Stokley Williams: Prince Told Me the Chappelle Skit was True (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive flashback from 2017, singer Stokley Williams of the R&B group Mint Condition recounted Prince telling him about the veracity of the infamous Chappelle Show skit. According to Stokley, Prince said the story was true. He also talked about seeing the evolution of Prince while living in Minnesota and what their interactions […]
Mike Tyson Still Feels He Won Buster Douglas Fight, Buster Got Long Count (Part 9)
Part 8: https://youtu.be/NOa-0pin9fI Part 1: https://youtu.be/8PWAWj80JQQ ——– In this clip, Mike Tyson speaks about his fight with Buster Douglas and his trainer Aaron Snowell being inexperienced in big fights, which Tyson said led Snowell to panic during tense moments. Mike went on to say that Buster got a long count when he was knocked down […]
Micki Free: Chappelle Prince Skit 100% Accurate, Prince Played Like Jordan (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2016, Legendary guitarist and musician Micki Free spoke about hanging out with Prince and Eddie Murphy in the 1980s, and he provided us with the real story of Charlie Murphy’s famous Chappelle Show skit about Prince playing basketball. Micki told us that Charlie’s version was very accurate, including the fact […]
Kevin Hart: Dave Chappelle Is the Greatest Comedian Ever (Flashback)
In this VladTV flashback from 2013, comedian/actor Kevin Hart broke down his reasons for Dave Chappelle being the greatest comedian of all time. Kevin explained why he’s particularly taken by Dave’s joke delivery as well as the content of his jokes. He also recalled leaving a Chappelle set with Chris Rock, and both of them […]
Snoop Dogg on 2Pac’s Work Ethic & Predicting Death (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive flashback, Snoop Dogg discussed 2Pac’s incomparable work ethic. He described Pac’s fervid intensity in the studio, revealing he used to record up to three songs in an hour. However, that enthusiasm and seriousness in the studio could be, as Snoop suggests, due to Pac’s obsession with his own death.
BG Knocc Out on NBA YoungBoy, Dave East, 2Pac, Suge, Tekashi (Full Interview)
BG Knocc Out came through for yet another VladTV interview, and this time around he shared his thoughts on the election results, and he shared why he doesn’t think there will ever be another Black president. He also spoke about Lil Wayne, Lil Pump, and other celebs supporting Donald Trump, and he reacted to people […]
Zab Judah on Being Undisputed Champ Like Tyson, Both from Brownsville (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive flashback, former boxing champion Zab Judah talked about his beginnings in Brooklyn and his path toward becoming an undisputed belt-holder, like his other two Brownsville brethren in Mike Tyson and Riddick Bowe. Zab also gave his take on what made Brownsville such a place to produce three undisputed world champions.
Mob James on 2Pac, Suge Knight, Eazy-E, Lil Wayne, Akon, MC Eiht, Dave East, Faizon (Full Interview)
Mob James came through for yet another VladTV interview, and this time around, he shared his thoughts on various topics, including Ice Cube meeting with the Trump administration, Lil Wayne meeting with Trump, and the overall election. As usual, Mob James spoke about his time with Death Row during their heyday, including Suge Knight bullying […]
Fat Joe: I Begged Roy Jones Not to Knock Me Out After ‘Lean Back’ Line (Flashback)
In this VladTV flashback from 2018, Fat Joe spoke to VladTV about his line in “Lean Back” about Roy Jones Jr. after the Olympic medalist boxer was knocked out in a fight. Joe says that while he doesn’t regret the line, he admits that it was wrong of him to put it in the song […]
Quando Rondo Doesn’t Believe He’s Risking His Life Being in His Old Hood (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2019, In this clip, Quando Rondo talked about how it’s been adjusting to fame. He also discussed why he doesn’t feel like he’s risking his life by hanging out in his old neighborhood, despite countless rappers being gunned down in their old stomping grounds.
Faizon Love on Suing Universal Over Excluding Black People from ‘Couples Retreat’ Poster (Part 3)
Part 2: https://youtu.be/swneYGJiWqo Part 1: https://youtu.be/bBNr5seq0ZM ——– In this clip, Faizon Love opens up about why he’s suing Universal for taking him off of the UK movie poster for “Couples Retreat.” Faizon called the move racist, and added that he feels like because he didn’t say anything at the moment, it allowed a similar thing […]
Shyne on Obama Not Doing Enough for Black People (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive from 2013, rapper (and now Belizean congressman) Shyne gave his take on Barack Obama’s first term in office and questioned what the first black president did or didn’t do for black people. Shyne talked about the issues plaguing Chicago which was the city where Obama found his political launching pad.
