Rafer Alston on Joining AND1, How He got “Skip To My Lou” Nickname (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from last year, streetball legend Rafer “Skip To My Lou” Alston recounted how he joined AND1 and how he earned his famous nickname. Rafer also detailed going on the AND1 Mixtape tour and embarrassing streetballers across the country.
Boosie Goes Off on Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas: Cheater! (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from earlier this year, Boosie explained why he’s against the idea of a transgender woman competing against biological women in organized sports in the wake of Lia Thomas being able to compete in swimming on the collegiate level. Boosie went onto call Thomas a cheater for having an unfair physical advantage […]
The Game: I Don’t Think a G-Unit Reunion Will Ever Happen (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2011, The Game spoke about the potential of a G-Unit reunion to which he didn’t think would ever happen, at the time. In this clip, Game also weighed in on the particulars of the Young Buck and 50 Cent tension.
Mac Miller: If I Wasn’t Real, People Wouldn’t Listen to Me (Flashback)
In this flashback from 2013, the late Mac Miller opened up on his place in music as a White rapper. He debated if his success was due to his race and spoke about his genuine passion for music. As Miller continued, he added that his success and following were caused by his authenticity. To hear […]
This is The Interview Isaiah Rashad Used During His Coachella Set (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback, DJ Vlad asks Boosie about the controversial video in which Isaiah Rashad was outed to the world. In response to learning that the TDE rapper had been caught with two men on video, Boosie simply stated his opinion that people who chose to live their “sins” out in the closet will […]
G Herbo: I Was Risking My Life Going to High School in Chicago (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2016, spoke about becoming aware of the violence for the first time outside of his aunt’s house in Chicago at the age of ten. “I don’t even know who it was,” G Herbo recalled as he told the story. “I was across the street in the car. Of course I […]
Boosie Goes Off on Vlad Saying ASAP Rocky & Rihanna Should’ve Gotten Married Before Baby (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from earlier this year, Boosie goes off on Vlad after saying Rihanna and ASAP Rocky should’ve gotten married before having a child. Interestingly enough, the parents-to-be are reportedly dealing with relationship turmoil as Rocky fights against cheating allegations.
Freeway Ricky Explains Why Magic Johnson & Michael Jordan Aren’t “Black” (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2020, Freeway Ricky explained why he doesn’t consider Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan to be black. He said the two basketball icons have managed to transcend race as a result of their on-court prowess and off-court marketability. Freeway’s overall argument makes clear how wealth and class can largely alter the […]
Ralph McDaniels on the Jay-Z Summer Jam Interview That Became a Meme (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2018, hip-hop media pioneer Ralph McDaniels recounted the backstory of the now-infamous interview-turned-meme of JAY-Z with the old Roc-A-Fella crew backstage during Summer Jam and Hov looking completely disassociated from his former brethren.
Young Buck on 50 Cent Kicking Him Out of G-Unit After Money Dispute (Flashback)
In this flashback from 2020, Young Buck said he was kicked out of G-Unit after revealing a money dispute during an interview. During the interview, which occurred shortly after G-Unit reunited, Buck claimed he never received a royalty or publishing payment as a G-Unit member. The former member claimed Sha Money XL was pressured into […]
Coi Leray on Growing Up As Benzino’s Daughter (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2020, Coi Leray opened up about growing up with Benzino as her father. According to Coi, much of her upbringing was with her mother who was single and raising four children. She detailed some of the financial hardships they faced and what ultimately led her to dropping out of school.
Drag-On Cries When Recalling DMX’s Memorial: X Was Everything to Me (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from last year, Drag-On spoke on what DMX meant to him, and the affect his passing has had on him. Drag-On weighed in on the given details surrounding his passing, and also spoke about the life changes the rapper made shortly before. Along with that, Drag-On spoke about expressing his pain […]
Wiz Khalifa on Leaving a Major Label for the Indie Route
In this flashback, Wiz Khalifa spoke about his experience with major labels and deciding to go the independent route. Wiz explained how individuality makes artists like him stand out, and he went on to speak about taking his career into his own hands. Wiz also spoke about Jeezy, Wu-Tang, Dipset, and Three 6 Mafia being […]
Doja Cat on Her Father Being a Dancer from South Africa (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2018, Doja Cat recalled her upbringing and detailed her father’s background as a South African dancer. Doja revealed how her mother showed her old videos of her dad’s past performances that she continues to marvels at.
