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U-God on ODB Attempting Suicide More Than Once While at Rikers Island (Part 6)

Part 5: https://youtu.be/_0MUONzE7d8 Part 1: https://youtu.be/hHCndq3KDCE —— U God spoke to VladTV about ODB’s son saying he was in the studio with him the night he overdosed and died, and U God explained that he wouldn’t have been down with ODB doing drugs if he were around. U God added that he wishes he could’ve […]

De’Aundre Bonds Details Getting Shot 3 Times Before Filming ‘Lockdown’ (Part 3)

Part 2: https://youtu.be/vfRSNuUxi34 Part 1: https://youtu.be/gxralxv6WlU —– In this clip, De’Aundre Bonds talked about working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood as his acting career took off. However, De’Aundre admitted that despite the success, he was being typecast as a street dude throughout the roles he landed. Nevertheless, De’Aundre said it was inspiring […]

Fab 5 Freddy is Amazed at How People Open Up During VladTV Interviews (Part 6)

Part 5: https://youtu.be/2J0-3iVwJEM Part 1: https://youtu.be/0ztlV2Iatm8 —— Fab 5 Freddy spoke with DJ Vlad about VladTV’s in-depth and personal interviews, which he says wasn’t possible when he was interviewing pioneering hip-hop artists on Yo! MTV Raps in the 1980s and 90s. He explained that he also didn’t realize the staying power that hip-hop would have […]

Bill Duke: 2Pac, Malcolm X and MLK Knew They Weren’t Going to Live Long (Part 12)

Part 11: https://youtu.be/zZmnkqBdHNU Part 1: https://youtu.be/vHbLsEyOIfs —– Bill Duke shared his thoughts on Nipsey Hussle’s accused killer Eric Holder having a documented past of mental illness. Duke explained that speculation surrounding what led to Nipsey’s death won’t bring him back, which led into a conversation about getting people to care about their communities like Nipsey. […]

U-God Has Issues with RZA: He Wanted Everyone to be Under His Punk A** (Part 5)

Part 4: https://youtu.be/VhrTdLo1aI8 Part 1: https://youtu.be/hHCndq3KDCE —— In this clip, U-God and Vlad spoke further about the unique style of Ol’ Dirty Bastard, as the Wu-Tang legend noted that one of ODB’s main influences was actually Biz Markie. “That was his idol, he loved Biz the most,” U-God said during the segment, as they both […]

B.G. Knocc Out: I’d Rather Go Out Like Nipsey If I Had the Choice (Part 18)

Part 17: https://youtu.be/O8TPLFyeXKw Part 1: https://youtu.be/L1y8AyIDpjU —— In this clip, BG Knocc Out speaks more on the passing of Nipsey Hussle with respect to the impact he made and the legacy he’s left behind, noting that he’d prefer to go out the same way if he had the choice. From there, he says that he […]

Fab 5 Freddy on Giving 2Pac His First Interview, Tells 2Pac & Madonna Story (Part 5)

Part 4: https://youtu.be/8Wa-xktCN34 Part 1: https://youtu.be/0ztlV2Iatm8 —- In this clip, Fab 5 Freddy detailed his interactions with 2Pac, particularly their first interview together on the set of Juice. Fab 5 Freddy talked about Pac’s unique ability to connect with and portray the regional characters like Bishop in Juice who was a kid from New York, […]

Bill Duke on Meeting 2Pac, Pac Wanting to Work on Films Together (Part 11)

Part 10: https://youtu.be/jgC20eyV5qk Part 1: https://youtu.be/vHbLsEyOIfs —— In this clip, Bill Duke gave his take on the tragic loss of rapper/activist/entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle. Bill Duke said he was crushed by the news because he understood how much Nipsey meant to the community, not just because he talked about uplifting the community but because he actually […]

Bill Duke Names His All Time Greatest Actors: Denzel Washington, Samuel Jackson (Part 10)

Part 9: https://youtu.be/mq_Ta33bMUE Part 1: https://youtu.be/vHbLsEyOIfs ——— In this clip, Bill Duke discussed who he considers to be some of the top tier actors today. Bill named Samuel L. Jackson, Denzel Washington, the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, Meryl Streep, and Jeffrey Wright. Bill praised the great actors for each being able to embody and actually […]

B.G. Knocc Out: This Generation No Longer Fights, They Shoot (Part 17)

Part 16: https://youtu.be/j0KyI0HLsbg Part 1: https://youtu.be/L1y8AyIDpjU ———- In this clip, B.G. Knocc Out discussed why the phrase “suck my d***” can turn into a fatal altercation. B.G. Knocc Out said that those words are forbidden dating back to kids playing the dozens and now that the mentality is to shoot at the first sign of […]

