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Actor John Amos, who passed away today, dove into a captivating narrative of his life journey, revealing facets of his personality and experiences that have shaped him beyond his well-known characters on screen. Born and raised in Jersey, Amos shared his pride in his roots, even drawing comparisons between the less traffic-ridden streets and friendly atmosphere of Jersey and the hustle and superfi...

In 2022 Luis Rosado, aka Blue Boy, sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, and he started off speaking about growing up in Manhattan’s Lower East Side with his mother and four brothers, adding that his father was locked up. He then detailed having a difficult childhood, including growing up in a group home because he pushed a teacher down the stairs, and Blue Boy went on to speak about findi...

Legendary baseball player, Pete Rose, who passed away today, discussed his background and multiple records in a recent sit-down with VladTV last December. Known as one of the greatest players of all time, Rose, also referred to as "Charlie Hustle" or "the Hit King," has an impressive history as the all-time Major League Baseball (MLB) leader in hits, a three-time World Series Champion, an MVP winn...

In this full-length interview from 2022, former drug queenpin and BMF affiliate Brandi Davis elaborates on her upbringing as the daughter of an infamous drug dealer from Detroit, Mr. Davis. She also reflects back on the experience of witnessing some of her friend's dads get murdered before detailing an incident in which her house was raided by the feds. Moving along, she details the trouble that s...

In 2018 Fat Joe came through for another exclusive interview with VladTV, and this time around he shared some more personal stories about his long career in hip-hop.  Joe touched on ending his beef with 50 Cent, his past tension with JAY-Z, and being wrong about calling Lil Uzi Vert a bad version of Lil Wayne. He also shared a story about Mike Tyson saving his and Big Pun's life one night at a clu...

Mya discussed a number of topics in her 2016 interview with VladTV. With a career that has spanned decades, the singer spoke about the status of R&B and admitted the genre had been replaced in popular music. Mya also talked about dealing with sexism and misogyny in the music industry and reacted to various cases of other female artists encountering similar issues. While speaking about her deci...

In 2022 Roger Bonds came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he spoke about coming up in the streets of Harlem as one of nine kids in the 1980s. Roger details growing up around other Harlem street figures, including Rich Porter and Kevin Childs, and he speaks about being in jail when he learns of Rich’s passing. During the conversation, Roger addressed beating murder charges as a te...

FBG Young detailed his life story in this new VladTV exclusive. The Chicago native described moving to 63rd and meeting Dutchie and Duck shortly after. Young described starting FBG with Dutchie and Duck, and broke down the dynamics of the rap crew. Young also responded to stories that FBG Butta spread about him, while describing his friendships with Tooka and Lil JoJo. Later in the interview, FBG...

Comedian Carlos Mencia returned to VladTV and offered his thoughts on the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. He also gave his reaction to Ryan Garcia's racist comments before discussing Latino representation in the media. The comedian also talked about Diddy before revisiting the topic of joke stealing in the comedy world and his encounter with Joe Rogan. To hear more,...

Former Roc-a-Fella artist Oschino detailed his life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. He talked about his rough upbringing in Philadelphia, which included parents who suffered from substance abuse. As a result, Oschino was placed into foster care and eventually started committing crimes by nine years old. Oschino talked about joining the military, getting shot nine times, and receiving a murde...

In a vibrant interview with Vlad TV, DJ Akademiks delves into his media journey and his rise to the number one spot on the Cowboys Hip Hop Media Power List. Reflecting on his path, Akademiks attributes his success to passion, hard work, and learning from industry pioneers like Vlad himself. He's candid about his humble beginnings, recalling his aspirations during his college days and relentles...

In this VladTV full interview from 2020, Frank Cullotta sat down and spoke about a variety of topics. Cullotta talked about meeting Tony Spilotro, who was played by Joe Pesci in ‘Casino.’ Along with that, he noted how he formed the “Hole in the Wall Gang,” which was also depicted in ‘Casino.’ Cullotta then talked about cooperating with the feds after Tony Spilotro planned to take him out, and also...

