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Earthquake discussed a variety of topics in his 2020 interview with VladTV. The comedian explained what it was like being a stand-up comic during the pandemic before reacting to Terry Crews' decision to not retaliate after allegedly being groped by talent agent Adam Venit. Earthquake also opened up about his experiences with police, while talking about George Floyd and Tamir Rice. He also offered his thoughts on sports personality Jason Whitlock, as well as the way Black athletes are treated by professional sports leagues. Later in the interview, Earthquake talked about the child support system, Eddie Murphy, Rick James, and more.

Michael Jai White returned to VladTV to discuss the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. He reflected on the previous statement that Jake Paul stood no chance against the former heavyweight champion. Reacting to Tyson's loss, the action star pointed out strategic flaws in Tyson's approach. The actor also offered his thoughts on Jon "Bones" Jones' recent victory, as well as Devin Haney's lawsuit against Ryan Garcia and Golden Boy Promotions. Michael Jai White also listed his favorite fighting scenes and talked about Denzel Washington's approach to acting. To hear more, including his thoughts on HBO's "The Penguin," view the full interview above.

Freeway Ricky Ross sat down with DJ Vlad to discuss a variety of topics in this new VladTV exclusive. The businessman gave his reaction to the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul match before pointing out the economic similarities between civilian life and life behind bars. Ross also broke down the rewards and challenges of opening a legal cannabis business and investing in entertainers early on in their careers. He offered his thoughts on various crime figures, some whom were recently released, as well as recent cases involving Diddy, Lil Durk, and Young Thug. Later in the interview, Freeway Ricky talked about the upcoming Keefe D trial and the impact of Nipsey Hussle's passing.

FYB J Mane joined VladTV for a new exclusive on his life and career. The Chicago native talked about his father's ties to the Black Disciples and serving over a decade in prison. J Mane also pointed out his childhood connections to other Chicago figures, such as FBG Duck, G Herbo, Lil Bibby, and Lil Reese. He addressed his entry into the rap industry and his past feud with Chief Keef before offering his thoughts on FBG Duck's passing. J Mane mentioned other topics, including King Von's passing, Trenches News, Mama Duck, and Lil Durk's case. To hear more, view the full interview above.

Comedian Andrew Schulz had his first VladTV interview in 2016. The co-host of the "Brilliant Idiots" podcast discussed his initial struggles in the comedy world, encountering boos and physical altercations with audience members. After commenting on celebrity scandals at the time, Schulz talked about extreme laws in the Middle East and expressed his belief that the South wasn't punished enough for slavery in the U.S. Later in the interview, the comic explained the differences in expectations between Black men and White men, and boldly claimed "Off The Wall" is Michael Jackson's worst album. To hear more, view the full album above.

In 2017 Carmen Bryan, Nas' ex with whom he has a child, spoke to Vlad about her long and storied relationship with Nas, their child Destiny, and the infamous Nas-Jay Z beef.

In this 202 VladTV exclusive, mafia figure Ori Spado recounted his life throughout the underworld and some of his interactions with people like Sonny and Michael Franzese as well as his dealings with Suge Knight and Haitian Jack. 

In this 2016 interview, comedian and TV personality Andrew Schulz is back on the Vlad couch this week 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 album "VIEWS." He believes it was a decent effort but feels the album should have been shorter. "There's probably 8 hot songs on 'Views' but it's twenty songs long... Give me that 'Views' a la carte," he jokingly says in relation to its lack of brevity. While addressing the worldly sounds of the album, DJ Vlad brings up Mr. Vegas' issue with what he felt was Drake culturally appropriate the reggae/dancehall style. To which Schulz says, "When it comes to cultural appropriation, I don't believe that is a thing." He explains why he believes only broke people argue over the credit for creating what's cool. Later on Schulz and Vlad debate Michael Jackson and Nas' best albums. The conversation quickly turns from the standards of what make a classic album, to the standards of women that both men would accept in their dating lives. Andrew then delves into why he feels men should be giving half their salaries to the child's mother for a peace of mind, when asked about Derek Fisher paying out $109K monthly to his ex-wife. Lastly, Schulz closes out the interview clarifying what he meant when he tweeted "this is a rap thing" when discussing the Troy Ave shooting incident. He states that he meant to say "gangster rap" and how that genre of music came from the streets but now ultimately also directs how street matters are handled.

