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VladTV

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VladTV is the world leader in hard-hitting interviews with rappers, actors, professional athletes, gangsters, politicians, singers, business leaders and everything in between. Updated daily. Become a Member to get interviews up to a month early and ad-free.
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Billionaire & Former Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy

Billionaire and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discussed his life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. The entrepreneur talked about growing up in Ohio with immigrant parents from India and attending a Catholic high school despite his Hindu upbringing. His academic excellence led him to pursue his undergraduate studies at Harvard before getting a law degree from Yale. Eventually, Vivek founded his own biotech company, which helped him reach billionaire status. Fast-forward to 202...

May 31, 20241 hr 32 min

Anthony Raimondi on Being Mafia Enforcer, Killing 300+ People (Flashback)

In this interview from 2021, former Colombo crime family enforcer Anthony Luciano Raimondi came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he shared his story about how he came to be involved with the mob. From growing up in Brooklyn to being around the mob with his father, who was involved himself, Anthony spoke about going to the Colombo hangout spot as young as 12-years-old. By the age of 16, Anthony was facing serious legal trouble, and he went on to speak about various violent event...

May 30, 20241 hr 25 min

Michael Jai White & Gillian White on 2Pac Pic, Diddy, Mayweather, Kendrick vs Drake, Kimbo Slice

While returning for another VladTV exclusive, Michael Jai White was joined by his wife, actress Gillian White. The couple offered their thoughts on the rap feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar before breaking down how they work together as peers. Gillian also talked about being pressured to do nude scenes early in her career and how she navigated those scenarios. They also addressed the concept of industry blackballing and the power dynamics in Hollywood. Michael and Gillian talked about variou...

May 23, 20241 hr 46 min

Gary Owen on Katt Williams, Diddy, Mo'Nique, Drake, Chris Brown, OJ, Divorce

Comedian Gary Owen returned to VladTV for the first time since 2016. He reacted to various music feuds, including Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake and Quavo vs. Chris Brown. He also addressed the topics raised in Katt Williams' viral interview and confirmed he was hit on by a male movie executive. Gary Owen opened up about his issues with Mo'Nique, his public divorce, dating preferences, and much more.

May 22, 20241 hr 23 min

Bill Haney on His Son Devin Haney, Getting Shot, Going to Prison, Mayweather Beef

Bill Haney joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion about his life and career. The father and trainer to boxing champion Devin Haney talked about his Oakland upbringing, which included being raised by a mother who was a Black Panther and getting involved in street activities. In an attempt to escape his environment, Bill Haney attended college in Kentucky but repeated his mistakes, which resulted in him serving prison time. After his release and the birth of Devin, Bill was determined to turn hi...

May 22, 20241 hr 23 min

Grant Cardone on Accepting Bitcoin for Miami Home, No Savings, Top Businesses to Buy

Grant Cardone welcomed DJ Vlad into his Malibu beach house for another VladTV exclusive. The real estate investor explained why he was selling his Malibu home and confirmed that he offered his Miami home to be purchased with Bitcoin. He also alerted viewers on the economic challenges facing America before giving his opinions on long-term investment strategies. Cardone listed business sectors that are experiencing growth and opened up about his defamation lawsuit against T-Mobile's former CEO. La...

May 21, 20241 hr 14 min

TK Kirkland on Kendrick vs Drake, Chris Brown vs Quavo, Katt Williams, Diddy, NBA YoungBoy

TK Kirkland returned for yet another VladTV exclusive, where he immediately reacted to Kendrick Lamar's Drake diss, "Euphoria." The comedian praised the rapper's track before comparing the rap feud to other classic battles, such as 50 Cent and Ja Rule's. He also offered his thoughts on LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry's seasons all ending early and praised upcoming stars like Anthony Edwards. TK also talked about Mike Tyson's upcoming fight against Jake Paul, Quavo and Chris Brown's b...

