Before garnering mainstream US attention with features on Drake's More Life playlist, London rapper Giggs sat down with DJ Vlad to talk the emergence of the Grime scene and the history of rap in the UK. He also discusses the social differences within the culture, such as prison life, gang culture, what it means to be from "the hood" and the overall struggles and triumphs that influence the music. Listen to the full interview above.

Professor Griff of Public Enemy sat down with Vlad to speak about his role in Public Enemy and explained the reasoning behind him getting kicked out of Public Enemy. Griff details Chuck D and Flav getting a deal from Def Jam and how Rick Rubin didn't want Flav to be a part of the group because they understand his purpose. He goes on to explain that Public Enemy was the first group to bring uzis on stage and speak on Black Power while detailing the timeline of hip hop and the Black...

Cardi B stopped by VladTV to discuss her life growing up in the Bronx and her rising music career. She discusses dating women, but never falling in love with one and her stance on threesomes. She also talks about the assumption that she has a ghostwriter, but writing all of her lyrics and studying bars and metaphors. Cardi B goes on to talk about the pros and cons of fame, and the adjustment in to her new life. Check out the full interview here!

Recently, Lord Jamar and DJ Vlad sat down to discuss why degrees aren't celebrated in Jamar's community. While the Brand Nubian rapper admits that he'd received his GED, he explains that the need for money was people's first thought versus going to college and building up debt. While Lord Jamar admits that he doesn't hold The Beatles in as high esteem as white people, he revealed that he does like Frank Sinatra. Lord Jamar shared his thoughts on Kanye never facing any repercussions for his...

In Lil Bibby's recent interview with VladTV, Bibby and Vlad go back and forth about Chicago, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, openly gay rappers, the Nation of Islam, what he's working on, and much more.

Mr. Blue Benjamin himself, Peewee Longway sat on the Vlad Couch to discuss being from Zone 3, his relationship with Gucci Mane and other Atlanta artists. The ecstatic rapper goes on to deny being a Crip or moving work as he often portrays in his songs and explains how the late A$AP Yams believed in his talent as a rapper before he did himself. Listen to the full interview above.

Chicago rappers Rico Recklezz and Killa Kellz sat down on the Vlad couch to discuss what's changed since Rico's first VladTV interview, his beef with Soulja Boy and Snap Dogg. He also goes on explain why he called Kanye West a b*tch for not helping out the people in Chicago, and why he believes Desiigner is a fraud for his rap style. Lastly, the pair delves into the history of gang life in Chicago, the interaction with the police in the inner city, and give a break down of the slang.

One-third of the Roc-A-Fella founding fathers Kareem "Biggs" Burke sat down with VladTV during the Reasonable Doubt 20th-anniversary popup shop. The Harlem native spoke forming a relationship with Dame Dash, and how the three came together to form Roc-A-Fella Records and the process of creating Jay Z's debut album. The mogul then discusses all the different ventures that came with the success of the label, and why ultimately the team went their support ways. Listen to the interview to hear...

In Nick Cannon's interview with VladTV, Nick talks about everything from his multiple business ventures, to dating Kim Kardashian pre-sex tape, to his community activism, to celebrities claiming gangs. Watch the full interview above.

In Talib Kweli's December 2016 interview with VladTV, Talib and Vlad talk about everything from the new A Tribe Called Quest Album, to Ugly God and Lil Yachty, to Kanye meeting with Donald Trump, to his own important music with Mos Def. Watch Talib's full interview with VladTV above.

Soulja Boy sat down on the Vlad Couch to talk becoming a viral rapper with 'Crank Dat,' and using LimeWire and Soundclick to promote his music early on. He explains being in the streets growing up and what led up to him shooting home invaders. He also clarifies his beef with Lil Yachty and much more.

In Taxstone's latest interview with VladTV, Vlad and Tax discuss a number of topics, from jail, to people accusing Vlad of being the feds, to the "new generation of social media gangsters."

Chicago rapper Lud Foe and his producer Kid Wonder sit down with VladTV to discuss what it's like growing up on the Westside of Chicago and how they started making music. Lud Foe gives his opinion on Chicago violence and being heavily invested in the streets at a young age. After responding to Rico Recklezz's diss track, Lud says social media fuels a lot of the violence in the city.

In November 2016, Vlad sat down with Lord Jamar to get his takes on the latest cultural developments. Vlad and Lord Jamar discussed everything from Lil Yachty and India Love, to Soulja Boy and Lil B, to Young M.A., to Black Lives Matter.

Orlando Brown sat on the Vlad couch and detailed his hilarious "mmm-bop" moment with Raven-Symone, what it's like to be a Disney kid, his rap career, and wanting to donate money to poorer parts of Los Angeles.

Getting a buzz for his viral songs "Beat My Meat" and "Water," Ugly God sits down with DJ to discuss internet fame, lyricism, being into porn, and why he can't stand women who are too pretty.

Brother Polight sits on the Vlad Couch to talk about growing up without his parents, entering into gang life and turning his life around to uplift and educate the people in the Black community.

This week on the Vlad Couch critic, author, and intellectual Marc Lamont Hill discusses his book 'Nobody', politics, hip hop and the future of American society.

Chiraq's own Rico Recklezz sat down on the Vlad Couch to discuss the climate of city, dissing every rapper from his city on one record, how the violence has affected his personal life, and much more.

In this episode of The Vlad Couch, VladTV regular guest Taxstone shared his thoughts on a myriad of topics, including President Obama's run, his stellar interview with Meek Mill, and his thoughts on Donald Trump. To hear our full interview with Taxstone, hit the above audio.

Comedian and actor Andrew Schulz stopped by The Vlad Couch yet again, and this time around things got a little political. Schulz shared his thoughts on Trump's "Grab them by the p*ssy" tape leak, and also why he thinks there's nothing worse than being poor and white. Hit the above audio to hear our full interview.

Lord Jamar's back on the couch discussing his disdain for Lil Yachty's music, and what he feels a lack of education is doing to the state of rap music. The Brand Nubian also discusses America's political standing, and why Donald Trump's ghetto ways are overlooked. To clarify that he isn't the old hater he shares his love for ScHoolboy's Q music, and also once again explains why sluts should be shamed.

Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta sat down for an entertaining interview with VladTV where he spoke about tough times in his life, including getting shot and his younger brother getting killed. He also opened up about selling nearly $100,000 in fake bricks and the shootouts that followed. Check out the full interview in the above podcast.

With the release of Michel'le's "Surviving Compton" Biopic on Lifetime, we are bringing you back our classic podcast with her. Check out the great biopic and then listen to Michel'le fill in the blanks in her own words. Michel'le Toussaint was the leading lady of the Ruthless Records empire. Although it was short-lived, the South Central native has stories on end detailing her times with the N.W.A. crew, her relationships with Dr. Dre and Suge Knight, and the voice she didn't realize she...

In this podcast, Dr. Umar Johnson gets into a deep conversation with DJ Vlad to share his thoughts on the gay community, Black men being criminalized in America, why he feels Martin Luther King Jr. would probably criticize Obama today, and his plans to start a residential academy 100% compromised of black students. Check out the interesting interview above and comment below.