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Young Dolph on Young Gotti Beef, Hustling at 16, Mixtape Grind (Unreleased Full Interview) Oct 24, 2024

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Late rapper Young Dolph sat with VladTV in 2014 to discuss his life and career. The Memphis rapper offered his thoughts on various flows in rap, particularly the "Migos flow," which many referenced back to Three 6 Mafia. He also talked about the popularity of 'sizzurp' and admitted it wasn't good to promote the substance. Young Dolph also discussed his label status and clarified that he had always been an independent artist at that point. During the interview, he discussed his relationship with Gucci Mane, hustling at a young age, working with Juicy J, and much more.

Former Smuggler Johnny Mitchell Tells His Life Story Oct 23, 2024

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Former smuggler and host of the YouTube channel "The Connect," Johnny Mitchell, detailed his life story to DJ Vlad. Mitchell described his middle-class upbringing in Portland, Oregon, and the mari***na boom that took place in the Northwest. He talked about selling mari***na in high school and expanding his enterprise once he started attending college. Mitchell also explained how he was able to make millions from his activities until the law caught up to him. From there, he described his experiences as a White, middle-class male in prison and how he was able to rebuild his life after his release. To hear Johnny Mitchell talk about pursuing a stand-up comedy career and starting The Connect channel, check out the full interview above.

Casanova 2X (Unreleased Full Interview) Oct 23, 2024

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Casanova 2X offered details about his life in a 2017 sit-down with VladTV. He spoke about growing up in Flatbush and all the trouble he got into as a kid. He explained that he was robbing people by the time he was 11, despite being from a good family with money that gave him everything. He also spoke about being sent to juvie and being a Blood. Later in the interview, Casanova explained how he caught an eight-year sentence after robbing a string of check cashing places. While speaking about his prison experiences, the rapper revealed he had multiple fights and spent three years in solitary confinement. The Brooklyn native said that after his release, he was free for only two months before getting locked up again for a robbery he did not commit. Towards the end, Casanova broke down how he reluctantly became a rapper and found success after only five months.

3-Time Boxing World Champion Michael Nunn on Serving 16 Years in Prison Oct 22, 2024

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Former boxer and three-time champion Michael Nunn spoke about his life and career in this new VladTV exclusive. The former middleweight and light-heavyweight described joining his friends on a visit to a boxing gym and immediately being recognized as a natural. During his successful amateur career, Nunn barely missed the cut to join the Olympic team which led him to turn pro. Within a few years, the Iowa native defeated his amateur rival to capture his first world title. Despite failing to secure bouts against legendary contemporaries, such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, and Roberto Duran, enjoyed a successful career as a world champion in two weight classes. However, his career and life would suffer a setback after an arrest would cause him to spend 16 years in prison. To hear more, view the full interview above.

Young MC Tells His Life Story Oct 21, 2024

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Legendary rapper Young MC joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion about his life and career. He described getting into Hip-Hop during the genre's infancy, rapping at house parties and block parties at 10 years old. While attending college at USC, Young MC recorded a few demos that landed him his record deal. Young MC would go on to pen classic hits for himself and Tone Loc, including "Bust a Move," "Wild Thing," and "Funky Cold Medina." He also described making it as a rapper on the West Coast, even though he grew up on the East Coast, and listed his career highlights which included winning the first televised rap Grammy. Throughout the rest of the interview, Young MC talked about conflicts over his first record deal, his experiences with 2Pac, and maintaining a rap career as a legacy act.

Russ (Unreleased Full Interview) Oct 21, 2024

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Russ joined VladTV in 2016 for an in-depth discussion about his career up until that point. The music artist talked about the breakthrough success of his hit single, "What They Want," and his disillusionment with the music industry after seeing how it worked from the inside. The New Jersey native also called out artists who were pretending to be independent and explained how he was able to break through as an artist without any industry connections. When asked about the diminishing quality of mainstream music, Russ blamed producers more than artists before offering advice to aspiring music artists. To hear more, view the full interview above.

Matisyahu Tells His Life Story Oct 20, 2024

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Reggae singer and rapper Matisyahu discussed in life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. The music artist described his upbringing and his rebellious side, which resulted in him attending a treatment program during his teen years. However, Matisyahu embarked on a journey to self-discovery and embraced Hasidic Judaism. Matisyahu described the lifestyle, as well as his introduction to reggae and Hip-Hop. He explained how he blended the two genres, which made him a unique artist -- so much so, that he was considered one of the top reggae artists. Despite his success, Matisyahu addressed the criticism he received as a result. He also talked about the mixed reactions he received when he decided to shed his Hasidic image. Throughout the rest of the interview Matisyahu touched on his experiences with Shyne and NBA Youngboy, and his thoughts on the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

1090 Jake on Diddy, NBA YoungBoy, TI, YSL Woody, Young Thug, Peewee Longway, Foolio Oct 19, 2024

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1090 Jake discussed legal issues related to a number of Hip-Hop figures in a new VladTV exclusive. He spoke about Diddy's arrest and the implications a conviction could have on the rest of the entertainment industry. Jake also pointed out the potential danger Diddy may face behind bars. The YouTuber also talked about the updates in Boosie, NBA YoungBoy, and Young Thug's cases. Later in the interview, 1090 Jake addressed Peewee Longway, Foolio, Quando Rondo, Rich Homie Quan, and much more.

Math Hoffa on Diddy, Young Dolph, Eminem, Shannon Sharpe, Dame Dash, YSL Woody Oct 18, 2024

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Math Hoffa returned to VladTV to discuss a variety of topics. The "My Expert Opinion" host started off by speaking about Diddy's arrest and the implications it could have on the rest of the entertainment industry. The battle rap legend also offered his thoughts on the developments in Young Dolph's murder trial, as well as YSL Woody establishing himself as a public figure after his involvement in Young Thug's trial. Math Hoffa also discussed Eminem and broke down his features with various artists. Later in the interview, he talked about Dame Dash's attempts at selling his stake in "Reasonable Doubt," Shannon Sharpe's controversial moment on Instagram Live, and more.

Joe Barone on Being FBI's Longest-Serving Informant in Mafia History Oct 17, 2024

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Former mobster Joe Barone detailed his time as the FBI's longest-running mafia informant. Born to parents who had mob ties -- his father being a made man in the Genovese Crime Family and his mother having ties to Al Capone -- Barone grew up as a "legacy wise guy." Barone talked about witnessing his father's activities and being groomed into the mafia lifestyle. However, Barone had no intention of moving up in the mob world until his father died under suspicious circumstances. This led Barone to cooperate with the FBI as an informant within the Bonanno Crime Family. To hear more about Joe Barone spending over a decade as an informant, view the full interview above.

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