May 19, 20241 hr 52 min

Trap Lore Ross on Doing Docs on King Von, NBA YoungBoy, FBG Duck & O-Block 6, Jay-Z, DaBaby

Youtuber Trap Lore Ross detailed his path to creating his controversial rap documentaries in a new VladTV exclusive. The content creator talked about his love for Hip-Hop taking him from trying to become a rapper and comedian to directing music videos before finding success with rap documentaries. He explained that his first viral video was about Jay-Z shooting his brother, which led to follow-ups including Frank Ocean's label battle, 50 Cent and Rick Ross' feud, and DaBaby's Wal-Mart shooting. ...

May 18, 20242 hr 1 min

Math Hoffa on Ex Co-Hosts, Drake, Kendrick, J. Cole, Quavo, Chris Brown

Math Hoffa sat down with DJ Vlad for another engaging discussion on a variety of topics. The "My Expert Opinion" host talked about the shifts in his podcast as well as the changing landscape in media. He also offered his thoughts on the rap feud between Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole. On that topic, Vlad and Math Hoffa gave their opinions on J. Cole apologizing for his Kendrick Lamar diss. The two also reflected on Drake's diss before debating a number of additional subjects. Click above to ...

May 16, 20242 hr 28 min

Soulja Boy's Infamous VladTV Interview (Flashback)

In this VladTV exclusive flashback, Soulja Boy sits down for one of the most memorable interviews on the platform. He lays his life story and retells the story of his infamous home invasion.

May 14, 20241 hr 16 min

Yelawolf Tells His Life Story

Rapper Yelawolf returned to VladTV after over a decade since his last interview on the platform. The music artist detailed his upbringing in Alabama and Tennessee, highlighting his rebellious teenage years filled with skateboarding, drugs, and evading trouble with the law. He also talked about his introduction to Hip-Hop before experiencing homelessness and moving back to the south to hone in on his image. Continuing to develop his sound while living in an Alabama trailer park, Yelawolf eventual...

May 11, 20242 hr

UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal Tells His Life Story

UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal sat down with VladTV ahead of his upcoming boxing match against MMA legend Nate Diaz. Masvidal described his troubled childhood, which included petty theft and frequent fights. He talked about participating in Kimbo Slice's backyard fights, which led him to pursue an MMA career. After competing in various fight leagues, Masvidal finally made it to the UFC where he achieved multiple accolades. Throughout the rest of the interview, Masvidal opened up about his notable fi...

May 11, 20241 hr 24 min

Reggie Wright Jr. & Mob James on Suge, Kendrick & Drake, Interviews Suge Knight's Lawyer

Reggie Wright Jr. and Mob James returned for another podcast episode where the two began by talking about OJ Simpson's passing. After reflecting on high-profile cases involving OJ Simpson and Rodney King, Reggie and James highlighted the dangers of being disrespectful on social media. They also brought in a special guest, who discussed how Suge Knight's 28-year plea deal was negotiated. They also talked about recent updates regarding Diddy, NBA Youngboy, and Keefe D's legal issues. To hear more,...

May 11, 20241 hr 44 min

DJ Akademiks on Drake, Kendrick, J Cole, Diddy, Meek Mill, Kanye, Freddie Gibbs

DJ Akademiks returned for another VladTV exclusive where he offered his thoughts on a variety of topics. The interview kicked off with Akademiks giving his opinion on the rap feud between Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Drake. He also floated around his possible reasons for Drake and Future's rift before breaking down the simmering beef between Drake and Kendrick. Later, the media personality compared the commercial success of Drake and Kendrick, Diddy's legal issues, and his beef with Meek Mill. To...

May 10, 20243 hr 7 min

Trenches News on Becoming FBI Informant, Taking Stand in O-Block 6 Trial Over FBG Duck's Murder

In this VladTV exclusive, controversial Youtuber Trenches News offered details into his life story. The Chicago native talked about witnessing his mother's drug addiction after his parents split and the gang violence in his neighborhood. He kept himself out of trouble and even attended college. However, a case of mistaken identity caused him to get shot in the head, which reversed the direction of his life path. Getting mixed up in the streets and corrupt law enforcement led him to become an FBI...

