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Nicholas Irving aka The Reaper, 1st Black Sniper in the Army's 3rd Ranger Battalion Tells His Life Story (Flashback) Jul 16, 2024

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In this 2023 full-length interview, Nicholas Irving talks about his service as a special operations sniper in the 3rd Ranger Battalion for the U.S. Army before explaining how the birth of his son helped calm him down and change his demeanor from the self-described "hothead" he once was. He also talks about being bullied in high school and how his attitude changed after he shot someone, in the service of his country, for the first time. He promised himself that he would never get picked on again. Elsewhere in the conversation, Nicholas reveals that his parents were also in the service, and they both worked in the Army (Counter Intelligence) before stating that was graduated high school with a 1.70 GPA because he was constantly getting into fights at school. He also explains that his father was the disciplinarian of his household, and both of his parents were very religious during his childhood. Moving along, Nicholas discussed his desire to become a Navy Seal when he was just an elementary school student, the fact that his colorblindness got in the way of his pathway toward Navy Seal, and the career that he carved for himself as a 3rd Ranger Battalion for the U.S. Army. From there, he talks about Ranger school being the toughest program in the military, sniper school, and his third deployment to Iraq. Elsewhere in the interview, he explains the intricacies of shooting a target from over a mile away, the mathematics that allows you to arc a bullet to make it travel further and more. Interview by: Shawn Prez

Meghann Cuniff on Tory Lanez, Young Thug, Diddy & Boosie's Legal Cases Jul 14, 2024

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Journalist Meghann Cuniff returned to VladTV, where she discussed a variety of legal cases. After gaining recognition for her reporting during the Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion case, she offered an update on Tory's legal matters. She gave her reaction to Tory Lanez dissing her before talking about the rapper's circumstances in prison, the status of his appeal, and his impending divorce. Meghann Cuniff also offered her knowledge about the YSL RICO trial, the lawsuit against Diddy, Boosie's legal case and much more.

Tariq Nasheed (Unreleased Full Interview) Jul 13, 2024

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In 2016, Tariq Nasheed joined VladTV for his first sit-down with DJ Vlad. During the interview, he broke down his background and how he gained a following by writing about relationships, which led to multiple publishing deals. After talking about the economics of dating, he addressed the shifts in feminism throughout the years. Tariq Nasheed also touched on police brutality against Blacks before diving into politics and whose agenda caters to African Americans. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

Mafia Associate Gianni Russo on Sleeping with Marilyn Monroe, Kidnapped by Escobar, JFK Murder (Flashback) Jul 12, 2024

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In 2020 Gianni Russo came through for his first-ever interview with VladTV, and he detailed his family's mafia ties in Italy, including his mafia boss uncle being hanged in Italy. After speaking about having polio as a child and being quarantined, Gianni spoke about moving to America with his family and working for Luciano mob boss Frank Costello when he was 13. It was while working with Costello that Gianni got to know Marilyn Monroe, who Gianni lost his virginity to when he was 16 and Marilyn was 28. The two stayed close throughout the remainder of Monroe's life, and Gianni recalled being with her days before her death, which Gianni says was a murder carried out by Monroe's former lover, Bobby Kennedy. During the conversation, Gianni spoke about being cast as Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather, which was his first-ever film, and he detailed threatening Marlon Brando at the first rehearsal for the movie. He went on to explain how he was kidnapped and beaten after Pablo Escobar put a hit out on him, and how Escobar stopped the hit after realizing Gianni was in The Godfather. To hear more, including his friendships with Frank Sinatra and Bill Clinton, hit the above clip.

