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Feb 24, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips Tells His Life Story
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips detailed his life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. He described growing up in a military family, which required him to move around a lot before settling in Texas. Phillips opened up about pursuing TV and film at an early age before securing his first major, and arguably most notable, role in "La Bamba." He described being launched into stardom as a result of that role and securing starring roles in other notable films, such as "Stand and Deliver" and the "Young Guns" film series. Phillips also described working with other film legends, such as Denzel Washington and Robert De Niro, before explaining how he's been able to play different ethnicities despite being a Filipino-American. To hear more, view the full interview above.
Feb 23, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Morray Tells His Life Story
sdfRapper and singer Morray detailed his life story in a new VladTV exclusive. The Fayetteville native described splitting his upbringing between North Carolina, New York, and Pennsylvania. He also explained how financial struggles and being a follower led him to a life of crime during his teen years. However, his final stint behind bars and the birth of his first child caused him to turn his life around. Morray decided to pursue music and eventually caught his big break with the success of the single, "Quicksand." Despite cosigns from J. Cole and DaBaby and signing a deal with Interscope, the music artist explained how he wasn't prepared to handle issues with management and the label. He described the circumstances that led him to not release music in recent years and how he's reestablishing himself as a lasting force.
Feb 23, 2025 · 2 hr 39 min
Maino on ASAP Rocky, Cam'ron vs Jim Jones, Diddy, Wack100, Suge Knight
Maino returned to VladTV amid the drama involving Cam'ron and Jim Jones. Maino reacted to being dragged into the feud and having to clear up misconceptions to the public. He also revisited his time as a hungry rapper, who would troll and diss other artists for shock value and attention. The rapper pointed out how such antics led to a select few peers approaching him. Moving along, Maino talked about Drake's lawsuit against UMG, cases involving ASAP Rocky and Lil Durk, Maino's interview with Suge Knight, and much more.
Feb 21, 2025 · 2 hr 32 min
Rico Recklezz on Dating Summer Walker, ASAP Rocky, Lil Durk, Drake, King Von (
Rico Recklezz returned to VladTV to discuss a variety topics, including his new romance with R&B star Summer Walker. The Chicago rapper offered details about how the relationship developed before reflecting on Drake shouting him out. Rico Recklezz also reacted to Tay Savage explaining the origins of "savage life" in Chicago jails, as well as Lil Durk being locked up over the passing of Quando Rondo's cousin Lul Pab. Later in the interview, Rico discussed separate cases involving ASAP Rocky, Lil Reese, and Young Thug and also reflected on the current state of Chicago.
Feb 20, 2025 · 2 hr 23 min
1090 Jake on ASAP Rocky, Lil Durk, Kodak Black, Keefe D, Tory Lanez, Lil Woody
1090 Jake returned to VladTV to discuss a number of legal matters within the rap industry. He started by tackling ASAP Rocky's gun case and whether it was wise for Rocky to risk a 24-year sentence by rejecting his plea deal. Jake also talked about Tory Lanez's legal troubles since getting convicted for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, which DJ Vlad revisited his previous interviews with YSL Mondo and YSL DK. This led 1090 Jake to reflect on the outcome of Young Thug's RICO trial and much more.
Feb 19, 2025 · 1 hr 50 min
Crunchy Black on Young Dolph, Project Pat, Gangsta Boo, Diddy, ASAP Rocky, Lil Durk
Crunchy Black returned to VladTV to offer his thoughts on a number of developments since his last interview. The Three 6 Mafia legend reacted to Project Pat losing his 21-year-old son violently, pointing out his own grief over the previous loss of his daughter. He also talked about Gangsta Boo's brother and his alleged involvement in the female rapper's passing. Later in the interview, Crunchy Black opened up about the outcome of Young Dolph's murder trial, Diddy's RICO case, ASAP Rocky's trial, and Keefe D's upcoming trial. To hear more, view the full interview above.
Feb 14, 2025 · 2 hr 26 min
Errol Musk, Father of Elon Musk, Tells His Life Story
Errol Musk, the father of billionaire mogul Elon Musk, joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion about his life as a successful politician and businessman. Errol started by discussing Elon's controversial gesture at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. He describes Apartheid-era South Africa and divorcing Elon's mother before offering a glimpse into Elon's childhood. The interview with Errol Musk also addressed Elon's entrepreneurial success and the relationship between Errol and Elon.