Melle Mel on His Brother Kidd Creole Charged with Murdering a Homeless Man (Flashback)
In this VladTV from last year, hip-hop pioneer Melle Mel discussed his brother Kidd Creole’s murder case. According to reports, Kidd Creole was recently convicted of stabbing a homeless man in 2017 after the man offered him sexual favors for pay. After things escalated, Kidd Creole fatally stabbed the man in the chest. Melle Mel […]
DeHaven on Jay Z’s Role in His Drug Operation (Flashback)
In this Flashback from 2019, DeHaven stressed the importance of having money set aside in order to be prepared for the day the law caught up to him. He admitted to using his drug money for luxury purchases but said most of his profits were stashed away. After explaining how he moved to New Jersey […]
Moe Gangat: 3/4 People in Car Said Tory Lanez Didn’t Shoot Megan Thee Stallion (Flashback)
In this flashback from 2021, lawyer Moe Gangat shared his thoughts on Tory Lanez’s case involving Megan Thee Stallion and admitted he couldn’t predict the outcome of the infamous case. During the discussion, the lawyer pointed out the multiple witnesses who denied Megan’s claims that Tory Lanez was the gunman during the altercation. To hear […]
100K Track: YNW Melly Will Beat His Murder Charge, Drop a Diamond Album (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from last year, 100K Track predicted that YNW Melly will beat his murder charge in addition to dropping a diamond album upon his release. According to reports, Melly’s trial began on Monday where he faces two counts of first-degree murder.
King Los on His Dad Getting Murdered When He Was 16, Killer Caught 11 Years Later (Part 2)
Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join (iPhone Youtube App users click this link: https://www.vladtv.com/join ) Part 1: https://youtu.be/xF2CPNA4LJU ——– In this clip, King Los shares his feelings on the story behind his father’s murder and the reason why he wanted to retaliate by killing the perpetrator’s father. He went […]
King Los on Growing Up in Baltimore, B-More Accents Going Viral, “Two” Pronounced “Tew” (Part 1)
Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join (iPhone Youtube App users click this link: https://www.vladtv.com/join ) ——– Part 2: https://youtu.be/fERxpdMe5S0 In this clip, King Los paints the picture of what it was like to grow up on the west side of Baltimore. The freestyle rap legend describes his hometown as […]
CJ on Growing Up in Staten Island, Getting Arrested, Rapping at 11 (Part 1)
Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join (iPhone Youtube App users click this link: https://www.vladtv.com/join ) ——– Rapper CJ sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, and he started off opening up to Shawn Prez about growing up in Staten Island in the Southgate-area of the borough. CJ then explained […]
TK Kirkland on Blac Chyna Not Caring How Her Kids Will React to Her Actions (Flashback)
In this flashback from 2018, TK Kirkland reacted to Blac Chyna’s leaked sex tape. Admitting he didn’t see it, the comedian questioned the motive behind it before criticizing her public persona. TK said that if she were smart, Blac Chyna would have reformed her image and stayed with Rob Kardashian. After making more jokes about […]
Flavor Flav on Chris Rock: In Order to Be Somebody, He Has to Pick on Somebody (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2019, hip-hop legend Flavor Flav recalled being picked on by Chris Rock and taking offense to it. To Flav, it wasn’t taken as something in the spirit of comedy. He said he’s since learned that comedians usually find someone to pick on in order to establish themselves on that stage.
Big Block on Drama With Kandi Burruss After She Got Pregnant While He Was Married (Part 4)
Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join (iPhone Youtube App users click this link: https://www.vladtv.com/join ) Part 3: https://youtu.be/TBpjcYnXEbQ Part 1: https://youtu.be/yI9Bp-RI2vY ——– In this clip, Russell “Big Block” Spencer discussed his past relationship with Kandi Burruss and sharing a daughter with her. Big Block detailed how their situation evolved […]
Doja Cat on Dropping Out of School at 16, Recording in Trap Houses (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2018, Doja Cat talked about her start with making music as a high school dropout. She said that she would record in her room as well as random, precarious environments like trap houses. Doja Cat spoke on the feeling she got when she first began sharing her music online and […]
Bobby Shmurda on Epic Records Helping Him With a Lawyer (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2019, Bobby Shmurda cleared the air about his relationship to Epic Records and said that he’s still down with them. He revealed that contrary to popular narrative, the record label did provide legal resources to help Bobby’s case. Later on, Bobby and Vlad discuss how prison isn’t about rehabilitation, why […]
Mark Henry on Why He Retired from WWE, Jim Cornette’s Racist Statement (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2020, Mark Henry talked about what made him retire and detailed some of the things he does behind-the-scenes for the WWE in wake of his retirement.
