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Super Bowl winner and former star wide receiver Antonio Brown detailed his life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. The former Steeler described growing up in Liberty City with a father who is an Arena Football League legend. Brown talked about focusing on football to avoid the pitfalls of his neighborhood, a decision that ultimately led him to the NFL. He talked about experiencing early success...

Ming Li, the younger sister of Nicki Minaj, discussed her multicultural background, her relationship with Nicki, and her experiences growing up. Ming revealed her struggles with depression and sickle cell, and her journey in the music industry. She emphasized her loyalty to Nicki and her desire to establish her own identity. Ming also addressed misconceptions about her family. She expressed her ad...

Terry Watanabe opened up about his past gambling addiction and what he would do if he regained his lost fortune. Reflecting on his struggles, Watanabe emphasized the powerful addictive nature of gambling and the emotional highs and lows that come with it. Despite losing everything, he has remained sober from gambling for over a decade. When asked if he would gamble again if given millions, Watanab...

Blueface recently got out of prison early after serving time related to multiple legal battles, including an attempted murder charge stemming from a 2022 Las Vegas strip club shooting. Wack100 revealed that despite originally facing a possible two-and-a-half-year sentence, they were able to secure bail and have the charge significantly reduced. However, Blueface also faced complications with proba...

Steve Murphy and Javier Pena, DEA agents depicted in the Netflix series "Narcos," discussed their careers and the hunt for Pablo Escobar. Murphy grew up in Tennessee and joined the DEA in 1987, while Pena, a sociology major, joined in 1984. They detailed Escobar's crimes, including the assassination of presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galán and the bombing of Avianca Flight 203, which killed 107...

Trap Lore Ross recounted his tense encounter with UK rapper Central Cee and his manager at ComplexCon. Ross, known for his candid commentary, explained that the meeting was unplanned. While wandering the event, he spotted Central Cee and Akademiks together and decided to approach, expecting little more than a brief interaction. Surprisingly, Central Cee extended a handshake, signaling a potential...

Vlad and Wack100 discuss a copyright infringement lawsuit against Joyner Lucas. Vlad explains that Joyner used Vlad's content without permission, leading to the lawsuit. Vlad offered Joyner three options: license the content, do an interview, or go to court. Joyner's manager initially seemed open to negotiations, but later forwarded a hostile text from Joyner Lucas. Vlad emphasizes the importance...

Trap Lore Ross addressed the shocking rumors surrounding Diddy, currently serving time at Fort Dix Federal Prison. Reports surfaced claiming Diddy woke up with a knife held to his throat by another inmate, sparking concerns about his safety behind bars. Ross and Vlad also debunked other circulating rumors, including claims that Diddy was running business classes called “Game with Diddy” inside the...

Terry Watanabe shared his challenging journey battling bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and prostate cancer. Diagnosed as bipolar, Watanabe described the extreme highs and lows of the condition, which contributed to his struggles with addiction. Since leaving Las Vegas, he has attended rehab 12 times. Despite once owning a business worth hundreds of millions, Watanabe faced financial hardship am...

Trap Lore Ross shared insights from his groundbreaking interview with Tekashi 6ix9ine, praising Vlad for conducting one of the most iconic interviews with the controversial rapper. Ross took a unique approach by hosting a virtual hood tour with 6ix9ine, using Google Maps to explore the rapper’s neighborhood, including spots tied to his past. This innovative format marked one of the first virtual h...

Wack100 praised Tekashi 6ix9ine for exposing a harsh reality about snitching in the hip-hop industry. Reflecting on the viral VladTV interview, Wack100 acknowledged that Tekashi’s candidness during the interview shed light on the often-hidden culture of cooperation with law enforcement among rappers. Despite criticism and claims of being “canceled,” Wack100 and Vlad emphasize that Tekashi remains...

Terry Watanabe, once a multi-millionaire casino owner, revealed the harrowing ordeal behind losing $350 million gambling over three years. During an interview, Watanabe shared how he racked up $112 million in losses at Harrah's Casino, which extended him $14.7 million in credit. This led to criminal charges filed against him in Clark County in 2009 for defrauding the casino, carrying a potential 2...

Michael Jai White discussed his upcoming film, "Why Did I Get Married Again?" and praised it as Tyler Perry's best work. Speaking on the third film in the series, he highlighted the unique themes of parental imperfection and unattainable goals. White also mentioned his long-standing collaboration with Perry, including his role in "House of Pain." He reflected on his career,...

Terry Watanabe, infamous for spending nearly $800 million at Harrah’s casinos between 2005 and 2007, recently revealed intriguing details in an exclusive interview. Despite his massive gambling losses, Harrah’s didn’t cut him off; instead, they created a unique “chairman” status just for him, offering lavish perks like front-row Rolling Stones tickets, $500,000 in gift store credit, and personal b...

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...