Billy McFarland, founder of the infamous Fyre Festival, offered an in-depth view into his life and career. He talked about having an early interest in technology, which led him to start building and selling websites before college. After dropping out of college to pursue other interests, McFarland started designing websites for A-list music artists before establishing the card-based club, Magnises. He later talked about creating Fyre Media and what influenced him to launch Fyre Festival. Through...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 47 min
In this 2020 VladTV full interview, Jemele Hill spoke about a variety of topics and was very candid. Hill talked about the Jacob Blake situation and addressed people debating if the shooting was justified. From there, Hill hopped into more political topics, speaking on Candace Owens, and also address her tweet about people voting for Trump. Hill then addressed why her show with Michael Smith failed, and the reaction to Smith not dating her to play Madden. Hill rounded out her interview by speaki...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 40 min
In 2021 Gilbert Arenas came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he shared his life story, including how he got into basketball and later being recruited to the University of Arizona. While at Arizona, Gilbert spoke about playing in the national championship game, and later leaving college to enter the NBA draft. Despite having strong considerations in the first round, Arenas was the 31st overall pick by the Golden State Warriors. Gilbert went on to speak more about his NBA career,...
Jul 21, 2024•2 hr 55 min
In his 2017 sit-down with VladTV, West Coast rap legend MC Eiht discussed his career and experiences in Hip-Hop. The rapper opened up about West Coast artists losing their identity over the years by trying to follow rap trends. He also addressed his past feud with DJ Quik and pointed out how important their collaborations were, revealing that their beef had a real street element. MC Eiht explained how he ended up on Kendrick Lamar's "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City." Later in the interview, MC Eiht discu...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 22 min
DJ Vlad sat down with Luenell for another VladTV exclusive. The comedian started by offering her reaction to the controversial surveillance footage showing an altercation between Diddy and Cassie. Luenell criticized Diddy, as well as those who witnessed the violence. She also talked about Chaka Khan's daughter revealing an encounter between her mother and Diddy before reflecting on the infamous incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars. Luenell also addressed the aftermath of Katt...
Jul 19, 2024•2 hr 12 min
In a 2023 VladTV exclusive, Dr. Steven Greer, the founder of the Disclosure Project, discussed the need for increased transparency in investigations into UFO sightings and demands for classified information on possible extraterrestrial technology. Greer criticizes the process so far, stating it lacks a proper hearing with subpoena power, preventing key whistleblowers from coming forward. He stresses the need for a long-term, thorough investigation and dismisses the idea of appointing an external...
Jul 18, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair returned for another VladTV exclusive, where he immediately gave his reaction to the Boston Celtics winning its 18th NBA title. He broke down his former team's path to the championship and the performances of Dallas Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. As a former Adidas athlete, Telfair talked about Anthony Edwards' Adidas ad sparking a feud between the athletic brand and Cam'ron. He also addressed his ongoing divorce and Glen "Big Baby" Davis gettin...
Jul 17, 2024•2 hr 8 min
1090 Jake returned for another VladTV exclusive, where he and Vlad addressed a variety of topics. 1090 Jake talked about Bun B being called a snitch for taking the stand against a home intruder before giving his reaction to the recent updates in Young Thug's trial. He also offered his thoughts on Keefe D's case and Terrance "Gangsta" Williams' street tales in various interviews. 1090 Jake also talked about the controversy surrounding Diddy and NBA Youngboy's recent arrest. Throughout the rest of...
Jul 16, 2024•2 hr 22 min
In this 2023 full-length interview, Nicholas Irving talks about his service as a special operations sniper in the 3rd Ranger Battalion for the U.S. Army before explaining how the birth of his son helped calm him down and change his demeanor from the self-described "hothead" he once was. He also talks about being bullied in high school and how his attitude changed after he shot someone, in the service of his country, for the first time. He promised himself that he would never get picked on again....
Jul 16, 2024•2 hr 7 min
Journalist Meghann Cuniff returned to VladTV, where she discussed a variety of legal cases. After gaining recognition for her reporting during the Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion case, she offered an update on Tory's legal matters. She gave her reaction to Tory Lanez dissing her before talking about the rapper's circumstances in prison, the status of his appeal, and his impending divorce. Meghann Cuniff also offered her knowledge about the YSL RICO trial, the lawsuit against Diddy, Boosie's l...
