Matisyahu Tells His Life StoryReggae singer and rapper Matisyahu discussed in life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. The music artist described his upbringing and his rebellious side, which resulted in him attending a treatment program during his teen years. However, Matisyahu embarked on a journey to self-discovery and embraced Hasidic Judaism. Matisyahu described the lifestyle, as well as his introduction to reggae and Hip-Hop. He explained how he blended the two genres, which made him a unique artist -- so much so that he was considered one of the top reggae artists. Despite his success, Matisyahu addressed the criticism he received as a result. He also talked about the mixed reactions he received when he decided to shed his Hasidic image. Throughout the rest of the interview Matisyahu touched on his experiences with Shyne and NBA Youngboy, and his thoughts on the conflict between Israel and Palestine.Oct 05, 202401:58:42Joe Barone on Being FBI's Longest-Serving Informant in Mafia History Former mobster Joe Barone detailed his time as the FBI's longest-running mafia informant. Born to parents who had mob ties -- his father being a made man in the Genovese Crime Family and his mother having ties to Al Capone -- Barone grew up as a "legacy wise guy." Barone talked about witnessing his father's activities and being groomed into the mafia lifestyle. However, Barone had no intention of moving up in the mob world until his father died under suspicious circumstances. This led Barone to cooperate with the FBI as an informant within the Bonanno Crime Family. To hear more about Joe Barone spending over a decade as an informant, view the full interview above.Oct 05, 202401:28:35DaBaby on Home Invasion, ATL Goons Pressing Him, Street Losses (Flashback)In this full interview from 2019, DaBaby speaks on a number of topics, including his come-up in the music industry that's now made him a household name. Throughout the interview, the rising star out of Charlotte touches on past controversies in both his professional and personal life, essentially attributing that negativity to those who are envious of his success. Elsewhere in the conversation, DaBaby speaks on standing his ground when Atlanta goons said he needed a permission slip to record a music video, in addition to paying Boosie $15K for his very first feature when he started his career. From there, his own artist $tunna 4 Vegas joins the interview, and together they talk about the success of their hit record, "Animal," that currently on YouTube has over 5 million views.Oct 03, 202457:15Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy on Investment Strategies, Don Lemon, BuzzfeedBillionaire and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy returned to VladTV to discuss his new book, "Truths: The Future of America First." The entrepreneur discussed the concepts in the book, including religion, climate change, immigration, government, and the role of the nuclear family. Ramaswamy also talked about his investment Buzzfeed, his past interaction with Don Lemon, and even offered some investment strategies to viewers. To hear more, view the full interview above.Oct 03, 202401:36:39Michael Jai White on Tyson vs Jake Paul, 2Pac, The Joker, Spawn 2, Eddie MurphyMichael Jai White returned to VladTV while recovering from a partially torn Achilles. The action star explained that the injury occurred during his daughter's Sweet 16 celebration and pointed out how he's remained productive through the medical setback. The martial artist also gave his reaction to Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s recent rematch against John Gotti III, as well as Mayweather's upcoming documentary. He also addressed Mike Tyson's upcoming match against Jake Paul, and offered his thoughts on various superhero films. Later in the interview, Michael Jai White talked about actors who are also martial artists and much more.Oct 02, 202403:26:06Famed Actor John Amos Tells His Life Story (Unreleased Full Interview)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 superficiality he felt in LA. Despite a challenging childhood marked by limited interactions with his father, Amos recalled their eventual reconciliation. This bonding, he remarks, was a turning point, fostering a deep respect and understanding that helped dispel years of animosity. Amos also reflected on his academic and athletic pursuits, which included playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. He broke down his storied acting career and talked about his legendary roles in "Good Times," "Roots," and "Coming to America." To hear more about the life of the late actor, view the full interview above.Oct 01, 202401:12:25Former Queenpin and BMF Affiliate Brandi Davis Tells Her Life Story (Flashback)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 she got into as a high school student before detailing how she met the guys from BMF after she relocated to Atlanta. The Detroit native then discusses several of her shared experiences with the members of BMF before sharing her thoughts on the way in which their empire fell shortly