In this VladTV exclusive from 2021, 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.

In this full interview from 2019, Don "Magic" Juan spoke all about his illustrious career in the pimp game, while detailing all the highs and lows that came with the profession. Prior to pimping, he recalls being molested at the age of 5 and having sex with a 26-year-old when he was only 13, while mentioning that he had 13 girlfriends before he ever became a pimp. Additionally, he speaks on the mentality that's needed to work with prostitutes, noting the importance of fear in maintaining a sense of control and respect.

In 2022 DC street figure Ears Da Christ sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he started off detailing his upbringing in the city in the 80s. He explained that he was one of two children being raised by his single mother, and Ears Da Christ detailed how he started doing petty thievery. From there, Ears Da Christ spoke about getting more heavily involved in the streets, including selling drugs, which led to him speaking about meeting Alpo Martinez. During the conversation, Ears Da Christ spoke about former DC kingpin Wayne “Silk” Perry, who Alpo testified against in court, never getting out of prison. Ears Da Christ also addressed Alpo getting out of prison and leaving witness protection, only to return to Harlem, where he was killed last year. To hear more, including Ears Da Christ looking back on his life, hit the above clip.

In this full-length interview, Unique Mecca Audio starts by speaking to a VladTV correspondent about being the cousin of famed activist Marcus Garvey. Hall explained that while he saw photos of Marcus at his grandparents’ home in Jamaica, he didn’t put the pieces together until he came to the U.S. From there, Hall spoke about growing up in Kingston, Jamaica. He explained that he didn’t get his first pair of shoes until he moved to America. Unique then shared stories about seeing police in Jamaica riding on horseback and handcuffing people with rope, like in the Western movies he was watching as a kid. He then explained that the only people to look up to when he was a kid were the criminals. Moving along, Unique Mecca Audio spoke about getting in the streets, and he explained that when he was in Jamaica, he didn’t realize that the street guys were making money illegally. Unique explained that he was being told that money was literally growing on trees, and he added that he was a “child soldier.” He went on to speak about seeing violence with his "posse" in the USA. Later, Unique Mecca Audio details the dangerous political environment while growing up in Jamaica. He explained to Cavario that in the 1970s, former Prime Minister Michael Manley was “building up” Jamaica with shanty houses. When there were two parties in Jamaica, Hall explained that things got violent as the two sides faced off. As the Q&A session moves along, Unique Mecca Audio goes in-depth about his criminal empire, working with his brothers in the drug game, and expanding his business from New York to places such as Virginia and Florida. He also talks about the street politics involved with various territories in NYC between his empire, the Cali Cartel, and Dominican criminal organizations. Moving along, Unique's brother, Big Boosie, makes an appearance to reflect on what he learned from the drug game and the rap game before previewing his upcoming documentary. Lastly, Unique Mecca Audio touches on his connection to the music industry, his friendship with the late 2Pac, working with Pete Rock for the first time, and how he started the "hey-ho" chant that Naughty By Nature Made Famous. He also speaks on doing business with Diddy and Biggie's passing before reflecting on the clothing line and record label he started before he got locked up. To hear more, watch the full interview above. Order Unique Mecca Audio's Book at: http://aroarinharlem.com/ Check out Unique Mecca Audio's YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@uniquemeccaaudionyc Interview by: Cavario

Lil Bibby came through for another VladTV interview, and this time around he managed to get DJ Vlad to do a very rare on-camera appearance. Since it had been some years since his last interview, Bibby shared his story from the beginning, growing up in Chicago and seeing his peers getting attention in the rap world. Seeing them get some success, Bibby decided to start rapping, but he admits that he was never chasing fame. Lil Bibby went on to speak about signing Juice Wrld after his brother showed Bibby his music, and he knew the late artist would be huge after hearing "Lucid Dreams." Bibby detailed his relationship with Juice Wrld, which he said was often complicated by Juice Wrld's drug use, and Bibby explained how he tried to get him to go to rehab and get clean. Bibby then got emotional while speaking about Juice Wrld's death and going to his funeral, which was the first time he had been to a funeral in years, despite losing a lot of friends. To hear more, including if Bibby will release more music, hit the above clip.

