Dynzell Sigers joined VladTV to detail his entire journey to increase his height from 5'5" to 6'0" through a procedure that cost him over $80,000. He described his rough upbringing in Chicago, which resulted in him moving to Georgia as a pre-teen. Sigers talked about his struggles to adapt to the new environment and getting into legal trouble before joining the Navy. However, personal struggles led him to overhaul his life, including boosting his height. Throughout the interview, Sigers explains...
Feb 12, 2025•59 min
R&B group Day26 returned to VladTV for a more in-depth discussion about their time on MTV's "Making The Band" and being signed to Diddy's Bad Boy Records. The interview started with group members detailing their individual paths to the MTV reality show, which included being in other groups and signing previous deals before pursuing the opportunity on "Making The Band." Day26 talked about the unfavorable deals they signed in order to participate in the show and described both positive and neg...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Irv Gotti, who just passed away, sat down for an exclusive VladTV interview in 2019 where he covered a number of topics ranging from the 50 Cent beef, beating his federal case, his relationship with JAY-Z, and the last legacy of Murder Inc.
Feb 08, 2025•52 min
Chicago rapper Tay Savage detailed his life in a new VladTV exclusive. He explained his troubled past, detailing the various crimes that started at eight years old and multiple stints behind bars. Tay Savage also talked about taking his Muslim faith seriously while he was locked up, just as his father did. The rapper recalled his connections and interactions with other Chicago figures, such as King Von, 051 Melly, and J Mane. He broke down the factors that led him to pursue a rap career, and he ...
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr 17 min
John "Red" Shea, former associate of crime kingpin White Bulger, described his role in the notorious Winter Hill Gang in this new VladTV exclusive. The former mobster described his upbringing in South Boston and the circumstances that led him to the criminal underworld. Shea talked about pursuing boxing as a profession and even turning pro. However, Shea ended up getting involved in organized crime and explained how he began working for Whitey Bulger. Throughout the interview, Shea broke down Bu...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 45 min
Math Hoffa returned to VladTV following the viral moment in which he crashed former co-hosts Hynaken and Esso's interview with Angela Yee. After revealing how he found out about the interview, he claimed that he walked in on the interview to have a peaceful dialogue with the former "My Expert Opinion" hosts. After explaining what caused his professional relationship with Hynaken and Esso to sour, he reflected on Fat Joe's controversial remarks about Foundational Black Americans during the Terror...
Feb 06, 2025•2 hr 32 min
Lil Eazzyy sat down with VladTV to discuss his life and career. The Chicago rapper described splitting his time between Southside Chicago and the suburbs, as well as being introduced to Hip-Hop through Chicago's drill scene. Eazzyy admitted he was inspired to pursue rap after witnessing schoolmate Juice WRLD blow up as an artist. Despite living in the suburbs and his father being a sheriff, Eazzyy was still attracted to inner-city life and talked about getting into street activities as a teen. A...
Feb 05, 2025•48 min
Wack100 returned to VladTV to discuss the controversial brawl that occurred outside of No Jumper's studio. He provided details of the event and what led to the physical altercation before speaking on gang culture and media platforms that cover it. Wack also offered his thoughts on updates in the legal concerns regarding Lil Durk, NBA Youngboy, and Tory Lanez. Later in the interview, the rap insider discussed Drake's tension with Universal Music Group, Dame Dash's financial issues, and much more....
Feb 04, 2025•2 hr 40 min
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 passed away today. 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 rec...
Feb 02, 2025•56 min
Former Army Ranger Nicholas Irving joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion about his American politics, foreign affairs, and the domestic attacks on American soil. The ex-Army sniper revisited his previous VladTV interview, where he predicted an increase in domestic terrorism. Irving commented on the suspect in the recent New Orleans attack being an Army veteran, as well as the suspect in the Tesla truck attack. He also talked about the American government funding terrorist organizations before...
Feb 02, 2025•2 hr 26 min
In this 2023 VladTV exclusive, LaVar Ball sheds light on his upbringing and his sports journey. Ball, who grew up in a two-parent household in South Central, was largely unfazed by the surrounding gangs thanks to his strong family unit and their emphasis on family values. Ball, known for his outspoken personality and fathering three successful basketball athletes, including NBA player Lonzo Ball, always aimed for ownership as he grew up watching his parents work hard but follow a strict schedule...