Lil Durk on Why He Left Def Jam, Affiliated w/ French Montana But Never Signed (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive flashback, Lil Durk details why he decided to leave Def Jam over creative differences and noted that both sides dissolved the relationship on poor terms. He also spoke about his relationship with French Montana and being a Coke Boys affiliate but revealed why he didn’t sign with him.
French Montana on His Beef with Jim Jones Before They Squashed It 10 Years Later (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive flashback from 2009, French Montana details his beef with Jim Jones. The interview came in the context of French breaking his silence on the feud and gives his side of what transpired. Fast forward a decade and the two adversaries have since reconciled and were recently seen together filming a music […]
Sheek Louch on Biggie, 2Pac, Suge Knight, Roc-a-Fella & G-Unit Beef, Puffy, Jay-Z (Full Interview)
In this VladTV exclusive, Sheek Louch detailed his career as one-third of The Lox. The interview opened with the Yonkers MC talking about his latest project, “Beast Mode 4,” and securing ownership in music and real estate. After describing his upbringing in Yonkers, Sheek explained how Jadakiss got him into rapping as well as how […]
Lil Durk: Chicago is Respect, Loyalty, Disloyalty, Sneak Dissing (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2017, Lil Durk and his artist, Hypno Carlito, sat down with VladTV to talk about their work relationship, their creative output, and why they are at their best now. The proud label head explained that Hypno’s work ethic and lyrical skills landed him on the Chi-Raq soundtrack which later led […]
Michael Jai White on Juwanna Mann Actor Stealing Groceries: Many Actors End Up Like That (Part 17)
Part 16: https://youtu.be/HIenbygaH80 Part 1: https://youtu.be/I9yJQkgOTs0 ——– In this clip, Michael Jai White opened up about actors of the moment later falling off, and he stated that he didn’t get in the business just for acting. Michael then explained that show business doesn’t support talent, but rather who is the hottest of the moment. He […]
Boosie Reacts to Lil Loaded Allegedly Killing Savage Boosie on Accident (Part 11)
Part 1: https://youtu.be/fWl7kHhCwHw ——– In the latest clip, Boosie reacted to Lil Loaded allegedly killing his friend Savage Boosie on accident while shooting a music video. DJ Vlad stated that he knew about the shooting weeks before it was reported but was asked not to post the story until Lil Loaded turned himself in. They […]
Tatyana Ali on Being Cast for “The Fresh Prince” (Flashback)
In this VladTV flashback from 2014, Tatyana Ali detailed how she landed her famous role as “Ashley Banks” in “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” Tatyana described shooting a pilot for an entirely different show for NBC that never aired. However, the executives at NBC kept her in mind when they casting for “The Fresh […]
Michael Jai White: I Could See Drake Take On Gangster Persona Like 2Pac Did (Part 14)
Part 13: https://youtu.be/4RqLszenWRY Part 1: https://youtu.be/I9yJQkgOTs0 ——– In this clip, Michael Jai White starts out by reacting to Vlad interviewing actor Leon and asking him about working with 2Pac on “Above the Rim” and about their friendship. When speaking about Leon’s last conversation with 2Pac at the Mike Tyson fight in Las Vegas, Michael revisited […]
Ras Baraka on Mark Zuckerberg Donating $100M to Newark Schools: Students Didn’t Get Much (Part 2)
Part 1: https://youtu.be/cvWF9S6_iLA ——– In this clip, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka detailed what it’s like managing a city budget of nearly $1 billion. While that is an exorbitant amount of money to the average person, Baraka explained how that’s not nearly enough to operate a city on the scale of Newark and their budget pales […]
Mo3 on Boosie Doing a Verse on ‘Everybody’, Mo3’s Biggest Song (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive flashback, the late Mo3 recounts Boosie hopping on his song “Everybody,” which became his biggest song. Mo3 reflecting on his collaboration with Boosie is pertinent considering the news of Boosie getting shot in the leg while attending Mo3’s funeral service and the Baton Rouge legend’s call for rappers to take precaution […]
Mo3 on How He Linked Up with Boosie (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2019, Mo3 talked about the origins of his name and why he believes he has gained such momentum in his career up to this point. He also speaks on getting cars from dealers for straight cash and how he linked up with Boosie.
Mo3 Spoke on Rumors There was Money on His Head (Flashback)
In this VladTV flashback from 2019, Mo3 spoke on allegedly having money on his head. Along with that, the rapper talked about getting harassed over his “Osama” jewelry by airport security. Watch above.
Future Talks About Getting Shot (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive flashback dating back to 2012, Future talked about his upbringing in Atlanta and how he got involved in the streets. He also details how his street activity eventually led to him getting shot.
