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John Salley was Friends with OJ Simpson, Doesn’t Think OJ Killed Nicole & Ron (Part 11)

Part 10: https://youtu.be/SbzzGFOefzI Part 1: https://youtu.be/Z9uyMqpAgP4 —- John Salley spoke to VladTV about his friendship with O.J. Simpson and not believing that Simpson his a murderer. He also shared his thoughts on the Las Vegas robbery that O.J. was involved in, and why he believes that the sentence he got was excessive. Salley added that […]

George Wallace Tells Vlad: “I Will Never Be Broke” (Part 15)

Part 14: https://youtu.be/4P7NeOTTf1Y Part 1: https://youtu.be/dNPPOdxc7_g —– In this VladTV clip, George Wallace spoke about young African-American people with money buying expensive houses and how they should push to save more. From there, Wallace and Vlad spoke about Grant Cardone saying owning a house is one of the dumbest investments. Wallace then said he wants […]

Irv Gotti Cussed Out Fat Joe for Trying to Squash Their Beef with 50 Cent (Part 7)

Part 6: https://youtu.be/jjdg9fsJGxk Part 1: https://youtu.be/ku7h1dBjiHw —— In this clip, Irv Gotti spoke about Fat Joe attempting to squash the beef between 50 Cent and himself. Irv said that he didn’t go for it and, in fact, that move put a bit of strain on Joe’s and Irv’s relationship. For the record, Irv said he […]

Twista on Being the First Chicago Rapper with a Major Label Record Deal (Part 2)

Part 1: https://youtu.be/7kBvktExm-w —- Twista spoke to VladTV about being the first artist signed to Steve Rifkind’s label, Loud Records. He explained that things could’ve gone differently with the label situation and they decided to part ways before he released his second album, Resurrection. Twista also spoke about fellow Chicago artist Common releasing an album […]

Lillo Brancato on Getting 10 Years, Co-Defendent Getting Life for Killing Cop (Part 10)

Part 11: https://youtu.be/4T6ZrmHIrzs Part 1: https://youtu.be/CHoC9ObncEU —- In this clip, Lillo Brancato Jr. discussed the fallout from the police officer being killed which he says occurred primarily because of him and his addiction. He talked about his co-stars not wanting anything to do with him and how it was running into Robert De Niro after […]

John Salley on Being in New York During the Central Park 5 Case (Part 10)

Part 9: https://youtu.be/8jgYpZH0-8A Part 1: https://youtu.be/Z9uyMqpAgP4 —– In this clip, John Salley weighed in on the hit Netflix mini-series When They See Us, based on the Central Park 5. John Salley recounted living in New York City around that time and the racial tension that was brewing. He and Vlad also discussed some of the […]

Bow Wow Says His Breakup with Ciara Was His Fault (Flashback)

In this flashback, Bow Wow spoke to VladTV about his success with Jermaine Dupri, which led to great success in other parts of his career. He also detailed his relationship with Ciara, which he says started around the time she released her first single, “Goodies.” Bow Wow says he didn’t make their relationship official until […]

George Wallace Is Shocked that Mike Tyson Burned Through $400 Million (Part 14)

Part 13: https://youtu.be/Ix4xWa02neA Part 1: https://youtu.be/dNPPOdxc7_g _____________________________ In this clip, George Wallace discussed being around during the Civil Rights Movement and how he participated in it as a kid in Atlanta. George Wallace admits that he hadn’t understood the gravity of his participation at that moment but he now looks back in awe of that […]

Lillo Brancato on Overdosing on Heroin While at Rikers Island (Part 9)

Part 8: https://youtu.be/ytji9FjoOYY Part 1: https://youtu.be/CHoC9ObncEU __________________________ Actor Lillo Brancato spoke to VladTV about realizing the moment he was transferred to Rikers Island and getting a gut-wrenching feeling because of the horror stories he’d heard. Brancato explained that he continued his drug habit while at Rikers, and he detailed overdosing on heroin and doing 80 […]

John Salley on Black People Being Socialized Not to Trust Other Blacks (Part 9)