Jul 14, 2024•56 min
In 2016, Tariq Nasheed joined VladTV for his first sit-down with DJ Vlad. During the interview, he broke down his background and how he gained a following by writing about relationships, which led to multiple publishing deals. After talking about the economics of dating, he addressed the shifts in feminism throughout the years. Tariq Nasheed also touched on police brutality against Blacks before diving into politics and whose agenda caters to African Americans. To hear more, check out the full i...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 40 min
In 2020 Gianni Russo came through for his first-ever interview with VladTV, and he detailed his family's mafia ties in Italy, including his mafia boss uncle being hanged in Italy. After speaking about having polio as a child and being quarantined, Gianni spoke about moving to America with his family and working for Luciano mob boss Frank Costello when he was 13. It was while working with Costello that Gianni got to know Marilyn Monroe, who Gianni lost his virginity to when he was 16 and Marilyn ...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Dominick Cicale detailed how he rose in the ranks to become a made man and captain for the Bonanno family. He explained how he got into selling drugs at a young age before a shooting led to his first stint in prison. Throughout the interview, Cicale broke down mafia and prison politics, including how he became affiliated with the Bonannos despite being originally connected to the Genovese. Cicale talked about the value and perks members enjoy for being top earners, as well as how he ran his crew...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 52 min
Legendary New York Mets pitcher and three-time World Series champion Dwight "Doc" Gooden talked about his life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. Gooden revealed childhood traumas that later manifested in his adult life before breaking down his baseball journey as a child prodigy. After being a standout in his teen years, the Cy Young winner skipped college after the New York Mets drafted him with the fifth pick. After playing just one year in the minor leagues, Gooden was called up to the ma...
Jul 11, 2024•2 hr 4 min
Martin Shkreli detailed his life story in a new VladTV exclusive. The infamous investor and businessman described growing up in Brooklyn with his parents, who were Albanian immigrants. He talked about his early passion for finance, which led him to join hedge fund Cramer Berkowitz shortly after college. During his young career, Shkreli found success in the pharmaceutical industry and was a millionaire by 28 years old. He also explained his controversial decision to raise prices on various medici...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 51 min
In 2021 Larry Mazza came through for his first-ever VladTV interview where he detailed how he got involved and later joined the Colombo crime family after meeting Gregory Scarpa, known as the "Grim Reaper" in the mob. During the conversation, Larry shared stories of hunting down enemies with Greg during the Colombo family war, including Larry taking down his personal enemy, Nicky Black. Larry also shared the moment when he realized Greg Scarpa was an informant, and deciding to cooperate with the...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 48 min
During this full VladTV interview in 2018, Big U sits down to discuss LA life and street culture. He elaborated on personal stories such as his own encounters with the police. Big U also spoke on Suge Knight and Nipsey Hussle. Take a look at the full interview above.
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 36 min
In 2021 Johnny Curry sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he detailed growing up in Detroit and becoming one of the biggest figures in the city's underworld. During the conversation, Johnny explained his rise in Detroit, moving to Florida and establishing a connection in Columbia, and working with various cartels. He then detailed the “White Boy Rick” story, which led to him being indicted in 1987. Johnny also spoke about the “White Boy Rick” movie starring Matthew McConaughey and...
Jul 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min
BG Knocc Out returned for another VladTV exclusive with DJ Vlad. The West Coast veteran started by offering his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar and Drake's rap feud. He applauded the battle for creating excitement for Hip-Hop despite criticism for the feud escalating into unverified gossip and mudslinging. This caused BG to reflect on past battles, particularly feuds he was involved in such as the Death Row vs. Ruthless beef. BG Knocc Out downplayed the seriousness of Eazy-E's feud with Dr. Dre, clai...
