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- VJun 28, 2024 · 46 min
Foolio on Surviving Multiple Shootings (Flashback)
Foolio returned to VladTV in 2022 to offer an update on a variety of topics. During the interview, Foolio's arrest was mentioned, but the rapper explained that he didn't want to speak about it. He provided an update on his label situation and explained why he didn't sign to Gucci Mane. The Jacksonville artist gave his opinion on Florida's status in the rap game before commenting on various dangerous rap beefs. Foolio also addressed his own situation and how he was able to survive the two different shootings that occurred after his first VladTV interview. Foolio passed away this past weekend after he was allegedly targeted in a fatal shooting.
- VJun 27, 2024 · 2 hr 49 min
Boosie on Kendrick vs Drake, Diddy & Cassie, NBA YoungBoy, Kodak Black, Yung Bleu
In this interview, Vlad and Boosie cover a wide range of topics, starting with their shock and disappointment over a violent incident involving Diddy and Cassie, and moving on to the implications of such behavior for Diddy's career and public image. They also discuss the broader issues of enabling abusive behavior and the complexities of public forgiveness for celebrities. The conversation touches on the impact of rap beef, the role of personal relationships in criminal behavior, and the significance of loyalty and professionalism in the music industry. They reflect on economic hardships, financial prudence, and personal experiences with addiction and recovery, highlighting the real-world consequences of these issues.
- VJun 25, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd Tells His Life Story
Rae Sremmurd member Slim Jxmmi joined VladTV to have a detailed discussion on his life and career. The multi-platinum hitmaker described moving around as a child due to his mother's military career before settling in Mississippi. Jxmmi talked about pursuing his musical career, along with his brother Swae Lee, at an early age while working regular jobs and battling homelessness. Despite the setbacks, Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee eventually moved to Atlanta, where they met Mike Will Made It and recorded their breakthrough hit, "No Flex Zone." After signing with Ear Drummers and Interscope, Rae Sremmurd would go on to release a string of major hits. To hear Slim Jxmmi describe the success and challenges along the way, check out the full interview above.
- VJun 25, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min
Ms. Pat on Going from Selling Crack to Comedian & Star of Emmy-Nominated Show
In this new VladTV exclusive, comedian and actress Ms. Pat detailed her journey to becoming the star of her own Emmy-nominated show. She described growing up in an illegal liquor with an abusive mother, who was also an alcoholic. She also described being assaulted by a man her mother was seeing during her youth and later becoming pregnant by an older man when she was just a young teen. Living in poverty and struggling to maintain employment as a teen mother, Ms. Pat resorted to selling drugs to provide for her family. Ms. Pat managed to scale up her operation but the law eventually caught up to her. Later in the interview, the comedian described her struggle to transition away from her illegal activities and what eventually led her to pursue comedy. She eventually caught her big break after a few high-profile podcast appearances and has since starred in multiple shows, as well as being featured in her own Netflix special. Season 4 of "The Ms. Pat Show" is currently streaming on BET+. New episodes of Pat's court show "Ms. Pat Settles It" are also currently airing on BET. And her new "Hot and Flashy" standup tour just went on sale. Go to www.MsPatComedy.com for show and ticket info.
- VJun 25, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
Young Bleed Tells His Life Story
In a new VladTV exclusive, Baton Rouge's own Young Bleed delves into his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a revered figure in the hip-hop world. Growing up in the Southside bottoms of Baton Rouge, Young Bleed experienced the gritty realities of the crack epidemic sweeping through neighborhoods in the '80s and '90s. His mother had him at 17, risking her life to ensure his birth. Young Bleed talked about becoming a rapper at a young age, during Hip-Hop's infancy, and how he helped start the Concentration Camp collective. He later explained how one of his popular songs crossed Master P's radar and became the source for the popular hit "How Ya Do Dat." Throughout the rest of the interview, Young Bleed talked about being a No Limit affiliate, his relationship with Master P, Boosie, and much more.
- VJun 23, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
Foolio, Who was Killed Today, Tells His Life Story (Flashback)
Foolio, who tragically lost his life this morning, came through for his first-ever VladTV interview in 2021. He he spoke about being one of the most controversial artists out of Florida right now, and he also details how he grinded his way up to be one of the most talked about artists today. Foolio spoke about growing up in Jacksonville, losing his father and his best friend as a teen, and being shot himself at 15. Foolio went on to detail his start into rap, which he said he didn’t take seriously at first, and he added that things changed after he linked up with Zaytoven and dropped “Crooks,” which was his biggest song at the time. To hear more, including his beef with Yungeen Ace and tension with NBA YoungBoy, hit the full interview above.
- VJun 22, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
Billionaire Grant Cardone on 5 Steps to Becoming Millionaire, $2B in Property, NOT Buying Home (Flashback)
In 2019 Grant Cardone came through for another interview with VladTV, and this time around he brought more financial advice, including his five steps to becoming a millionaire. He also chalked up his success to becoming a Scientologist, as he explained that he was struggling with money and self-worth before joining Scientology. Grant also revealed that his aiming to own $2 billion in real estate in 2020. To hear the full interview, hit the above video.
- VJun 21, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
Tiffany Haddish Tells Her Life Story (Flashback)
Tiffany Haddish came through for her first-ever VladTV interview in 2020, and she spoke with Luenell about her childhood, including her perilous journey in foster care. She explained that her experience with foster care makes her have a big heart for kids going through those same things, and Tiffany explained that she wants to adopt a "rainbow tribe" of kids. Tiffany went on to speak about her comedy and acting career, including Kevin Hart helping her out when she was homeless, which led to Tiffany speaking candidly about the breakdown she had. She also spoke about her big breaks, including "Girl's Trip" with Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, and Jada Pinkett-Smith, who Tiffany says she got really close with while making the movie. To hear more, including Tiffany speaking about her relationship with Common and getting kicked out of Scientology, hit the full interview above.
- VJun 20, 2024 · 2 hr 19 min
Gambino Mafia Underboss & Hitman Sammy the Bull Tells His Life Story (Flashback)
Notorious former mafia hit man Sammy “The Bull” Gravano sat down in 2022 for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he started off telling the story of his origins, including his family being from Sicily. After speaking about how his family moved to Brooklyn, Sammy detailed how he got involved with the mob, which led to stories about how he made his way within the organization as a hitman. After working for the Colombo family, Sammy spoke about joining the Gambino family and becoming a made man. Sammy also detailed his success in the construction business. During the conversation, Sammy spoke about John Gotti’s infamous RICO case, being put under FBI surveillance himself, and Gotti getting life without the chance of parole. To hear more, including Sammy speaking about his own prison sentence and release, along with his biography, hit the full interview above.
- VJun 19, 2024 · 34 min
Vanilla Ice Shows His $1M Rolls Royce Phantom, $750K Brabus Boat, 50M Album Plaques
Vanilla Ice recently took VladTV on a tour of his impressive collection of vehicles, memorabilia, and outfits in an exclusive interview. The tour featured Ice showcasing his ultraluxurious Brabus Shadow boat, known for its speed and high-end specifications, and a collection of nostalgic memorabilia, including a street sign from his “A1A Beachfront Avenue” days. The tour also included a striking 1941 Ford tractor, meticulously restored and now boasting a Flathead V8 engine capable of 60 mph—an impressive feat for a tractor originally outfitted with a much milder six-cylinder engine. The spotlight then shifted to his motorbike collection, featuring the cutting-edge Stark Varg electric dirt bike. Dubbed the "Tesla of motorbikes," this machine leaves traditional gas-powered bikes in the dust with its instant power delivery and remarkable speed, retailing for around $15,000 but fetching upwards of $50,000 due to its high demand. Vanilla Ice displayed his Ferrari Spider and Rolls Royce Phantom, which is the first one ever built. He also showed his 1927 Ford "Death Trap" and revealed that he owns 60 cars.
- VJun 19, 2024 · 55 min
Patina Collective's $100M Classic Mercedes Collection
In a new VladTV exclusive, Vico and Dan, the masterminds behind Patina Collective, shared insights about their extraordinary $100 million Mercedes collection—reportedly the largest in the world. The collection includes over 330 cars, most from the opulent 1980s and 1990s, an era dominated by affluent owners like drug lords, cartel bosses, and stockbrokers. The two collectors, hailing from separate personal collections in Canada and the United States, embarked on their ambitious journey in 2021, aiming to curate a museum-worthy assembly of these prized vehicles. Throughout their tour, Vico and Dan explained the logistics behind importing and housing all of the vehicles. The highlight vehicles that the collective showcased included Princess Diana's $1 million 1000SEL, a bullet & bomb proof Mercedes, a $150,000 AMG hammer engine, and much more. The Patina Collective’s mission ultimately celebrates a forgotten era of automotive history, breathing new life into these timeless classics.
- VJun 18, 2024 · 1 hr 55 min
Former Hells Angels President Charles "PeeWee" Goldsmith Tells His Life Story
Former President of the Hells Angels' Las Vegas charter, Charles "PeeWee" Goldsmith, joined VladTV for an exclusive interview on his life. PeeWee spoke about his upbringing in Milwaukee, which included abuse from his stepfather, military school, and becoming a wrestling state champion in high school. He detailed his path to joining biker gangs, starting from committing thefts as a greaser, becoming president of the Sinners motorcycle club, and finally joining the Hells Angels. He broke down the process and demands of becoming a Hells Angel, explaining that he moved away from his wife and kids in order to become a prospect and, later, president of his own charter. PeeWee also talked about the violence between rival crews and run-ins with the law as a result. Despite his dedication to the motorcycle club, PeeWee would become disenchanted with the lifestyle following a stint in prison and other incidents. To hear more, check out the full interview above.
- VJun 17, 2024 · 2 hr 55 min
Wack100 Tells His Life Story (Flashback)
Wack100 sat down with VladTV in January for the first time and spoke about his childhood experiences during the height of the crack epidemic. He described a typical 1980s household affected by drug use, calling his father a crack addict from an early age. Wack100 recounted the devastating impact of the crack cocaine crisis, noting how government-funded money was funneled into the local drug trade rather than invested in community resources. Throughout the rest of the interview, Wack100 detailed his life story and entry into Hip Hop. To hear more, check out the full interview above.
- VJun 16, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
Former Drug Kingpin Freeway Rick Ross Tells His Life Story (Flashback)
In Freeway Ricky Ross' first sit-down with VladTV, the former drug kingpin opened up about his life story. During the 2015 interview, he explained the circumstances that led him to join the drug business. Freeway Ricky talked about his introduction to crack and some of the early errors he made as a drug dealer. He also revealed how much he profited off of his drug enterprise before breaking down how crack was stigmatized to prosecute young Black men. Later in the interview, Freeway Ricky detailed his case, incarceration, and his role in the Iran-Contra scandal. To hear more, check out the full interview above.
- VJun 16, 2024 · 3 min
Boosie on Why He Said "Fuck Father's Day!" (Flashback)
In this 2020 flashback, Boosie goes into why he was angry on Father's Day after having issues with his baby moms.
- VJun 15, 2024 · 48 min
Rubi Rose on Dating Playboi Carti, Travis Scott & 21 Savage, Being Attracted to Girls, Pretending to be a Blood (Flashback)
In this 2020 interview, Rubi Rose sat down with VladTV as the newest signee to LA Reid's Hitco. The music artist detailed her rise in the music industry, as well as her dating history. She opened up about her past relationship with Playboi Carti, which included some turbulent moments. She also revealed that she dated Travis Scott and 21 Savage. Rubi Rose responded to speculation about her alleged gang ties and offered her thoughts on the status of females in rap. To hear more, check out the full interview above.
- VJun 14, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
Vanilla Ice Tells His Life Story (Flashback)
In this 2023 interview, Vlad sits down with Vanilla Ice, the first rapper to top the Billboard charts and sell the fastest-selling hip-hop album at the time, which remains one of the biggest to date. Ice played a significant role in popularizing hip hop worldwide & unintentionally helped fund Death Row Records, propelling the success of artists like Snoop Dogg. After his hip-hop career, Ice transitioned into real estate, where he continues to strive financially. Ice penned his top hit, “Ice Ice Baby,” when he was just 16, although he noted that his song “Ninja Rap" is also popular among younger fans. Ice credits his success to his own work, refuting claims that someone named Mario Johnson assisted him. Ice stated that he had initially intended to sign with Def Jam Records but changed his mind after being offered a better deal by another label. Throughout the rest of the interview, Vanilla Ice talks about Eminem, MC Serch, overcoming drug use, and much more.
- VJun 14, 2024 · 1 hr 29 min
Vanilla Ice on Dating Madonna, Names Biggie's Killer, Getting Stabbed,Pablo Escobar
Vanilla Ice sat down with DJ Vlad again to continue their discussion on Vanilla Ice's life and career. The rapper explained the circumstances surrounding his birth, revealing why he never knew his biological father and his mother getting married seven times. He also broke down his entry into Hip-Hop and the origins of the "Ice Ice Baby" chant. Despite dropping out of school at 16 to pursue financial opportunities in rap and motocross, he still had run-ins with the law and was involved in violent incidents. Vanilla Ice opened up about his days opening for rappers, such as Sir Mix-a-Lot, as well as a brief romance with Madonna. He also talked about securing brand partnerships with Nike and Coca-Cola at the height of his success before adopting a Rastafarian lifestyle to escape the pressures of fame. Throughout the rest of the interview, Vanilla Ice discussed 2Pac and Biggie passing away, participating in celebrity boxing, getting into real estate, and much more.
- VJun 13, 2024 · 2 hr 13 min
Birdman's Brother Terrance "Gangsta" Williams, Who Admitted to Killing 40 People, Tells His Life Story (Flashback)
In this 2022 interview, Terrance “Gangsta” Williams sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview where he spoke about his brother, Cash Money co-founder Birdman, and their rise to running one of the most legendary labels in the game. Throughout the interview, Terrance spoke about being raised with Birdman, who was in foster care after his mother died, and his father bringing him home. After revealing that his father had 25 kids, Terrance spoke about hustling in the streets, being shot, and his older brother being killed. Throughout the interview, Terrance shared stories about his time in juvenile prison, and later being sentenced to life plus 20 years in prison in 1998. He also spoke about the street crew “Hot Boys,” which later inspired the legendary Cash Money group, and his release from prison, which you can hear more about in the full interview above.