Part 8: https://youtu.be/akgZQvnAvQI Part 1: https://youtu.be/Z9uyMqpAgP4 ______________________ In this clip, John Salley talked about the issue with the Black community and low income communities in general trying to style themselves as if they have money. John urged the Black community to get away from just “buying stuff” and actually pool resources together in an attempt […]

Willie D: I Robbed a Janky Promotor Who Tried Not to Pay Us in Mississippi (Part 3)

Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/KEOMQ7MhzNg Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/xZ-YgK-aYUA ______________________ In this clip, Willie D spoke about random dudes across the nation trying to test the Geto Boys’ “gangsta.” For Willie D, only the suckas were the ones who were trying to “test” someone because the real cats recognize one another. Willie D also explained that […]

George Wallace Thinks the Government Killed Martin Luther King Jr. (Part 13)

Part 12: https://youtu.be/z2CsZ8eBlTk Part 1: https://youtu.be/dNPPOdxc7_g ________________________________ In this clip, George Wallace touched on the history of Black leaders being assassinated ranging from MLK to Nipsey Hussle. He spoke about some of the more obscure knowledge surrounding MLK’s assassination and said he recalled the Mafia having compromising information on former FBI director J. Edgar Hoover.

Guy Torry on Doing ‘Def Comedy Jam’, Importance of the Show to Black Comedy (Part 10)

Part 9: https://youtu.be/gfwXJan0Ei8 Part 1: https://youtu.be/TqXt6hcZo6g _________________________________ In this clip, Guy Torry discussed his expansive filmography but was very impassioned when discussing his start in entertainment as a stand-up comedian. Guy told Vlad that making it on Def Comedy Jam was one of the greatest moments of his career. He said that being on Def […]

Irv Gotti on Beating the Feds in Trial After Spending $10 Million in Legal Fees (Part 5)

Part 4: https://youtu.be/cNSUhNfWjYQ Part 1: https://youtu.be/ku7h1dBjiHw ____________________________ Irv Gotti spoke about Murder Inc. offices being raided next to billion-dollar companies. He said the feds offered them six months for a conviction which would result with them entering a guilty plea. Gotti said he and his brother did not take, even though their lawyers were hinting […]

Lillo Brancato Got Shot and His Friend Killed a Cop While Trying to Get Drugs (Part 8)

Part 7: https://youtu.be/MId-YxKhL6o Part 1: https://youtu.be/CHoC9ObncEU __________________________________ Lillo Brancato spoke about meeting with his ex-girlfriend’s father, and laid out a situation where they connected to buy crack and go to a strip club. He talked about how they ended up in the Bronx after being in the strip club and wanting more drugs. From there, […]

Willie D: Bushwick Bill would Pick Up a Stick or a Gun During a Fight (Part 2)

Part 1: https://youtu.be/xZ-YgK-aYUA — In this clip, Willie D talked about one of Bushwick Bill’s most well known solo tracks titled “Size Ain’t Sh**” which he wrote for Bill. Vlad couldn’t control his laughter as he read over the lyrics that were self-effacing but still gave off a hardcore edge. Willie D said Bill was […]

Guy Torry Hated Working with Rob Schneider on ‘The Animal’ (Part 9)

Part 8: https://youtu.be/yTCQJRESYTA Part 1: https://youtu.be/TqXt6hcZo6g —- Guy Torry talked about more movies that he did, including ‘The Animal’ with Rob Schneider. He said he was a fan of Schneider but that changed once he found out that he was rude. Torry also noted that he hated that film. He explained he felt Schneider was […]

Lillo Brancato on Getting Attacked with a Hammer in a Crackhouse (Part 7)

Part 6: https://youtu.be/ath5fAfvLIc Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHoC9ObncEU —– Lillo Brancato spoke to VladTV about having a $1,000 a day habit at the height of his addiction, adding that he got down to 132 pounds around this time. During the conversation, Brancato also detailed the events leading up to a shooting where an officer and himself were […]

John Salley: 2020 Finals will be Raptors vs Lakers, Agrees with Magic Johnson Quitting (Part 7)

