De La Soul on Formation of Group and Bringing Balance to Rap (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback, De La Soul spoke on how they formed the legendary group, along with the initial response they received upon breaking into the music world. The late Dave Jolicoeur went on to say “When we first came out people kinda embraced it. It wasn’t as if [the genre] was oversaturated with boasting […]

Crunchy Black Agrees with Boosie on Ksoo’s Dad Snitching on Him: Boosie is Always Right (Part 10)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join Part 9: https://youtu.be/_4nI9HZXj6o Part 1: https://youtu.be/gCDQ1mcT_84 ——– In this clip, Vlad started off speaking to Crunchy Black about the father of Florida rapper Ksoo cooperating and testifying against him in a murder case. Crunchy stated that he agrees with Boosie about not snitching […]

Jermaine Dupri on Making a Lot of His Artists Millionaires (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback from 2019, Jermaine Dupri spoke about how a lot of his artists went on to become millionaires because of him and opened up about the mistakes he made with money, mainly because he was the first generation to run into money from his work. Jermaine went on to say that he’s […]

Yung Joc: Megan Thee Stallion Denying Tory Lanez Affair to Gayle King Hurt Her (Part 2)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join Part 1: https://youtu.be/lHOM1ihtBpY ——– Yung Joc started out in this clip speaking to Shawn Prez about his thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez’s high-profile trial, calling it “the best movie I never saw.” Shawn then pointed out details in the opening […]

Gilbert Arenas: Why’s Kanye Paying $200K a Month Child Support when Kim’s a Billionaire? (Part 1)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join ——– Gilbert Arenas came through for yet another VladTV interview, and this time around, he started off by speaking about Kanye being ordered to pay $200,000 a month in child support. Gilbert explained that he thinks the child support process is outdated, including […]

Van Lathan on Kanye Saying Jews Should Get Over Holocaust: Sounds Like “Get Over Slavery” (Part 5)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join Part 4: https://youtu.be/L-x0Y3Bu5Vg Part 1: https://youtu.be/0anr2062IZs ——– In this clip, Van Lathan opined on Kanye saying Jewish people need to get over the Holocaust and how dangerous that comment is in the context of world history and the potential for it to be […]

Loca D on Her Latin King Stepdad Giving Her Drugs & Molesting Her from Age 7 (Part 1)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join ——– In this clip, Jacqueline ‘Loca D’ Montanez of Chicago’s Maniac Latin Disciples spoke about her upbringing in Chicago during the 1970s and the tumultuous home life she had to endure early on. Jacqueline recalled being raped by her stepdad when she was […]

Gilbert Arenas on Kyrie Irving Telling Celtics Fans “S*** My D***” (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback from earlier this year, Gilbert Arenas continued his discussion about NBA fans’ behavior towards players by addressing Kyrie Irving going back and forth with Boston Celtics fans. Arenas acknowledged how disrespectful Celtics fans can be and criticized the NBA for fining players who retaliate against fans. The former NBA player claimed […]

Michael Jai White on His Dad Saying: You’re Never Fully Dressed Unless You Have a Pistol (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/ccZ0X8OzYL8 Part 1: https://youtu.be/zWPPGv-r-CU ——– In this clip, Micheal Jai White weighed in on Vlad’s viral tweet about gamers, specifically adult gamers who spend hours on end in front of their console. Micheal said he’s not familiar with gaming in any […]

Faizon Love on Being in the Studio with 2Pac, Dr. Dre and Snoop During Death Row Days (Part 1)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join ——– In this clip, Faizon Love and Vlad opened up their conversation by reminiscing over early West Coast hip hop, specifically the infamous Death Row Records era. Faizon recounted some interesting times in the studio with Pac, Snoop, and Dre while also recalling […]

Marvin Sapp Says that Kanye West Winning Awards in Gospel is Unfair to Christian Artists (Part 7)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join Part 6: https://youtu.be/A5VYwRlbkL8 Part 1: https://youtu.be/BO9zTysGflY ——– In this clip, Marvin Sapp talks about Kanye’s dominant Award-winning run in the Gospel music space before stating how easy it is for secular artists to cross over and make faith-based albums. He then goes on […]