Jan 29, 2025•2 hr 20 min
Aries Spears returned for VladTV's first interview in 2025. The comedian responded to an unearthed interview with Joe Rogan, where the media personality accused Aries of stealing jokes and used the n-word. He also reacted to Joe Budden being charged with lewdness before addressing Andrew Schulz's feud with Kendrick Lamar. The MadTV alum talked about Luigi Mangione, the Black comedy community, and offered his thoughts on "Gladiator 2." Later in the interview, Aries Spears reflected on Mike Tyson'...
Jan 28, 2025•2 hr 19 min
Peter Chin aka Kid Jai sat down with VladTV for an exclusive interview about his life as the leader of the Chinese gang, the Ghost Shadows. Chin described spending his early childhood in China and immigrating to New York, which resulted in him running away from home at 13 to escape his father's abuse. Peter Chin became the Ghost Shadows' youngest member and helped establish the crew as a major factor among the other Chinese gangs in New York. Throughout the interview, Chin broke down how his cre...
Jan 27, 2025•2 hr 3 min
Bricc Baby returned for another VladTV exclusive to discuss the No Jumper brawl involving Wack100, Luce Cannon, and others. While he was not involved in the altercation, Bricc offered his thoughts on the matter, commenting on what may have caused the fight and who was responsible. The No Jumper host also discussed the conclusion to the YSL RICO trial and the YouTube channel Swamp Storiez, making a video about him. Later in the interview, Bricc Baby talked about the recent passing of OG Maco, Lil...
Jan 26, 2025•2 hr 5 min
Hall of Fame boxer Michael Spinks detailed his storied career in a new VladTV exclusive. The two-division champion talked about being on one of the best Olympic boxing teams, which included Sugar Ray Leonard and his brother Leon Spinks. The Olympic gold medalist also described witnessing his brother defeat Muhammad Ali. Spinks broke down his most notable fights, becoming the undisputed light heavyweight champion during one of the division's best eras. He would go on to defeat Larry Holmes and be...
Jan 25, 2025•44 min
YSL DK joined VladTV to explain his role in forming YSL alongside Young Thug. He offered details about the Lil Wayne tour bus shooting, as well as the circumstances that created distance between him and Young Thug. DK also talked about being indicted in the YSL RICO case and Lil Woody's involvement. He admitted that he still had love for Young Thug despite feeling unsupported by him during the legal saga. To hear more from YSL DK, including his thoughts on the conclusion of the case, check out t...
Jan 24, 2025•41 min
In this 2020 VladTV full interview, King Tone spoke about a variety of topics, including being a leader of the Latin Kings. Along with that, he spoke about his time being in a gang and the consequences, agents infiltrating the Latin Kings, and more.
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 38 min
In a 2023 interview with VladTV, Jacob Chansley aka QAnon Shaman offered insights into his role in the January 6th Capitol attack, his upbringing in Phoenix, Arizona, his time in the Navy, his subsequent jobs, and his heavy involvement with his organization. Jacob Chansley was released from prison after being imprisoned due to his participation in the violent January 6th insurrection against the US Capitol. During his interview, he discussed his childhood in Phoenix, his decision to join the Nav...
Jan 22, 2025•50 min
In 2023, LaVar Ball shared a grand tour of his 15,000 square-foot estate, sitting on three and a half acres of land. The house features eight bedrooms and eleven bathrooms. Ball described his home makeover, which involved extensive renovations and even some structural changes. He proudly showcased the lavish interiors, including the "most expensive room in the house," tagged by him as his "$100,000 room," fitted with expensive furniture, unique wall finishes, and an impressive chandelier. The ho...