Jul 06, 2024•2 hr 41 min
Comedian Tony Rock joined VladTV for an exclusive interview about his life and career. He talked about growing up in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, which was heavily impacted by the crack epidemic of the 1980s. As the younger brother of comedic legend Chris Rock, Tony recalled the challenges his brother endured due to bullying and racial hostility. After describing his relationship with Chris and Chris' success in show business, Tony explained his delayed entry into comedy. Throughout the interview, Tony R...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 37 min
In this 2021 VladTV exclusive, Frankie Pasqua detailed his time as a former hitman for the Lucchese crime family. As a third-generation mobster, he explained why his family started with the Gambinos before switching to the Lucchese. Despite studying pre-med in college, Pasqua soon dropped out and helped run a prostitution ring in addition to providing protection for one of the Bonanno family's biggest drug dealers. He described his time in prison and his torture tactics and hits as a hitman. Pas...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 17 min
IN 2021 Yungeen Ace returned for another VladTV exclusive, where he started off by explaining his collaboration with G Herbo and speaking on his friend King Von's death. He also explained how he got his recent hit, "Who I Smoke," cleared by Vanessa Carlton. Yungeen Ace also spoke on his feud with Foolio despite the two never seeing each other in person. He discussed the possibility of squashing the beef as well as the legal problems he's encountered in Jacksonville. After offering his thoughts o...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Roger Bonds returned to VladTV to discuss details of his experience as Diddy's Head of Security for nearly 10 years. He explained that he was a part of Diddy's security detail from 2003 until 2012 before speaking about allegations related to Diddy's relationship with Kim Porter. After speaking about the alleged physical altercations between Diddy and Kim Porter, Roger Bonds talked about Diddy getting Kim Porter and Sarah Chapman pregnant around the same time before pursuing Cassie. Bonds pointed...
Jul 03, 2024•2 hr 12 min
In this 2020 VladTV full interview, former Medallîn Cartel associate Jorge Valdes detailed his life in the drug world and explained what ultimately led him out of the game.
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 37 min
In 2021 Anthony Arillotta came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he spoke about growing up in Springfield, Massachusetts, and his father owning a successful produce business. He went on to detail his brushes with the law starting around 15 and escalating to a gun charge that landed him in prison by 21. Anthony also spoke about his association with the mob and becoming a made man with the Genovese Family, and how he found success in New York. During his time with the Genovese fam...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 17 min
In 2023 Keefe D came through for his 2nd VladTV interview, and he started off speaking about parts of his early life that he didn’t cover in his previous interview, including having six brothers and six sisters. Speaking more about his younger years, Keefe D detailed becoming a South Side Compton Crip when he was in middle school, and he also spoke about being childhood friends with Suge Knight. During the discussion, Keefe D spoke about his nephew Orlando Anderson and his aspirations to become ...
Jun 29, 2024•2 hr 14 min
In this VladTV flashback, Yungeen Ace detailed the shooting in his hometown of Jacksonville, FL that claimed the lives of his brother and two close friends. Yungeen Ace opened up about the trauma of witnessing people close to him die and how he's using that tragedy as fuel for his career.
Jun 28, 2024•50 min
Foolio returned to VladTV in 2022 to offer an update on a variety of topics. During the interview, Foolio's arrest was mentioned, but the rapper explained that he didn't want to speak about it. He provided an update on his label situation and explained why he didn't sign to Gucci Mane. The Jacksonville artist gave his opinion on Florida's status in the rap game before commenting on various dangerous rap beefs. Foolio also addressed his own situation and how he was able to survive the two differe...
Jun 28, 2024•47 min
In this interview, Vlad and Boosie cover a wide range of topics, starting with their shock and disappointment over a violent incident involving Diddy and Cassie, and moving on to the implications of such behavior for Diddy's career and public image. They also discuss the broader issues of enabling abusive behavior and the complexities of public forgiveness for celebrities. The conversation touches on the impact of rap beef, the role of personal relationships in criminal behavior, and the signifi...
Jun 27, 2024•2 hr 50 min
Rae Sremmurd member Slim Jxmmi joined VladTV to have a detailed discussion on his life and career. The multi-platinum hitmaker described moving around as a child due to his mother's military career before settling in Mississippi. Jxmmi talked about pursuing his musical career, along with his brother Swae Lee, at an early age while working regular jobs and battling homelessness. Despite the setbacks, Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee eventually moved to Atlanta, where they met Mike Will Made It and recorde...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 23 min
