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Michael Cooper, an NBA Hall of Famer and five-time champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, discussed his journey from Pasadena to the NBA. He recounted his early life, including his father abandoning him and his stepfather's attempted murder of his mother. Cooper detailed his basketball journey, starting from building his own hoop to playing for the Lakers. He highlighted key moments, such as being...

Wes Watson, an ex-convict-turned-inspirational speaker and fitness influencer, discussed his journey from San Diego to becoming a millionaire. Starting at 14, he was dealing marijuana to avoid buying it. By high school, he owned luxury cars and made thousands. However, his lifestyle led to a 9-year prison sentence. Post-release, he leveraged his story into a successful fitness brand, Watson Fit, a...

Tommy the Clown, born in Detroit and raised in South Central LA, transitioned from a troubled youth involved in narcotics to becoming a pioneer of hip hop clowning and krumping. He started performing at children's parties and evolved into a global phenomenon, influencing music videos by Madonna, Missy Elliott, and Kendrick Lamar. Despite challenges, including a five-year prison sentence and a hous...

Terry Watanabe, a legendary high-stakes gambler, once accounted for an astonishing 20% of Caesars Palace's gambling revenue. During his peak, Harrah’s Entertainment (Caesars’ parent company) revealed that nearly 6% of its total gambling revenue came from Watanabe alone. Known for both his massive bets and generosity, he frequently handed out huge tips—sometimes up to $50,000 at once—to casino staf...

Buffalo Bills captain and three-time Pro Bowler Dion Dawkins detailed his life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. The football pro talked about his upbringing in Rahway, New Jersey. Despite growing up in a two-parent home, Dawkins admitted to being a troublemaker in school and having to attend a military prep school after not being heavily recruited out of high school. Eventually, the left tack...

Terry Watanabe, once a high-profile gambler in Las Vegas, opened up about his battle with compulsive gambling and alcoholism that led to a staggering $127 million loss in just one year. Watanabe revealed that his gambling journey began modestly at Iowa’s Harris Casino before escalating at the Wynn casino around 2006. During this period, his gambling was fueled by heavy drinking, a struggle he ackn...

At just 20 years old, Terry Watanabe took the helm of his father Harry Watanabe’s import company, Oriental Trading Company, which his father had started after immigrating from Hiroshima, Japan. Originally a small carnival distribution business, Terry strategically expanded focus, growing the company to $300 million in annual revenue by 2000. Under his leadership, the company grossed up to $25 mill...

Sebastian Telfair discussed his upcoming six-month prison sentence for violating probation related to a $358,000 fraud scheme involving false invoices to the NBA player health plan. He expressed frustration over the conditions of his probation, including being forced to stay in New York and not being credited for his community service and work in media. Telfair also criticized the NBA for not supp...

In 2018, Big U sat 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.

In a new VladTV exclusive, Baton Rouge's own Young Bleed delves into his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a revered figure in the hip-hop world. Growing up in the Southside bottoms of Baton Rouge, Young Bleed experienced the gritty realities of the crack epidemic sweeping through neighborhoods in the '80s and '90s. His mother had him at 17, risking her life to ensure his birth. Young Ble...

Swifty Blue, a Cali rapper, discussed his background, including his Salvadorian heritage and upbringing in Paramount. He joined the Eastside Paramount gang, influenced by his older brother, who was in jail for attempted murder. Swifty Blue faced multiple arrests, including for gun possession, and was involved in a conspiracy involving 19 Mexican Mafia members allegedly plotting to kill him. He den...

VladTV's new exclusive with former DEA agent Hector Berrellez revolves around geopolitical tensions and U.S. foreign policy. He dismisses the possibility of Mexico going to war with the U.S. and criticizes China's role in the fentanyl crisis. Berrellez discusses the strained U.S.-China and U.S.-Russia relations and expresses confidence in Trump's ability to broker peace through economi...

Terrance “Gangsta” Williams sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he spoke about his brother, Cash Money co-founder Birdman, and their rise to running one of the most legendary labels in the game. Throughout the interview, Terrance spoke about being raised with Birdman, who was in foster care after his mother died, and his father bringing him home. After revealing that his father had...