Jan 21, 2025•34 min
In this full-length interview, Bryan Johnson, the founder of Venmo and CEO of Kernel, looks back on his upbringing in a Mormon community during his childhood in Provo, Utah. The 45-year-old debunks the misconceptions about polygamy in the Mormon community before discussing his missionary work in Ecuador and how the experience shifted his outlook on life to wanting to help people. After touching on his collegiate stint at Brigham Young University, Bryan discusses a few startup companies he establ...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min
In a recent interview with Vlad TV, YSL co-founder Mondo delved into the origins of the YSL collective and his early connections with prominent members like Young Thug and Gunna. Growing up on the west side of L.A., Mondo described a childhood surrounded by music, with his father and grandfather deeply involved in the industry. His friendship with Young Thug began in high school but fully bloomed around 2012, facilitated through mutual friends in Atlanta. Mondo recounted that the Young Stoner Li...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 47 min
In a captivating interview with Vlad TV, acclaimed actor Stephen Baldwin delved into his illustrious heritage and early life, revealing intriguing ancestral connections. Tracing his lineage to prominent historical figures like original Mayflower passengers John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley, and the founding governor of Plymouth, William Bradford, Baldwin humorously considered a career as a college professor, mused on the illustrious Harvard intellectual aristocracy in his family tree, and marvel...
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 55 min
Doug Weinstein, the lawyer who represented Yak Gotti during the YSL RICO trial, detailed the case in a new VladTV exclusive. Weinstein explained how he joined the case despite having never participated in a criminal trial. Weinstein discussed the circumstances that led to Yak Gotti's arrest and charges, as well as the conditions the rapper was subjected to during his incarceration. Throughout the interview, the attorney broke down the RICO trial, pointing out why prosecutors decided to launch a ...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 2 min
In a recent Vlad TV interview, Napoleon shared candid reflections on the infamous East Coast-West Coast rap feud, shedding light on the Tupac Shakur murder investigation. Napoleon discussed Keefe D's controversial confessions, which shocked him by the casual manner in which Keefe D detailed the events leading to Tupac's death. According to Napoleon, though Keefe D's narrative aligns with certain outlaw accounts of that tragic night, questions remain about the identity of the shooter. He pointed ...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 50 min
Oschino returned to VladTV to discuss a number of topics, including Jaguar Wright's accusations against Jay-Z and Diddy's legal issues. The former Roc-A-Fella artist talked about similar cases that are centered around the same charges as Diddy's before breaking down the nuances of the prison environment. Oschino also spoke further about Dame Dash's strained relationship with Jay-Z and opened up about Kareem "Biggs" Burke's role at Roc-A-Fella. Later in the interview, Oschino offered his thoughts...
Jan 15, 2025•2 hr 24 min
In this VladTV exclusive from 2023, LaVar Ball sheds light on his upbringing and his sports journey. Ball, who grew up in a two-parent household in South Central, was largely unfazed by the surrounding gangs thanks to his strong family unit and their emphasis on family values. Ball, known for his outspoken personality and fathering three successful basketball athletes, including NBA player Lonzo Ball, always aimed for ownership as he grew up watching his parents work hard but follow a strict sch...
Jan 14, 2025•2 hr 20 min
In this full interview from 2019, Fillmore Slim spoke on his long illustrious career as a pimp, noting that at his height he once had a stable of 25 women. Additionally, he speaks on how he slept with his prostitutes and never had a real girlfriend while he was pimping, which lasted a total of 28 years before he eventually retired. Additionally, he reflects on dating Etta James and touring with Ike Turner and Little Richard, while adding that he looks good for 84 and hopes to live for another 10...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 21 min
In this VladTV full interview from 2019, Suga Free sat down with Vlad to speak on a variety of topics. The rapper spoke about doing music with Nipsey Hussle, his latest album ‘The Resurrection,’ Blueface’s rap style being compared to his, his 10-year absence from music, and more. Watch the full interview above.
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 40 min
In 2016, Newark legend and notably Eminem's favorite rapper, Redman sat on the Vlad Couch to discuss everything from his start in rap and his storied history in the game from touring with EPMD to being on Def Jam's roster during its heyday. Redman speaks on what it was like growing up in Jersey, and how getting kicked out by his mother for selling drugs led him to take rap seriously. During the start of his career, he lived with Erick Sermon and talks all the trouble they got into back in the da...
Jan 11, 2025•2 hr 2 min
In 2016, OG Maco offered details about his severe car crash that nearly caused him to lose his eye. The late rapper explained that when he was hit, he was not wearing a seat belt, which caused his face to hit the dashboard, causing a facial fracture that resulted in his eye dropping down into his face. He also responded to Quentin Miller blaming him for the Drake ghostwriter scandal before breaking down his past beef with Taxstone, Manolo Rose, and Future. OG Maco reacted to the backlash he rece...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 19 min
