In 2019 Grant Cardone came through for another interview with VladTV, and this time around he brought more financial advice, including his five steps to becoming a millionaire. He also chalked up his success to becoming a Scientologist, as he explained that he was struggling with money and self-worth before joining Scientology. Grant also revealed that his aiming to own $2 billion in real estate in 2020. To hear the full interview, hit the above video.
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Late rapper OG Maco sat down for his first VladTV interview in 2015. He spoke about being one of Quality Control's earlier acts, alongside Migos, and his life in the streets, which included facing a 20-year sentence, prior to "U Guessed It" becoming his breakout hit. The music artist rejected the idea of being a one-hit wonder and talked about having better songs than "U Guessed It," comparing his catalog to J. Cole and Big Sean's. OG Maco also pointed out and pointed out the amount of Black exp...
Jan 08, 2025•56 min
In a new VladTV exclusive, Lil Diesel and Terrance "Gangsta" Williams broke down their past street rivalry. Meeting face-to-face for the first time in 30 years, the two men spoke about their history and the tension that led to their violent altercation. Diesel opened up about his criminal past and lengthy incarceration, as well as the losses he suffered due to the streets. Diesel also talked about adjusting to life after spending multiple decades in prison. Towards the end of the sit-down, Terra...
Jan 07, 2025•55 min
Tony Yayo offered his thoughts on a variety of topics during his return to VladTV. The G-Unit member reacted to Jay-Z being implicated in the allegations against Diddy and wondered if the Bad Boy founder dragged Jay-Z into the controversy to take the heat off of himself. He also discussed the role of women in rap feuds before talking about Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group. Tony Yayo gave his opinion on Kendrick Lamar's new album, as well as the legal updates regarding Lil Durk and N...
Jan 06, 2025•2 hr 3 min
Band$ from tha Rose joined VladTV for an exclusive interview about his life and career. The Santa Rosa native described his upbringing and revealed he only met his father twice despite only staying down the street. He also revealed his mother struggled with homelessness before breaking down the gang dynamics in Northern California. Band$ also talked about getting locked up for the first time at 13 and catching an attempted murder charge early in his adult life. After serving five years in prison...
Jan 05, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Legendary boxer Mitch "Blood" Green delves into his tumultuous past and illustrious boxing career. Born in Augusta, Georgia, Green grew up in the challenging neighborhoods of the Bronx during the 1960s and 70s. Despite the tough environment, he managed to carve out a name for himself, becoming involved with the infamous Black Spades gang and earning his nickname "Blood" through his fierce demeanor and family's support. Green shares harrowing tales from his youth, including being shot twice by ag...
Jan 05, 2025•43 min
In a recent interview with Vlad TV, Wack100 delved into several hot industry topics, notably sharing insights on Yak Gotti's recent legal troubles. Yak Gotti was recently found not guilty on multiple charges, including Rico, murder, and criminal street gang activity. However, Wack100 revealed explosive details from an interrogation room video where Yak Gotti allegedly named individuals and offered more information if released. This revelation has created ripples, especially as Yak Gotti was repo...
Jan 02, 2025•2 hr 43 min
Jonathan "J.R." Rotem, renowned music producer and hitmaker, recently sat down with Vlad TV to share his life journey from being a classical piano prodigy to a jazz enthusiast and ultimately a successful producer. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to Jewish Israeli immigrant parents, Rotem moved from Toronto to California with his family due to his father's academic pursuits. Rotem's musical journey began at an early age when he started playing classical piano, an interest strongly encouraged ...
Dec 31, 2024•2 hr 5 min
In 2023, Royce Reed, former cheerleader for the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat, and mother to Dwight Howard's son, opened up about her upbringing in Orlando, Florida. Royce attributed her strength and resilience to her upbringing in this neighborhood and the desire of her father for her to understand and appreciate both worlds: the white schools she attended and the black community she grew up in. Royce began cheerleading at age nine and dancing at age three, skills that would later afford her a f...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Rapper Boosie Badazz unveils his latest ventures at his sprawling Boosie Estates, featuring a newly built fishing lake and a distinctive Batman-themed mansion. The "Lake Hatch," a recent addition to his property, was unveiled with Boosie expressing his passion for fishing. Designed to indulge his hobby, the lake allows him to fish three times a week without leaving home. Boosie shared that the transformation from trees to a fully-equipped fishing haven involved serious groundwork, using bulldoze...