BigKayBeezy on Getting Raided After Signing Deal with Interscope: I Damn Near Shed Tears (Part 4)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join Part 3: https://youtu.be/W5zzmZk9K_8 Part 1: https://youtu.be/_wgx3EeX-gk ——– In this clip, BigKayBeezy talked about the street code that he adhered to growing up in Chicago and the pitfalls that many people his age fall into when they decline to listen to the advice of […]

Ex-Harlem Drug Dealer Roger Bonds on Why He Wasn’t Surprised Alpo Killed Rich Porter (Part 1)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join ——– Roger Bonds sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, and Shawn Prez started off by speaking about their longstanding friendship. Roger talked about growing up in Harlem on 155th Street, and he explained that his parents had five kids between them. Roger […]

Iman Shumpert Doesn’t Want LeBron & Kyrie Reunited: I Want to See a War! (Part 23)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join Part 22: https://youtu.be/PLdd4IH2b70 Part 1: https://youtu.be/VPeHdgjkBJo ——– In this clip, Iman Shumpert discussed the average length of an NBA career and how players can find themselves out of the league after their rookie contracts expire. He then explained why, in the wake of […]

BigKayBeezy on Catching a Case at 18 During His Big Break, Fighting Depression (Part 1)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join ——– BigKayBeezy sat down with Shawn Prez for his first-ever VladTV interview, and the Chicago rapper started off by speaking about being depressed while fighting for his life behind bars. He explained that he had to keep faith in himself and his legal […]

John Salley on Delonte West and Mental Health in the NBA (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback from 2019, VladTV regular and multiple time NBA champion John Salley reacted to the first of many viral images of former NBA hooper Delonte West as he appeared homeless. This prompted Salley to discuss mental health on a wider scale as it pertained to professional athletes.

Juelz on Signing 1st Record Deal Before Meeting Cam’ron, Caught in East West Beef (Part 2)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join Part 1: https://youtu.be/khHgrTKYIyU ——– In this clip, Juelz Santana talks about his first rap group, The Draft Picks, and the release of one of their first singles, “Play Rough” featuring Memphis Bleek and Tracy Lee. Moving along, he explains why it was a […]

Yung Baby Details the Night He Got Shot 35 Times and Survived (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback from last year, Yung Baby discussed growing up in Trenton, New Jersey. He explained that everything was good until around middle school when he started catching charges, the first being a robbery charge at 12. From there, Yung Baby detailed losing 8 friends by the time he was 18, which led […]

Icewear Vezzo on Being the First Detroit Rapper to Sign to Motown (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback from last year, Icewear Vezzo talked about learning what love was during his incarceration and concluded that he couldn’t love his family if he was allowing himself to be locked away from them. He also described being the first Detroit rapper signed to Motown. He admitted that he signed the deal […]

Boss Top Refuses to Talk About the Night He Saw King Von Killed (Flashback)

In this flashback, Boss Top talked about building his own buzz as a rapper. He acknowledged that he still had more work to do before speaking about the events that led up to King Von’s passing. He refused to detail the fatal shooting and only talked about finding out one of his other friends was […]

Jason Lee on His Mom Being an Addict & Sex Worker, Dad Had 7 Kids Outside His Marriage (Part 1)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join ——– Jason Lee, creator of Hollywood Unlocked, sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, and Vlad started off by speaking about their background. Jason then spoke about a lasting conversation that he had with Vlad during one of their early meetings, which was […]

Charlamagne Tha God: Kanye West Is a Walking Contradiction Now (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback from 2013, Charlamagne Tha God explains why he thinks Kanye is contradicting himself with the message he’s sending in “Yeezus,” and the way he’s living his life. Charlamagne also reveals why he thinks Kanye is “bamboozling” everyone with the way he’s acting.

