Jermaine Hopkins on Never Meeting Anyone Else with 2Pac’s Work Ethic (Part 12)

Part 13: https://youtu.be/BcxCTRycKCk Part 11: https://youtu.be/QAlIhvY0bDM Part 1: https://youtu.be/f_oU2riZN-w ——- In this clip, Jermaine Hopkins spoke about Tupac’s acting chops and attributed his great acting to his background in theater. Jermaine Hopkins believes that Pac being a thespian made it easy for him to embody whatever role he had and it helped Jermaine elevate his […]

Jon B on Initially Being Threatened by Robin Thicke, People Always Comparing Them (Part 9)

Part 8: https://youtu.be/mWduCcHq_Po Part 1: https://youtu.be/NA4Ed4YyqSg —— Famed R&B singer Jon B spoke to VladTV about releasing several albums independently after 2004’s Stronger Everyday. He explained that he’s been able to have a lasting career because he’s learned to adapt to the ever-changing music industry since the 90s. To hear more, including his new album, […]

Lord Jamar on Kodak Black’s Gun Arrest: Why Didn’t He Pay Someone to Buy One? (Part 5)

Part 6: https://youtu.be/64SE1Yj4faM Part 4: https://youtu.be/xdor9tNyJII Part 1: https://youtu.be/Gy3IU2Oyedo —– In this clip, Lord Jamar speaks on Kodak Black’s recent arrest for illegally purchasing a gun with multiple other cases pending, questioning why he just didn’t have a friend or associate buy the firearm to avoid the consequences he’s now facing. From there, Jamar notes […]

Fillmore Slim on How a Female Undercover Cop Tried to Entrap Him (Part 7)

Part 8: https://youtu.be/egzR00raJY8 Part 6: https://youtu.be/RWlnFR-btPw Part 1: https://youtu.be/VkFyNaU06Ig —– Fillmore Slim spoke about his girls turning against him, noting the only one girl turned against. He said the woman was on drugs and he didn’t know it. He said she was high and walked out of the house telling his neighbors that he kidnapped […]

Freeway Ricky Still Lives in South Central LA, Doesn’t Feel Jealousy on the Street (Part 17)

Part 18: https://youtu.be/tI2nbvBWbdM Part 16: https://youtu.be/yWZZQbJgCtc Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RYVY… ——- In this clip, Freeway Ricky speaks further about Nipsey Hussle getting murdered in his own neighborhood, while mentioning that he used a similar business model by always remaining in South Central and being accessible to everyone. From there, he notes that he believes that his […]

Freeway Ricky on John Singleton’s Passing: He Stole My Story (Part 16)

Part 15: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uLW7QxED9w Part 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RYVY… ————– Freeway Ricky spoke to VladTV about John Singleton’s death, explaining that he didn’t cry when Singleton recently passed away. He went on to speak about Singleton stealing his story for Snowfall and feeling like he should’ve financially benefitted from the show. To hear more, including the last time Freeway […]

Don “Magic” Juan on Close Friendship with R Kelly, Praying with Kelly Before 1st Trial (Part 13)

Part 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H88DXv7rcg0 Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz44B ———— In this clip, Bishop Don “Magic” Juan spoke about his time hobnobbing with some of the biggest names in entertainment. He spoke about his respective friendships with Mr. T, Snoop Dogg, and R. Kelly. Don Juan talked about appearing on Oprah’s show when she moved to Chicago from […]

Jermaine Hopkins Cries as He Reflects on Losing 2Pac (Part 11)

Part 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu2nWEG2k3U Part 1: https://youtu.be/f_oU2riZN-w ———— In this clip, Jermaine Hopkins talked about 2Pac getting released from prison and how they remained in contact although he knew things were different considering the crew he associated with at the time. Jermaine said 2Pac wasn’t as inviting while on Death Row Records but ultimately understood why […]

Freeway Ricky: Nipsey Hussle’s Murder Was a Crime of Passion (Part 15)

Part 13: https://youtu.be/vur8VkMjW3Y Part 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RYVY… ————– In this clip, Freeway Ricky states that Nipsey Hussle’s murder was a crime of passion, theorizing that Eric Holder probably looked up to the late artist. Additionally, he notes that he saw no reason to watch the surveillance footage of the shooting, while also mentioning that he’s seen people […]

Don “Magic” Juan: Some of My Kids Became Pimps and Prostitutes (Part 12)

Part 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whn0evoMleA Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz44B ————– Don “Magic” Juan spoke to VladTV about driving the nicest cars, buying houses and jewelry while in the pimp game. He also added that while he hasn’t been in the game for over 30 years, he does feel like it’s being disrespected by people bringing underage people in […]

Jermaine Hopkins on Working with 2Pac Again on ‘Bullet’ (Part 10)