Jermaine Dupri Denies Suge Had Problems with Him Signing Bow Wow (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2018, Jermaine Dupri recounted signing Bow Wow and denied there being any friction between himself and Suge Knight over the signing. At the time, Bow Wow was hanging around Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records but would eventually fly the So-So Def flag. Interestingly enough, Bow Wow is doing a […]
Mike Tyson on Going Back to Jail for Punching a Guy Who Rear-Ended Him (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2020, Mike Tyson recounted going back to jail after punching a guy over a minor traffic accident. The reaction Tyson had to the rear-end accident seems like such a far cry from how Tyson would possibly react in a situation like that today.
Chaka Khan on Winning 10 Grammys: Who Cares (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2020, music icon Chaka Khan let it be known how much she doesn’t value the Grammy awards she’s amassed over time, 10 to be exact. But when the topic was brought up for discussion, she said “who cares?” This seems to be a growing sentiment among recording artists.
Hip Hop Cop Derrick Parker Drove Puffy, J. Lo to Precinct After Shyne Shooting (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2017, “hip-hop cop” Derrick Parker recounted the NYPD tapping him to investigate a series of violent occurrences within the New York hip-hop scene in the early aughts. One incident he was hands on with was the infamous club shooting that Shyne was convicted. According to Parker, he drove Puffy and […]
Soulja Boy on Becoming the First Rapper to Go Viral (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2016, Soulja Boy talks about being the first rapper to go viral and the plan he used to gain so much attention. He detailed building his following on MySpace and eventually flipping that into a viable means of generating money online. Not to mention the money he saw coming in […]
Coi Leray Says Nicki Minaj Would’ve Still Been a Star Without Surgery (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2020, Coi Leray and Vlad discussed why they both felt Nicki Minaj would’ve still been a star without getting cosmetic surgery. Coi also opened up about being comfortable with her body and rejecting the industry pressures to embrace an enhanced look.
John Salley Says Russell Westbrook Is “Maybe” a Hall of Famer (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from last year, John Salley gave his take on why he thought Russell Westbrook is a “maybe” when it comes to the Hall of Fame. Salley pointed out that Russ has the stats but they haven’t translated to winning. This take is also interesting considering it anticipated Westbrook’s poor season and […]
Fredro Starr Loses It Over Jussie Smollett Calling Himself ‘Gay 2Pac’ (Flashback)
In this VladTV flashback from late last year, rapper and actor Fredro Starr weighed in on Jussie Smollett calling himself the “gay 2Pac.” Needless to say, this sent Fredro off about the comment and also gave his take on Smollett’s legal situation. As far as the ramifications of the conviction, Fredro doesn’t believe it will […]
Mike Tyson on Biting Evander Holyfield During Their Rematch (Flashback)
In this flashback from 2020, Mike Tyson spoke about his two fights against Evander Holyfield. The former heavyweight champion described being on the receiving end of headbutts during both fights and allowed his frustrations to boil over in the rematch. He described the infamous biting incident before addressing some of the rumors surrounding the act. […]
Gilbert Arenas Explains How His Former Assistant Stole $7M from Him (Flashback)
In this VladTV flashback from a few months ago, former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas recalled how his former assistant stole $7 million from him. He went into detail about the entire scheme behind siphoning the funds from his account which is interesting considering the recent revelation of ex-NBA baller Michael Beasley opening up about how […]
John Salley: Magic Johnson, Not Jordan, Was Reason Isiah Thomas Didn’t Make Dream Team (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2019, John Salley detailed Magic Johnson’s role in keeping Isiah Thomas off the 1992 Dream Team. However, most of the popular retellings of that time have Michael Jordan as the main proponent for keeping Isiah off the squad.