Dominick Cicale, Former Captain & Hitman for the Bonanno Mafia, Tells His Life Story Jul 11, 2024

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Dominick Cicale detailed how he rose in the ranks to become a made man and captain for the Bonanno family. He explained how he got into selling drugs at a young age before a shooting led to his first stint in prison. Throughout the interview, Cicale broke down mafia and prison politics, including how he became affiliated with the Bonannos despite being originally connected to the Genovese. Cicale talked about the value and perks members enjoy for being top earners, as well as how he ran his crew. However, Cicale also offered insight into the case that sent him to prison the last time and all of the betrayal and deceit that occurred. To hear more of Dominick Cicale's street tales, check out the full interview above.

3x World Series Champion Dwight "Doc" Gooden Tells His Life Story Jul 11, 2024

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Legendary New York Mets pitcher and three-time World Series champion Dwight "Doc" Gooden talked about his life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. Gooden revealed childhood traumas that later manifested in his adult life before breaking down his baseball journey as a child prodigy. After being a standout in his teen years, the Cy Young winner skipped college after the New York Mets drafted him with the fifth pick. After playing just one year in the minor leagues, Gooden was called up to the major league and instantly became a breakout star. As one of Major League Baseball's brightest young stars, Gooden helped reverse the Mets' fortunes into a memorable championship run in 1986. However, despite Gooden's superstardom and success, the baseball pro struggled with addiction throughout his career. To hear how Gooden battled his struggles as a baseball star and what led him to overcome his issues, check out the full interview above.

Martin Shkreli on Getting Rich, Buying Wu-Tang Album, Going to Jail for Stock Fraud Jul 09, 2024

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Martin Shkreli detailed his life story in a new VladTV exclusive. The infamous investor and businessman described growing up in Brooklyn with his parents, who were Albanian immigrants. He talked about his early passion for finance, which led him to join hedge fund Cramer Berkowitz shortly after college. During his young career, Shkreli found success in the pharmaceutical industry and was a millionaire by 28 years old. He also explained his controversial decision to raise prices on various medicines used for various illnesses. Later in the interview, he detailed his $1.5 million purchase of Wu-Tang Clan's one-of-a-kind "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin" album and his public feuds with Ghostface Killah, DJ Akademiks and Lil Wayne. Shkreli opened up about his securities fraud case and serving over four years in prison. To hear what Martin Shkreli has been up to since his release, check out the full interview above.

Larry Mazza on Him & Grim Reaper Doing Over 20 Mafia Hits (Flashback) Jul 08, 2024

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In 2021 Larry Mazza came through for his first-ever VladTV interview where he detailed how he got involved and later joined the Colombo crime family after meeting Gregory Scarpa, known as the "Grim Reaper" in the mob. During the conversation, Larry shared stories of hunting down enemies with Greg during the Colombo family war, including Larry taking down his personal enemy, Nicky Black. Larry also shared the moment when he realized Greg Scarpa was an informant, and deciding to cooperate with the feds for information against Scarpa. Larry went on to explain that he feared the FBI more than the mob after leaving prison, and he detailed working on and appearing in "The Irishman" alongside Robert DeNiro. To hear more, including his reaction to VladTV guests calling the film "inaccurate," hit the above clip.

Big U on Rollin 60's, Suge Knight, Nipsey Hussle (Flashback) Jul 08, 2024

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During this full VladTV interview in 2018, Big U sits down to discuss LA life and street culture. He elaborated on personal stories such as his own encounters with the police. Big U also spoke on Suge Knight and Nipsey Hussle. Take a look at the full interview above.

Former Detroit Kingpin Johnny Curry on Making $200M, White Boy Rick Snitching on Him, Doing 14 Years in Prison (Flashback) Jul 06, 2024

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In 2021 Johnny Curry sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he detailed growing up in Detroit and becoming one of the biggest figures in the city's underworld. During the conversation, Johnny explained his rise in Detroit, moving to Florida and establishing a connection in Columbia, and working with various cartels. He then detailed the “White Boy Rick” story, which led to him being indicted in 1987. Johnny also spoke about the “White Boy Rick” movie starring Matthew McConaughey and the events that followed, which you can hear more about in the full interview above.

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