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Apollonia on Prince, Purple Rain, Rick James, Vanity, JFK Jr., Dave Chappelle Nov 07, 2024

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Famed entertainer Apollonia came through for her first-ever VladTV interview, where she detailed getting into acting and appearing on big network TV shows and then being in various music videos. From there, Apollonia spoke about working on Prince’s “Purple Rain” movie and feeling like she was rich after being paid $3,000- and she admits she hasn’t received many royalties from the film. Speaking more about Prince, Apollonia stated that they never had a romantic relationship, and she added that the late entertainer treated her like a mother. Apollonia went on to speak about her music career and trying to reconnect with Prince over the years, which you can hear more about in the full interview above.

Lil Durk on Beef with Game & Tyga, Nunu Killed After Signing to OTF (Unreleased Full Interview) Nov 06, 2024

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Lil Durk discussed various topics during this 2014 sit-down with VladTV. He talked about his issues with Tyga and The Game, which resulted in a tense face-off between Durk and the latter. He revealed that the feud with Game was squashed shortly afterward and explained that his beef with Tyga was sparked by a line about Blac Chyna and a feature verse. Later in the interview, Durk talked about the passing of his cousin Nunu, who Durk had signed just two days prior.

Juvenile on Cash Money, Young Buck, Soulja Slim, DMX, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Puffy (Flashback) Nov 05, 2024

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Juvenile came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, and he started off by detailing his early life growing up in the projects of New Orleans and seeing a lot of violence before he was a teenager. He then detailed his brief time in the streets, which he realized wasn’t for him and led to him fully focusing on his music career. Moving along, Juvenile explained how he first linked up with Cash Money and convinced them to pay him to quit a good-paying, blue-collar job to pursue a career as an artist. Juvenile also detailed forming the Hot Boyz with B.G., Turk, and Lil Wayne, which saw monster success ahead of their hugely successful solo careers. To hear more, including dropping “Back That Thang Up” and DMX tour stories, hit the full interview above.

Lance "Un" Rivera on Getting Stabbed by Jay-Z, Business Partners with Biggie, 2Pac Run-In (Flashback) Nov 04, 2024

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In this 2023 full-length interview, executive music producer/film director Lance "Un" Rivera looks back on some of his fondest memories growing up with a large family in Brooklyn, New York, during the 70s and 80s. The long-time friend of the late Notorious B.I.G. explains that he misbehaved so badly that his mother placed him in a boys' home from the age of 12 to 16 years old. From there, he details the horrific dynamics involved with living in close quarters with some of the area's most hardened young criminals, which ultimately made him more prolific at being a criminal. Lance states that after evolving as a "stickup kid" well into his late teens before getting caught by law enforcement and sent to Rikers Island for two years, during which time his older brother built up his heroin empire in Brooklyn. As the interview continues, Lance talks about getting out of prison at the age of 21 and being groomed by his older brother as a drug dealer in his criminal empire. He then talks about living in the same neighborhood as Biggie, who was a close friend of his younger brother. Elsewhere in the Q&A session, the two men discuss Biggie's relationship with 2pac and the ascension of Junior Mafia and Lil Kim. When DJ Vlad asks him about Suge Knight's infamous speech during the Source Awards, Lance states that he wanted to physically hurt him. He then shares his thoughts on what led to the classic East Coast vs. West Coast beef. Later in the talk, Lance talks about Biggie's catalog and the large amount of features that he recorded for his passing. He also addresses the accusations Jay-Z made about him leaking his album, "Vol. 3...Life and Times of S. Carter", before talking about the infamous stabbing incident at Q-Tip's album release party. Lance clarified that Jay-Z was not the one who stabbed him.