Akon: My “Lighting Africa” Project Expanded into US, Started Buying Out Solar Companies (Part 3)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join Part 2: https://youtu.be/Wzk9uAka0KU Part 1: https://youtu.be/zZnfxIHolxA ——– In this clip, Akon addressed his “Lighting Africa” project, which he says is still growing. Akon added that the project has moved to the U.S., and he spoke about partnering with the Biden administration for his […]

Muggsy Bogues: Anthony Davis is Cool But He’s No Shaq (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback from last year, Muggsy Bogues spoke on the comparison between Anthony Davis and Shaq, especially due to the fact that Davis has been playing for the Lakers, who went on a championship run in the previous season with his help. Despite the comparison, Bogues made it clear that he thinks Davis […]

Akon Breaks Down His “Akoin” Cryptocurrency, Vlad Asks How Much Akoin He Owns (Part 2)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join Part 1: https://youtu.be/zZnfxIHolxA ——– In this clip, Akon talked about his “Akoin” cryptocurrency and how it’s already in use over in Africa. Akon detailed why it makes sense for people to use it on the continent and how he got the idea to […]

Faizon Love & Vlad Get Into a Heated Argument about Kanye’s Antics (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback from earlier this year, Faizon Love attempts to ascertain Kanye West’s behavior, in wake of his divorce with Kim Kardashian and her new relationship with Pete Davidson. The actor/comedian offers up a bit of apathy for the Chicago rapper, indicating that he is the father of their children and emotions were […]

Akon on Akon City Completed in 2026, Will Have Akon Tower & Biggest Hospital in Africa (Part 1)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join ——– Akon came through for yet another VladTV interview, and Vlad and Akon spoke about their friendship, which has spanned nearly 20 years. He then responded to being asked about plans for “Akon City” in Senegal, and Akon explained that Covid didn’t cause […]

Michael Jai White on What He Would’ve Done if Will Smith Slapped Him (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback from earlier this year, Michael Jai White shared his thoughts on the viral Oscars moment where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, and Michael explained that he has purposefully kept his distance from the situation. Michael then explained that he tries to stay away from situations that he feels are bullying, and […]

Illmind on Drake & Kanye West Boycotting The Grammys (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback, Illmind started off speaking about working on “Heard About Us” on Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s “The Carters” album, which led to Illmind getting his first Grammy. During the conversation, Illmind shared his thoughts on Drake and Kanye boycotting the Grammys, and he stated that you have to commend them for standing on […]

Freeway Ricky Breaks Down Why Rappers Catch RICO Charges (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback from last year, Freeway Ricky explained why rappers always seem to find themselves caught up on RICO charges. He even detailed facing RICO charges himself and how he fought against them. Considering the YSL case and most recently New Jersey rapper Tsu Surf being brought up on RICO charges, Freeway’s break […]

Isaiah Washington on Suge Knight Causing Harrison Ford Film to Change After Threats (Part 12)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join Part 11: https://youtu.be/gYPJQTXxAFE Part 1: https://youtu.be/GKLPm-9G4kA ——– In this clip, Isaiah Washington spoke about being in “Hollywood Homicide” with Harrison Ford, which he said was the “last straw” for him because he was being typecast. Isaiah explained that he was working for less […]

Tony Yayo on What He Spent His First Million Dollars On (Part 29)

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV Youtube Member – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA/join Part 28: https://youtu.be/A8vKYpaZz74 Part 1: https://youtu.be/WlrZ6YBiXes ——– In this clip, Tony Yayo spoke about spending his first million on two houses, and he explained how he didn’t understand that real estate agents were making a commission. Tony also explained that he felt pressured […]

Charleston White: 2Pac Played Gangsta and Ended Up Playing Himself (Flashback)

In this VladTV Flashback from last year, Charleston White continued talking about Hip Hop’s role in the violence within the Black community and said Drill music is fueling much of today’s crime. He explained that he attacks rappers publicly for tricking listeners into wanting to be gangsters. He questioned how people would view Suge Knight […]