Part 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0O1CEjTKnw Part 1: https://youtu.be/f_oU2riZN-w ————— In this clip, Jermaine Hopkins talked about how Tupac’s performance in Juice elevated his stature in the entertainment business. He also talked about his time working with Pac on the film Bullet. They filmed Bullet during the infamous Ayanna Jackson rape case which Jermaine said Pac was mute […]

Fillmore Slim on How He Treated His Girls Differently than Other Pimps (Part 4)

Part 3: https://youtu.be/SJAcQ7BaRwU Part 1: https://youtu.be/VkFyNaU06Ig —– In this clip, Fillmore Slim discussed some of the various types or styles of pimping and talked about his approach to the business. Fillmore Slim said, unlike Bishop Don “Magic” Juan, that most of the women in his stable came from the projects and other low-income situations. He […]

Don “Magic” Juan on Becoming a Pastor After Leaving Pimp Game (Part 11)

Part 10: https://youtu.be/70PJQXlLmnc Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz44B —– Bishop Don “Magic” Juan opened up to VladTV about having his own marijuana strain, Church Cannabis, which he says has been endorsed by Snoop Dogg. He went on to speak about smoking PCP in the past and feeling like it’s a detrimental drug. Bishop Don “Magic” Juan also […]

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Freeway Rick: I Sold Drugs to My Family, Some of Them Became Addicts (Part 13)

Part 12: https://youtu.be/H6akcdje9TE Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RYVY… ——— In this clip, Freeway Ricky shares his thoughts on China Mac’s recent interview when he stated that drugs were often sold outside of their own community, noting that the black drug dealers wouldn’t have that option because they have no place to go. From there, he speaks on […]

Don “Magic” Juan Has “Around 24 Kids”, Some of Them with His Girls (Part 10)

Part 9:https://youtu.be/CTwH0Jil0p8 Part 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz44B —— In this clip, Bishop Don “Magic” Juan talked about some of the intricacies of the pimp game and why he ultimately chose the profession over some other illegal activity. He talked about the type of tricks that keep the pimp game thriving and explained how a relationship between a pimp […]

Peter Gunz: L&HH Passed on Chi Ali Because He Killed Someone (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback from March 2015, Peter Gunz spoke about his past life pushing guns. Peter Gunz revealed how his perspective on gun violence changed, and said, “Young black and Puerto Rican men are more likely to be killed by a gun if they’re carrying a gun.” He also confides that he feels guilty […]

Fillmore Slim on How He Started Pimping (Part 2)

Part 1: https://youtu.be/VkFyNaU06Ig —– In this VladTV clip, Fillmore Slim talked about having his first child at the age of 17 and getting married for a total of 30 days. He talked about his daughter getting killed in San Francisco, saying her boyfriend took her life. He described moving to San Francisco and also what […]

Jon B on Meeting 2Pac and Them Making ‘Are U Still Down?” in the Studio (Part 4)

Part 3: https://youtu.be/BTWG5RqVLbY Part 1: https://youtu.be/NA4Ed4YyqSg —- In this clip, Jon B talked about making the track “Are You Still Down” featuring Tupac. He detailed their studio session and the good vibes that were exchanged on musical and purely human levels. Jon B said he was taken aback when he learned that Pac really dug […]

Jermaine Hopkins on 2Pac’s Friend Getting Killed While Filming ‘Juice’ (Part 7)

Part 6: https://youtu.be/4KD-7_TrLoE Part 1: https://youtu.be/f_oU2riZN-w ———– In this clip, Jermaine Hopkins talked about his friendship with Tupac and pretty much summed up their relationship by recounting the time he pranked Pac into believing he’d be cut from Juice. Jermaine ran down the whole story and gave Pac’s reaction to the news when he found […]

Freeway: I Still Have People Who Owe Me Millions in Dope Money I Fronted (Part 11)

Part 12: https://youtu.be/H6akcdje9TE Part 10: https://youtu.be/G5NWMDXJp7w Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RYVY… —- Freeway Ricky Ross opened up about his latest book, 21 Keys of Success, and he detailed several of the keys. He explained what it means to not front money that you can’t afford to lose. To hear more, including Freeway Ricky Ross’ key to gaining […]

Don “Magic” Juan: You Can’t Control Prostitutes Without Fear (Part 8)

Part 9: https://youtu.be/CTwH0Jil0p8 Part 7: https://youtu.be/Q3ZUUmox8vI Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz44B —– In this clip, Bishop Don “Magic” Juan speaks on how pimps and prostitutes understand one another, while outsiders could never grasp why violence is a necessary part of the business. He emphasizes that you can’t control prostitutes without fear, while some of the women will […]

Jermaine Hopkins on Battling 2Pac While Auditioning for “Juice” (Part 6)