Ricky Williams came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he spoke to Shawn Prez about growing up with his parents, who got together when they were young, and were married by 19. Ricky addressed his parents getting divorced when he was young and realizing he was a gifted athlete at a young age, but he didn’t realize his full potential until he was in college. Ricky then went on to spe...

New Orleans artist Lil Ya came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he spoke about being in U.N.L.V., one of the original groups to sign to Cash Money. He detailed growing up in New Orleans and pursuing a career in music and making music starting out around the age of 11. Lil Ya then spoke about meeting Birdman and Slim, and U.N.L.V. being the first group signed to Cash Money, and he...

Vlad discussed his interactions with Glasses Malone, clarifying a misrepresentation in Glasses' song "Banned from VladTV." Vlad recounted a home invasion incident where he defended himself against an attacker, emphasizing that he never asked Glasses to bring him a gun. Vlad also addressed his apology to the NOI community and his views on industry plants, citing Tekashi 6ix9ine and Sexyy Red as exa...

In this VladTV full interview, Mystikal sat down and detailed moments in his career and life. The rapper spoke about his beginnings in New Orleans, and how his first record deal was for $500. From there, he spoke about his time with on No Limit Records, and the issues he faced with blossoming rival label Cash Money Records. Mystikal then talked about his success after he and No Limit parted ways,...

Juvenile came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, and he started off by detailing his early life growing up in the projects of New Orleans and seeing a lot of violence before he was a teenager. He then detailed his brief time in the streets, which he realized wasn’t for him and led to him fully focusing on his music career. Moving along, Juvenile explained how he first linked up with Cash...

Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy, who was found guilty of betting on games he officiated, recently gave an interview providing an insight into his life in the NBA. Donaghy became a referee following in his father's footsteps, and after having two unsatisfactory jobs after college. After starting his officiating career in the minor CBA league, he got onto the NBA's training program, slowly working hi...

Peezy discussed his new album "Still Ghetto," featuring heavyweight artists like French Montana, Rick Ross, and Big Sean. He explained his decision to go feature-heavy for the first time, attributing it to his career progression. Peezy also shared his experience with Empire Records, highlighting the personal relationships and family-like environment. He talked about the success of his platinum son...

Gilbert Arenas and Vlad discussed Diddy's 50-month sentence and Cassie's involvement. Arenas also discussed his own legal troubles, including federal gambling charges, and the NBA's MVP odds, favoring SGA and Luka Doncic over Anthony Edwards. The conversation also touched on the NBA's face, with LeBron and Curry still dominant. The discussion centered on child support issues, emphasizing the impor...

Earthquake discussed his new Netflix special, "Joke Telling Business," which includes personal anecdotes and reflections on societal issues. He shared stories about relationships and his financial struggles, including a $3 million debt. He also talked about his recent wedding, which cost $450,000. He expressed his views on affirmative action, the NFL's inclusion of Spanish-speaking artists, and th...

In a new VladTV exclusive, DJ Akademiks and DJ Vlad discuss Birdman's reputation as a hip-hop CEO, his ability to identify and empower talent, and his significant financial success. Additionally, they debate the appropriateness of Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl, considering the language barrier for non-Spanish speakers. The conversation delves into the tensions and decisions surrounding an...

DL Hughley spoke to DJ Vlad in another VladTV exclusive. The conversation centers on the sentencing of Diddy to 50 months and a $500,000 fine. The discussion also touches on Trump's potential pardon of Diddy, criticizing Trump's inconsistent moral stance. DL and Vlad debate the ethics of comedians performing in Saudi Arabia, the cultural significance of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime...

DJ Envy criticized Dame Dash for his behavior on the Breakfast Club, particularly his disrespect towards regular jobs. Envy shared his experience of being the first DJ to play Tupac's "Hit 'Em Up" mixtape and defended Charlamagne against Dame Dash's accusations. He also discussed Drake's defamation lawsuit against his record label and Bad Bunny's selection for the Sup...