Mob James on Suge Knight Being Notorious for Messing with Someone’s Girl (Part 12)
Part 11: https://youtu.be/Sp7FxMl2Ezs Part 1: https://youtu.be/RaxK8jFc3iw ——– In this clip, Mob James and Vlad talked about how money is usually at the root of most interpersonal issues. They spoke about most issues they’ve ran across deals with money or people questioning why they’re in the positions they find themselves today. On an unrelated note, the […]
Mo3 Tells His Life Story (RIP) (Flashback)
In this VladTV flashback, the late Mo3 tells his life story from his upbringing in Dallas up through his entry into the music industry. He recounted some of the issues he had with artists in his city and the remorse he felt for his mother after his illegal activity began affecting her household. Mo3’s conversation […]
Sheek Louch: Suge Knight Called My Mom’s House and Tried to Sign Us to Death Row (Part 3)
Part 2: https://youtu.be/JJNskLfNpno Part 1: https://youtu.be/yNYIuJMsKhg ——– In the latest clip, Sheek Louch explained his childhood friendship with Jadakiss and said he was influenced to rap by watching his fellow group member. Sheek Louch and Jadakiss went on to form the Bomb Squad, before switching the group name to The Warlocks, and started building a […]
Quando Rondo Tells His Life Story (Full Interview) (Flashback)
In light of the murder of Chicago rapper King Von after an altercation with Quando Rondo’s crew, this VladTV exclusive flashback features Quando Rondo where he recounts his life story. Quando Rondo’s story can provide some context to what ultimately unfolded in Atlanta last week. More recently, Quando Rondo has canceled shows due to a […]
Willie D Spoke About the Type of Situation That Ended King Von’s Life (Flashback)
In the wake of rapper King Von’s untimely death in Atlanta last week, the type of situation that led to his demise was outlined by Willie D during his interview with DJ Vlad back in April. Willie D explains how people’s lack of foresight into the potential consequences of their actions lead to unfortunate situations […]
Mob James on Suge Knight, 2Pac, Death Row, Mob Piru, Brother’s Murder (Flashback)
In this VladTV flashback from 2019, Mob James recounts his experience at Death Row Records, which involves eye-witness accounts of many of the legendary stories revolving around 2Pac and Suge Knight. Mob James recalls there being a penitentiary mindset at the record company, where employees were essentially afraid to come to work. Furthermore, he states […]
CML Lavish D on 5 People Being Shot During C-Bo Video Shoot, Innocent Man Killed (Part 12)
Part 11: https://youtu.be/cS4TEuZsCug Part 1: https://youtu.be/F-W-kw0iOrc ——– In the latest clip, CML Lavish D explained what occurred during an incident in which C-Bo’s video shoot was shot up. Lavish D had just completed his six-year sentence when he showed up to C-Bo’s video shoot in Sacramento. While the music video was supposed to promote unity, […]
Sidney Starr Details Lying About Chingy Romance (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2014, Sidney Starr spoke to VladTV about her past lie of claiming to be romantically involved with Chingy many years ago. The news of Sidney and Chingy having a sexual relationship wouldn’t be so shocking, except that Sidney Starr was born a man. Chingy explained to us in a recent […]
Lil Durk: Fredo Santana’s Death Hurt the Whole City (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2018, Lil Durk spoke about the tragic passing of Fredo Santana. He outlined how close they were and praised Fredo for being a standup person. Durk detailed some of the battles that Fredo had with the drug abuse but said that after leaving the hospital his intentions were to get […]
DaBaby on His Relationship with His Older Brother (RIP Glen)
In the wake of the saddening news about DaBaby’s older brother Glen taking his own life, this VladTV exclusive flashback features DaBaby talking about his relationship with his late brother. Glen Johnson reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Nov. 3, 2020.