Part 7: https://youtu.be/WPND-EyArLw Part 5: https://youtu.be/Xm2Cd-NB0eU Part 1: https://youtu.be/f_oU2riZN-w —- Jermaine Hopkins opened up to VladTV about not realizing 2Pac was a rapper when they met to audition for Juice, but he added that he battled 2Pac and realized that he wasn’t on the late rapper’s level. Hopkins went on to speak about the set […]

Chi Ali: 90% of People Who Do Homicides Don’t Go Back to Prison (Part 14)

Part 13: https://youtu.be/WX5Bq4jhbGA Part 1: https://youtu.be/F1HgQj3s3yI —– In this clip, Chi Ali spoke about his redemption and explained to Vlad why he hasn’t gotten into trouble since being released from prison. He broke down how the recidivism rates work and how due to his age it’s most likely that he won’t go back because he […]

GMEBE Bandz Speaks on His Titanic Stone Gang Affiliation (Flashback)

In this flashback from 2015, drill rapper GMEBE Bandz spoke about his ties to the Titanic Stones, which is a set within the Almighty Black P. Stone Nation. During the segment, he speaks about the rarity of being a white member in a gang that’s predominately black, while mentioning that he doesn’t want to go […]

Jon B on Getting Signed by Babyface After Leaving a Demo at His New Label (Part 2)

Part 3: https://youtu.be/BTWG5RqVLbY Part 1: https://youtu.be/NA4Ed4YyqSg —- In this VladTV clip, Jon B talked about working with Babyface’s ex-wife’s label. He dropped off his music to their label and went to a meeting at Motown right after, but was called during the meeting at Motown to come back and meet with Babyface. Jon B then […]

Freeway Ricky: I Told Myself I Would Rather Be in Prison than Broke (Part 10)

Part 11: https://youtu.be/-be-q67Z7FM Part 9: https://youtu.be/8p3V5MgGPZw Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RYVY… —- Freeway Ricky spoke to VladTV about knowing he was done for after being busted in his last deal. He explained that while he knew he was being taken down, he kept telling himself that he would rather be in prison than broke. Freeway Ricky went […]

Don “Magic” Juan on How to Manage Multiple Women at Once (Part 7)

Part 8: https://youtu.be/NVJeyx0J2pY Part 6: https://youtu.be/ik2wY8IInho Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz44B —— In this clip, Don Magic Juan spoke on the issues he had with controlling a large amount of women at once. He said you have to make the situation convenient for all parties if you are going to be involved in the game. From there, […]

Jermaine Hopkins on Getting Shot After Getting His Role for “Juice” (Part 5)

Part 6: https://youtu.be/4KD-7_TrLoE Part 4: https://youtu.be/bVDiI-nQQ6s Part 1: https://youtu.be/f_oU2riZN-w ——- Jermaine Hopkins opened up to VladTV about getting the role of Eric “Steel” Thurman in Juice, and feeling like it was a miracle that he got the role. Hopkins explained that after auditioning and getting the role, he was shot in the leg while living […]

Freeway Ricky on His Plug Turning Informant, Setting Him up for 100 Kilos (Part 9)

Part 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20t7x-fVxck Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RYVY… ————— Freeway Ricky spoke to VladTV about the last time he got busted, revealing that he was brokering a deal to get a cut to pay rent on a theater he owned. He explained that he knew he wasn’t going to win the case after seeing the all-white jury, […]

Freeway Ricky on His Plug Turning Informant, Setting Him up for 100 Kilos (Part 9)

Part 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20t7x-fVxck Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RYVY… ————— Freeway Ricky spoke to VladTV about the last time he got busted, revealing that he was brokering a deal to get a cut to pay rent on a theater he owned. He explained that he knew he wasn’t going to win the case after seeing the all-white jury, […]

Jermaine Hopkins: I Bought My Mom a 20 Acre House with ‘Lean on Me’ Money (Part 4)

Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae54c2bpA1Y Part 1: https://youtu.be/f_oU2riZN-w ————– In this clip, Jermaine Hopkins talked about the release of ‘Lean On Me’ and noted that he kept being in the movie on the low until posters and promotion started coming out. He wanted to be humble and keep it calm so that people could see it on […]

Chi Ali Cries When Speaking About Nipsey’s Death: He Did Nothing Wrong (Part 12)

Part 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_H09… Part 1: https://youtu.be/F1HgQj3s3yI ————– In this clip, Chi Ali spoke about meeting Nipsey Hussle, and saying that calling him a “good dude” is an understatement. He said Nipsey was a beautiful soul and that he cried for 15 minutes after hearing the news of the rapper’s death, even though they only met […]

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Danny Trejo on Doing ‘Heat’ with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro (Part 9)

Part 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6l6rFLFWpI Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz44B. —————— In this clip, Danny Trejo reveals why he didn’t have a speaking role in the cult classic film “Desperado,” noting that the director Robert Rodriguez felt that he could say more with his facial expressions alone. From there, the conversation shifts towards the character played by Salma Hayek […]