Feb 12, 2025 · 59 min
Dynzell Sigers on Getting $80K Height Surgery, Going from 5'5 to 6' Tall
Dynzell Sigers joined VladTV to detail his entire journey to increase his height from 5'5" to 6'0" through a procedure that cost him over $80,000. He described his rough upbringing in Chicago, which resulted in him moving to Georgia as a pre-teen. Sigers talked about his struggles to adapt to the new environment and getting into legal trouble before joining the Navy. However, personal struggles led him to overhaul his life, including boosting his height. Throughout the interview, Sigers explains his reasons for the procedure, as well as the recovery process and risks involved. To hear how his life has changed as a result of becoming taller, check out the full interview above.
Feb 10, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Day26: Que Cries Over Diddy Email, New Album, Brian Leaving Group, Making The Band
R&B group Day26 returned to VladTV for a more in-depth discussion about their time on MTV's "Making The Band" and being signed to Diddy's Bad Boy Records. The interview started with group members detailing their individual paths to the MTV reality show, which included being in other groups and signing previous deals before pursuing the opportunity on "Making The Band." Day26 talked about the unfavorable deals they signed in order to participate in the show and described both positive and negative experiences with Diddy. The group explained how they overcame inner turmoil within the group and their current projects. To hear more, including their opinions on the state of today's R&B, view the full interview above.
Feb 8, 2025 · 52 min
Irv Gotti on 50 Cent Beef, Beating Fed Case, Nas, Jay Z, Suge Knight (Flashback)
Irv Gotti, who just passed away, sat down for an exclusive VladTV interview in 2019 where he covered a number of topics ranging from the 50 Cent beef, beating his federal case, his relationship with JAY-Z, and the last legacy of Murder Inc.
Feb 8, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Tay Savage Tells His Life Story
Chicago rapper Tay Savage detailed his life in a new VladTV exclusive. He explained his troubled past, detailing the various crimes that started at eight years old and multiple stints behind bars. Tay Savage also talked about taking his Muslim faith seriously while he was locked up, just as his father did. The rapper recalled his connections and interactions with other Chicago figures, such as King Von, 051 Melly, and J Mane. He broke down the factors that led him to pursue a rap career, and he addressed his interactions with Trap Lore Ross following Ross' documentary about him. Throughout the rest of the interview, Tay Savage reflected on Chicago's past and offered his thoughts on the city's current climate.
Feb 6, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
Ex-Irish Mobster John "Red" Shea on Working for Whitey Bulger & Irish Mob
John "Red" Shea, former associate of crime kingpin White Bulger, described his role in the notorious Winter Hill Gang in this new VladTV exclusive. The former mobster described his upbringing in South Boston and the circumstances that led him to the criminal underworld. Shea talked about pursuing boxing as a profession and even turning pro. However, Shea ended up getting involved in organized crime and explained how he began working for Whitey Bulger. Throughout the interview, Shea broke down Bulger's organization and how the crime boss was able to evade the law for decades. He also talked about the moment he discovered that Bulger had been a federal informant, his experiences in prison, and Bulger passing away in prison. To hear more, view the full interview above.
Feb 6, 2025 · 2 hr 31 min
Math Hoffa on Popping Up on Hynaken & Esso, Cam'ron vs. Jim Jones, Fat Joe vs. FBA
Math Hoffa returned to VladTV following the viral moment in which he crashed former co-hosts Hynaken and Esso's interview with Angela Yee. After revealing how he found out about the interview, he claimed that he walked in on the interview to have a peaceful dialogue with the former "My Expert Opinion" hosts. After explaining what caused his professional relationship with Hynaken and Esso to sour, he reflected on Fat Joe's controversial remarks about Foundational Black Americans during the Terror Squad leader's interview on "My Expert Opinion." During the sit-down with DJ Vlad, Math Hoffa also commented on Cam'ron and Jim Jones' feud, Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group, and much more.
Feb 5, 2025 · 48 min
Lil Eazzyy Tells His Life Story
Lil Eazzyy sat down with VladTV to discuss his life and career. The Chicago rapper described splitting his time between Southside Chicago and the suburbs, as well as being introduced to Hip-Hop through Chicago's drill scene. Eazzyy admitted he was inspired to pursue rap after witnessing schoolmate Juice WRLD blow up as an artist. Despite living in the suburbs and his father being a sheriff, Eazzyy was still attracted to inner-city life and talked about getting into street activities as a teen. After the rapper found success with a few music releases, he decided to pursue rapping as a career instead of going to college. Eazzyy also talked about signing with Atlantic after the viral success of "Onna Come Up." However, he explained why he and the label decided to part ways. To hear more about Lil Eazzyy's newfound independence and his future projects, check out the full interview above.