BG Knocc Out Thinks Malik Yoba is Gay for Dressing Like a Woman in Acting Roles (Part 16)

Part 17: https://youtu.be/O8TPLFyeXKw Part 15: https://youtu.be/QlzdGYd9F5A Part 1: https://youtu.be/L1y8AyIDpjU ——– In this clip, BG Knocc Out and Vlad spoke about not wanting to be involved in anymore violent altercations for the remainder of life. This led into the two speaking on other topics like still seeing genocides as well as BG Knocc Out speaking on […]

Fab 5 Freddy on Basquiat Dying at 27, Paintings Now Selling for $110M (Part 3)

Part 4: https://youtu.be/8Wa-xktCN34 Part 2: https://youtu.be/MCtqoFYBym0 Part 1: https://youtu.be/0ztlV2Iatm8 ——- In this clip, Fab 5 Freddy clarified the longstanding misconception that Jean Michel Basquiat was discovered by Andy Warhol. As Fab 5 Freddy puts it, Warhol became aware of Basquiat as he was creating a buzz in the downtown scene. Fab 5 Freddy said that […]

Bill Duke on Acting with 50 Cent in Get Rich or Die Tryin Movie (Part 9)

Part 10: https://youtu.be/jgC20eyV5qk Part 8: https://youtu.be/jFQ_crJgzBI Part 1: https://youtu.be/vHbLsEyOIfs —– Bill Duke spoke about working with Mel Gibson on Bird on a Wire and Payback, and thinking that he was one of the nicest, most respectful actors he’s ever worked with. However, when Gibson’s racist and anti-Semitic remarks went public, Duke felt like Gibson’s words […]

Lord Jamar Reacts to Hearing About John Singleton’s Heart Attack (Part 18)

Part 17: https://youtu.be/8fvkxndkw9A Part 1: https://youtu.be/wWUH3CNYu0A —– Lord Jamar was shocked to hear that famed director John Singleton suffered a serious heart attack, and at the time of this interview, he was in a coma. Jamar spoke about loving John Singleton’s work, including Snowfall and Boyz n the Hood. To hear more, including Lord Jamar’s […]

Tray Deee Compares the Discipline of the Italian Mafia to Black Gangs (Part 20)

Part 19: https://youtu.be/uXJmJ5ZOoVY Part 1: https://youtu.be/z2Tt1FxKm9M —- In this clip, Tray Deee and Vlad talked about the structure and discipline of the mafia and the correlation with street gangs today who are quite the opposite. Tray Deee did say, however, that in LA the passing of Nipsey has ignited a semblance of peace throughout the […]

Fab 5 Freddy on Relationships with Jean Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring (Part 2)

Part 1: https://youtu.be/0ztlV2Iatm8 —– In this clip, Fab 5 Freddy spoke in depth about his role in helping bridge the gap between street art and the fine art world. Freddy discussed his relationship with some of the most notable artists in NYC during the 1980s, particularly Jean Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. He explained how […]

Lord Jamar: Post Malone Did to Hip Hop What Lil Nas X Did to Country Music (Part 17)

Part 16: https://youtu.be/UH25neI–AU Part 1: https://youtu.be/wWUH3CNYu0A —– Lord Jamar commented on Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” saying “f**k ‘Old Town Road’ as a song.” Jamar went on to say for a real rapper, that’s not a song but also noted the song is country enough to be on the Country charts. Vlad then gave […]

Vlad Asks Tray Deee Why Crips Don’t Start Legitimate Businesses (Part 19)

Part 18: https://youtu.be/EZW-pFN1d-4 Part 1: https://youtu.be/z2Tt1FxKm9M —– In this clip, Tray Deee reacted to Killer Mike’s show Trigger Warning, specifically the episode on gangs or “street fraternities” as Killer Mike refers to them as, creating legitimate businesses. Tray Deee said that gangs across LA could do something like that and he sees it being a […]

Lord Jamar & Vlad on Mafia Extorting J. Edgar Hoover for Being Secretly Gay (Part 16)

Part 15: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCUkH9BvLV4 Part 1: https://youtu.be/wWUH3CNYu0A —————– In this clip, Lord Jamar and Vlad speak on the leverage that the LGBTQ community has gained in the current political climate, as Jamar notes that what once was a career ender has now become a selling point and undoubtedly a career maker. From there, the conversation shifts […]

Bill Duke Never Had Children Because of His Discrimination for Being Dark Skinned (Part 7)