Dec 28, 2024•20 min
DL Hughley recently commented on the controversy surrounding comedian Andrew Schulz's response to Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics, which advise against white comedians addressing black women. Schulz, known for his provocative humor, retaliated with what Hughley described as a tirade blending satire and tension. While acknowledging Schulz's comedic prowess, Hughley criticized his handling of sensitive subjects like rape, notably when Schulz joked about “bug breaking.” He expressed discomfort with such hu...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 42 min
Lil Woody, the pivotal witness in Young Thug's trial, shared his tumultuous life story in an exclusive interview on VladTV. The interview, held after the conclusion of Young Thug's trial, reveals Woody's challenging upbringing in Mechanicsville, Atlanta. Born as one of ten children, Woody faced adversity early on. His father died from cancer when he was just ten, a loss that was further complicated by a head injury that affected his speech and hearing during his childhood. Despite this, Woody ma...
Dec 26, 2024•2 hr 23 min
Trenches News Returns to Vlad TV, discussing controversial news involving prominent Chicago rappers like Lil Durk and King Von. The conversation dives into Lil Durk and his alleged involvement in a murder-for-hire plot. Six individuals have been named as co-conspirators in this high-profile case, yet only some of their identities are publicly known. Trenches News suggests the rappers’ songs have morphed into real-life scenarios, hinting at a longstanding expectation of such outcomes. The roles o...
Dec 25, 2024•2 hr 4 min
Terrance "Gangsta" Williams returned to VladTV and shared his insights on various music industry dynamics, notably the perceived tension between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne. Williams discussed Kendrick's new album "GNX," which seemingly references Lil Wayne, suggesting that Kendrick admires Wayne rather than dissing him. Williams also touched on comedian Andrew Schulz's controversial remarks in response to Kendrick's lyrics about not allowing White comedians to critique Black women. Aft...
Dec 24, 2024•48 min
In Boosie's return to VladTV, the Baton Rouge native offered his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans instead of Lil Wayne. He also reacted to NBA YoungBoy allegedly dissing him on a leaked song before addressing Mike Tyson's loss to Jake Paul. Boosie talked about various legal cases concerning Quando Rondo, Young Thug, Diddy, and Young Dolph. Later in the interview, Boosie reacted to Big Meech's release, offered an update on his situation Yung Ble...
Dec 23, 2024•2 hr 27 min
Comedian Capone Lee discussed his life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. The stand-up comic revealed he was raised in the Bronx by his mother and grandmother after his father passed away in a car accident during his birth. He also pointed out that he was a signed rapper in high school. However, Capone became involved in the streets after his record label shelved him. Capone detailed his experiences in the streets and how a prison sentence influenced him to live a civilian life and later purs...
Dec 22, 2024•1 hr 43 min
DJ Akademiks returned to VladTV and gave his reaction to Mike Tyson's boxing match against Jake Paul. Akademiks applauded Tyson and Paul for effectively marketing the event before speaking on the recent developments in Diddy's case. In addition to Diddy's case, he also offered his thoughts on cases involving Young Thug and Lil Durk. Later in the interview, Akademiks revisited the tension between Drake, Future and Kendrick Lamar, as well as the rift between Jay-Z and Dame Dash. To hear more, view...
Dec 21, 2024•3 hr 37 min
Quando Rondo sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview in 2019, where he opened up about growing up in Savannah and being raised by his great aunt after CPS removed him from his home. He went on to speak about going in and out of juvenile jail from a young age and having some of his juvenile charges rollover into adult charges that landed him in adult jail. Quando Rondo also denied being a Crip in the interview, and he opened up about his bond with NBA YoungBoy, which he says goes beyond musi...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min
This time, we were on Bow Wow's couch in 2016 to discuss the trajectory of his career, his past relationships, his role as a father, and what it was like growing up the industry. Bow Wow begins the conversation discussing how Snoop and Dr. Dre discovered him during The Chronic Tour show in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. A then 5-year-old, Shad went by the rap name "Kid Gangsta" and his mother allowed him to go on tour with Death Row at the time. This would lead the start of his rap career as Sn...