after Big Meech and Southwest T were arrested. She then talks about her rise to prominence as a drug dealer in Detroit before detailing the story of how the feds used a close friend of hers to arrest her and her ex-lover, JT.Lastly, she talks about serving out a nine-year prison sentence, making the transition from prison inmate to working her first "real job" at a car dealership, and the challenges of raising her son after having missed some very significant moments in his life, while she was behind bars.Sep 30, 202401:17:15Fat Joe on 50 Cent, Biggie, Big Pun, Mike Tyson, Lil Uzi Vert, Ja Rule, Tekashi 69 (Flashback)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 club, which you can hear more about in the full interview above.Sep 29, 202401:09:25FBG Young on Starting FBG, Chief Keef, King Von, Getting Shot, FBG Duck, Cash, K.I.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 Young opened up about getting shot in separate incidents, rumors surrounding K.I., and the deaths of various friends, including FBG Duck. He also talked about King Von's passing, the O-Block 6 trial, the status of FBG, and much more.Sep 26, 202401:50:46Math Hoffa on Diddy, Young Dolph Trial, Eminem, Shannon Sharpe, Dame Dash, YSL Woody, Rich Homie Quan Math Hoffa returns to VladTV to discuss Diddy going to prison, Young Dolph's murder trial, Eminem, Shannon Sharpe making love on IG live, Dame Dash's teeth falling out, YSL Woody, and Rich Homie Quan passing.Sep 26, 202402:42:37Erik Prince on Creating Blackwater - One of the Biggest Private Armies in the WorldErik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, tells his life story about creating one of the largest private armies in the World. Erik also goes into the Nisour Square massacre, where a dozen Iraqi civilians were killed by Blackwater soldiers, their conviction in US court, and their eventual pardon by President Trump. He also discusses being accused of working with Russia to affect the Trump election, rumors of him trying to overthrow the Venezuelan government, and more. Sep 26, 202401:25:53Carlos Mencia on Sleeping with Trans, Joe Rogan Stealing Jokes, Using N-Word 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, check out the full interview above.Sep 25, 202402:24:52Former Roc-a-Fella Artist Oschino Tells His Life Story 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 murder charge. However, the birth of his daughter influenced him to turn his life around and devote his energy to making it as a rapper. Oschino eventually impressed Jay-Z and received a deal with Roc-a-Fella Records. Throughout the rest of the interview, Oschino broke down his time with the Roc and what led to the legendary label splitting. To hear more, check out the full interview above.Sep 24, 202401:48:441090 Jake on Diddy, Young Thug, NBA YoungBoy, Peewee Longway, Foolio, Quando Rondo1090 Jake discussed legal issues related to a number of Hip-Hop figures in a new VladTV exclusive. He spoke about Diddy's arrest and the implications a conviction could have on the rest of the entertainment industry. Jake also pointed out the potential danger Diddy may face behind bars. The YouTuber also talked about the updates in Boosie, NBA YoungBoy, and Young Thug's cases. Later in the interview, 1090 Jake addressed Peewee Longway, Foolio, Quando Rondo, Rich Homie Quan, and much more.Sep 24, 202402:18:26Don Lemon Tells his Life StoryJournalist and former CNN host Don Lemon gave an in-depth interview about his life and career. He described his upbringing and overcoming abuse at an early age before explaining his struggles with his sexual identity due to his religious background. Lemon said what led him to pursue journalism and how moved up the ranks in his profession. He talked about joining CNN and eventually rising up to one of the station's most recognized on-air talents. Throughout the rest of the interview, Don Lemon reflected on some of his most notable interviews and news stories that he covered. He also opened up about his departure from CNN, his controversial interview with Elon Musk, the upcoming election, and much more.Sep 24, 202401:56:09DJ Akademiks on Diddy, Drake, Future, Young Thug, Kendrick, NBA YoungBoy, Nicki MinajIn 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 relentless dedication to his craft.The discussion goes into the different strategies in hip-hop media, highlighting the innovative approaches of streamers like Speed and Kai Cenat, who have revolutionized the game with their massive live-stream audiences. Akademiks admires their ability to captivate thousands of viewers in real-time, furthering the conversation on adapting to new media landscapes.This interview not only shines a light on Akademiks' personal achievements but also acknowledges the dynamic evolution of hip-hop media, propelled by relentless work ethic and innovative content creation.Sep 23, 202403:33:32Mobster Frank Cullotta on 'Casino', Killing Informants, Hole in the Wall Gang, Cooperating with Feds (Flashback)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 said he doesn’t feel that he is a rat. From there, Cullotta detailed working with Martin Scorsese on ‘Casino.’ Watch above.Sep 22, 202401:27:58Diddy's Former Bodyguard Gene Deal (Flashback)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. Gene Deal also explained how Diddy formed and funded Bad Boy before speaking on his relationship with Biggie and the rapper's fallout with Tupac. He elaborated on the East Coast-West Coast feud and explained why Biggie never traded disses with Tupac. Gene continued by speaking on the details and theories surrounding the deaths of Tupac and Biggie. To hear more, check out the full interview above.Sep 21, 202401:54:59Norteño Rapper Big Tone Tells His Life Story (Full Interview)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 Tone jumped into the gang lifestyle after his friend was assaulted by a rival gang in the ninth grade. He later transitioned to selling drugs before pursuing a rap career. Big Tone eventually crossed paths with late rapper Woodie, who gave him his first break. Throughout the rest of the interview, Big Tone talks about Woodie's influence, the status of Latino gangs, and the dynamics within the Latino Hip-Hop space.Sep 20, 202401:25:44Quando Rondo Quando Rondo returned to VladTV five years after his first sit-down with DJ Vlad. The rapper reflected on his mindset during that time, and the personal evolution he's experienced since then. He opened up about his difficult upbringing. Growing up in Savannah, Georgia, Rondo discussed how his hometown holds similarities to New Orleans, from the culture to the local slang and cuisine.Quando Rondo recounted being taken from his home at a young age due to his mother's repeated incarcerations. Since then, she has been released and is striving for positive change, although Rondo emphasized that true change must come from within, rather than through financial support alone. His father also served a lengthy prison sentence, and despite their complicated past, Rondo maintains a supportive relationship with him.The rapper also touched on his own juvenile detentions and the impact of both parents being absent during critical years. Despite these challenges, Rondo found familial bonds within his community, a common experience among his generation. Throughout the rest of the interview, Quando Rondo discussed his career progress and various controversies over the years.Sep 19, 202402:16:45Diddy's Former Head of Security Roger Bonds on Abuse He Witnessed (Flashback)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 talked about Diddy getting Kim Porter and Sarah Chapman pregnant around the same time before pursuing Cassie. Bonds pointed out the blurred lines between Diddy acting as Cassie's label boss versus as her lover before revealing Diddy's alleged violence against Cassie and other women. Throughout the rest of the interview, Roger Bonds opened up about the details in Cassie's lawsuit, Diddy's preferences, and much more.Sep 19, 202402:13:11Ken Shamrock on Getting Jumped by Nasty Boys, John Cena, The Rock, Vince McMahonKen 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, Ken Shamrock reflected on his WWE career. He spoke about the importance of intellectual rights in professional wrestling and offered his side of backstage tales. To hear more on the The Rock, Conor McGregor, Mike Tyson, and Jake Paul, check out the full interview above.Sep 18, 202401:44:39Eight Tray Crips Co-Founder Melvin Farmer on Rollin 60s War, Tookie Williams, Getting 25 to Life in Prison (Flashback)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 his 25 to life sentence reversed after serving four years, hit the full interview above.Sep 17, 202401:56:58Tito Jackson of The Jackson 5 Tells His Life Story (RIP)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 Pop." He also addressed Michael's passing and the circumstances that contributed to it. To hear more, check out the full interview above.Sep 16, 202430:44Teflon Sean on Beating 9/10 Murders, Alpo, Wayne Perry, Rayful Edmond (Flashback)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, including his thoughts on Tekashi 6ix9ine and being asked if he thinks he's a sociopath, hit the above clip.Sep 15, 202401:21:04Hector Bravo on Being a Prison Guard at a Max State Prison, Serving in the Iraq War 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 immediately enlisted in the United States Army and fought in the Iraq War. After returning from deployment, Bravo struggled with PTSD before following in his father's footsteps to become a prison guard. Throughout the interview, Bravo detailed his experiences working at a maximum state prison. He described the prison lifestyle, the tactics of prison guards, and the corruption he witnessed from the top down.Sep 14, 202401:35:06TK Kirkland on Kendrick, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Diddy, Mike Tyson, Tyrese, Birdman, 2PacComedian TK Kirkland addressed a variety of topics in a new VladTV exclusive. He reacted to Kendrick Lamar's selection as the halftime performer at the upcoming Super Bowl in New Orleans and felt hometown artists Lil Wayne and Cash Money should've been chosen. The stand up comic also talked about the legal issues that