Part 6: https://youtu.be/GA2w2qpJjAc Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9uyMqpAgP4 ——- John Salley shared his thoughts on Magic Johnson leaving the Lakers earlier this year, telling VladTV that he agrees with Magic’s decision. He also shared his prediction for the NBA Finals next year, and given the injury-plagued Warriors, Salley believes that they won’t make it past the first […]

George Wallace Attended MLK’s Funeral, Speaks About the Riots that Broke Out (Part 12)

Part 11: https://youtu.be/i_AmkIt2_p4 Part 1: https://youtu.be/dNPPOdxc7_g —- In this clip, George Wallace recounted his experience with racism throughout his life. Being from the South, George Wallace spoke about living through segregation and revealed that he was at the funeral for MLK after his assassination. George Wallace says he never thinks racism is going anywhere and […]

George Wallace: Hollywood Only Allows 1 Black & 1 Female Comedian at a Time (Part 11)

Part 10: https://youtu.be/GAtHOicHdew Part 1: https://youtu.be/dNPPOdxc7_g ——– In this clip, George Wallace gave his take on Hollywood only allowing one Black comedian to have the limelight at a time. George and Vlad listed some of the most successful Black comedians and concluded that the trend is real. Later, George Wallace and Vlad both explain why […]

Lillo Brancato on Getting into Hard Drugs, Jumping Out of Moving Car while High (Part 5)

part 4: https://youtu.be/Jv_f_1V5hFk part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHoC9ObncEU —– Lillo Brancato spoke to VladTV about experimenting with weed and alcohol while he was filming A Bronx Tale, and moving into heavier drugs as time went on. Brancato explained that while he was filming Enemy of the State, he was heavy into drug use, which later led to […]

John Salley: Kevin Durant will Stay with Warriors, Nobody Bought His OKC Jersey (Part 5)

Part 4: https://youtu.be/taI3NhzM4P4 Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9uyMqpAgP4 —– John Salley spoke to VladTV about Kevin Durant’s recent injury and why surgery might not have been the best option for the injured Warriors star. Salley went on to speak about why he thinks Durant will be back with the Warriors next season, which led into a conversation […]

Irv Gotti (Part 2)

part 1: https://youtu.be/ku7h1dBjiHw —— In this clip, Irv Gotti speaks on using the Geto Boys “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” for an upcoming episode in the second season of Tales, noting that it’s a horror episode that also will feature Scarface. From there, Gotti mentions how his goal for Tales is to blend together different […]

Guy Torry: A White Woman Told Me “Racism Doesn’t Exist Anymore” (Part 7)

Part 6: https://youtu.be/Dgy5WG9-Jks Part 1: https://youtu.be/TqXt6hcZo6g ——– In this clip, Guy Torry and Vlad discussed the illogic embedded in racist thinking. The two talked about their respective experiences on opposite sides of the racial spectrum and how different groups react to the other. Guy Torry said despite his parents going through racism in the south, […]

Lillo Brancato: De Niro Tried to Warn Me About My Newfound Fame, I Didn’t Listen (Part 4)

Part 5: https://youtu.be/932LPBZYX1o Part 3: https://youtu.be/geJ_Ju6kfxI Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHoC9ObncEU ——- Lillo Brancato spoke to VladTV about Robert De Niro speaking to him and his family about the fame that he was about to experience after the release of The Bronx Tale. Brancato explained that he didn’t listen to De Niro’s advice because he was a […]

Irv Gotti on Turning Hip Hop Songs into Movies on ‘Tales’ (Part 1)

part 2: https://youtu.be/JtDUrMPETAQ —— In this VladTV exclusive, Irv Gotti speaks on the success of his hit show “Tales” on BET and his plans for season 2, noting that he’s recruited Kanye West for the season 2 premiere that debuts next month. Furthermore, he adds that he co-produced a new Kanye song for the season […]

Guy Torry: A Skinhead Cried to Me After Seeing ‘American History X’ (Part 6)

