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VladTV is the world leader in hard-hitting interviews with rappers, actors, professional athletes, gangsters, politicians, singers, business leaders and everything in between. Updated daily. Become a Member to get interviews up to a month early and ad-free.
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Unique business problems call for genius solutions. Go behind the scenes with today’s world-class leaders who dared to bring revolutionary ideas to life. Learn how they met their challenges head-on and how you can translate their lessons into your own real-world business success—whether you’re leading a start-up or Fortune 500 company. Host Manuj Aggarwal is the founder of TetraNoodle Technologies. When not interviewing industry leaders for Bootstrapping Your Dreams, he provides revolutionar ...
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Frank Panessa sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, and Vlad started off by introducing him as one of the two undercover DEA agents in the “Pizza Connection Trial” that took down mafia members using pizza parlors as fronts. During the conversation, Frank started off speaking about joining the DEA, and from there, he spoke about how he got i…
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DJ Yella discussed the cultural impact of Compton, which was highlighted by Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance. He reflected on NWA's rise, including the release of "Straight Outta Compton" and the group's response to Ice Cube's departure. Yella mentioned the group's financial struggles and the lack of a formal tour, missing opportunities like…
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In an interview with Vlad TV, former assistant US attorney, Dan Dorsey and former FBI agent, Mike Campi talk about their experiences in the war against the mafia in New York. They largely focused on the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), a law primarily used against organized crime. The use of RICO allowed them to prosecute …
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Former Gambino crime family associate Louis Ferrante shares his life journey from a criminal to a spokesperson for change. Ferrante, now a TV show host and author, grew up in Queens and began his life of crime by stealing cars, which eventually escalated into hijacking trucks for their valuable contents. Despite his criminal outlook at that time, h…
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DJ Swamp Izzo discussed his journey from South Carolina to becoming a prominent DJ. He highlighted his early struggles, including being arrested and facing racism. Izzo's career took off when he moved to Atlanta, where he was a DJ for various artists like Young Scooter and Future. He played a pivotal role in Future's rise, contributing to mixtapes …
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In a new VladTV exclusive, TK Kirkland and DJ Vlad discuss Diddy's potential bail, emphasizing the importance of listening to high-profile lawyers. They compare Diddy's legal strategy to that of Jay Z, who successfully sued his accusers. The conversation shifts to Kanye West's legal battles and the impact of ego on legal outcomes. They also touch o…
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In this 2014 interview, Ja Rule opened up about a variety of topics. He started by detailing his religious upbringing and what soured him on religion. He also talked about battling Redman and meeting DMX before reacting to Karrine Steffans' decision to include him in her infamous book. He also explained Jennifer Lopez using the n-word in their hit,…
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In this VladTV exclusive, John Pennisi, former made man of the Lucchese crime family, opened up about growing up in Queens before getting involved with the mafia at 14. He started off by driving a truck for a racket dealing with lost airline luggage. Pennisi later described his relationship with John Gotti Jr. and talked about serving 17 years for …
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Reggie White Jr. discussed his views on Keefe D's claims about his involvement in Tupac's murder, emphasizing that Keefe's accusations are baseless and aimed at gaining attention. Reggie highlighted Keefe's history of cooperation with federal agents since 1998 and his alleged snitching, which has led to his current status as a high-profile inmate. …
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Swerve Strickland, a former AEW (All Elite Wrestling) champion, discussed his journey from Tacoma, Washington, to becoming a professional wrestler. Born to a military family, he moved frequently, including a stint in Germany. Strickland joined the military at 17, had a child at 18, and later pursued wrestling, training at Ground Zero Wrestling. He …
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Karrine Steffans sat down with VladTV in 2015 and detailed more of her experiences with various stars. She spoke extensively about her romance with Lil Wayne. During the interview, she revealed that Drake had ghostwritten songs for Lil Wayne amid Drake's own ghostwriting scandal. The author also broke down the dynamic between Birdman and Lil Wayne,…
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Joe Tacopina discussed his career, highlighting his representation of high-profile clients like Donald Trump, Michael Jackson, and ASAP Rocky. Growing up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, he faced daily challenges but avoided legal trouble. Initially aiming to be a professional hockey player, he shifted to law after a debate professor suggested he'd excel …
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In 2019, the late Mo3 told his life story from his upbringing in Dallas up through his entry into the music industry. He recounted some of the issues he had with artists in his city and the remorse he felt for his mother after his illegal activity began affecting her household. Mo3's conversation with Vlad offers a candid portrait of his life and l…
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Former Army Ranger Nicholas Irving discussed the impacts of Trump's tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, and the broader political dynamics between Republicans and Democrats. The conversation touched on the broader implications of these tariffs. While some Americans voted for Trump expecting economic gains, the tariffs could potentially disrupt th…