Feb 4, 2025 · 2 hr 39 min
Wack100 on No Jumper Brawl, Lil Durk, Young Thug, Drake, Jay-Z, Blueface & Chrisean
Wack100 returned to VladTV to discuss the controversial brawl that occurred outside of No Jumper's studio. He provided details of the event and what led to the physical altercation before speaking on gang culture and media platforms that cover it. Wack also offered his thoughts on updates in the legal concerns regarding Lil Durk, NBA Youngboy, and Tory Lanez. Later in the interview, the rap insider discussed Drake's tension with Universal Music Group, Dame Dash's financial issues, and much more.
Feb 2, 2025 · 56 min
O-Block Louie , Who Got Shot in the Head When King Von Got Killed, Passed Away Today (Flashback)
O-Block Louie, close friend of late rapper King Von, detailed getting shot in the head during the shooting that resulted in Von's death passed away today. First, he talked about his upbringing in Chicago and his early connection to Chief Keef. He also detailed his friendship with King Von and Von's unlikely rise as a rap star after being acquitted in a murder case. Louie later detailed the fatal incident that was sparked by a confrontation between King Von and Quando Rondo. He broke down his recovery process after getting shot in the head and admitted that he doesn't remember much from the fatal night. Louie later reflected on FBG Duck's passing and the ensuing O-Block 6 trial before speaking about King Von's legacy.
Feb 2, 2025 · 2 hr 25 min
Army Sniper Nicholas Irving on New Orleans & Tesla Truck Attacks, Luigi Mangione
Former Army Ranger Nicholas Irving joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion about his American politics, foreign affairs, and the domestic attacks on American soil. The ex-Army sniper revisited his previous VladTV interview, where he predicted an increase in domestic terrorism. Irving commented on the suspect in the recent New Orleans attack being an Army veteran, as well as the suspect in the Tesla truck attack. He also talked about the American government funding terrorist organizations before reflecting on his experiences in combat. Throughout the rest of the interview, Nicholas Irving offered his thoughts on Luigi Mangione, America's disaster relief systems, political elections, and much more.
Jan 29, 2025 · 2 hr 20 min
Lavar Ball, Father of LiAngelo, LaMelo & Lonzo Ball, Tells His Life Story (Flashback)
In this 2023 VladTV exclusive, LaVar Ball sheds light on his upbringing and his sports journey. Ball, who grew up in a two-parent household in South Central, was largely unfazed by the surrounding gangs thanks to his strong family unit and their emphasis on family values. Ball, known for his outspoken personality and fathering three successful basketball athletes, including NBA player Lonzo Ball, always aimed for ownership as he grew up watching his parents work hard but follow a strict schedule. He talks about his experiences and challenges during his schooling at Canoga Park High School in the valley, discussing how he had to adapt to a different and tougher academic environment. In high school, Ball was a multi-sport athlete, playing basketball, football, and track and serving as the football team's quarterback. However, due to what he calls the political part of the game, his coach moved him from the quarterback position. To hear more about LaVar Ball's story, establishing the Big Baller Brand, raising Lonza, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball, check out the full interview above.
Jan 28, 2025 · 2 hr 18 min
Aries Spears on Katt Williams, Diddy, Jay-Z, Andrew Schulz, Joe Rogan, Drake, Tyson
Aries Spears returned for VladTV's first interview in 2025. The comedian responded to an unearthed interview with Joe Rogan, where the media personality accused Aries of stealing jokes and used the n-word. He also reacted to Joe Budden being charged with lewdness before addressing Andrew Schulz's feud with Kendrick Lamar. The MadTV alum talked about Luigi Mangione, the Black comedy community, and offered his thoughts on "Gladiator 2." Later in the interview, Aries Spears reflected on Mike Tyson's fight against Jake Paul, appearing on Fat Joe's new album, Travis Hunter's relationship, and much more.
Jan 27, 2025 · 2 hr 3 min
Peter Chin aka Kid Jai, Former Leader of the Chinese Ghost Shadows Gang, Tells His Life Story
Peter Chin aka Kid Jai sat down with VladTV for an exclusive interview about his life as the leader of the Chinese gang, the Ghost Shadows. Chin described spending his early childhood in China and immigrating to New York, which resulted in him running away from home at 13 to escape his father's abuse. Peter Chin became the Ghost Shadows' youngest member and helped establish the crew as a major factor among the other Chinese gangs in New York. Throughout the interview, Chin broke down how his crew made money and the violent incidents he encountered. He also talked about being involved in the FBI's largest raid on Chinatown and being convicted in one of the early RICO trials of the 1980s. To hear more about Peter Chin's experiences running a Chinese gang and his decades-long incarceration, check out the full interview above.