May 09, 20241 hr 29 min

Marcellus Wiley on Drake Dissing Kendrick on His Show, Going to Diddy Party, Sexual Assault Lawsuit, OJ Trying to Take His Girls

Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley returned to VladTV for the first time in three years. The interview started with the former Buffalo Bill giving his reaction to OJ Simpson's passing and revealing his interactions with the late Hall of Famer. Vlad also mentioned that he almost secured an interview with OJ until negotiations fell apart. Marcellus and Vlad mentioned Caitlyn Jenner's reaction to OJ's passing before Marcellus offered his thoughts on transgenders in sports. Marcellus talked about rap...

May 08, 20242 hr 43 min

Adam22 on Wack100, Big U, Wife's Scenes, Kendrick, J. Cole, Drake, Diddy, OJ Simpson

Adam22 returned to VladTV, where he discussed various topics with DJ Vlad. The No Jumper host started by highlighting various figures that he and Vlad mutually clicked with and disagreed with. Speaking on his show with Wack100, Adam compared working with Wack to working with Dame Dash. He also responded to critics labeling No Jumper as a gang platform. Throughout the rest of the interview, Adam22 reflected on some of his notable interviews since his last sit-down with VladTV, as well as various ...

May 05, 20242 hr 49 min

Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda on Kendrick vs Drake, Diddy Allegations, Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul, DJ Vlad vs Adin Ross

In this new VladTV exclusive, Tony Yayo returned for an in-depth interview and was joined by Uncle Murda. The two rappers spoke about the controversy surrounding Diddy, while Tony Yayo offered more details about Diddy and 50 Cent's history. Also, both described their experiences on 50's historically successful tour. Uncle Murda explained how he became affiliated with 50 Cent and G-Unit before he and Tony Yayo offered their thoughts on G-Dep's release from prison. They also discussed the upcoming...

May 02, 20242 hr 9 min

Gervonta "Tank" Davis Tells His Life Story (Flashback)

In this 2017 sitdown with Gervonta "Tank" Davis, Vlad spoke with the star boxer about his rising career at the time. Tank Davis talked about his rough upbringing in Baltimore, which included foster care and his parents' battle with drug addiction. He opened up about boxing at the age of seven and signing to Floyd Mayweather's Money Team. Tank also addressed the health hazards associated with boxing before explaining how a legal charge costed him his title belt at the time. To hear more from Tank...

May 01, 202454 min

Gilbert Arenas on Stealing Back $400K Ring form His Fiancé, Paying Diddy $250K to Host Party, Draya Rumors, Larsa Pippen & Marcus Jordan

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas returned to VladTV to discuss multiple topics since his last visit. The new sit-down started with Gilbert giving his reaction to the recent raids on Diddy's homes. He dissected the allegations against the mogul and broke down how people make themselves vulnerable to such investigations. After addressing the additional people mentioned in the lawsuits, he spoke about the relationship between Jalen Green and Draya, as well as the recent breakup between Larsa Pippen a...

May 01, 20243 hr 11 min

Ashanti (Unreleased Full Interview)

Ashanti sat down with VladTV in 2015 for an in-depth discussion of her life and career. The R&B singer spoke on her family background and pointed out that her grandfather marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She also addressed then-rumors of her signing to Young Money/Cash Money before opening up about her time on Murder Inc. After breaking down her working chemistry with Ja Rule, she talked about the label's feud with G-Unit, as well as Irv and Chris Gotti's federal trial. Later, Ashanti...

Apr 30, 202442 min

O-Block Louie on Getting Shot in the Head When King Von Got Killed

O-Block Louie, close friend of late rapper King Von, detailed getting shot in the head during the shooting that resulted in Von's death. First, he talked about his upbringing in Chicago and his early connection to Chief Keef. He also detailed his friendship with King Von and Von's unlikely rise as a rap star after being acquitted in a murder case. Louie later detailed the fatal incident that was sparked by a confrontation between King Von and Quando Rondo. He broke down his recovery process afte...

