Ashanti sat down with VladTV in 2015 for an in-depth discussion of her life and career. The R&B singer spoke on her family background and pointed out that her grandfather marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She also addressed then-rumors of her signing to Young Money/Cash Money before opening up about her time on Murder Inc. After breaking down her working chemistry with Ja Rule, she talked about the label's feud with G-Unit, as well as Irv and Chris Gotti's federal trial. Later,...

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. 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...

In this 2021 interview, rapper Young Buck opened up about his rise to prominence and the drawbacks of being in the public eye while dealing with real-life situations. Buck detailed how things soured between him and 50 Cent but expressed a deep love and loyalty for G-Unit that even Fif's antics can't undermine. He also discussed the rumors surrounding him and a transwoman, the influence of Three 6 Mafia as a native Tennesseean, and seeing Birdman kiss Lil Wayne, Turk, and BG. --- Send in a...

In this VladTV exclusive, Michael Corleone Blanco detailed his life as the youngest son of Griselda Blanco. He started by opening up about his upbringing in Colombia and clearing up misconceptions regarding his mother's early life. He also refuted claims that his parents had a turbulent relationship but admitted to his parents' involvement in the criminal underworld. Michael talked about being exposed to casual violence as a child and witnessing his mother expand her drug empire. Later in the...

Sebastian Telfair returned to VladTV to discuss a number of topics since his last sit-down. The former NBA player reacted to Diddy's legal issues by revealing he had been invited to the music mogul's parties. Telfair and Vlad used Diddy's legal predicament to have a wider conversation about men finding themselves in undesirable situations with women. They also gave their opinions on Bronny James entering the draft despite having a less-than-stellar season at USC. Sebastian Telfair also...

In 2023, multi-platinum rapper The Game sat down for a new VladTV exclusive, where he detailed his life and career. Vlad started the conversation by acknowledging the full circle moment as his "Devil's Advocate" mixtape was his first video production experience. Game opened up about his childhood, experiences in foster care, and what contributed to him joining the Bloods. After detailing his jail experiences and surviving a shooting, he told the story of how he started rapping and eventually...

In this 2022 full-length interview, Tony Yayo talks about being born and raised in South Jamaica, Queens, and selling drugs with Booboo aka 50 Cent. The 44-year rapper recalls 50 Cent being a legend in his hood, claiming that Fiddy had 20 of his friends working for him. As the talk moves along, he details 50 Cent's first meeting with Jam Master Jay, back in 1996 and his first experience with Onyx before explaining how 50 and Ja started beefing. He also revealed that Ja Rule's chain was...

In this 2023 interview, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer Ne-Yo was the special guest on a recent VladTV exclusive with Gloria Velez. During the interview, Ne-Yo opened up about his songwriting process, particularly when writing for women such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Mary J. Blige. He admitted to not really understanding what goes on in a woman's mind but suggested that his upbringing in a household full of women perhaps gave him a certain insight....

In this 2022 interview, Stormy Daniels talks about becoming a dancer at the age of 17, participating in a few burlesque shows, what eventually led to her falling into the adult film industry, and her infamous run-in with Donald Trump. As the discussion moves along, the famous adult actress talks about her lawsuit against Donald Trump and why she decided to drop out of "Celebrity Big Brother" hours before the show was set to go live. Lastly, Daniels takes on the subject of her former lawyer,...

In this full-length interview from 2023, Jabari "Miles" Hayes looks back on his upbringing from the housing projects in New York City to becoming a track star at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he linked up with the criminal organization BMF and began trafficking drugs for them. He also talks about the impact of his concurrent prison sentences for racketeering, which resulted in him being behind bars for nearly six years, and how his pitfalls inspired the making of his critically...

The Game returned to VladTV, where he offered his views on a variety of rap topics. The West Coast MC started by giving his take on various rap feuds. Having had his own experiences in various Hip-Hop beefs, Game discussed multiple rivalries involving Eminem, MGK, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Pusha T, Diddy, Gucci Mane, Jeezy, T.I., Lil Flip, 50 Cent, Ja Rule, Jay-Z, and Nas. He addressed more rap battles before comparing Ice Cube's first two solo albums and reflecting on his own...

In 2021 Kountry Wayne came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he opened up about his life's story, including being a teenage father and having 7 kids by the time he was 22. He then detailed going from being an aspiring rapper to a club owner, and then finding fame on social media with his skits. Kountry Wayne explained that he was doing well for himself by doing stand-up shows, but the pandemic changed everything. He revealed that he went from having $100,000 in the bank to...

