In this full-length interview from 2023, Jabari "Miles" Hayes looks back on his upbringing from the housing projects in New York City to becoming a track star at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he linked up with the criminal organization BMF and began trafficking drugs for them. He also talks about the impact of his concurrent prison sentences for racketeering, which resulted in him being behind bars for nearly six years, and how his pitfalls inspired the making of his critically acclaimed b...
Apr 23, 2024•2 hr 16 min
The Game returned to VladTV, where he offered his views on a variety of rap topics. The West Coast MC started by giving his take on various rap feuds. Having had his own experiences in various Hip-Hop beefs, Game discussed multiple rivalries involving Eminem, MGK, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Pusha T, Diddy, Gucci Mane, Jeezy, T.I., Lil Flip, 50 Cent, Ja Rule, Jay-Z, and Nas. He addressed more rap battles before comparing Ice Cube's first two solo albums and reflecting on his own feu...
Apr 23, 2024•2 hr 48 min
In 2021 Kountry Wayne came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he opened up about his life's story, including being a teenage father and having 7 kids by the time he was 22. He then detailed going from being an aspiring rapper to a club owner, and then finding fame on social media with his skits. Kountry Wayne explained that he was doing well for himself by doing stand-up shows, but the pandemic changed everything. He revealed that he went from having $100,000 in the bank to $13,0...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Michael Jai White returned for another VladTV exclusive where the actor offered his thoughts on a variety of topics. The action star started off by addressing the federal raids on Diddy's properties and admitting that he wasn't shocked by the turn of events. He revealed that his ex-girlfriend was friends with Diddy's late partner, Kim Porter, and he witnessed the mogul surrounding himself with yes-men. Throughout the remainder of the interview, Michael Jai White and Vlad discussed the details of...
Apr 21, 2024•2 hr 21 min
Boosie recently hosted an interview on his 88-acre property, revealing his ambitious construction and development plans. The property, to be called "Boosie Town," will consist of a "Batman Mansion" as the main house, four homes for his children, and a container mansion made with 40-ft cube containers. In the summer, his kids, ranging from 15 to 18 years old, will live in the houses independently to learn self-reliance. His plans also include a third swimming pool, a subdivision gate, and a golf ...
Apr 20, 2024•14 min
In this 2019 interview, DaBaby speaks on a number of topics, including his come-up in the music industry that's now made him a household name. Throughout the interview, the rising star out of Charlotte touches on past controversies in both his professional and personal life, essentially attributing that negativity to those who are envious of his success. Elsewhere in the conversation, DaBaby speaks on standing his ground when Atlanta goons said he needed a permission slip to record a music video...
Apr 19, 2024•57 min
In 2022, former Detroit street figure Ladon “Beast” Simon came through to tell his story for the first time to VladTV, including being depicted as “Lamar” on the hit STARZ show “BMF. Ladon started out speaking about growing up in Detroit and witnessing the riots in the late 1960s, which he participated in as a child. Ladon also spoke about getting in the streets at 14 and being successful by the time he was 15, but things started to change in the late 1970s when Ladon was getting serious time. M...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 40 min
In this interview from 2022, notorious former mafia hit man Sammy “The Bull” Gravano sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he started off telling the story of his origins, including his family being from Sicily. After speaking about how his family moved to Brooklyn, Sammy detailed how he got involved with the mob, which led to stories about how he made his way within the organization as a hitman. After working for the Colombo family, Sammy spoke about joining the Gambino family and...
Apr 17, 2024•2 hr 20 min
Patrick Bet-David, the founder of Valuetainment and a minority owner of the New York Yankees, recently joined VladTV for an enlightening conversation. Vlad expressed his gratitude towards Bet-David for inspiring his own work on VladTV. The interview additionally provides a glimpse into David’s upbringing, explaining his roots in Iran and delving into the history of the Iranian revolution in the late '70s—a tumultuous period in which his family lived. The entrepreneur also detailed what led him t...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 53 min
In this full interview from 2019, Mob James recounts his experience at Death Row Records, which involves eye-witness accounts of many of the legendary stories revolving around 2Pac and Suge Knight. Mob James recalls there being a penitentiary mindset at the record company, where employees were essentially afraid to come to work. Furthermore, he states that Suge Knight was ultimately loyal to nobody but himself, while later suggesting that 2Pac died by involving himself in something that he had n...
