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Omar Gooding came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he started off speaking about growing up in L.A. with his mother and father, who was a member of the 1970s R&B group “The Main Ingredient.” Omar then went on to speak about becoming a successful child actor, starring in “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper,” “Smart Guy,” and later going on to be one of the hosts of Nickelodeon’s “Wild &a...

In this VladTV full interview, Fivio Foreign spoke on a variety of topics, including his upbringing and what led him to getting signed. Fivio talked about growing up with Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel, how Brooklyn changed since they got locked up, and his past issues with French Montana. Along with that, Fivio Foreign talked about the passing of Pop Smoke, noting the rapper’s transition hurt. The...

“Hollywood Unlocked” creator Jason Lee came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he started off detailing his upbringing in Stockton, California, including being in the foster care system and his father having 9 children - 7 of which were outside of his marriage. Jason also detailed the abuse he endured from his mother and the violence he saw around him, including a shooting at his e...

In the interview, Sheesh and his brother discuss their challenging upbringing in Chicago, early involvement in crime, and eventual move to Atlanta. Discovered by Akon, they formed the group Sheesh, creatively sampling Akon’s work and aiming to revive hip-hop groups.

Comedian Wil Milz, raised in Brooklyn and adopted by his aunt after foster care due to his parents' drug issues, pursued a history degree before starting comedy at 32. He worked various jobs, including scamming, before embracing stand-up and overcoming social media setbacks.

In the interview, Vlad and Michael Jai White discuss Vlad’s birthday dinner and then shift to the recent Diddy trial, where Diddy was acquitted of major charges but found guilty of interstate prostitution. They criticize the legal system and question the credibility of accusers, highlighting ongoing controversy and media spectacle.

Mario Sanchez, a former Norteño gang member, shared his journey from growing up in San Francisco's Richmond District to committing home invasion robberies in the early 90s. He was caught with a 47-count indictment and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, including time at San Quentin, Corcoran, and Pelican Bay. Mario described his involvement in gang politics, including fights and missions, and hi...

Danesa White, also known as Bella Barcode, discussed her life and crimes. Born in West Oakland, she perfected the "Approval Game" scam, netting $65,000 weekly in the 90s. Her mother was an addict, and her grandmother was a queenpin. Bella's scams involved using fake credit cards to obtain cash advances. She accumulated up to $500,000 in cash. In 2004, she was caught with $120,000 in stolen jewelry...

Mike Moy, a former Chinese American gangster and NYPD detective, discussed his early life, including his parents' immigration from China and his upbringing in Brooklyn's Chinatown. He joined the Fuk Ching gang at 16, driven by a desire for brotherhood and protection from bullying. Moy detailed the gang's activities, including street robberies, extortion, and gambling, and his involvement in variou...

G Herbo sat down with DJ Vlad to speak about his growth as a rapper including changing his name from Lil Herb. The rapper spoke about staying true to himself and his fans and how that helped with the direction of his debut album Humble Beast. He disclosed staying sober, how he worked with Lil Uzi Vert and potentially releasing a collaborative project with the Philly star. The conversation then del...

Memphis rap legend La Chat sat down with VladTV to discuss her career as one of Memphis' biggest rap pioneers. She described her upbringing in Memphis and revealed her father passed away from cancer when she was just 11. She talked about her mother's nervous breakdown after her brother was killed, as well as getting into the streets and getting married at a young age. La Chat also described gettin...

In 2017, Freeway Rick Ross opened up about his Emmy-nominated documentary "Freeway: Crack in the System," and hiring private investigators for the task force that was assigned to follow him. During the conversation, Freeway Ricky spoke about almost being a part owner in Death Row, which sparked a discussion about Suge Knight's current situation in jail. He also detailed getting caught up in a stin...

Skinny Keem, a former ringleader in an international car theft ring, discussed his criminal activities and life story. Growing up in South Philly, he started stealing at age seven and witnessed multiple murders. After 2006, he was involved in stealing and selling luxury cars, making up to $50,000 a week. Despite law enforcement cracking down during the 2008 housing crisis, he continued until 2018....

