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If there was one interview that had social media buzzing this week, it was Spice's appearance on Cam Newton's Funky Friday podcast.
The Jamaican dancehall star left the former NFL MVP visibly stunned after joking that she was dating two men at the same time and giving them monthly allowances. Explaining her reasoning, Spice said it was men getting "a taste of their own medicine," arguing that if men can juggle multiple partners, women should be able to do the same. The clip quickly went viral, but Spice later revealed on Instagram that she had been trolling, joking that her comments prompted a flood of messages from men hoping to join her "team."
Beyond the viral exchange, Spice opened up about colourism and the hurdles she faced breaking into the music industry as a darker-skinned woman. She criticized society's preference for Eurocentric beauty standards and argued that darker-skinned Black women often have to work harder to achieve the same level of success.
The conversation also explored Jamaican culture, with Spice making it clear she would never water down her identity for mainstream appeal. She defended whining as a core part of dancehall culture and joked that dancing with Vybz Kartel—even if he's married—is simply performance, adding, "Anuh gospel."
The pair later turned to infidelity, where Spice drew a distinction between dating multiple people and cheating. She said she believes that if someone cheats on their partner, they shouldn't expect unwavering loyalty in return. When Newton asked if she had ever cheated, Spice admitted she had—but only after a partner had cheated on her first.
From headline-making jokes to candid conversations about beauty standards, culture and relationships, Spice delivered an interview that was equal parts entertaining and thought-provoking.