Former WWE Wrestler Maven Tells His Life Story Nov 03, 2024

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Former WWE superstar and YouTuber Maven Huffman offered VladTV a look into his life and career. He explained he was conceived during an extramarital affair, which led to his biological father being absent from his life and Maven being adopted by his uncle and aunt after his mom took her own life. The former wrestler described his failed attempt at a baseball career before becoming a middle school teacher. However, Maven took a chance on himself and joined WWE's reality competition show, "Tough Enough," which led him to join the Vince McMahon-led company. From his storied feud with The Undertaker, wrestlers' income, experiences with Vince McMahon, and his admitted use of various substances, Maven offered insight into his wrestling career as well as the entire professional wrestling industry throughout this new VladTV exclusive.

Mystikal Tells His Life Story (Flashback) Nov 03, 2024

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In this 2021 VladTV full interview, Mystikal sat down and detailed moments in his career and life. The rapper spoke about his beginnings in New Orleans, and how his first record deal was for $500. From there, he spoke about his time with on No Limit Records, and the issues he faced with blossoming rival label Cash Money Records. Mystikal then talked about his success after he and No Limit parted ways, and also talked about his time in jail, although he notes he was innocent. Mystikal revealed that after 6 years behind bars, it was Snoop Dogg who helped him get back to where he needed to be in life. Watch the full interview above.

Damian Marley on 2Pac & Bob Marley Comparisons, Album with Nas, New Project (Flashback) Nov 02, 2024

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Damian Marley, the youngest son of reggae icon, Bob Marley, and a viable star in his own light sat down with DJ Vlad to speak on his dad's legacy, the impact of Rastafarianism on his life, and what it's like working with Nas and Jay-Z in 2017. He begins by discussing his father's legacy, though Jr. Gong was only 2 when he passed, and why the Marley descendants have a knack, for music. He speaks on the social impact Bob's music has and why 2Pac may be the only artist to have such a powerful effect on the masses. He then goes on to discuss Trenchtown and the politics of Jamaica and why he feels it is important for someone like him who is privileged to some extent, to speak up on the oppressions of others in his music. Getting to the music, Damian discusses his success as a solo reggae artist having received three Grammy awards in his career and working with mainstream artists Nas, Mick Jagger, Skrillex, and Jay-Z through the years. He also discloses whether or not he and his siblings would ever work on a collaborative project.

G Herbo on Overcoming Lean Addiction, Lil Bibby, Rico Recklezz, Drill (Unreleased Full Interview) Nov 01, 2024

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In 2016, G Herbo joined VladTV and spoke about the state of Drill Music. The Chicago rapper admitted that he couldn't accurately comment on the state and future of the genre. He also talked about working with Rico Recklezz after Rico dissed him on a song. G Herbo also reflected on his interactions with police and revealed he had been assaulted by cops as a minor. Later in the interview, he addressed his past addiction to lean, chain-snatching incidents, wanting to buy his old neighborhood and more.

Trap Lore Ross on Lil Durk, Quando Rondo, King Von, Kodak Black, Diddy, 2Pac, Jay-Z Nov 01, 2024

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Trap Lore Ross returned to VladTV to discuss his recent projects and multiple rap topics. The YouTuber spoke about the Young Dolph trial, the origins of Dolph's beef with Yo Gotti, and violence that followed the late rapper's passing. He also discussed recent developments in the Young Thug trial before breaking down the events that led to Foolio's death. The documentary filmmaker discussed the various controversies surrounding Diddy and his documentary about Jay-Z's alleged mistress. Later in the interview, Trap Lore Ross talked about his Team 600 video and the history of violence in Chicago.

Touré on Diddy, Jay-Z, Kendrick, Drake, Nas, Jaguar Wright, Elon Musk Oct 31, 2024

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Music journalist Touré returned to VladTV to discuss a number of music and political topics. The famed writer started by offering his thoughts on Diddy's legal drama. He also detailed his experiences with Diddy and the music mogul's history of troubling behavior, including being threatened by the Bad Boy founder and Diddy assaulting his son's football coach. Touré broke down Cassie's history and struggles with Diddy before talking about Jaguar Wright's appearance on Piers Morgan, Jay-Z, Dame Dash, Elon Musk, and much more.

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