Conway on Why Eminem Wasn’t Involved in Making His Album (Part 7)
Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join (iPhone Youtube App users click this link: https://www.vladtv.com/join ) Part 6: https://youtu.be/LfCuHaULRBU Part 1: https://youtu.be/tgQxnhfiHIQ ——– In this clip, Conway spoke about being appreciative of Eminem and everyone at Shady Records, adding that signing with them was a “power move.” From there, Conway […]
John Salley Agrees with Shaq & Magic on Kobe Being the Greatest Laker of All Time (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2020, John Salley weighed in on Magic Johnson and Shaq proclaiming Kobe as the greatest Laker of all time. Interestingly enough, two of the most prominent Lakers of all-time said they consider Kobe the greatest Laker ever, former NBA vet Jason Williams ruffled feathers after saying he doesn’t even have […]
Benny the Butcher on How Westside Gunn & Conway Signed to Eminem (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2019, Benny The Butcher detailed how Westside Gunn and Conway ended up signing with Shady Records. He also discussed meeting Eminem during the BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher and how Griselda Records has seen a boost in public profile since being affiliated with Eminem and Shady Records.
Freeway Ricky Despised Frank Lucas’ Arrogant Attitude (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2020, Freeway Ricky laid out some of his critiques of another notable drug dealer, Frank Lucas, specifically regarding how Lucas treated those around him. He also reflected on whether he has any known enemies these days to which Freeway Ricky couldn’t think of but a handful of former cops, some […]
Slim (112) Weighs in on “Bad Boy Curse,” Leaving Puffy, Why 112 Broke Up (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2020, Slim of the critically acclaimed R&B group 112 weighed in on the oft-talked about “Bad Boy curse” and discussed whether he thought it was a legitimate phenomenon. According to Slim, 112’s success is a clear refutation of the curse. However, that level of success couldn’t keep the group together […]
Tom Mesereau Breaks Down Why Bill Cosby Got His Conviction Overturned (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2021, attorney Tom Mesereau broke down why Bill Cosby’s conviction was overturned. This is relevant after news broke today that the Supreme Court decided against reviving the charges against Cosby.
Adam22 on Interviewing YNW Melly with the Men He’s Accused of Killing (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2021, Adam22 talked about interviewing YNW Melly from prison and providing an update on the rapper’s case. While Adam didn’t think the interview was good, he recalled meeting YNW Melly for the first time at a recording studio and described him as a fun, ball of energy. However, the podcast […]
New Jack: Vince McMahon’s a Piece of Sh** (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2020, the late pro-wrestling legend New Jack aired out his disdain for WWE chairman Vince McMahon. According to New Jack, McMahon is a “piece of sh**” because he doesn’t face any repercussions for wrestlers dying on his watch. Not to mention, New Jack saw what would eventually become known as […]
Raekwon on How He Found Out Ghostface Was Secretly Dating Aaliyah (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from late last year, hip-hop legend Raekwon revealed that Wu-Tang group mate and close friend Ghostface Killah once dated the late singer-actress Aaliyah. However, Raekwon wouldn’t divulge the seriousness of the relationship.
Wood Harris on Azie Faison Being Portrayed as a Snitch (Flashback)
In this flashback from 2017, Wood Harris reflected on playing Azie Faison in the cult-classic film, “Paid In Full.” Harris admitted he never thought the film would become the critical and commercial success it became. After reflecting on Cam’ron’s performance and working with Dame Dash, the actor talked about meeting Azie Faison and the former […]
Ed Lover on Meeting Alpo Years Ago, Not Surprised He Was Killed (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from late last year, Ed Lover recounted meeting Alpo Martinez years ago in the wake of the infamous former drug kingpin’s death. Ed detailed how he wasn’t surprised he suffered the fate he did considering how dirty he operated in the streets.
Ears Da Christ on Alpo’s Shooter Big Head Gary Killing Andre “Tank” Johnson (Part 8)
Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join Part 7: https://youtu.be/mrOzamFrWRk Part 1: https://youtu.be/IaPilVjULA8 ——– In this clip, Ears Da Christ detailed tensions rising between his partner Dre “Tank” Johnson and Alpo Martinez’s partner, Big Head Gary. Ears Da Christ explained that things became muddled between the two crews when Dre […]