Marlon Wayans: My House is the Only Valuable Thing I Own - Actor Humorously Addresses Home Burglary

Los Angeles, California United States of America
Marlon Wayans experienced a home burglary in Los Angeles on June 29, 2024.
No arrests have been made in the investigation.
The thieves gained entry by shattering a back window and made off with a safe and several thousand dollars in cash.
Wayans clarified that he doesn't own anything of significant worth, as his most valuable possession is his house itself.
Marlon Wayans: My House is the Only Valuable Thing I Own - Actor Humorously Addresses Home Burglary

Marlon Wayans, the renowned comedian and actor, recently experienced a home burglary in Los Angeles. However, contrary to initial reports suggesting that valuable items were taken from his residence, Wayans has clarified that he does not own anything of significant worth.

In a series of Instagram videos and posts shared on July 4, 2024, Wayans humorously addressed the incident and advised potential robbers to save their energy. He stated that the most valuable possession in his house is his house itself, as he doesn't own jewelry or large amounts of cash. Instead, he uses credit cards for purchases.

According to multiple sources including TMZ and The Hollywood Reporter, Wayans was not present during the burglary. His older brother Keenen Ivory Wayans was reportedly at home when the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on June 29, 2024.

The thieves gained entry to the house by shattering a back window and made off with a safe and several thousand dollars in cash. The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an investigation into the matter but no arrests have been made as of yet.

Marlon Wayans' home burglary is just one of several high-profile incidents targeting celebrity homes in the area recently. Other victims include Squid Game star Lee Byung-hun, NBA player Paul Pierce, former Clippers player Patrick Patterson, and Kyle Richards' daughter Farrah.

Despite the incident, Wayans remains optimistic and grateful for everyone's concern. He has urged robbers to target other homes with more valuable possessions instead of wasting their energy on his residence.



Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It's unclear if all the reported incidents of celebrity home burglaries in the area occurred on the same day as Wayans' incident.
  • The article states that Marlon Wayans was not present during the burglary, but does not provide a source for this information.

Sources

95%

  • Unique Points
    • Marlon Wayans was not at home during the incident, but his older brother Keenen Ivory Wayans was present
    • Marlon Wayans advised robbers to ‘save your energy or your life doing home invasions’
  • Accuracy
    • The thieves did not get much valuable items from Marlon Wayans’ house, as he does not own much cash or jewelry and his 1994 Range Rover has a dead battery
    • Marlon Wayans is grateful that everyone is okay after the incident
    • The thieves took a safe and thousands of dollars in cash
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

  • Unique Points
    • Marlon Wayans does not own valuable possessions, including jewelry or large amounts of cash, he uses credit cards instead
  • Accuracy
    • Marlon Wayans' house was robbed on Saturday
    • The thieves took a safe and thousands of dollars in cash
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

  • Unique Points
    • Marlon Wayans uses credit cards for most purchases and wears fake jewelry
  • Accuracy
    • A safe was taken during the burglary
    • Thousands of dollars in cash were stolen
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

  • Unique Points
    • Marlon Wayans’ L.A.-area home was burglarized last Saturday.
    • Two thieves entered the house by shattering a back window.
    • Keenen Ivory Wayans, Marlon’s brother, was present at the time of the burglary but didn’t realize it until later.
    • The thieves stole a safe and several thousand dollars in cash from the house.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Two thieves entered the house by shattering a back window.[
    • Marlon Wayans was not at home during the incident.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article reports on a crime that occurred. While it does not commit any formal logical fallacies, it does engage in inflammatory rhetoric by referring to the situation as 'not-so-funny' and highlighting the fact that L.A. has become a hot spot for celebrity home burglaries.
    • ][TMZ Staff] A not-so-funny situation for Marlon Wayans and his famously comedic family -- cops say his L.A.-area crib is the latest target of burglars.[[1]]
    • ][TMZ Staff] Last month alone, the homes of ex-NBA player Patrick Patterson and NBA guard Talen Horton-Tucker were both burglarized.[[1]]
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

  • Unique Points
    • Marlon Wayans uses credit cards for most purchases and wears fake jewelry
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author, Shanelle Genai, uses hyperbole and a false dichotomy in her article. Marlon Wayans' statements about not owning valuable items are taken out of context and presented as if they are the author's assertions. However, it is clear that Wayans is joking and using humor to address the home robbery incident. The author does not provide any evidence or reasoning to suggest that Wayans' statements should be taken literally.
    • ]They didn't really get much, [Marlon Wayans] cause I don't own shit. The most valuable thing in my house...is my house.[/
    • ]“I’m the WRONG NIGGA to ROB! Go down the block, it’s a lot of fashion niggas out there!”
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication