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  • Oct 4, 2024 · 1 hr 56 min

    Rich Porter's Sister Pat Porter Tells the Real Story of 'Paid in Full' (Flashback)

    In this full-length interview from 2022, Pat Porter, sister of Legendary Harlem Hustler Rich Porter, tells the real story of how she and her brother became a crime family. She describes what life in Harlem was like in the seventies and eighties before explaining how close she and Rich Porter were very close their younger brother Donnell. From there, she details when Rich started selling weed and how that evolved into moving heroin. She also touches on her mother's drug usage. Moving along, Pat talks about Rich's growth in the drug game, which enabled him to purchase his first BMW at the age of 15. She also touches on her brother's close friendship with Azie Faison and how that led to her dating him later. As the Q&A session moves along, Pat discusses the brotherhood amongst Rich Porter, Azie Faison, and Alpo before revealing that each of the drug dealers had their own plugs. She goes in-depth about Azie's shooting and the death of his plug, Lulu. As the interview nears a conclusion, Pat revisits the murders of both of her brothers, Rich and Donell. Lastly, she talks about the cult-classic film "Paid in Full" and what it was like to be on the production set of the project back in the 2000s before offering up an analysis of the main characters.

  • Oct 3, 2024 · 57 min

    DaBaby on Home Invasion, ATL Goons Pressing Him, Street Losses (Flashback)

    In this full interview from 2019, DaBaby speaks on a number of topics, including his come-up in the music industry that's now made him a household name. Throughout the interview, the rising star out of Charlotte touches on past controversies in both his professional and personal life, essentially attributing that negativity to those who are envious of his success. Elsewhere in the conversation, DaBaby speaks on standing his ground when Atlanta goons said he needed a permission slip to record a music video, in addition to paying Boosie $15K for his very first feature when he started his career. From there, his own artist $tunna 4 Vegas joins the interview, and together they talk about the success of their hit record, "Animal," that currently on YouTube has over 5 million views.

  • Oct 2, 2024 · 3 hr 26 min

    Michael Jai White on Tyson vs Jake Paul, 2Pac, The Joker, Spawn 2, Eddie Murphy

    Michael Jai White returned to VladTV while recovering from a partially torn Achilles. The action star explained that the injury occurred during his daughter's Sweet 16 celebration and pointed out how he's remained productive through the medical setback. The martial artist also gave his reaction to Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s recent rematch against John Gotti III, as well as Mayweather's upcoming documentary. He also addressed Mike Tyson's upcoming match against Jake Paul, and offered his thoughts on various superhero films. Later in the interview, Michael Jai White talked about actors who are also martial artists and much more.

  • Oct 1, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min

    Famed Actor John Amos Tells His Life Story (Unreleased Full Interview)

    Actor John Amos, who passed away today, dove into a captivating narrative of his life journey, revealing facets of his personality and experiences that have shaped him beyond his well-known characters on screen. Born and raised in Jersey, Amos shared his pride in his roots, even drawing comparisons between the less traffic-ridden streets and friendly atmosphere of Jersey and the hustle and superficiality he felt in LA. Despite a challenging childhood marked by limited interactions with his father, Amos recalled their eventual reconciliation. This bonding, he remarks, was a turning point, fostering a deep respect and understanding that helped dispel years of animosity. Amos also reflected on his academic and athletic pursuits, which included playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. He broke down his storied acting career and talked about his legendary roles in "Good Times," "Roots," and "Coming to America." To hear more about the life of the late actor, view the full interview above.

  • Oct 1, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min

    Blue Boy on Killing Larry Davis & 2 Other People, Doing 39 Years, Becoming a Crip (Flashback)

    In 2022 Luis Rosado, aka Blue Boy, sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, and he started off speaking about growing up in Manhattan’s Lower East Side with his mother and four brothers, adding that his father was locked up. He then detailed having a difficult childhood, including growing up in a group home because he pushed a teacher down the stairs, and Blue Boy went on to speak about finding himself in more trouble after shooting someone. He then detailed being sentenced to 25 years to life, where Blue Boy got into more violent situations, and he also spoke about how he got a reputation for stabbing people. After serving 39 years, Blue Boy was released in December 2021, which led to him speaking about how society has changed since he was outside. To hear more, including Blue Boy speaking about being locked up with Mike Tyson, hit the full interview above.

  • Oct 1, 2024 · 2 hr 1 min

    Legendary Baseball Player & MLB's Hit King Pete Rose Tells His Life Story (RIP)

    Legendary baseball player, Pete Rose, who passed away today, discussed his background and multiple records in a recent sit-down with VladTV last December. Known as one of the greatest players of all time, Rose, also referred to as "Charlie Hustle" or "the Hit King," has an impressive history as the all-time Major League Baseball (MLB) leader in hits, a three-time World Series Champion, an MVP winner, and a Rookie of the Year, among other achievements. Rose shared his early life growing up near Cincinnati, Ohio, and how his father's love for sports influenced him. Despite originally favoring football, Rose decided not to go to the University of Tennessee and instead decided to pursue baseball. Throughout the interview, Pete Rose detailed his MLB career, as well as his permanent ban, which caused him to be excluded from the Hall of Fame. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

  • Sep 30, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min

    Former Queenpin and BMF Affiliate Brandi Davis Tells Her Life Story (Flashback)

    In this full-length interview from 2022, former drug queenpin and BMF affiliate Brandi Davis elaborates on her upbringing as the daughter of an infamous drug dealer from Detroit, Mr. Davis. She also reflects back on the experience of witnessing some of her friend's dads get murdered before detailing an incident in which her house was raided by the feds. Moving along, she details the trouble that she got into as a high school student before detailing how she met the guys from BMF after she relocated to Atlanta. The Detroit native then discusses several of her shared experiences with the members of BMF before sharing her thoughts on the way in which their empire fell shortly after Big Meech and Southwest T were arrested. She then talks about her rise to prominence as a drug dealer in Detroit before detailing the story of how the feds used a close friend of hers to arrest her and her ex-lover, JT. Lastly, she talks about serving out a nine-year prison sentence, making the transition from prison inmate to working her first "real job" at a car dealership, and the challenges of raising her son after having missed some very significant moments in his life, while she was behind bars.

  • Sep 29, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min

    Fat Joe on 50 Cent, Biggie, Big Pun, Mike Tyson, Lil Uzi Vert, Ja Rule, Tekashi 69 (Flashback)

    In 2018 Fat Joe came through for another exclusive interview with VladTV, and this time around he shared some more personal stories about his long career in hip-hop. Joe touched on ending his beef with 50 Cent, his past tension with JAY-Z, and being wrong about calling Lil Uzi Vert a bad version of Lil Wayne. He also shared a story about Mike Tyson saving his and Big Pun's life one night at a club, which you can hear more about in the full interview above.

  • Sep 28, 2024 · 41 min

    Mya on Nicki Minaj Overcharging Her, Sexual Harassment, R&B Replaced by Trap Music (Unreleased Full Interview)

    Mya discussed a number of topics in her 2016 interview with VladTV. With a career that has spanned decades, the singer spoke about the status of R&B and admitted the genre had been replaced in popular music. Mya also talked about dealing with sexism and misogyny in the music industry and reacted to various cases of other female artists encountering similar issues. While speaking about her decision to become an independent artist, Mya pointed out the differences between being an indie artist and being on a major label. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

  • Sep 27, 2024 · 2 hr 7 min

    Diddy's Head of Security & Former Harlem Drug Dealer Roger Bonds (Flashback)

    In 2022 Roger Bonds came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he spoke about coming up in the streets of Harlem as one of nine kids in the 1980s. Roger details growing up around other Harlem street figures, including Rich Porter and Kevin Childs, and he speaks about being in jail when he learns of Rich’s passing. During the conversation, Roger addressed beating murder charges as a teen and turning himself in for murder so that his friend could be released, despite Roger having kids at home. Roger also spoke about being locked up with Black Rob, knowing Loon and A$AP Ferg’s father, and also touring with Diddy. Moving along, Roger spoke about his son’s life-changing forever when he was arrested for murder in Africa after going to meet someone to buy diamonds. To hear more about his son’s case and Roger’s thoughts on it, hit the full interview above.

  • Sep 26, 2024 · 1 hr 50 min

    FBG Young on Starting FBG, Chief Keef, King Von, Getting Shot, FBG Duck, Cash, K.I.

    FBG Young detailed his life story in this new VladTV exclusive. The Chicago native described moving to 63rd and meeting Dutchie and Duck shortly after. Young described starting FBG with Dutchie and Duck, and broke down the dynamics of the rap crew. Young also responded to stories that FBG Butta spread about him, while describing his friendships with Tooka and Lil JoJo. Later in the interview, FBG Young opened up about getting shot in separate incidents, rumors surrounding K.I., and the deaths of various friends, including FBG Duck. He also talked about King Von's passing, the O-Block 6 trial, the status of FBG, and much more.

  • Sep 25, 2024 · 2 hr 24 min

    Carlos Mencia on Sleeping with Trans, Joe Rogan Stealing Jokes, Using N-Word

    Comedian Carlos Mencia returned to VladTV and offered his thoughts on the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. He also gave his reaction to Ryan Garcia's racist comments before discussing Latino representation in the media. The comedian also talked about Diddy before revisiting the topic of joke stealing in the comedy world and his encounter with Joe Rogan. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

  • Sep 24, 2024 · 1 hr 48 min

    Former Roc-a-Fella Artist Oschino Tells His Life Story

    Former Roc-a-Fella artist Oschino detailed his life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. He talked about his rough upbringing in Philadelphia, which included parents who suffered from substance abuse. As a result, Oschino was placed into foster care and eventually started committing crimes by nine years old. Oschino talked about joining the military, getting shot nine times, and receiving a murder charge. However, the birth of his daughter influenced him to turn his life around and devote his energy to making it as a rapper. Oschino eventually impressed Jay-Z and received a deal with Roc-a-Fella Records. Throughout the rest of the interview, Oschino broke down his time with the Roc and what led to the legendary label splitting. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

  • Sep 23, 2024 · 3 hr 33 min

    DJ Akademiks on Diddy, Drake, Future, Young Thug, Kendrick, NBA YoungBoy, Nicki Minaj

    In a vibrant interview with Vlad TV, DJ Akademiks delves into his media journey and his rise to the number one spot on the Cowboys Hip Hop Media Power List. Reflecting on his path, Akademiks attributes his success to passion, hard work, and learning from industry pioneers like Vlad himself. He's candid about his humble beginnings, recalling his aspirations during his college days and relentless dedication to his craft. The discussion goes into the different strategies in hip-hop media, highlighting the innovative approaches of streamers like Speed and Kai Cenat, who have revolutionized the game with their massive live-stream audiences. Akademiks admires their ability to captivate thousands of viewers in real-time, furthering the conversation on adapting to new media landscapes. This interview not only shines a light on Akademiks' personal achievements but also acknowledges the dynamic evolution of hip-hop media, propelled by relentless work ethic and innovative content creation.

  • Sep 22, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min

    Mobster Frank Cullotta on 'Casino', Killing Informants, Hole in the Wall Gang, Cooperating with Feds (Flashback)

    In this VladTV full interview from 2020, Frank Cullotta sat down and spoke about a variety of topics. Cullotta talked about meeting Tony Spilotro, who was played by Joe Pesci in ‘Casino.’ Along with that, he noted how he formed the “Hole in the Wall Gang,” which was also depicted in ‘Casino.’ Cullotta then talked about cooperating with the feds after Tony Spilotro planned to take him out, and also said he doesn’t feel that he is a rat. From there, Cullotta detailed working with Martin Scorsese on ‘Casino.’ Watch above.

  • Sep 21, 2024 · 1 hr 54 min

    Diddy's Former Bodyguard Gene Deal (Flashback)

    In this VladTV exclusive from 2021, former Bad Boy bodyguard Gene Deal spoke about his experiences as the record label and Diddy's personal bodyguard. He revealed that he started providing security in high school before following his girlfriend to New York, where he initially joined a gang. He described building a relationship with Diddy after revealing the mogul joined the same gang as him. Gene Deal also explained how Diddy formed and funded Bad Boy before speaking on his relationship with Biggie and the rapper's fallout with Tupac. He elaborated on the East Coast-West Coast feud and explained why Biggie never traded disses with Tupac. Gene continued by speaking on the details and theories surrounding the deaths of Tupac and Biggie. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

  • Sep 20, 2024 · 1 hr 25 min

    Norteño Rapper Big Tone Tells His Life Story (Full Interview)

    Big Tone joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion about his life and career. The Bay Area artist described growing up in Antioch and the gang element he navigated despite being raised in a stable, two-parent household. He talked about the diverse amount of gangs in his area and how he encountered gang violence early in his life, including getting jumped by Sureños in the fourth grade. However, Big Tone jumped into the gang lifestyle after his friend was assaulted by a rival gang in the ninth grade. He later transitioned to selling drugs before pursuing a rap career. Big Tone eventually crossed paths with late rapper Woodie, who gave him his first break. Throughout the rest of the interview, Big Tone talks about Woodie's influence, the status of Latino gangs, and the dynamics within the Latino Hip-Hop space.

  • Sep 19, 2024 · 1 hr 29 min

    Hurricane Chris on Dissing 50 Cent, "Edunacational", Pimp C Dissing Ne-Yo

    Hurricane Chris returned to VladTV to discuss a variety of topics. First, the Shreveport rapper reacted to Rich Homie Quan's passing and used the moment to alert viewers to the dangers of prescription medications. Then, Hurricane Chris explained why he criticized 50 Cent's "Humor & Harmony" weekend. While acknowledging 50's investments in Shreveport, Chris said he took issue with 50 having no local artists at the festival, as well as 50 saying, "No more ratchet in my city." Later in the interview, Chris talked about his relationships with Pimp C and Kevin Gates, beating his case, and the issues he experienced after his breakout hit, "Ay Bay Bay."

  • Sep 19, 2024 · 2 hr 13 min

    Diddy's Former Head of Security Roger Bonds on Abuse He Witnessed (Flashback)

    Roger Bonds returned to VladTV in June to discuss details of his experience as Diddy's Head of Security for nearly 10 years. He explained that he was a part of Diddy's security detail from 2003 until 2012 before speaking about allegations related to Diddy's relationship with Kim Porter. After speaking about the alleged physical altercations between Diddy and Kim Porter, Roger Bonds talked about Diddy getting Kim Porter and Sarah Chapman pregnant around the same time before pursuing Cassie. Bonds pointed out the blurred lines between Diddy acting as Cassie's label boss versus as her lover before revealing Diddy's alleged violence against Cassie and other women. Throughout the rest of the interview, Roger Bonds opened up about the details in Cassie's lawsuit, Diddy's preferences, and much more.

  • Sep 18, 2024 · 1 hr 44 min

    Ken Shamrock on Getting Jumped by Nasty Boys, John Cena, The Rock, Vince McMahon

    Ken Shamrock returned to VladTV and offered more details about his MMA and WWE career. The MMA legend explained what earned him "The World's Most Dangerous Man" nickname and pointed out the differences between today's UFC and the era he fought in. He spoke about the humbling experience he had fighting Royce Gracie for the first time and mentoring MMA star Paige VanZant. Later on, Ken Shamrock reflected on his WWE career. He spoke about the importance of intellectual rights in professional wrestling and offered his side of backstage tales. To hear more on the The Rock, Conor McGregor, Mike Tyson, and Jake Paul, check out the full interview above.