Part 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag5dbURY7zA Part 1: https://youtu.be/vHbLsEyOIfs —————- Bill Duke spoke to VladTV about witnessing the progression in society since the 1940s and realizing that integration brought more freedoms and access to black people, but he added that there was never an economic integration. During the conversation, Bill Duke also stated that he wanted the 40 […]

BG Knocc Out on Napoleon (Outlawz) Saving Man’s Life Who Killed His Parents (Part 14)

Part 13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZwoUgrNOyM Part 1: https://youtu.be/L1y8AyIDpjU ————— In this clip, BG Knocc Out and Vlad discussed the Islamic religion and how it has brought a different level of consciousness to its followers. For instance, they recounted Napolean of the Outlawz saving the life of the man who murdered his parents and attributed his forgiveness to […]

Tray Deee: LAPD’s Chief of Police Is Lying About His Respect for Nipsey (Part 18)

Part 17: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFj5c2L2q3A Part 1: https://youtu.be/z2Tt1FxKm9M ————– In this clip, Tray Deee weighed in on Nipsey Hussle having a meeting lined up with the LAPD’s Chief of Police to discuss gang prevention. Tray Deee touched on how there are gang prevention programs all over Los Angeles (and the surrounding cities) that do good work in […]

Lord Jamar on Malik Yoba & Michael Jai White’s Views on Wearing Dresses (Part 15)

Part 14: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLx15_KjRis&t=8s Part 1: https://youtu.be/wWUH3CNYu0A ————— Lord Jamar spoke to VladTV about actor Malik Yoba saying that he welcomes acting roles where he plays a woman or a character that has to wear a dress. While Jamar says he respects Malik’s career, he isn’t on the same page with his choices to wear a […]

Tray Deee: I Would’ve Taken Out Eric Holder Based on My Love for Nipsey Hussle (Part 17)

Part 16: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7osWtEqRb48 Part 1: https://youtu.be/z2Tt1FxKm9M —————- In this clip, Tray Deee stated that he would’ve taken the ultimate risk in avenging Nipsey Hussle’s death had Eric Holder still been on the run with the manhunt ongoing. He said that his love for Nip would make him decide to take action in that way. Tray […]

China Mac on What He Would Do If He Saw Eric Holder on the Run: No Comment (Part 14)

Part 13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7cE9ZjKOHI Part 1: https://youtu.be/t-aC0ykb4xk —————- In this clip, China Mac was asked what he would do if he ran into Nipsey’s alleged murderer Eric Holder. China Mac passed on answering that question but said he wouldn’t call the police. He also shouted out the VladTV viewers for supporting him and showing him love […]

Rico Recklezz: Gunna Bought That Chanel Bag for His Mom and Kept It for Himself (Part 11)

Part 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2JM84CU_Zk Part 1: https://youtu.be/cPNe7ob1qxk ————– Rico Recklezz shared his thoughts on the viral photo of Gunna sporting a Chanel purse, and while the Chicago rapper said he likes Gunna, he joked that Gunna probably bought the purse for his mom and changed his mind. Rico went on to speak about wearing tight jeans […]

Cappadonna Recalls Moment When ODB Took the Mic from B.I.G. (Flashback)

In this flashback from 2013, Cappadonna from the Wu-Tang Clan recalled a number of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s most memorable moments, including when he rushed the Grammys stage to let the world know that “Wu-Tang is for the children.” The official 10th member of the legendary group explained that ODB wanted to get on stage to […]

China Mac on How Surveillance Footage Got Him 10 Years in Prison (Part 13)

Part 12: https://youtu.be/Hc3RCj3VDfs Part 1: https://youtu.be/t-aC0ykb4xk ——— In this clip, China Mac weighed in on Nipsey Hussle’s assessment of police technology and how difficult it is to get away with crime in the present. China Mac agreed to an extent but noted that crime will never go away especially violent crime because surveillance technology has […]

Tray Deee on Tekashi Sending Kooda B on a Mission to Shoot at Chief Keef (Part 16)

Part 15: https://youtu.be/RHY71RiGjfg Part 1: https://youtu.be/z2Tt1FxKm9M ——– In this VladTV interview, Tray Deee and Vlad talked about Sara Molina’s interview with VladTV. Tray Deee spoke about Tekashi telling on an associate in Tr3yway and said once you commit to the lifestyle, you are bound by the rules of the game. From there, Tray Deee spoke […]

BG Knocc Out on Gang Rules Not Allowing Gay Members to Join in LA (Part 12)

Part 11: https://youtu.be/wu2BRCnlEsc Part 1: https://youtu.be/L1y8AyIDpjU ——- BG Knocc Out spoke to VladTV about Michael Franzese’s interview and wanting to sit down with the former Colombo family crime boss. BG Knocc Out also spoke about the differences in the mob and gangs, as he pointed out that the mob was able to raise communal wealth, […]