NBA YoungBoy and Diddy face, pointing out that law enforcement tried to involve him in the latter's past case. Later in the interview, TK offered his thoughts on recent developments involving Dame Dash, Keefe D, Tyrese, Rich Homie Quan, and more.Sep 14, 202402:41:60Carlos Mencia on Sleeping with Trans, Joe Rogan Stealing Jokes, Racist Ryan Garcia 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, check out the full interview above.Sep 14, 202402:22:56DL Hughley on Marlon Wayans, Shannon Sharpe, Katt Williams, Diddy, Mo'Nique, BoosieDL 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 political dynamics, focusing on President Joe Biden's performance and the unusual political landscape. Hughley, referencing his historical perspective, argued that very few incumbent presidents lose re-election, but did acknowledge concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities. Reflecting on Biden’s debate performance, Hughley admitted he had reservations about the president's effectiveness but was impressed by the Democratic Party's ability to mobilize and unify. To hear more from DL Hughley, check out the full interview above.Sep 13, 202402:35:44Michael Dowd on Being NY's Dirtiest Cop, Working for Drug Dealers, Going to Prison (Flashback)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 having a hit placed on him and confronting the guy who ordered it. From there, Dowd talked about his venture into being a dealer himself. He also spoke about getting arrested along with his partner, who wore a wire and cooperated with the feds, and Michael spoke about getting sentenced to 14 years in prison. To hear more, including Ben Stiller making a movie about him, hit the full interview above.Sep 11, 202401:24:21Maino on 50 Cent, Young Thug, Gunna, Jim Jones, Alpo, Hitmaka, Keefe D, 2PacMaino 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 incident with Troy Ave, and Alpo passing away after his return to Harlem. Maino also discussed his past feuds with Hitmaka (formerly known as Yung Berg) and Jim Jones before reflecting on his acting role in 2Pac's biopic. To hear more, check out the full interview above.Sep 11, 202402:11:38Michael Jai White on Bruce Lee, The Joker, Tyson vs Paul, Spawn, Mayweather, 2PacMichael Jai White returned to VladTV while recovering from a partially torn Achilles. The action star explained that the injury occurred during his daughter's Sweet 16 celebration and pointed out how he's remained productive through the medical setback. The martial artist also gave his reaction to Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s recent rematch against John Gotti III, as well as Mayweather's upcoming documentary. He also addressed Mike Tyson's upcoming match against Jake Paul, and offered his thoughts on various superhero films. Later in the interview, Michael Jai White talked about actors who are also martial artists and much more.Sep 11, 202403:18:09Fat Cat's Enforcer Brian "Glaze" Gibbs on Killing 6 People, Getting 10 Years, Cooperating (Flashback)In 2019, infamous street figure Brian "Glaze" Gibbs recounts some of his most notorious crimes while serving as an enforcer for New York City kingpin "Fat Cat." He also discusses whether he's remorseful for his crimes and what he's doing these days.Sep 09, 202401:48:54Mafia Hitman Larry Mazza on Killing Over 20 People with The Grim Reaper (Flashback)In 2021 Larry Mazza came through for his first-ever VladTV interview where he detailed how he got involved and later joined the Colombo crime family after meeting Gregory Scarpa, known as the "Grim Reaper" in the mob. During the conversation, Larry shared stories of hunting down enemies with Greg during the Colombo family war, including Larry taking down his personal enemy, Nicky Black. Larry also shared the moment when he realized Greg Scarpa was an informant, and deciding to cooperate with the feds for information against Scarpa. Larry went on to explain that he feared the FBI more than the mob after leaving prison, and he detailed working on and appearing in "The Irishman" alongside Robert DeNiro. To hear more, including his reaction to VladTV guests calling the film "inaccurate," hit the above clip.Sep 08, 202401:47:43X-Raided Tells His Life Story After Doing 26 Years in PrisonRapper X-Raided joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion about his life story. The Sacramento rapper talked about getting mixed up in gang life as a teen and eventually getting sentenced to over 30 years on murder chargers. He also reflected on his previous VladTV interview, while he was in prison, and how the interview helped him get parole. Throughout the rest of the interview, X-Raided talked about his relationship with Brotha Lynch Hung, his trial, and experiences in prison.Sep 07, 202401:43:33FBG Co-Founder FBG Young Tells His Life Story 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 Young opened up about getting shot in separate incidents, rumors surrounding K.I., and the deaths of various friends, including FBG Duck. He also talked about King Von's passing, the O-Block 6 trial, the status of FBG, and much more.Sep 07, 202401:52:00
