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Freeway Ricky on Almost Co-Owning Death Row, Connect Setting Him Up (Flashback) Jul 27, 2025

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In 2017, Freeway Rick Ross opened up about his Emmy-nominated documentary "Freeway: Crack in the System," and hiring private investigators for the task force that was assigned to follow him. During the conversation, Freeway Ricky spoke about almost being a part owner in Death Row, which sparked a discussion about Suge Knight's current situation in jail. He also detailed getting caught up in a sting after vowing to never get back in the game. He described how his plug set him up, which resulted in him getting life in prison with no chance of parole. Later in the interview, Freeway Ricky explained his ability to manage millions of dollars despite being completely illiterate and the decision to teach himself how to read.

Skinny Keem on Building $150M Global Luxury Car Theft Ring Jul 26, 2025

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Skinny Keem, a former ringleader in an international car theft ring, discussed his criminal activities and life story. Growing up in South Philly, he started stealing at age seven and witnessed multiple murders. After 2006, he was involved in stealing and selling luxury cars, making up to $50,000 a week. Despite law enforcement cracking down during the 2008 housing crisis, he continued until 2018. He was eventually caught, sentenced to a month in jail, and four years of probation. Skinny Keem claims to have moved around 1,500 to 2,000 cars, with each stolen car selling for $100,000 overseas. He now supports himself and has no plans to return to crime.

'Queen of Tax Fraud' Rashia Wilson Tells Her Life Story Jul 25, 2025

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Rashia Wilson, known as the "Queen of Tax Fraud," discussed her tumultuous life and crimes. Born in Tampa, Florida, to a mother who had seven children with six different men, Rashia started stealing at age 10 and later turned to prostitution and tax fraud. She was arrested 22 times before being sentenced to 21 years for tax fraud, which involved stealing over $3 million. While running her criminal enterprise, she founded First Lady Entertainment, which hosted events with artists like OJ da Juiceman and Trina. Rashia's crimes included filing false tax returns and using deceased individuals' names. Rashia Wilson discussed her experiences in prison, including being transferred to Dublin, California, where sexual assault was prevalent. Her 21-year sentence was later reduced to 15 years and 6 months. Wilson's appeal was granted, and she was released early after serving 13 years. She highlighted her work post-prison and emphasized her determination to stay out of prison. She also reflected on the impact of her actions and the importance of making amends.

Judge Mathis Tells His Life Story Jul 24, 2025

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Judge Greg Mathis discussed his journey from a life of crime in Detroit to becoming the state's youngest judge and a nationally famous figure. He analyzed the Diddy trial and explained the defense's strategy of not calling witnesses, believing the prosecution had not proven its case. He also shared his personal story, including overcoming a troubled youth, obtaining a law degree, and becoming a judge. Mathis emphasized the importance of social justice and mentoring former criminals. He reflected on his time on the "Judge Mathis" show, which aired for 24 seasons, and his interactions with other court show hosts. Judge Mathis discussed his views on various controversial topics, including Judge Joe Brown's macho persona and the Bill Cosby case. Mathis also touched on Michael Jackson's contributions and personal life, and the challenges of reparations for African Americans, advocating for suing corporations that profited from slavery. To hear more, view the full interview above.

Consequence on Kanye West, Ghostface vs. Bone Thugs, Pusha T, Drake, Jay-Z, Cam'ron (Flashback) Jul 23, 2025

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In this full-length interview, NYC-based rap veteran, Consequence talks about his upbringing in St. Albans, Queens, and San Diego on the West Coast. He details the high standards his parents set and the ties that his grandfather and uncles had to the criminal lifestyle. As the talk moves along, the former collaborator of A Tribe Called Quest talks about the impact of losing his grandmother to Leukemia at the age of twelve and how that experience set him on the path toward writing rap songs. He also explains how he settled on his stage name. Later in the Q&A session, Consequence reflects back on getting signed, making music with the late J Dilla and iconic artists such as SWV and Busta Rhymes before sharing how a project that was intended to be his debut album ended up being an EP. Elsewhere in the discussion, Consequence recalls hearing J Dilla rap for the first time and the tragedy of his passing. He also talks about working for Kanye West, leaving GOOD Music, and collaborating with recording artists like Q-Tip, Phife, Kendrick Lamar, and the late Mac Miller on his "Movies on Demand 2" project. Toward the end of the interview, Consequence addresses beefing with Q-Tip and Kanye's controversial fallout with companies such as Adidas, Balenciaga, and the GAP. He states his support for Kanye before going back and forth with DJ Vlad about the reason for his highly publicized behavior.

Aries Spears on Ice Cube, Diddy, 50 Cent, Lord Jamar, Will Smith, Umar Johnson Jul 22, 2025

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Vlad and Aries Spears debated the outcome of Diddy's trial, where Aries predicted Diddy's acquittal, while Vlad speculated a guilty verdict, potentially leading to a 10-year sentence. The conversation shifted to NBA Finals, with Aries criticizing the media's focus on SGA and the Knicks' performance. They also discussed Will Smith's rap career and the use of the N-word by non-Black individuals, emphasizing cultural sensitivity. Aries Spears and Vlad discussed the cultural appropriation of Black language and history, emphasizing the need for Black people to assert their rights. They also touched on the backlash faced by Nelly and Snoop for performing at Trump's inaugural ball, and the lasting effects of Chrisette Michelle's performance. Aries Spears and Vlad discuss the acting abilities of athletes, particularly 50 Cent's rumored role in a Street Fighter movie and athletes like LeBron James and Ray Allen, who struggle with acting. They praise Dwayne Johnson and Arnold Schwarzenegger for their performances, noting they excel in the roles they are cast in. Jonathan Majors' performance in "Magazine Dreams" is highlighted as Oscar-worthy. They also mention Terry Crews, Dave Bautista, John Cena, and Jim Brown, with Brown being the most accomplished in acting. The conversation concludes with Aries promoting his podcast.

Tyson Beckford on Being Face of Polo, Dating Kim K, Kanye & Chris Brown Beef, Suing Diddy (Flashback) Jul 21, 2025

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Tyson Beckford came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, and he started off by clearing up rumors about his origins, revealing he was born in the Bronx and moved to Jamaica until he was 7, and then his family moved back to the Bronx. From there, Beckford detailed his involvement with the notorious Jamaican gang The Shower Posse, and distancing himself after he was brought in on co-conspirator charges that were later dropped. Tyson then spoke about having goals of becoming an actor and being offered a modeling job for The Source, which kicked off his career. During the interview, Tyson spoke about how his career continued to go up, and he spoke about his astonishment about being paid $50,000 and $100,000 for commercials. Tyson also spoke about welcoming his only son in 1998, starring in “Zoolander” and various music videos, including 50 Cent’s “21 Questions” and Britney Spears’ “Toxic.” To hear more, including his back-and-forth with Kim Kardashian and his run-in with Kanye, hit the full interview above.

Project Pat on Drake, Three 6 Mafia, Prison, Kidnapping, J Cole, Cardi B, Memphis (Flashback) Jul 20, 2025

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Project Pat came through for a sit-down with VladTV, where he told his life's story, from growing up in Memphis and getting in the streets, doing prison time, and getting into the rap game after his release. He then detailed dropping his debut album, "Ghetty Green," and collaborating with his brother Juicy J and his group, Three 6 Mafia. From there, Project Pat addressed people saying that Migos stole Lord Infamous' flow, and he also spoke about Cardi B remaking his song "Chickenhead." To hear more, including Project Pat detailing how his verse on Drake's "Knife Talk" came about, hit the full interview above.

Billy McFarland on Creating Fyre Fest, Ja Rule, Kendall Jenner, Serving 4 Years (Flashback) Jul 19, 2025

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Billy McFarland, founder of the infamous Fyre Festival, offered an in-depth view into his life and career. He talked about having an early interest in technology, which led him to start building and selling websites before college. After dropping out of college to pursue other interests, McFarland started designing websites for A-list music artists before establishing the card-based club, Magnises. He later talked about creating Fyre Media and what influenced him to launch Fyre Festival. Throughout the rest of the interview, McFarland explained why the festival was a failure, so much so that it resulted in him serving prison time. He detailed his prison time, his thoughts on the Netflix and Hulu series about him, his life after prison, and much more.

Alan Dershowitz on Representing Jeffrey Epstein, OJ, Trump, Mike Tyson & Mandela (Flashback) Jul 18, 2025

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Former Harvard Professor Emeritus and acclaimed defense attorney Alan Dershowitz discussed his opinions on the four ongoing cases against Donald Trump in a recent interview with VladTV. The famed lawyer detailed his career in law and representing celebrity clients, such as Mike Tyson, Patty Hearst, Leona Helmsley, Julian Assange, Donald Trump, Harvey Weinstein and Jim Bakker. Check out the full interview to hear more.

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