Bill Duke on Losing Virginity at 10, Danger of Kissing White Girls in Public (Part 5)

Part 4: https://youtu.be/N2eIgbTwoys Part 1: https://youtu.be/vHbLsEyOIfs ——– In this clip, Bill Duke opened up about losing his virginity at the ripe age of 10 and recounted the entire occurrence. He also discussed the presence of interracial dating back in the 1950s and early 1960s saying that there was still a real danger being a Black […]

B.G.Knocc Out Says the OG Bloods in New York Should’ve Checked 6ix9ine (Part 11)

Part 10: https://youtu.be/2Y83uWbron8 Part 1: https://youtu.be/L1y8AyIDpjU —– In this clip, B.G.Knocc Out and Vlad rehash the discussion of Black gangs not having the same structure as white and Mexican gangs, specifically in prison. B.G. also pushed back on Boskoe100’s take on the topic, and later discussed why the OG Bloods in New York should’ve checked […]

Rico Recklezz: I Know Who Shot My Mama and Sister, I Didn’t Call Police (Part 9)

Part 8: https://youtu.be/D4KCwWdlIJE Part 1: https://youtu.be/cPNe7ob1qxk ——- Rico Recklezz spoke to VladTV about his mother’s house getting shot up and his mother and sister being injured in the incident. After revealing that he knew the person who did it, Rico added that he didn’t reveal the information to police. He went on to speak about […]

Lord Jamar on Black Community Knowing Al Sharpton was an Informant (Part 13)

Part 12: https://youtu.be/OoC-6Wgks1I Part 1: https://youtu.be/wWUH3CNYu0A —- Lord Jamar spoke to VladTV about the black community knowing that Al Sharpton was an informant for years, and added that it’s white people who see Sharpton as powerful. He went on to speak about Sharpton attaching himself to many things and staying in the public eye, but […]

China Mac on Predicting Tekashi Would Work with the Feds from the Beginning (Part 12)

Part 11: https://youtu.be/1Rmgdk0h8l8 Part 1: https://youtu.be/t-aC0ykb4xk —- China Mac spoke to VladTV about predicting early on that Tekashi would cooperate in his federal case, which China Mac says was used to scare his codefendants into pleading guilty. He also shared his thoughts on Murder Inc winning their federal case and never being involved in a […]

Bill Duke on Him and His Sister Being Molested by Babysitter at Age 7 (Part 4)

Part 3: https://youtu.be/-uICZeiyUmE Part 1: https://youtu.be/vHbLsEyOIfs ——- In this VladTV clip, Bill Duke talked about him and his sister being touched inappropriately by their babysitter. Duke said he and his sister were 6 and 7 years old, and a babysitter their parents trusted began touching them after they had fell asleep from playing. He said […]

BG Knocc Out on Threatening Kodak Black Over Lauren London Comment (Part 10)

Part 9: https://youtu.be/Xld54p3xHWg Part 1: https://youtu.be/L1y8AyIDpjU —– BG Knocc Out spoke about Kodak Black’s comments on Lauren London following Nipsey Hussle’s death, and he explained why he decided to come at Kodak online. BG Knocc Out then added that he doubts Kodak would come at him or T.I. in person, which you can hear more […]

Lord Jamar on 2Pac Being a “Pure Artist” but Dying Broke (Part 12)

Part 11: https://youtu.be/mbS36Mcy7ns Part 1: https://youtu.be/wWUH3CNYu0A ——— In this VladTV clip, Lord Jamar spoke on Malik Yoba saying 2 Pac wanted to change the community, but Nipsey actually did it. Jamar said he feels it’s true and not true and that Tupac’s example could have lead some people down a positive road, but also down […]

Rico Recklezz on Tekashi Snitching and Sara Molina Reading Plea on VladTV (Part 8)

Part 7: https://youtu.be/Qt7uXbCf2M0 Part 1: https://youtu.be/cPNe7ob1qxk —— In this clip, Rico Recklezz spoke about Tekashi 69 getting arrested. He went on to say he shouldn’t be snitching if he participated in crimes with others who got locked up and that he should just take his time. Along with that, he spoke about Sara Molina appearing […]

Tray Deee on Boosie Beating Multiple Murder Charges (Part 14)

Part 13: https://youtu.be/OUK0S0AG8Kg Part 1: https://youtu.be/z2Tt1FxKm9M — In this clip, Tray Deee and Vlad talked about Boosie being on death row, and actually broke down what qualifies as actually being on death row. Tray Deee and Vlad also talked about Boosie beating multiple murder charges after almost spending up to half a million dollars, which […]