Apr 15, 2024•2 hr 3 min
In this VladTV exclusive, French Montana sat down with Vlad to detail his life story and career. The rapper discussed being an immigrant from Morocco and the struggles he encountered adjusting to American life. He talked about getting into the drug game before turning his focus to music after risking deportation due to an arrest. French broke down his battle rap past before transitioning to the "Cocaine City" DVD series. After reflecting on getting shot in the head, French talked about linking w...
Apr 14, 2024•2 hr 8 min
Grammy-winning rock duo The Black Keys joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion on their career journey. The duo, consisting of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, explained how they grew up just a few houses apart from each other and what led them to collaborate on music. They addressed why they remained a duo instead of expanding its members, as well as turning down commercials to remain true to their roots. However, Dan and Patrick revealed their financial struggles despite releasing music to cr...
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min
In this 2019 interview, Keefe D sat down with VladTV for a rare interview, where he opened up about his connection to Suge Knight while growing up and playing football together. Keefe D said that he saw Suge over the years, including the night Suge and 2Pac were shot in Las Vegas. Keefe D explained how his nephew, Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson, was connected to the incident involving 2Pac, which resulted in his death, and he also revealed how Diddy reacted to the incident.
Apr 12, 2024•2 hr 45 min
In a new episode of Reggie Wright Jr. and Mob James' podcast, the two discussed a variety of topics. Much of the conversation centered around business mogul Diddy, whose homes were recently raided by Homeland Security. They started by pointing out the fact that Reggie Wright Jr. predicted months prior that Diddy would get raided by federal agents. James and Reggie discussed the implications of the federal raids and what the various lawsuits could mean for Diddy moving forward. During their sit-d...
Apr 12, 2024•2 hr 7 min
In this full-length interview from 2023, Kato Kaelin, who would become a key witness in the highly publicized "OJ Simpson-Nicole Brown" trial, spoke about his upbringing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and his initial move to Hollywood in pursuit of a career in entertainment or professional baseball. He recalled meeting Nicole Brown Simpson soon after her divorce from OJ and how the two became really good friends after their first time meeting.
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Boosie returned for yet another VladTV exclusive. Vlad and Boosie kicked off their new interview by discussing Big Meech's upcoming release from prison. Boosie praised Meech before highlighting his lawyer, Drew Findling, who recently sat down for his own interview with VladTV. Boosie commended his lawyer before he and Vlad discussed Findling's ability to secure a plea deal in YFN Lucci's case. Boosie talked about his own prison experiences while pointing out details in Lucci's case. Throughout t...
Apr 11, 2024•3 hr 14 min
DDG returned for another VladTV exclusive, where he sat down with DJ Vlad. Now a new father, DDG opened up about his relationship with Halle Bailey and the criticism his relationship has received. The music artist explained the decision to keep Halle's pregnancy private before detailing what's made his relationship with Halle different from his previous romances. DDG also highlighted his and his girlfriend's successful careers and spoke about his investment strategy. Later in the interview, he r...
Apr 10, 2024•2 hr 21 min
In 2014, Guy member Aaron Hall addressed a number of controversial topics during his interview with VladTV. Many of the remarks have recently resurfaced due to new allegations against him and Sean "Diddy" Combs. During the interview, Hall dissed fellow Guy member Teddy Riley before opening up about his previous relationship with Gloria Velez. Hall also mentioned Diddy, claiming that the music mogul has seen him engaged in various acts with women. To hear more, check out the full interview above....
Apr 09, 2024•23 min
Comedian Aries Spears stopped by VladTV and discussed his brand, his podcast, and his take on the upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Spears explained that his consistent choice of a Black McDonald's T-shirt is part of his brand, with merchandise sold at his shows. He also promoted his podcast and his YouTube channel. Spears offered a detailed analysis on the much-discussed Tyson vs. Paul match, expressing his worries about the endurance of 57-year-old Tyson against the youth...
Apr 07, 2024•2 hr 19 min
Roger Bonds came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he spoke about coming up in the streets of Harlem as one of nine kids in the 1980s. Roger detailed growing up around other Harlem street figures, including Rich Porter and Kevin Childs, and Roger spoke about being in jail when he learned of Rich’s passing. During the conversation, Roger addressed beating murder charges as a teen and turning himself in for a murder so that his friend could be released, despite Roger having kids a...
