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Bill Bellamy joined VladTV for an exclusive sit-down about his life and career. The comedian described growing up in Newark, New Jersey, and avoiding the potential pitfalls in his neighborhood. While attending Rutgers University to pursue a career in finance, Bellamy discovered his passion for entertaining and decided to become a stand-up comic. He talked about catching his big break on Def Comedy...

Yung Joc returned for another sit-down with Shawn Prez. First, the rapper and radio host talked about the ongoing rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. While some have found themselves engaged in the feud, Joc gave a different opinion and admitted that he grew tired of the beef very quick. Though he expressed his respect for both artists, he criticized the battle for escalating into gossip...

NBA champion Nick Young returned to VladTV to discuss various NBA topics. Swaggy P offered his thoughts on LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant all experiencing early endings to the NBA season. The former Laker and Warrior suggested that all three superstars should join forces to extend their championship window. Nick Young also offered his thoughts on the Lakers bringing back D'Angelo...

New York drill rapper Sheff G recently went viral for sharing the stage with presidential candidate Donald Trump. Appearing at Trump's Bronx rally alongside fellow drill rapper Sleepy Hallow, Sheff G was invited on stage by the former United States president to address the 30,000 people in attendance. Sheff G publicly endorsed Trump and briefly stated, "One thing I want to say, they'r...

Tray Deee returned to VladTV for the first time in four years. The West Coast veteran started by reflecting on his most recent album, "Malice," before giving his take on the rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. After explaining why Kendrick had the upper hand on Drake, he and Vlad also noted the changing landscape of rap battles. Tray Deee also discussed the circumstances behind in...

In this VladTV interview from 2022, the recently deceased Brother Marquis detailed his role in one of the most important Hip-Hop groups ever -- 2 Live Crew. The group's lead vocalist talked about being born in Rochester, New York, before moving to Alabama. Marquis later moved to Los Angeles and began releasing records as a solo artist. During the discussion, Marquis explained how 2 Live Crew w...

In 2020 Mike Tyson sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview ahead of his exhibition fight with Roy Jones earlier that year, and Mike started from the beginning of his story growing up in Brooklyn. From there, he shared highlights of his storied career, including his friendship with 2Pac and feeling guilty for pressuring 2Pac to come to Las Vegas. Mike also opened up to Zab Judah about Don King...

FBG Butta returned to VladTV to discuss the topics addressed in his previous interview further. The Chicago artist reacted to Chief Keef returning to Chicago for a performance and revealed they had an altercation prior to the "Don't Like" rapper's fame. Butta spoke about the impact of Chicago's violence and VladTV's interview with Trenches News. FBG Butta also responded t...

In this interview from 2016, Dr. Umar Johnson gets into a deep conversation with DJ Vlad to share his thoughts on the gay community, black men being criminalized in America, why he feels Martin Luther King Jr. would probably criticize Obama today, and his plans to start a residential academy 100% comprised of black students.

Billionaire and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discussed his life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. The entrepreneur talked about growing up in Ohio with immigrant parents from India and attending a Catholic high school despite his Hindu upbringing. His academic excellence led him to pursue his undergraduate studies at Harvard before getting a law degree from Yale. Eventually, V...

In this interview from 2021, former Colombo crime family enforcer Anthony Luciano Raimondi came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he shared his story about how he came to be involved with the mob. From growing up in Brooklyn to being around the mob with his father, who was involved himself, Anthony spoke about going to the Colombo hangout spot as young as 12-years-old. By the age...

In this VladTV Interview from January, Luenell spoke about a variety of topics, including why she drew horns on Diddy’s photo while at a studio. Along with that, the comedian addressed Taraji P. Henson’s comments about low wages in acting for Black women, and how it correlates to the comedy world as well.

