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Ness, a Philly rapper and former cast member of Diddy's MTV show "Making the Band," discussed his journey from a competitive upbringing in Philadelphia to becoming a rapper. He detailed his early involvement in hip-hop, his time in public housing, and his legal troubles, including a case that led to a prison sentence. Ness recounted his audition process for "Making the Band," the challenges of bei...

John Salley reflected on his career and commented on the NBA Finals matchip between the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers. He emphasized the importance of home court advantage, and also touched on the MVP debate between SGA and Nikola Jokic, favoring SGA for his league impact. He shared insights on coaching, mentioning Rick Carlisle and Jason Kidd. Additionally, Salley commented on the Diddy trial, e...

Vlad and Lord Jamar reconnected after a five-year hiatus, discussing their past relationship and the Farrakhan incident that strained it. Jamar expressed frustration over Vlad's initial refusal to apologize for misrepresenting Farrakhan, which led to a public backlash. Vlad admitted to being tricked by a misleading video and later apologized, though Jamar felt it was insufficient. The conversation...

Bobby Shmurda discussed his challenging upbringing, including his father's 120-year prison sentence for robbery and assault. Bobby's early exposure to crime and dealing led to his own arrests, including a significant one at 12. His breakthrough came with the song "Hot N***a," which went viral and led to a $1.5 million deal with Epic Records. His rise to fame included performances...

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...

Ashanti sat down with VladTV in 2015 for an in-depth discussion of her life and career. The R&B singer spoke on her family background and pointed out that her grandfather marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She also addressed then-rumors of her signing to Young Money/Cash Money before opening up about her time on Murder Inc. After breaking down her working chemistry with Ja Rule, she talke...

In this VladTV exclusive, Ali from the St. Lunatics opened up about his background and journey in music. The Midwest rapper described his early experiences with gang culture and the music industry. He detailed leaving the student-athlete life to pursue a career and create the St. Lunatics in his hometown. After forming the group, Ali explained how Nelly became a solo artist. After finding global s...

Frank Panessa sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, and Vlad started off by introducing him as one of the two undercover DEA agents in the “Pizza Connection Trial” that took down mafia members using pizza parlors as fronts. During the conversation, Frank started off speaking about joining the DEA, and from there, he spoke about how he got involved in the “Pizza Connection” investigation. F...

Roger Bonds discussed his experiences working for Diddy, detailing the latter's alleged involvement in various crimes. Bonds confirmed Diddy's use of 24/7 security and his own continuous presence at Diddy's residences. He recounted incidents involving Diddy's violent behavior, including assaults on Cassie and Sarah Snedeker, and Diddy's alleged attempts to intimidate Kid Cudi. Bonds also mentioned...

In this VladTV full interview, R&B legend Jon B sat down to speak with Vlad about a variety of topics. Jon B started from the beginning, talking about how he encountered Babyface, getting signed by the singer's new imprint at the time, working with 2Pac, Nas and more. Watch the full interview above.

In this VladTV exclusive, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins sat down for an interview detailing his legendary career, which is responsible for over 1 billion records sold. The producer described signing a million-dollar publishing deal at only 17-years-old, as well as his experiences with other producers such as Sean "Puffy" Combs and Teddy Riley. Darkchild described producing Jodeci and catching a major...

In this VladTV exclusive, Yungeen Ace spoke about the tragic shooting in his hometown of Jacksonville that claimed the lives of his brother and two close friends. He also detailed what it's been like in the aftermath and his drive to continue his music career.

Anthony "Geezy" Gonzalez on Managing Clipse, Dealing Drugs, Pusha T's 'SNITCH' Song

Terrance "Gangsta" Williams discussed Donald Trump's pardons of NBA YoungBoy and Larry Hoover, with Williams expressing support for Hoover's release. They also discussed NBA YoungBoy's loyal fan base, his recent tour, and the potential dangers of his Chicago visit. The discussion moved to Tory Lanez's prison incident, Diddy's legal troubles, and the impact of social media on public perception. Wil...

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...

In this VladTV exclusive, Carl Jones, co-executive producer and artist of the animated series "The Boondocks," shared his journey from childhood to his successful animation career. The artist, who was also behind "The Last OG," and "Black Dynamite," was born in Germany to a military family but relocated to the US less than a year later. Raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Jones witnessed the c...

Sharay Hayes, also known as Punisher, opens up about his experiences as a male escort and his involvement in the Diddy trial. Hayes recounts his upbringing in Harlem, his basketball career, his transition to male stripping, and details his encounters with Cassie and Diddy. Hayes testified in court, describing the sessions as consensual and expressing remorse if his involvement contributed to Cassi...

Tony Yayo discussed the Knicks' conference finals series against the Pacers, expressing optimism for a comeback. The conversation shifted to the Diddy trial, and Yayo criticized Diddy's actions. He also discussed the industry's dynamics, praising Papoose's loyalty to Remy Ma during her prison sentence. The discussion delves into the dynamics of relationships, the impact of lyrics o...

Adam22 returned for another VladTV exclusive, where he discussed his wife's adult scene with another man. The No Jumper host explained how he and his wife arrived at the decision for her to do a scene with another man after years of Adam being her only male co-star. Adam also addressed the massive media attention the scene created, as well as the profits. Throughout the rest of the interview, Adam...

Wack100 discussed the aftermath of Tory Lanez's stabbing incident in prison, detailing the clear video footage and photos of the attack. He mentioned Tory's transfer for better security and the interview with the attacker. Vlad and Wack100 debated Tory's decision not to cooperate with authorities, citing potential damage to his career. They also discussed Diddy's ongoing trial and speculated on hi...

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...

Raekwon came through for his first VladTV interview in some years, and he started out by speaking about his new book, “From Staircase to Stage: The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan,” which he pointed out is from the Wu-Tang song, “Incarcerated Surfaces.” From there, Raekwon began telling his life story, including growing up in Brownsville in the 1980s, his dad being in the streets, and witnes...

The former manager of the Clipse, Anthony "Geezy" Gonzalez, sat down for his first interview with VladTV, and he started out by speaking about being raised in the Virginia Beach area by his grandmother. Gonzalez explained that he first started getting in the drug game after his stepbrother took his uncle's stash out of his pocket and took it across the street from where they lived. A...

Bow Wow stopped by VladTV in 2016 and proved that the #BowWowChallenge doesn't discredit his deeply rooted legacy in the music industry. He discusses 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...

Brittany Renner came through for yet another VladTV, and since it had been some years since her last interview, Brittany started off speaking about growing up in Mississippi and being a college soccer star. From there, Brittany addressed dating famous men, signing NDA contracts, and she went on to speak about meeting NBA star PJ Washington. While speaking about her relationship with PJ, Brittany a...