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Stevie J joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion about his life and career. The renowned producer talked about his upbringing and the impact of his mom abandoning him and his siblings. He also revealed that he came from a musical family and caught his big break with Jodeci, which led him to Diddy. Upon joining Bad Boy Records, Stevie J became a me…
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Aries Spears and DJ Vlad discussed LeBron James' hypocrisy for criticizing Stephen A. Smith's critique of his son Bronny, citing LeBron's past actions. They debated the merits of Kanye West's controversial social media posts and Elon Musk's political stances. Aries shared his views on Michael Jackson's "The Lady in My Life" and compared Beyoncé to …
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In this flashback interview from 2013, late rapper Nipsey Hussle opened up about his blossoming career, having just sold 100 copies of his "Crenshaw" mixtape to Jay-Z for $100 each. He talked about the success of the marketing plan, highlighting the connection he had with his fans. He also explained why his first major label deal with Epic Records …
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Frank Gioia Jr., a former Lucchese mafia Made Man, discussed his upbringing in Little Italy, his father's mafia connections, and his own criminal activities, including bookmaking, loan sharking, and trafficking. He revealed his involvement in the mafia, including a hit on Frankie DeBlanco, and his eventual cooperation with the FBI to protect his fa…
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Oschino and DJ Vlad discussed a variety of topics in this new VladTV exclusive. They debated the impact of having a famous father in sports, citing examples like LeBron James' son. The discussion shifted to legal issues, including Diddy's forced labor allegations, Jay Z's lawsuit against Tony Buzbee, and ASAP Rocky's acquittal in a gun case. They h…
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In 2018, 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…
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Boosie addressed a variety of topics in a new VladTV exclusive. The Baton Rouge native was overjoyed when news broke about ASAP Rocky's acquittal in his gun case. Boosie criticized Rocky's accuser, ASAP Relli, and advised Rocky to remain cautious moving forward. The rapper also reacted to the fallout between Big Meech and 50 Cent. As a featured per…
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DCG Bsavv, a rising Chicago rapper, discussed his journey with VladTV. He and his brother DCG Shun, also a rapper, grew up in the Austin neighborhood, which had one of the highest murder rates in Chicago. Bsavv started rapping at age 8 and gained popularity with songs like "Forever Nitty," which garnered a million views in a month. He and his broth…
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N3on, a 20-year-old streamer, discussed his journey from live streaming video games at 12 to gaining significant attention on Twitch. He faked his own death at 14, which initially boosted his visibility but later led to backlash. Leo's parents, initially skeptical, now support his career. He faced health issues, including Crohn's disease, and was a…
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Dr. Steven Greer returned to VladTV to discuss updates to the disclosure of UFOs since Donald Trump took office. In this new exclusive, Greer explains his mission to end government secrecy around UAPs and extraterrestrial technology. He talked about the new task force to declassify various government secrets and gave his opinion on the most effecti…
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In 2021, veteran journalist Chris Hansen came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he spoke about growing up in Chicago and being inspired to be a journalist as a teenager after the murder of Jimmy Hoffa. Hansen went on to speak about working at NBC starting in 1993 and dangerous aspects of the job, and then he spoke about being the h…
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Yella Beezy, who was recently arrested for the murder of Mp3, came through for another interview with VladTV in 2019, where he spoke about the aftermath of being shot and staying silent about the people responsible for the job. He also spoke about Nipsey Hussle being one of the first people to call him after he was shot. After speaking about his in…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on VladTV in 2023 to share about his family's fascinating and storied past. His father, Robert F. Kennedy, also known as Bobby, was the brother of John F. Kennedy and son of Joseph Kennedy. RFK Jr. detailed how close-knit the Kennedy family was, discussing both happy times and tragedies. He also addressed rumors regar…
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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. Rub…
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n an exclusive interview on Vlad TV, emerging rapper Dave Blunts, real name Davion Blessing, shares his tumultuous life story. Born amid birth complications, Davion's last name, "Blessing," is a testament to his survival. Though originally from Salt Lake City, he was raised in Davenport, Iowa, following his parents' separation. At eight, Dave faced…
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Bricc Baby discussed ASAP Rocky's acquittal in a new sit-down with VladTV. The No Jumper host pointed out the details that may have led to Rocky beating the case and took pleasure in ASAP Relli argument failing. He also talked about Charleston White's arrest, claiming that such an outcome occurs when people try to "play both sides of the fence." Br…
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In his return to VladTV, Tony Yayo discussed the ASAP Rocky trial and 50 Cent's feud with Big Meech. He reflected on the fallout between Big Meech and 50, suggesting that the relationship soured due to Meech's family mismanaging the money that was made through the BMF television series. After discussing the possible reasons why Big Meech's 'Welcome…
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Back in 2016, Boston George, whose life was portrayed in the 2001 Johnny Depp movie "Blow," spoke openly about his life as a notorious kingpin. During his interview with VladTV, George touched on everything from his dealings with Pablo Escobar to having $68 million dollars seized from his bank account.…