While returning for another VladTV exclusive, Michael Jai White was joined by his wife, actress Gillian White. The couple offered their thoughts on the rap feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar before breaking down how they work together as peers. Gillian also talked about being pressured to do nude scenes early in her career and how she navigated those scenarios. They also addressed the concept o...

Comedian Gary Owen returned to VladTV for the first time since 2016. He reacted to various music feuds, including Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake and Quavo vs. Chris Brown. He also addressed the topics raised in Katt Williams' viral interview and confirmed he was hit on by a male movie executive. Gary Owen opened up about his issues with Mo'Nique, his public divorce, dating preferences, and much...

Bill Haney joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion about his life and career. The father and trainer to boxing champion Devin Haney talked about his Oakland upbringing, which included being raised by a mother who was a Black Panther and getting involved in street activities. In an attempt to escape his environment, Bill Haney attended college in Kentucky but repeated his mistakes, which resulted...

Grant Cardone welcomed DJ Vlad into his Malibu beach house for another VladTV exclusive. The real estate investor explained why he was selling his Malibu home and confirmed that he offered his Miami home to be purchased with Bitcoin. He also alerted viewers on the economic challenges facing America before giving his opinions on long-term investment strategies. Cardone listed business sectors that...

TK Kirkland returned for yet another VladTV exclusive, where he immediately reacted to Kendrick Lamar's Drake diss, "Euphoria." The comedian praised the rapper's track before comparing the rap feud to other classic battles, such as 50 Cent and Ja Rule's. He also offered his thoughts on LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry's seasons all ending early and praised upco...

Youtuber Trap Lore Ross detailed his path to creating his controversial rap documentaries in a new VladTV exclusive. The content creator talked about his love for Hip-Hop taking him from trying to become a rapper and comedian to directing music videos before finding success with rap documentaries. He explained that his first viral video was about Jay-Z shooting his brother, which led to follow-ups...

Math Hoffa sat down with DJ Vlad for another engaging discussion on a variety of topics. The "My Expert Opinion" host talked about the shifts in his podcast as well as the changing landscape in media. He also offered his thoughts on the rap feud between Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole. On that topic, Vlad and Math Hoffa gave their opinions on J. Cole apologizing for his Kendrick Lamar...

In this VladTV exclusive flashback, Soulja Boy sits down for one of the most memorable interviews on the platform. He lays his life story and retells the story of his infamous home invasion.

Rapper Yelawolf returned to VladTV after over a decade since his last interview on the platform. The music artist detailed his upbringing in Alabama and Tennessee, highlighting his rebellious teenage years filled with skateboarding, drugs, and evading trouble with the law. He also talked about his introduction to Hip-Hop before experiencing homelessness and moving back to the south to hone in on h...

UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal sat down with VladTV ahead of his upcoming boxing match against MMA legend Nate Diaz. Masvidal described his troubled childhood, which included petty theft and frequent fights. He talked about participating in Kimbo Slice's backyard fights, which led him to pursue an MMA career. After competing in various fight leagues, Masvidal finally made it to the UFC where he ac...

Reggie Wright Jr. and Mob James returned for another podcast episode where the two began by talking about OJ Simpson's passing. After reflecting on high-profile cases involving OJ Simpson and Rodney King, Reggie and James highlighted the dangers of being disrespectful on social media. They also brought in a special guest, who discussed how Suge Knight's 28-year plea deal was negotiated. Th...

DJ Akademiks returned for another VladTV exclusive where he offered his thoughts on a variety of topics. The interview kicked off with Akademiks giving his opinion on the rap feud between Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Drake. He also floated around his possible reasons for Drake and Future's rift before breaking down the simmering beef between Drake and Kendrick. Later, the media personality comp...

In this VladTV exclusive, controversial Youtuber Trenches News offered details into his life story. The Chicago native talked about witnessing his mother's drug addiction after his parents split and the gang violence in his neighborhood. He kept himself out of trouble and even attended college. However, a case of mistaken identity caused him to get shot in the head, which reversed the directio...