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Ashanti on Nelly, Ja Rule, Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. vs. G-Unit (Flashback) Jun 29, 2025

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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, Ashanti explained her decision to go independent and revealed some more secrets from her career.

Ali on Forming St. Lunatics, Disputes w/ Nelly, Writing "Country Grammar" (Flashback) Jun 28, 2025

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In this VladTV exclusive, Ali from the St. Lunatics opened up about his background and journey in music. The Midwest rapper described his early experiences with gang culture and the music industry. He detailed leaving the student-athlete life to pursue a career and create the St. Lunatics in his hometown. After forming the group, Ali explained how Nelly became a solo artist. After finding global success with Nelly's debut album, "Country Grammar," Ali broke down his contributions to the group before describing the internal conflicts within the group. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

Undercover DEA Agent Frank Panessa on Busting The Mafia "Pizza Connection" (Flashback) Jun 27, 2025

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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 involved in the “Pizza Connection” investigation. Frank explained how he went undercover and became partners with the Sicilian mafia members by supplying them with cigarettes for machines in their pizza shops. From there, Frank detailed getting into the drug trade with the Sicilians and working with Rudy Giuliani in the operation, which he said involved getting $1 million to look legit. During the conversation, Frank detailed the inside information on the Sicilian mafia’s heroin operation, including how they laundered money and other crimes they committed. Frank also spoke about how they took down the operation, and he then detailed the trial that included one of the co-defendants being killed by someone in the Gambino crime family. To hear more, including Frank speaking about other undercover missions that he was on, hit the full interview above.

Diddy's Former Head of Security Roger Bonds on Fed Trial, Cassie, 50 Cent, Punisher Jun 26, 2025

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Roger Bonds discussed his experiences working for Diddy, detailing the latter's alleged involvement in various crimes. Bonds confirmed Diddy's use of 24/7 security and his own continuous presence at Diddy's residences. He recounted incidents involving Diddy's violent behavior, including assaults on Cassie and Sarah Snedeker, and Diddy's alleged attempts to intimidate Kid Cudi. Bonds also mentioned Diddy's relationships with multiple women, including Cassie and Kim Porter, and his manipulative tactics. The conversation highlighted Diddy's perceived untouchability and the impact of his actions on those around him. He detailed Puff's financial practices, such as underpaying employees and hiding cash payments, and his strained relationship with Jay Z. Additionally, Bonds highlighted his son Kevin Townsend's wrongful conviction and imprisonment in Namibia, calling for justice and support.

Jon B on Working with 2Pac, Babyface, Nas, 'They Don't Know' (Flashback) Jun 25, 2025

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In this VladTV full interview, R&B legend Jon B sat down to speak with Vlad about a variety of topics. Jon B started from the beginning, talking about how he encountered Babyface, getting signed by the singer's new imprint at the time, working with 2Pac, Nas and more. Watch the full interview above.

Darkchild on Making Hits for Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Beyonce for Over 25 Years (Flashback) Jun 24, 2025

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In this VladTV exclusive, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins sat down for an interview detailing his legendary career, which is responsible for over 1 billion records sold. The producer described signing a million-dollar publishing deal at only 17-years-old, as well as his experiences with other producers such as Sean "Puffy" Combs and Teddy Riley. Darkchild described producing Jodeci and catching a major break by producing on Mary J. Blige's "Share My World" album. From there, he worked with late greats like Whitney Houston and Aaliyah before creating some of his biggest hits with Destiny's Child, J-Lo, Brandy, and Monica. Darkchild also detailed his working and personal relationship with Michael Jackson.

Yungeen Ace on Getting Shot, Seeing His Brother Die, JayDaYoungan's Chain Snatched (Flashback) Jun 23, 2025

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In this VladTV exclusive, Yungeen Ace spoke about the tragic shooting in his hometown of Jacksonville that claimed the lives of his brother and two close friends. He also detailed what it's been like in the aftermath and his drive to continue his music career.

Anthony "Geezy" Gonzalez on Managing Clipse, Dealing Drugs, Pusha T's 'SNITCH' Song (Flashback) Jun 23, 2025

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Anthony "Geezy" Gonzalez on Managing Clipse, Dealing Drugs, Pusha T's 'SNITCH' Song

Terrance "Gangsta" Williams on Lil Wayne,Diddy, YoungBoy, Tory Lanez, Birdman, BG Jun 22, 2025

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Terrance "Gangsta" Williams discussed Donald Trump's pardons of NBA YoungBoy and Larry Hoover, with Williams expressing support for Hoover's release. They also discussed NBA YoungBoy's loyal fan base, his recent tour, and the potential dangers of his Chicago visit. The discussion moved to Tory Lanez's prison incident, Diddy's legal troubles, and the impact of social media on public perception. Williams shared personal anecdotes, including his brotherhood with Birdman and the reconciliation between BG and Turk. Terrance Williams and Vlad discussed Terrance's move to Dallas, where he helped former foe Lil Diesel adjust to life post-prison. They also discussed the increased fear in today's society compared to the 90s, citing the prevalence of guns and social media. Later in the interview, Terrance touched on Big U's decision to represent himself in court and his interview with Fleece Johnson.

Antonio Brown Tells His Life Story (Flashback) Jun 21, 2025

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Super Bowl winner and former star wide receiver Antonio Brown detailed his life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. The former Steeler described growing up in Liberty City with a father who is an Arena Football League legend. Brown talked about focusing on football to avoid the pitfalls of his neighborhood, a decision that ultimately led him to the NFL. He talked about experiencing early success after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as how he was taught to manage his money early on. Throughout the interview, Brown addressed off-the-field issues, his past dealings with Ben Roethlisberger, winning a Super Bowl with Tom Brady and much more.

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