Adrien Broner on the Incident with the Girl That Currently Has Him in Jail (Flashback)
Earlier this year, boxer Adrien Broner stopped by VladTV and explained what led to Drai’s nightclub incident in Las Vegas. Fast forward to Nov 2, and Broner finds himself in jail after the presiding judge found him in contempt of court. Browner was ordered to pay an $800,000 judgment, but has yet to pay up. […]
The Moment Lil Baby Realized DJ Vlad Might Be a Fed (Flashback)
In light of the video going viral over the weekend, this VladTV exclusive flashback shows Lil Baby begin the process of suspecting DJ Vlad’s ties to law enforcement after he asks him about a fight he had while in prison. The details Vlad presented to Lil Baby made the Atlanta rapper question how he could […]
Gervonta Davis on OGs Needing to Hang Up Boxing (Flashback)
In this VladTV Flashback from 2018, Gervonta Davis talked about aging boxers and how some of them are holding on too long. He also thought about the age he would consider hanging up his gloves. Gervonta also gave his opinion on the state of boxing, particularly as it pertained to the sport not being heavyweight-centric […]
Leon on Being in ‘The Five Heatbeats,’ Michael Wright Having Issues On-Set (Part 4)
Part 3: https://youtu.be/fdTOjra46JY Part 1: https://youtu.be/6gTBio7oalM ——– In this clip, Leon talked about how The Five Heartbeats was inspired by The Temptations and noted how Robert Townsend set out to make a classic film from the start. Leon recounted how filming created tense moments between cast members and his reaction to acting alongside Diahann Carroll. […]
Claudia Jordan on Doing Trump’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ (Flashback)
In this VladTV flashback from 2013, Model and television personality Claudia Jordan opens up about her relationship with Donald Trump, revealing how their friendship came about, and how he’s helped her career. Claudia also clears up the misconception that Donald Trump doesn’t like black people, she thinks he just revels in the attention from the […]
Feurtado Brothers Joined the Biggest Queens Gang at 11, 300 Gang Members Sold Weed for Them (Part 1)
The Feurtado Brothers spoke with Sean Prez about their early childhood in Harlem but spending their formative years in Queens. They recounted the vibe of the era they were raised in, highlighting how central family values were to their upbringing. Despite these values though, the Feurtado Brothers also noted that things were still difficult due […]
Daylyt Names the Top Trolls of All Time: Drake, 50 Cent, Trump, Obama and Me (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive flashback, battle rapper and expert troll Daylyt gave Vlad his top trolls of all time. The list included 50 Cent, himself, and the last two U.S. Presidents. He also explained the origins of the term and its parallels to fishing.
Bow Wow on Telling Trump He’ll Pimp Melania After Trump Dissed Snoop (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive flashback, Bow Wow recounted telling Donald Trump that he’d pimp the president’s wife, First Lady Melania Trump after Trump dissed Snoop Dogg. He explained why he chose to defend Snoop against Trump’s “disrespect” and the reaction his comment generated.
Redman Relates to Boosie’s Statement on TV Making Kids Gay (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive from 2016, Redman reacted to some of Boosie’s initial commentary on “gay culture,” particularly how it is presented on television and how shows indirectly inform children’s sexuality. In other words, Redman agreed with Boosie that TV is “making kids gay.” These remarks have become more pertinent in light of Boosie’s recent […]
Boosie Addresses Past Comments on Gay Culture, Didn’t Like it in Kids Shows (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive, Boosie addresses his past comments on what he considers gay culture and the issue he has with children’s exposure to that “culture.” Boosie’s past comments are being brought to the fore in the aftermath of his conversation with Mike Tyson who questioned the Baton Rouge rapper about his previous remarks that […]
Boosie on Comments about Dwyane Wade’s Transgender Son (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive flashback, regular guest and fan-favorite Boosie revisited the comments he made about Dwyane Wade’s 12-year-old trans daughter Zaya and the subsequent fallout his remarks initiated. This clip is pertinent to Boosie’s most recent discussion about the situation with Mike Tyson on his podcast, Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson.
Colion Noir: I’m One of the Few Black People Willing to Admit Voting for Trump (Flashback)
In this flashback, Colion Noir explained voting for Trump during the 2016 Presidential Election. Colion cited gun rights and corporate tax cuts as his reasons for choosing him over Hillary Clinton. He also claimed that a lot of Black men voted for Trump but he’s one of the few that are willing to admit it. […]
Lil Durk Explains Why He Compared Himself to 2Pac (Flashback)
In this VladTV exclusive flashback from 2014, Lil Durk talked about comparing himself to Tupac Shakur and why he believes it’s an apt comparison to make. Durk did concede, at the time, to Pac in terms of work ethic, but he was working toward that matching that standard.
Boosie on Bill Cosby: When Women Know it’s Over, They Do Evil Things (Flashback)
In light of Boosie’s recent viral tweet advocating for the release of Bill Cosby, in addition to condemning his accusers, this VladTV exclusive flashback from 2019 finds Boosie still advocating on behalf of Cosby. Here, Boosie explains just how vindictive women can be and the evil things they carry out as a result of being […]
DL Hughley: I Told Steve Harvey I Hated that He Met with Trump, Steve Responded
In this VladTV flashback, DL Hughley discussed why he took issue with Steve Harvey meeting with then-President-Elect Donald Trump in a highly publicized photo op. Hughley also explained what his fellow “King of Comedy” had to say about his opinion on the Trump meeting. This reflection from Hughley connects to his more recent criticism of […]