Dec 19, 2024•2 hr
In this full-length interview from 2022, Jacqueline "Loca D" Montanez talks about being a former member of Chicago's maniac Latin Disciples and growing up in West Chicago. She reveals that her stepfather was a high-ranking member of Latin Kings. At age seven, Jacqueline started getting raped at home by him. Her mother didn't know about it in the beginning, but she started to learn about it when she turned 12 years old. In response, her mother gave Jacqueline up to Child Protective Services in or...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Earthquake discussed a variety of topics in his 2020 interview with VladTV. The comedian explained what it was like being a stand-up comic during the pandemic before reacting to Terry Crews' decision to not retaliate after allegedly being groped by talent agent Adam Venit. Earthquake also opened up about his experiences with police, while talking about George Floyd and Tamir Rice. He also offered his thoughts on sports personality Jason Whitlock, as well as the way Black athletes are treated by ...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 47 min
Michael Jai White returned to VladTV to discuss the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. He reflected on the previous statement that Jake Paul stood no chance against the former heavyweight champion. Reacting to Tyson's loss, the action star pointed out strategic flaws in Tyson's approach. The actor also offered his thoughts on Jon "Bones" Jones' recent victory, as well as Devin Haney's lawsuit against Ryan Garcia and Golden Boy Promotions. Michael Jai White also listed his favorite fi...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 52 min
Freeway Ricky Ross sat down with DJ Vlad to discuss a variety of topics in this new VladTV exclusive. The businessman gave his reaction to the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul match before pointing out the economic similarities between civilian life and life behind bars. Ross also broke down the rewards and challenges of opening a legal cannabis business and investing in entertainers early on in their careers. He offered his thoughts on various crime figures, some whom were recently released, as well as...
Dec 15, 2024•2 hr 37 min
FYB J Mane joined VladTV for a new exclusive on his life and career. The Chicago native talked about his father's ties to the Black Disciples and serving over a decade in prison. J Mane also pointed out his childhood connections to other Chicago figures, such as FBG Duck, G Herbo, Lil Bibby, and Lil Reese. He addressed his entry into the rap industry and his past feud with Chief Keef before offering his thoughts on FBG Duck's passing. J Mane mentioned other topics, including King Von's passing, ...
Dec 14, 2024•2 hr 16 min
Comedian Andrew Schulz had his first VladTV interview in 2016. The co-host of the "Brilliant Idiots" podcast discussed his initial struggles in the comedy world, encountering boos and physical altercations with audience members. After commenting on celebrity scandals at the time, Schulz talked about extreme laws in the Middle East and expressed his belief that the South wasn't punished enough for slavery in the U.S. Later in the interview, the comic explained the differences in expectations betw...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In 2017 Carmen Bryan, Nas' ex with whom he has a child, spoke to Vlad about her long and storied relationship with Nas, their child Destiny, and the infamous Nas-Jay Z beef.
Dec 12, 2024•55 min
In this 202 VladTV exclusive, mafia figure Ori Spado recounted his life throughout the underworld and some of his interactions with people like Sonny and Michael Franzese as well as his dealings with Suge Knight and Haitian Jack.
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this 2016 interview, comedian and TV personality Andrew Schulz is back on the Vlad couch this week to discuss an array of topics from cultural appropriation to considering Muhammad Ali to have been a modern day prophet similar to Jesus. The brilliant idiot starts the conversation giving his opinion on Drake's recent album "VIEWS." He believes it was a decent effort but feels the album should have been shorter. "There's probably 8 hot songs on 'Views' but it's twenty songs long... Give me that...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 24 min
In this VladTV exclusive from 2021, 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.
Dec 08, 2024•2 hr 54 min
In this full interview from 2019, Don "Magic" Juan spoke all about his illustrious career in the pimp game, while detailing all the highs and lows that came with the profession. Prior to pimping, he recalls being molested at the age of 5 and having sex with a 26-year-old when he was only 13, while mentioning that he had 13 girlfriends before he ever became a pimp. Additionally, he speaks on the mentality that's needed to work with prostitutes, noting the importance of fear in maintaining a sense...
Dec 07, 2024•1 hr 32 min
