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Former Hells Angels President Charles "PeeWee" Goldsmith Tells His Life Story Jun 18, 2024

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Former President of the Hells Angels' Las Vegas charter, Charles "PeeWee" Goldsmith, joined VladTV for an exclusive interview on his life. PeeWee spoke about his upbringing in Milwaukee, which included abuse from his stepfather, military school, and becoming a wrestling state champion in high school. He detailed his path to joining biker gangs, starting from committing thefts as a greaser, becoming president of the Sinners motorcycle club, and finally joining the Hells Angels. He broke down the process and demands of becoming a Hells Angel, explaining that he moved away from his wife and kids in order to become a prospect and, later, president of his own charter. PeeWee also talked about the violence between rival crews and run-ins with the law as a result. Despite his dedication to the motorcycle club, PeeWee would become disenchanted with the lifestyle following a stint in prison and other incidents. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

Wack100 Tells His Life Story (Flashback) Jun 17, 2024

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Wack100 sat down with VladTV in January for the first time and spoke about his childhood experiences during the height of the crack epidemic. He described a typical 1980s household affected by drug use, calling his father a crack addict from an early age. Wack100 recounted the devastating impact of the crack cocaine crisis, noting how government-funded money was funneled into the local drug trade rather than invested in community resources. Throughout the rest of the interview, Wack100 detailed his life story and entry into Hip Hop. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

Former Drug Kingpin Freeway Rick Ross Tells His Life Story (Flashback) Jun 16, 2024

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In Freeway Ricky Ross' first sit-down with VladTV, the former drug kingpin opened up about his life story. During the 2015 interview, he explained the circumstances that led him to join the drug business. Freeway Ricky talked about his introduction to crack and some of the early errors he made as a drug dealer. He also revealed how much he profited off of his drug enterprise before breaking down how crack was stigmatized to prosecute young Black men. Later in the interview, Freeway Ricky detailed his case, incarceration, and his role in the Iran-Contra scandal. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

Boosie on Why He Said "Fuck Father's Day!" (Flashback) Jun 16, 2024

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In this 2020 flashback, Boosie goes into why he was angry on Father's Day after having issues with his baby moms.

Rubi Rose on Dating Playboi Carti, Travis Scott & 21 Savage, Being Attracted to Girls, Pretending to be a Blood (Flashback) Jun 15, 2024

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In this 2020 interview, Rubi Rose sat down with VladTV as the newest signee to LA Reid's Hitco. The music artist detailed her rise in the music industry, as well as her dating history. She opened up about her past relationship with Playboi Carti, which included some turbulent moments. She also revealed that she dated Travis Scott and 21 Savage. Rubi Rose responded to speculation about her alleged gang ties and offered her thoughts on the status of females in rap. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

Vanilla Ice Tells His Life Story (Flashback) Jun 14, 2024

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In this 2023 interview, Vlad sits down with Vanilla Ice, the first rapper to top the Billboard charts and sell the fastest-selling hip-hop album at the time, which remains one of the biggest to date. Ice played a significant role in popularizing hip hop worldwide & unintentionally helped fund Death Row Records, propelling the success of artists like Snoop Dogg. After his hip-hop career, Ice transitioned into real estate, where he continues to strive financially. Ice penned his top hit, “Ice Ice Baby,” when he was just 16, although he noted that his song “Ninja Rap" is also popular among younger fans. Ice credits his success to his own work, refuting claims that someone named Mario Johnson assisted him. Ice stated that he had initially intended to sign with Def Jam Records but changed his mind after being offered a better deal by another label. Throughout the rest of the interview, Vanilla Ice talks about Eminem, MC Serch, overcoming drug use, and much more.

Vanilla Ice on Dating Madonna, Names Biggie's Killer, Getting Stabbed,Pablo Escobar Jun 14, 2024

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Vanilla Ice sat down with DJ Vlad again to continue their discussion on Vanilla Ice's life and career. The rapper explained the circumstances surrounding his birth, revealing why he never knew his biological father and his mother getting married seven times. He also broke down his entry into Hip-Hop and the origins of the "Ice Ice Baby" chant. Despite dropping out of school at 16 to pursue financial opportunities in rap and motocross, he still had run-ins with the law and was involved in violent incidents. Vanilla Ice opened up about his days opening for rappers, such as Sir Mix-a-Lot, as well as a brief romance with Madonna. He also talked about securing brand partnerships with Nike and Coca-Cola at the height of his success before adopting a Rastafarian lifestyle to escape the pressures of fame. Throughout the rest of the interview, Vanilla Ice discussed 2Pac and Biggie passing away, participating in celebrity boxing, getting into real estate, and much more.

Birdman's Brother Terrance "Gangsta" Williams, Who Admitted to Killing 40 People, Tells His Life Story (Flashback) Jun 13, 2024

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In this 2022 interview, Terrance “Gangsta” Williams sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview where he spoke about his brother, Cash Money co-founder Birdman, and their rise to running one of the most legendary labels in the game. Throughout the interview, Terrance spoke about being raised with Birdman, who was in foster care after his mother died, and his father bringing him home. After revealing that his father had 25 kids, Terrance spoke about hustling in the streets, being shot, and his older brother being killed. Throughout the interview, Terrance shared stories about his time in juvenile prison, and later being sentenced to life plus 20 years in prison in 1998. He also spoke about the street crew “Hot Boys,” which later inspired the legendary Cash Money group, and his release from prison, which you can hear more about in the full interview above.

Grant Cardone Gives a Tour of His $40M Malibu Mansion Jun 11, 2024

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In this VladTV exclusive, real estate mogul Grant Cardone offered a tour of his $40 million home. Located in Malibu, California, the beachfront home was purchased from a Russian oligarch. The 10,000-square-foot property features seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. During the tour, Cardone revealed that he put $1 million worth of renovations into the home and spends $400,000 per year on property taxes. Despite the costs, the property is breathtaking -- so much so that even DJ Vlad offers to buy the home. To check out the full tour, view the full video above.

Curtis "Wall Street" Carroll on Serving 27 Years for Murder to Becoming Stock Expert in Prison Jun 10, 2024

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Curtis "Wall Street" Carroll sat down for his first in-person interview with VladTV since being released after 27 years in prison. Known for becoming a stock investing expert in prison, Carroll detailed his life journey. He described moving from Washington, DC, to Oakland, where his life consisted of a drug-addicted family, crime, and illiteracy. He talked about his criminal activity, which included robberies and shootouts. However, at 17, one of his robberies resulted in someone getting killed. Although he was not the triggerman, his refusal to cooperate caused him to receive a 54-year prison sentence. Carroll described the prison dynamics and how he was able to survive as a young inmate. Later in the interview, he explained what led him to teach himself how to read and learn about stock investing. After reflecting on the media attention he received due to his financial literacy classes for inmates, Carroll described how he was able to get released from prison. He concluded by talking about how he's adjusted to civilian life after spending most of his life in prison and what he's achieved with stock investing.

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