Part 7: https://youtu.be/xJGFZPTxFVE Part 5: https://youtu.be/aQNqaSgpCy8 Part 1: https://youtu.be/TqXt6hcZo6g ——– Guy Torry spoke to VladTV about the friction behind the scenes of American History X after Edward Norton, an actor in the film, was allowed to edit the film, which caused tension with the director, Tony Kaye. Torry added that Kaye asked him to join […]

John Salley: NBA Fans are the Worst Things on the Planet, It’s the Colosseum (Part 4)

Part 5: https://youtu.be/JpSairW5DbQ part 3: https://youtu.be/T7P_A0uAAvI part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9uyMqpAgP4 —- John Salley spoke to VladTV about aggressive fans in the NBA, comparing the situation to the Colosseum. He went on to speak about how times are different while addressing Kyle Lowry being pushed by a Warriors investor, adding that Charles Barkley would’ve pushed the guy […]

Grant Cardone: How Do You Guarantee to Make Money in Real Estate? Go Big (Part 11)

Part 10: https://youtu.be/2MUcCh9RxFs Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PHYe.. — In this clip, Grant Cardone shares the secret to success in real estate, noting that the only real guarantee is from going big and never buying too small. With that said, he does mention that if you’re going to buy a small amount of units they should be […]

George Wallace: It’s Not About Making Money But Enjoying Life (Part 8)

Part 7: https://youtu.be/OnaiG7RgJ_Q Part 1: https://youtu.be/dNPPOdxc7_g —– In this clip, George Wallace spoke about his financial situation and how he’s been making money since the 1970s. However, money isn’t the key for George Wallace. He pointed to passion, and happiness as indicators of a good and successful life. George Wallace urged viewers to take off […]

Godfrey Clowns White Female Superheroes: You’re Really Decepticons (Part 16)

Part 15: https://youtu.be/s9zAs4q_T4o Part 1: https://youtu.be/fcHqHSEwJ60 —– Godfrey spoke to VladTV about all superheroes in movies being white, adding that there should be more black superheroes. He went on to speak about being tired of white female superheroes doing karate in movies, which he thinks would be better suited for races that he sees as […]

Grant Cardone: America is Becoming a Renter Nation, Like Europe (Part 10)

Part 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR0cfhZEJiQ Part 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PHYe.. ———— Grant Cardone spoke to Vlad about the majority of billionaires only owning 2% of real estate in their entire net worth portfolio. Cardone said he never heard that number before, and noted that money is generated nowadays from disruption in the market place. He said real estate is not […]

George Wallace: I Hate Morgan Freeman, He Gets All the Movie Roles I Try Out For (Part 7)

Part 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qYVLsUlymY Part 1: https://youtu.be/dNPPOdxc7_g ——————- In this clip, George Wallace cracked a few jokes about Morgan Freeman but listed him as one of his favorite actors alongside Denzel Washington. George Wallace went on to discuss some of the new things he’s currently working on with some big names in Hollywood. He also talked […]

Godfrey on Turning Down Roles for Gay Characters, Would Never Wear a Dress (Part 15)

Part 14: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA4LSvjuHOM Part 1: https://youtu.be/fcHqHSEwJ60 —————— Godfrey spoke to VladTV about turning down roles that he didn’t think were right for him, including a role where he would’ve been the sole gay character on a sitcom. Godfrey went on to speak about Hollywood trying to throw off the masculinity of black characters by having […]

Malik Yoba Denies Rumor He Outed Jussie Smollett as Gay on ‘Empire’ (Flashback)

In this flashback from earlier this year, Malik Yoba spoke about his experience while working on the hit show “Empire” with the now highly controversial Jussie Smollett, who he said reminded him of himself as he considered him family. Additionally, he notes that he saw a hunger and desire for activism in Smollett when they […]

Godfrey Thinks Black Actors Wear Dresses to Get to the Next Level (Part 14)

Part 13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2_oXhNW9Ps Part 1: https://youtu.be/fcHqHSEwJ60 ——————– In this clip, Godfrey explains his reasoning on refusing to wear a dress in either his stand-up routine or in film, sharing his theory that gay roles in Hollywood are meant to suppress black masculinity by design. From there, he notes that “black masculinity has always been a […]