In this VladTV exclusive from 2021, former Bad Boy bodyguard Gene Deal spoke about his experiences as the record label and Diddy's personal bodyguard. He revealed that he started providing security in high school before following his girlfriend to New York, where he initially joined a gang. He described building a relationship with Diddy after revealing the mogul joined the same gang as him. G...

Big Tone joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion about his life and career. The Bay Area artist described growing up in Antioch and the gang element he navigated despite being raised in a stable, two-parent household. He talked about the diverse amount of gangs in his area and how he encountered gang violence early in his life, including getting jumped by Sureños in the fourth grade. However, Big...

Hurricane Chris returned to VladTV to discuss a variety of topics. First, the Shreveport rapper reacted to Rich Homie Quan's passing and used the moment to alert viewers to the dangers of prescription medications. Then, Hurricane Chris explained why he criticized 50 Cent's "Humor & Harmony" weekend. While acknowledging 50's investments in Shreveport, Chris said he took is...

Roger Bonds returned to VladTV in June to discuss details of his experience as Diddy's Head of Security for nearly 10 years. He explained that he was a part of Diddy's security detail from 2003 until 2012 before speaking about allegations related to Diddy's relationship with Kim Porter. After speaking about the alleged physical altercations between Diddy and Kim Porter, Roger Bonds tal...

Ken Shamrock returned to VladTV and offered more details about his MMA and WWE career. The MMA legend explained what earned him "The World's Most Dangerous Man" nickname and pointed out the differences between today's UFC and the era he fought in. He spoke about the humbling experience he had fighting Royce Gracie for the first time and mentoring MMA star Paige VanZant. Later on,...

In 2019 Melvin Farmer stopped by VladTV for an interview, and he opened up about being the co-founding member of the Eight Tray Crips and one of the original members of the Westside Crips. He also opened up about his friendship with Tookie Williams and Raymond Washington, who formed the Crips, and Melvin shared what sparked the Eight Tray and Rollin' 60s war. To hear more, including getting hi...

Tito Jackson, who passed away last night, sat with VladTV in 2016 and discussed his legendary career as a member of The Jackson 5. As Michael Jackson's older brother, Tito recalled spotting his brother's talent at an early age and the formation of their group. Tito also addressed his sons dating Kardashians before reflecting on his brother Michael's meteoric rise to "The King of P...

In 2020 former D.C. street figure Teflon Sean came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he shared stories about coming up in his city, working for Wayne Perry, Alpo's former hitman, and being friends with former kingpin Rayful Edmond. During the sit-down, Teflon Sean also spoke about beating 9 out of 10 murder charges, and being sentenced to 25 years in prison at 23. To hear more...

Hector Bravo joined VladTV for an open discussion about his past as an Army war veteran and former lieutenant with the California Department of Corrections, where he served for over 15 years. The former correctional officer explained the circumstances that created the prison boom in the 1990s, leading to his father becoming a C.O. when he was a child. After graduating high school, Bravo immediatel...

Tony Yayo joined DJ Vlad for another VladTV exclusive. The G-Unit member talked about 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival, which was a star-studded success. He also reacted to Hurricane Chris criticizing 50 for not booking Louisiana artists for the event by pointing out all of the projects 50 has spearheaded in the state. After speaking about his experiences in foreign countries, Tony Yayo...

DL Hughley addressed a range of topics in a new VladTV exclusive. The comedian started by refuting accusations from social media critics who claim he is being paid by the Democrats to spread lies. Despite the conspiracy theories, Hughley emphasized that he stands firm in his beliefs, asserting he would not endorse something he didn't genuinely support. The conversation also touched upon politi...

In this 2021 VladTV Full Interview, Notorious former NYPD officer Michael Dowd spoke about his time on the police force after joining in 1982. The former police officer detailed working during the crack epidemic and how he transitioned into being a rogue cop, which included taking drugs and money from people on the street that he busted. Dowd detailed select moments from his career which included...

Maino returned to VladTV to talk about his new show, "New Maino," and a variety of other topics. After talking about the pilot, which was inspired by "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Maino also talked about the status of "Kitchen Talk" and his music career. Moving along, the rapper offered his thoughts on the YSL RICO trial, Taxstone getting convicted over his shooting inciden...