Terrance "Gangsta" Williams returned to VladTV for an in-depth discussion on a variety of topics. He started off by offering his thoughts on Big Meech's release from prison. This caused him to reflect on being locked up with the BMF leader before transitioning to other notable figures who've recently been released from prison, including Ali "Zoe" Adam and King Tut. Throughout the rest of the sit-down, Terrance Williams and DJ Vlad discuss many more topics, such as Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, Young Thug, and Birdman. View the full interview above to hear more.

Boxing trainer Bill Haney returned to VladTV to discuss Mike Tyson's upcoming match against Jake Paul, Ryan Garcia, and much more. Haney gave Jake Paul credit for bringing fresh eyes to boxing and elevating his star power so that he could secure a match against Tyson. He also talked about Ryan Garcia's win over his son, world champion Devin Haney, getting overturned after he tested positive for a banned substance. Revisiting his old BMF ties, Bill Haney reacted to Big Meech's release from prison. He also talked about Lil Durk's legal issues, the state of boxing, and Devin Haney's upcoming plans.

In this new VladTV exclusive, Michael Franzese discussed his experience being locked up with the Menendez brothers. The former mobster empathized with the brothers, particularly Lyle, who he had multiple interactions with and recalled hearing about the abuse that the brothers endured. Franzese also offered his thoughts on Lil Durk's case before reflecting on his social media feud with Joey Merlino and his relationship with Sammy The Bull. Later in the interview, Franzese talked about Diddy's case, the Israel-Palestine conflict, interviewing the Son of Sam, and his thoughts on Mike Tyson's upcoming bout against Jake Paul.

Bricc Baby returned to VladTV to speak on Lil Durk's arrest. He responded to rumors that he was "co-conspirator 4" in the indictment, as well as the rumored reasons for Quando Rondo disassociating himself from the Rolling 60s. After speaking about the details and implications of Lil Durk's case, Bricc Baby gave his reaction to Young Thug's release from jail and Thug's ties to Gunna. The No Jumper host also talked about Big Meech release from prison, Nipsey Hussle, and much more.

In this new VladTV exclusive, LA rapper Lefty Gunplay opens up about his tumultuous upbringing, marked by his mixed heritage and absence of his father. Lefty grew up in Baldwin Park, California, raised by his Guatemalan and Mexican mother after his White father from Mississippi left the family for a new life in Florida. Resentment towards his absent father, who provided only financial support on rare occasions, fueled Lefty's early descent into gang life. Lefty candidly describes the hardships of growing up in a trailer park and turning to the streets at the age of 13, seeking the fatherly guidance he was denied at home through local gangs. By 14, Lefty faced arrest for an alleged shooting incident, leading to a brutal three-year stint in juvenile detention. Despite these early challenges, Lefty's experiences have significantly influenced his music and persona. Throughout the rest of the interview, Lefty Gunplay details overcoming incarceration throughout his 20s to breaking through as a rising rap star.

Wack100 returned to VladTV and immediately reacted to Lil Durk's arrest. Wack broke down the case, along with DJ Vlad, and talked about the implications and possible outcomes for the Chicago rapper. The manager and commentator also talked about Quando Rondo and the legal issues that music mogul Diddy is facing. He offered his thoughts on BMF co-founder Big Meech's release from prison before speaking on additional topics, including Mike Tyson, Keefe D and Polo G. View the full interview above to hear more.

In a new VladTV exclusive, Lul Tim delves into his life journey and the infamous 2020 shooting incident in Atlanta, where King Von was killed while attacking his friend, Quando Rondo. Growing up on the east side of Savannah, Georgia, Lul Tim was raised by his mother and grandmother, alongside his siblings. Despite a supportive relationship with his father, financial constraints marked his childhood, pushing him toward the streets in middle school as a means to attain things he desired. Tim explained his friendship with Quando Rondo and witnessing his friend break through as a successful rapper. He also walked viewers through the events that led him to use lethal force to defend Quando Rondo from King Von's attack, as well as the aftermath of the fatal incident. Later in the interview, Lul Tim offered his thoughts on Lil Durk and multiple OTF members getting charged for Lul Pab's death.