Michael Jai White returned for another VladTV exclusive where the actor offered his thoughts on a variety of topics. The action star started off by addressing the federal raids on Diddy's properties and admitting that he wasn't shocked by the turn of events. He revealed that his ex-girlfriend was friends with Diddy's late partner, Kim Porter, and he witnessed the mogul surrounding himself with yes-men. Throughout the remainder of the interview, Michael Jai White and Vlad discussed the details...

Boosie recently hosted an interview on his 88-acre property, revealing his ambitious construction and development plans. The property, to be called "Boosie Town," will consist of a "Batman Mansion" as the main house, four homes for his children, and a container mansion made with 40-ft cube containers. In the summer, his kids, ranging from 15 to 18 years old, will live in the houses independently to learn self-reliance. His plans also include a third swimming pool, a subdivision gate, and a...

In this 2019 interview, 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...

In 2022, former Detroit street figure Ladon “Beast” Simon came through to tell his story for the first time to VladTV, including being depicted as “Lamar” on the hit STARZ show “BMF. Ladon started out speaking about growing up in Detroit and witnessing the riots in the late 1960s, which he participated in as a child. Ladon also spoke about getting in the streets at 14 and being successful by the time he was 15, but things started to change in the late 1970s when Ladon was getting serious...

In this interview from 2022, notorious former mafia hit man Sammy “The Bull” Gravano sat down 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...

Patrick Bet-David, the founder of Valuetainment and a minority owner of the New York Yankees, recently joined VladTV for an enlightening conversation. Vlad expressed his gratitude towards Bet-David for inspiring his own work on VladTV. The interview additionally provides a glimpse into David’s upbringing, explaining his roots in Iran and delving into the history of the Iranian revolution in the late '70s—a tumultuous period in which his family lived. The entrepreneur also detailed what led...

In this full interview from 2019, Mob James recounts his experience at Death Row Records, which involves eye-witness accounts of many of the legendary stories revolving around 2Pac and Suge Knight. Mob James recalls there being a penitentiary mindset at the record company, where employees were essentially afraid to come to work. Furthermore, he states that Suge Knight was ultimately loyal to nobody but himself, while later suggesting that 2Pac died by involving himself in something that he...

In this VladTV exclusive, French Montana sat down with Vlad to detail his life story and career. The rapper discussed being an immigrant from Morocco and the struggles he encountered adjusting to American life. He talked about getting into the drug game before turning his focus to music after risking deportation due to an arrest. French broke down his battle rap past before transitioning to the "Cocaine City" DVD series. After reflecting on getting shot in the head, French talked about...

Grammy-winning rock duo The Black Keys joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion on their career journey. The duo, consisting of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, explained how they grew up just a few houses apart from each other and what led them to collaborate on music. They addressed why they remained a duo instead of expanding its members, as well as turning down commercials to remain true to their roots. However, Dan and Patrick revealed their financial struggles despite releasing music to...

In this 2019 interview, Keefe D sat down with VladTV for a rare interview, where he opened up about his connection to Suge Knight while growing up and playing football together. Keefe D said that he saw Suge over the years, including the night Suge and 2Pac were shot in Las Vegas. Keefe D explained how his nephew, Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson, was connected to the incident involving 2Pac, which resulted in his death, and he also revealed how Diddy reacted to the incident.  --- Send in a...

In a new episode of Reggie Wright Jr. and Mob James' podcast, the two discussed a variety of topics. Much of the conversation centered around business mogul Diddy, whose homes were recently raided by Homeland Security. They started by pointing out the fact that Reggie Wright Jr. predicted months prior that Diddy would get raided by federal agents. James and Reggie discussed the implications of the federal raids and what the various lawsuits could mean for Diddy moving forward. During their...

In this full-length interview from 2023, Kato Kaelin, who would become a key witness in the highly publicized "OJ Simpson-Nicole Brown" trial, spoke about his upbringing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and his initial move to Hollywood in pursuit of a career in entertainment or professional baseball. He recalled meeting Nicole Brown Simpson soon after her divorce from OJ and how the two became really good friends after their first time meeting. --- Send in a voice message:...

Boosie returned for yet another VladTV exclusive. Vlad and Boosie kicked off their new interview by discussing Big Meech's upcoming release from prison. Boosie praised Meech before highlighting his lawyer, Drew Findling, who recently sat down for his own interview with VladTV. Boosie commended his lawyer before he and Vlad discussed Findling's ability to secure a plea deal in YFN Lucci's case. Boosie talked about his own prison experiences while pointing out details in Lucci's case....