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Da Band's Chopper joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion about his career. The New Orleans native described his troubled upbringing, which saw his father serve a life sentence and his mother leave him in the care of his grandmother while she lived in another state. After the passing of Chopper's grandmother, the Making The Band cast member was le…
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Welcome to the Four Rooms Podcast, where hosts Amber Spears and Brett Kaufman dive into the intricate balance of entrepreneurship, health, wealth, scale, and relationships. On this episode, Kaufman is joined by Jhana Li of Spyglass Ops, who shares her unique journey into operations. Discover how her passion for pirates inspired her company name and…
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Benzino returned to VladTV following a near three-year ban from the platform. The former owner of The Source spoke about squashing his differences with DJ Vlad and hoping it sets an example for younger generations to move past petty feuds. Benzino praised Kendrick Lamar's performance at the Super Bowl and offered his thoughts on the impact of Kendr…
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Ray J joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion about his life and career. He started by pointing out his family's roots in Mississippi and his ties to Snoop Dogg before describing his teenage experiences with Death Row Records. He also addressed his experiences with gangs and the infamous film with Kim Kardashian. Throughout the interview, Ray J de…
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In a new VladTV exclusive with Michael Jai White, the action star and DJ Vlad debated the safety of bringing a fake gun to a potential confrontation amid the ASAP Rocky case. The martial artist also pointed out the misconceptions about the effectiveness of PEDs in combat sports before comparing the popularity of MMA versus boxing. Michael Jai White…
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Comedian Michael Blackson returned to VladTV and immediately gave his reaction to Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori's antics at this year's Grammy Awards. As a noted Philadelphia Eagles fan, the comedian and actor gave his take on his team's upcoming Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs. After giving his take on ASAP Rocky's trial, Mi…
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Amber Rose sat down with DJ Vlad in 2014 and discussed her life story up until that point. She described having an Italian upbringing while growing up in South Philly. She recalled getting into fistfights and witnessing violence before explaining her decision to avoid all drugs after seeing family and friends become addicted to various substances. …
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Wack100 returned to VladTV and commented on Kendrick Lamar's recent success, including winning 5 Grammys for "Not Like Us" and the Compton rapper's Super Bowl performance. Wack reflected on Kendrick's big night at the Grammys and suggested that the wins were a message to Drake from UMG. He also compared "Not Like Us" to other classic disses. He als…
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Comedian D.L. Hughley sat down for his first interview with DJ Vlad in 2017 to speak on a host of topics from his career trajectory to the current state of American politics. D.L. disclosed to Vlad being imbued in the Bloods at a young age but ultimately leaving knowing the way things end when one is involved in that lifestyle. The funnyman also di…
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With his fist Netflix standup special "Life" premiering today, comedian and TV personality Andrew Schulz came to VladTV in 2016 to discuss an array of topics from cultural appropriation to considering Muhammad Ali to have been a modern day prophet similar to Jesus. The brilliant idiot starts the conversation giving his opinion on Drake's recent alb…
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Dwen Curry, who was recently featured in the BET film “Fighting To Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story” came in for an interview in 2023 after the release of "America Gangster: Trap Queens". Dwen talked about being born around the time of the infamous Detroit Riots in the late sixties. From there, she reflects back on her upbringing in the city, including …
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Gervonta "Tank" Davis sat down with VladTV in 2017 for an in-depth discussion on his life and career. Tank Davis talked about his rough upbringing in Baltimore, which included foster care and his parents' battle with drug addiction. He opened up about boxing at the age of seven and signing to Floyd Mayweather's Money Team. Tank also addressed the h…
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Rest in peace Angie Stone, who passed away today. In this full-length interview from 2023, R&B/Soul veteran Angie Stone sits down with Shawn Prez to discuss her lengthy award-winning career. The Grammy-nominated songstress starts off by referring the VladTV viewers back to one of her earliest groups, The Sequence, before stating that the Southern-b…
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In this 2020 VladTV exclusive, B-Real of the legendary group Cypress Hill stopped by to have an in-depth conversation about the group's history and his personal journey as well. B-Real recounted his early days in the streets as a member of Family Swans Bloods, the formation of Cypress Hill, and why he chose to never broadcast his gang affiliation i…
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Welcome to the Four Rooms podcast, where Amber Spears and Brett Kaufman explore the multidimensional world of entrepreneurship, focusing on health, wealth, scale, and relationships. In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Richards, the COO of ClickFunnels, who gives us a rare look behind the curtain of one of the internet's leading marketing platfor…
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In this VladTV full interview from 2019, Freeway Ricky spoke about a variety of topics, including still living in South Central LA, Tekashi telling on everyone, and his take on the Nipsey Hussle murder.Along with that, Freeway Ricky spoke about his time in the drug trade, and ultimately what led to him getting busted.…
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