After his split from wife Lisa Thorner in 2000 ... whose siblings include fellow actors Kenan Ivory Wayans, Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans and five siblings who are out of the limelight ...

The whole thing happened around 2001, not long after Wayans divorced his wife, Lisa Thorner ... while other family members like Marlon and Kim Wayans have also been involved.