Apr 29, 202456 min

Young Buck on 50 Cent, G-Unit, Game, Stabbing, Shooting, Arrests, Jail, Trans Rumor (Flashback)

In this 2021 interview, rapper Young Buck opened up about his rise to prominence and the drawbacks of being in the public eye while dealing with real-life situations. Buck detailed how things soured between him and 50 Cent but expressed a deep love and loyalty for G-Unit that even Fif's antics can't undermine. He also discussed the rumors surrounding him and a transwoman, the influence of Three 6 Mafia as a native Tennesseean, and seeing Birdman kiss Lil Wayne, Turk, and BG.

Apr 29, 20242 hr 54 min

Michael Corleone Blanco, Youngest Son of Griselda, Tells His Life Story

In this VladTV exclusive, Michael Corleone Blanco detailed his life as the youngest son of Griselda Blanco. He started by opening up about his upbringing in Colombia and clearing up misconceptions regarding his mother's early life. He also refuted claims that his parents had a turbulent relationship but admitted to his parents' involvement in the criminal underworld. Michael talked about being exposed to casual violence as a child and witnessing his mother expand her drug empire. Later in the in...

Apr 28, 20242 hr 31 min

Sebastian Telfair Says F*** Adidas, Speaks on Draymond, Diddy, Jalen Green & Draya, Gilbert Arenas, Larsa Pippen, Jordan's Hands

Sebastian Telfair returned to VladTV to discuss a number of topics since his last sit-down. The former NBA player reacted to Diddy's legal issues by revealing he had been invited to the music mogul's parties. Telfair and Vlad used Diddy's legal predicament to have a wider conversation about men finding themselves in undesirable situations with women. They also gave their opinions on Bronny James entering the draft despite having a less-than-stellar season at USC. Sebastian Telfair also discussed...

Apr 28, 20242 hr 9 min

The Game Tells His Life Story (Flashback)

In 2023, multi-platinum rapper The Game sat down for a new VladTV exclusive, where he detailed his life and career. Vlad started the conversation by acknowledging the full circle moment as his "Devil's Advocate" mixtape was his first video production experience. Game opened up about his childhood, experiences in foster care, and what contributed to him joining the Bloods. After detailing his jail experiences and surviving a shooting, he told the story of how he started rapping and eventually sig...

Apr 27, 20242 hr 52 min

Tony Yayo of G-Unit Tells His Life Story (Flashback)

In this 2022 full-length interview, Tony Yayo talks about being born and raised in South Jamaica, Queens, and selling drugs with Booboo aka 50 Cent. The 44-year rapper recalls 50 Cent being a legend in his hood, claiming that Fiddy had 20 of his friends working for him. As the talk moves along, he details 50 Cent's first meeting with Jam Master Jay, back in 1996 and his first experience with Onyx before explaining how 50 and Ja started beefing. He also revealed that Ja Rule's chain was getting p...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 44 min

Ne-Yo on Trans Kids, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, 2Pac, Mario (Flashback)

In this 2023 interview, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer Ne-Yo was the special guest on a recent VladTV exclusive with Gloria Velez. During the interview, Ne-Yo opened up about his songwriting process, particularly when writing for women such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Mary J. Blige. He admitted to not really understanding what goes on in a woman's mind but suggested that his upbringing in a household full of women perhaps gave him a certain insight. Ne-Y...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 45 min

Stormy Daniels on Taking Hush Money from Trump After Sleeping with Him, Which He is Currently on Trial For (Flashback)

In this 2022 interview, Stormy Daniels talks about becoming a dancer at the age of 17, participating in a few burlesque shows, what eventually led to her falling into the adult film industry, and her infamous run-in with Donald Trump. As the discussion moves along, the famous adult actress talks about her lawsuit against Donald Trump and why she decided to drop out of "Celebrity Big Brother" hours before the show was set to go live. Lastly, Daniels takes on the subject of her former lawyer, Mich...

Apr 24, 20241 hr 34 min
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