I wondered what happened to him that's very sad I liked him maybe he'll get his own show
Van has his own show.😊
He has his own show......hip hop murders or something like that💯💯💯💯
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.
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.
That part.
Agree
@@cfgodwell He needs to understand how sad and weakkk this looks as man.
@@cfgodwell what white supremacist does he support?
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
Typical america
@@vegashotboi2151 typical Amerikkka
True dat 👊💯❗
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
He was absolutely correct on George W. Bush. How soon we forget.
Sorry you lost your job.
"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!
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!!
Same, he made the show pop
Facts
I did the same. Stopped watching TMZ.
Same for me /me too
I also stopped watching. The show sucks now that the real talent is gone 👎🏽.
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.
You have to watch anyone.
Demetri Harlan@ Every white man isn’t your enemy. Similarly, every black man isn’t your friend.
They will throw you under the bus and steal your ideas then present them as their own.
Me too.
@@reneegilbert2544 yes they will!
You right brothers we have to learn how to say iam sorry and talk a d listen to each other.
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.
A dummy is born everyday.
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.
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.
@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.
Never think they are your friends..pls pls have that behind your head...
Not true. Anyone that sees it can complain. It's not the intent it's the impact, this is the current reality.
@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.
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❤️
neither have i
I don’t want to work with people who put their hands on others and then threaten them.
Oh be quiet
Screw this guy his a smart ass and rude in person he had it coming. You’ll never work in this town.
@@madameclark3453 You are just trolling now.
I haven't watch TMZ since he has been gone!!!
You shouldn't have needed to watch it anyway lol.
Stopped watching the show the day he was fired!
Keep hands to yourself or follow through. Learn from it.
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!
That part in that order 💯
Exactly!
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.
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.
Miss you on TMZ
Good comment
Yesssss
Van Lathan can always get a job on CBS Mornings.
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 🔥
Congratulations 🎉💯
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!
Me too bro
Everyone is stuck on MB, but Charles sent him home & Harvey is M.I.A. Believe folks when they show you who they are!
They back doored you bro, you were too real for em 💯
Van is awesome and hope tmz goes down. And van gets his own show.
Moral to the story is never trust co-workers, but bottom line they was just waiting for you to slip up to fire you
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
They always want your spot especially if they feel you're smarter, wiser, and more accomplished, stop thinking they're our friends.
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
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
I could tell from watching the show. They would always try to get a reaction from him.
Ironic because he seems like the only one with real sense. I’m sure you don’t have any.
Wow exactly I wouldn’t believe he stood up for me if he called crying
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.
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.
I'm glad you straightened that out, I haven't watched it since you left, I also believed someone was jealous over your new fame
Can't believe they fired him.
I can...he was wrongfully accused by a non blk co-worker and ultimately fired by a white man...should I elaborate further?
He be a G
He get fired
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
What has he done since he has left tmz.
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 🤣
Facts and bruh should know this.✌🏼
Facts!
Wise man you spoke volumes
Man if I could tell you something similar that happened to me.
No matter how innocent it was in your mind-as a black man: NEVER touch a co-worker under ANY circumstances.
This guy is a real one!
Man, I used to like your opinions. I don't even watch this show anymore since you ain't here anymore. You were the Voice I agreed with the most . I wish you good life ...
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 😍
I concur❤️
Me too. Vlad is aweful, but I like Van so I watched this one
Yes, he is super attractive. I think it's his intellect & demeanor 💜
Van is intelligent? I never noticed.
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”.
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.
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"
Yes! And he didn't see it coming
😩THEY SMILE IN YOUR FACE
ALL THE TIME, THEY WANNA TAKE YOUR PLACE
THEM BACKSTABBERS!
@@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
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.
Van Lathan was one of my favorite people on the TMZ show. Van Lathan was one of the best.
TMZ just wanted a reason to get rid of him and used that as an excuse.
He got rid of himself he put his hands on another co-worker
I agree with you! I am not going to watch it anymore.
For sure, they were just waiting for him to slip up and assault/threaten a co-worker on camera. Bunch of racists right?
@@Zedz0 He said he had already told them he would not re new his contract. 🙃
I loved him on TMZ! They wanted an excuse ! I haven't watched it sense!😡😡
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.
He made the show
Me too!
🙋🏽♀️
Me !
The show was cancelled for me and my family and friends 💫
You stole the show Van. You made a lot of sense and out shined them.
You NEVER tell your Co you won’t resign. After that they consider you the enemy.
Man, I remember being in shock when he got fired. Aside from Harvey, Lathan was the face of the show, in my opinion.
How can anybody be shocked at anything in the last 20 years
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.
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!
@@MacMeezy34 im the same way
There is something about Mike that I don't trust
I think in this situation he's just very naive
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
Good for you stand up for whats right. I will never watch shady TMZ again everyone should boycott them.
The ancient rule:
"Keep your hands to yourself."
I have a hard time believing Mike stood up for him. Especially considering they fired him for something that appeared to be physical.
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
Right because if HR doesn't have a complaint from person 1 about person 2 HR jurisdiction is completed unless they want a lawsuit.
Van is a Talented guy! I wish him more future SUCCESS…
Never give up
Grateful for the REMINDER to keep coworker’s right there at WORK
Nina Parker and Van Lathan were the only reasons I watched TMZ. Glad to see they are both doing well beyond TMZ.
💯
Nina Parker has a clothing line out with Macy's.
Facts
@@brazielh yup. Some gorg pieces.
@@elibreezy ‘
He can start a podcast people will watch he’s a cool dude💯💯💯💯 R.I.P HIS DAD🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Yo, he’s got a podcast called Higher Learning. Dope content!
He has like 4 podcast bruh
Thanks I’ll check it out👍🏾
no thanks
Yall dont know him for real. He is a movie producer..has 2 movies 1 oscar nomination. Podcast? Thats jus his hobby for fun.
Co worker/ fake friend straight out did him wrong with HR. Sad he truly feel that man spoke up for him.
Moral of the story, kids; DON'T HANG OUT WITH YOUR CO-WORKERS!
Always Enjoyed Watching Van Lantham on TMZ !!! Always Felt He brought Intelligence and Presence to The Show !!!
I enjoyed the show and the beginning but all they do is make fun of people. And they don't believe half of what they say
He was an idiot !
Pffft- wow public schools sure turns out true imbeciles- dumb azz teachers -
He did but as a black man his days on TMZ were numbered from the start
It's not that Van is Black, it's that he's unapologetically Black and that's bad for business apparently. They prefer vanilla mocha Charles and Babcock Dolezal @@spirituallyyoung5295
I was upset for you. I even stopped watching TMZ. I am happy that you are doing bigger and better things.
He’s guilty!
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
Me too
I stopped watching as well
I stopped watching TMZ, too. It has no flavour since Van left 🤔.
@Bell K7 shut the fuck up . What does race have to do with it ?
That's what he gets he thought them white people was his friends 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