Apr 06, 2024•2 hr 8 min
In this full interview, Michael Franzese speaks about his life as a former New York mobster and caporegime of the Colombo crime family, where through the gasoline tax rackets in the 1980s he reportedly made more money for a crime family than anyone since Al Capone. During the height of his scheme, Franzese was selling half a billion gallons of fuel a month while earning approximately $10 million a week, all the while keeping the tax revenue for himself which was spread throughout the family. Add...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 39 min
In this 2015 sit-down, Bleu Davinci detailed his rap career and affiliation with BMF. He started by promoting his mixtape with DJ Drama and spoke about the history of their relationship before detailing the start of his affiliation with BMF. He revealed that his friendship with Big Meech dated back to before BMF became an official crew and opened up about some of the crew's most notable stories regarding their partying style. Bleu Davinci addressed the respect BMF receives in the rap community a...
Apr 04, 2024•47 min
In this interview from 2013, Nipsey Hussle spoke to VladTV about his career success at the time, most notably how he had recently sold 100 copies of his $100 Crenshaw mixtape to Jay Z. "It wasn't about the money," Nipsey said about his marketing plan, "it was about the level of connection and respect with the fans." From there, he explained why he left his record deal with Epic, stating that major labels don't respect talent. Elsewhere in the interview, he also breaks down all matters related to...
Apr 04, 2024•47 min
In March 2023, BMF associate J Bo sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, and he started off by speaking about growing up in St. Louis in the 1980s amid the crack era. From there, J Bo explained how his dreams of becoming a professional athlete were squashed when he was around 18, and he detailed getting in the streets. As he was moving up in the streets, J Bo spoke about meeting BMF co-founder Southwest T, and he also detailed how he got his name, which stands for “Junior Boss.” During th...
Apr 04, 2024•2 hr 35 min
In this 2013 interview, Diddy sat down with DJ Vlad shortly after launching Revolt. The mogul started by explaining his decision to launch the media platform and detailing the types of content that would be covered. He described Revolt as an artist-friendly platform that would also be open to independent acts before highlighting the impact of digital media. After outlining his goal of making Revolt the top music platform, he talked about being one of the wealthiest celebrities and listed the peo...
Apr 03, 2024•25 min
In this 2018 interview, 3 years before the BMF TV series launched, Lil Meech sat down with Vlad to speak on a variety of topics, including his dad, Big Meech, getting 30 years, the upcoming BMF TV series, and more.
Apr 03, 2024•36 min
Terrance "Gangsta" Williams returned to VladTV after doing his first interview with the platform almost two years prior. He started off by talking about his social media and YouTube following before responding to allegations that he wore a wire around other inmates. After denying the accusations, Williams clarified his cooperation with authorities and responded to Boosie bashing him in the media. He also offered his thoughts on BG's release from prison and Vlad discontinuing his working relation...
Apr 02, 2024•2 hr 49 min
In this 2016 interview, 21 Savage detailed growing up in Atlanta and being a 2016 XXL Freshman. The interview, known for 21's viral "Issa knife" statement, finds the rapper talking about losing friends, becoming "savage," and the meaning behind his dagger forehead tattoo. 21 Savage also offered his thoughts on his friend No Plug fatally shooting Bankroll Fresh in self-defense. 21 Savage's new album American Dream is out now.
Apr 01, 2024•13 min
King Yella returned to VladTV after almost a decade since his last appearance. The Chicago rapper remained cryptic about a recent alleged attack with a baseball bat. Yella detailed his childhood, which included multiple run-ins with the law, the earliest happening when he was 10 years old. After living with his mother in Sacramento, Yella was sent back to Chicago, where he officially became involved in street life. The rapper explained that he was born a Gangster Disciple due to his father's aff...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Rap legend The DOC sat down with VladTV for the first time in 2015 and detailed his life and career. He explained how he linked up with NWA despite being from Texas. After opening up about NWA's success and breaking through as a solo artist, he broke down the impact of Ice Cube leaving the group and later dissing them on the classic track, "No Vaseline." The DOC also spoke in-depth about the circumstances that led to the career-altering car accident that damaged his voice. Later in the interview...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 35 min