Rashia Wilson, known as the "Queen of Tax Fraud," discussed her tumultuous life and crimes. Born in Tampa, Florida, to a mother who had seven children with six different men, Rashia started stealing at age 10 and later turned to prostitution and tax fraud. She was arrested 22 times before being sentenced to 21 years for tax fraud, which involved stealing over $3 million. While running her criminal...

Judge Greg Mathis discussed his journey from a life of crime in Detroit to becoming the state's youngest judge and a nationally famous figure. He analyzed the Diddy trial and explained the defense's strategy of not calling witnesses, believing the prosecution had not proven its case. He also shared his personal story, including overcoming a troubled youth, obtaining a law degree, and becoming a ju...

In this full-length interview, NYC-based rap veteran, Consequence talks about his upbringing in St. Albans, Queens, and San Diego on the West Coast. He details the high standards his parents set and the ties that his grandfather and uncles had to the criminal lifestyle. As the talk moves along, the former collaborator of A Tribe Called Quest talks about the impact of losing his grandmother to Leuk...

Vlad and Aries Spears debated the outcome of Diddy's trial, where Aries predicted Diddy's acquittal, while Vlad speculated a guilty verdict, potentially leading to a 10-year sentence. The conversation shifted to NBA Finals, with Aries criticizing the media's focus on SGA and the Knicks' performance. They also discussed Will Smith's rap career and the use of the N-word by non-Bl...

Tyson Beckford came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, and he started off by clearing up rumors about his origins, revealing he was born in the Bronx and moved to Jamaica until he was 7, and then his family moved back to the Bronx. From there, Beckford detailed his involvement with the notorious Jamaican gang The Shower Posse, and distancing himself after he was brought in on co-conspira...

Project Pat came through for a sit-down with VladTV, where he told his life's story, from growing up in Memphis and getting in the streets, doing prison time, and getting into the rap game after his release. He then detailed dropping his debut album, "Ghetty Green," and collaborating with his brother Juicy J and his group, Three 6 Mafia. From there, Project Pat addressed people saying that Migos s...

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...

Former Harvard Professor Emeritus and acclaimed defense attorney Alan Dershowitz discussed his opinions on the four ongoing cases against Donald Trump in a recent interview with VladTV. The famed lawyer detailed his career in law and representing celebrity clients, such as Mike Tyson, Patty Hearst, Leona Helmsley, Julian Assange, Donald Trump, Harvey Weinstein and Jim Bakker. Check out the full in...

Don the Dealer, a male escort, discussed his experiences with Diddy, who was acquitted of the most serious charges in his trial but found guilty of transporting Cassie and Daphne Joy for prostitution. Don emphasized that Diddy never forced anyone and always encouraged consensual activities. He detailed his first encounter with Diddy in 2016, subsequent meetings, and the nature of their interaction...

In this VladTV exclusive, Cyhi The Prynce returned to speak on a near-death experience where a group of men attempted to assassinate the rapper on a highway. The rapper detailed the shooting incident before wondering who could have been behind the attack. In more positive news, he broke down the process of ghostwriting hits for Kanye West and Travis Scott and gave an update on Kanye's next album....

In this VladTV interview with No Malice, the Clipse artist spoke about the start of the group, leaving the group, and why he left. No Malice reflected on The Clipse’s impact on Hip-Hop, in many positive and negative ways, with the latter being heavily focused on as a reason why he left the group. Along with that, No Malice spoke in-depth about what made him turn his life in a new direction and the...

Before garnering mainstream US attention with features on Drake's More Life playlist, London rapper Giggs sat down with DJ Vlad to talk the emergence of the Grime scene and the history of rap in the UK. He also discusses the social differences within the culture, such as prison life, gang culture, what it means to be from "the hood" and the overall struggles and triumphs that influence the music....