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VladTV is the world leader in hard-hitting interviews with rappers, actors, professional athletes, gangsters, politicians, singers, business leaders and everything in between. Updated daily. Become a Member to get interviews up to a month early and ad-free.

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00:06:42

Terry Watanabe on Facing 28 Years Over $15M Casino...

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2025/11/11

Terry Watanabe, once a multi-millionaire casino owner, revealed the harrowing ordeal behind losing $350 million gambling over three years. During an interview, Watanabe shared how he racked up $112 million in losses at Harrah's Casino, which extended him $14.7 million in credit. This led to criminal charges filed against him in Clark County in 2009 for defrauding the casino, carrying a potential 28-year prison sentence. Watanabe pled not guilty and countered with a civil lawsuit alleging the casino

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02:28:33

Michael Jai White on Bruce Lee, Terence Crawford,...

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2025/11/11

Michael Jai White discussed his upcoming film, "Why Did I Get Married Again?" and praised it as Tyler Perry's best work. Speaking on the third film in the series, he highlighted the unique themes of parental imperfection and unattainable goals. White also mentioned his long-standing collaboration with Perry, including his role in "House of Pain." He reflected on his career, noting he rarely goes more than three months without a role. White praised Terence Crawford's

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00:07:11

Terry Watanabe on Spending $800M Gambling, Casino Not...

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2025/11/10

Terry Watanabe, infamous for spending nearly $800 million at Harrah’s casinos between 2005 and 2007, recently revealed intriguing details in an exclusive interview. Despite his massive gambling losses, Harrah’s didn’t cut him off; instead, they created a unique “chairman” status just for him, offering lavish perks like front-row Rolling Stones tickets, $500,000 in gift store credit, and personal bartenders. Remarkably, Watanabe admits he wasn’t skilled at games like blackjack and mainly played for

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02:03:21

NBA Hall of Famer Michael Cooper Tells His Life Story

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2025/11/10

Michael Cooper, an NBA Hall of Famer and five-time champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, discussed his journey from Pasadena to the NBA. He recounted his early life, including his father abandoning him and his stepfather's attempted murder of his mother. Cooper detailed his basketball journey, starting from building his own hoop to playing for the Lakers. He highlighted key moments, such as being drafted in 1978, developing the "Coop-a-Loop," and winning five championships from 1980 to 1988. Cooper

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00:51:02

Tommy The Clown Tells His Life Story

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2025/11/09

Tommy the Clown, born in Detroit and raised in South Central LA, transitioned from a troubled youth involved in narcotics to becoming a pioneer of hip hop clowning and krumping. He started performing at children's parties and evolved into a global phenomenon, influencing music videos by Madonna, Missy Elliott, and Kendrick Lamar. Despite challenges, including a five-year prison sentence and a house robbery, Tommy's positive influence on youth through dance and entertainment has endured for over 30

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01:19:56

Fitness Influencer Wes Watson Tells His Life Story

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2025/11/09

Wes Watson, an ex-convict-turned-inspirational speaker and fitness influencer, discussed his journey from San Diego to becoming a millionaire. Starting at 14, he was dealing marijuana to avoid buying it. By high school, he owned luxury cars and made thousands. However, his lifestyle led to a 9-year prison sentence. Post-release, he leveraged his story into a successful fitness brand, Watson Fit, and a YouTube channel, earning $150,000 monthly. Despite facing a potential 25-year sentence for new

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00:02:58

Terry Watanabe on His Gambling Being 20% of Caesars...

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2025/11/09

Terry Watanabe, a legendary high-stakes gambler, once accounted for an astonishing 20% of Caesars Palace's gambling revenue. During his peak, Harrah’s Entertainment (Caesars’ parent company) revealed that nearly 6% of its total gambling revenue came from Watanabe alone. Known for both his massive bets and generosity, he frequently handed out huge tips—sometimes up to $50,000 at once—to casino staff and slot machine attendants.Watanabe’s gambling sessions were jaw-dropping. On one notable day, he

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01:25:35

4x Pro Bowler & Buffalo Bills Captain Dion Dawkins...

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2025/11/08

Buffalo Bills captain and three-time Pro Bowler Dion Dawkins detailed his life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. The football pro talked about his upbringing in Rahway, New Jersey. Despite growing up in a two-parent home, Dawkins admitted to being a troublemaker in school and having to attend a military prep school after not being heavily recruited out of high school. Eventually, the left tackle managed to play Division 1 football at Temple University but suffered a setback when he was arrested

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00:03:31

Terry Watanabe on Ban From Wynn for Compulsive...

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2025/11/08

Terry Watanabe, once a high-profile gambler in Las Vegas, opened up about his battle with compulsive gambling and alcoholism that led to a staggering $127 million loss in just one year. Watanabe revealed that his gambling journey began modestly at Iowa’s Harris Casino before escalating at the Wynn casino around 2006. During this period, his gambling was fueled by heavy drinking, a struggle he acknowledged had roots dating back to his early 20s.His addiction caught the attention of Steve Wynn

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00:06:26

Terry Watanabe on Becoming CEO of His Dad's Company...

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2025/11/07

At just 20 years old, Terry Watanabe took the helm of his father Harry Watanabe’s import company, Oriental Trading Company, which his father had started after immigrating from Hiroshima, Japan. Originally a small carnival distribution business, Terry strategically expanded focus, growing the company to $300 million in annual revenue by 2000. Under his leadership, the company grossed up to $25 million per month and grew significantly. In 2000, at age 43, Terry sold the family-run business for $400

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01:09:57

Sebastian Telfair on Going to Prison, Where He's...

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2025/11/07

Sebastian Telfair discussed his upcoming six-month prison sentence for violating probation related to a $358,000 fraud scheme involving false invoices to the NBA player health plan. He expressed frustration over the conditions of his probation, including being forced to stay in New York and not being credited for his community service and work in media. Telfair also criticized the NBA for not supporting him and compared his case to Glen "Big Baby" Davis, who received a harsher sentence for a smaller

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01:35:35

Big U of the Rollin 60s Tells His Life Story (Flashback)

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2025/11/06

In 2018, Big U sat 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.

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01:14:30

Young Bleed Tells His Life Story (Flashback) RIP

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2025/11/05

In a new VladTV exclusive, Baton Rouge's own Young Bleed delves into his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a revered figure in the hip-hop world. Growing up in the Southside bottoms of Baton Rouge, Young Bleed experienced the gritty realities of the crack epidemic sweeping through neighborhoods in the '80s and '90s. His mother had him at 17, risking her life to ensure his birth. Young Bleed talked about becoming a rapper at a young age, during Hip-Hop's infancy, and how he helped start the

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01:07:00

Swifty Blue on Mexican Mafia Allegedly Plotting to...

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2025/11/04

Swifty Blue, a Cali rapper, discussed his background, including his Salvadorian heritage and upbringing in Paramount. He joined the Eastside Paramount gang, influenced by his older brother, who was in jail for attempted murder. Swifty Blue faced multiple arrests, including for gun possession, and was involved in a conspiracy involving 19 Mexican Mafia members allegedly plotting to kill him. He denied these claims, attributing them to false narratives. Swifty Blue also discussed his music career,

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02:10:47

DEA Agent Hector Berrellez on Trump, ICE, Cartels,...

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2025/11/04

VladTV's new exclusive with former DEA agent Hector Berrellez revolves around geopolitical tensions and U.S. foreign policy. He dismisses the possibility of Mexico going to war with the U.S. and criticizes China's role in the fentanyl crisis. Berrellez discusses the strained U.S.-China and U.S.-Russia relations and expresses confidence in Trump's ability to broker peace through economic sanctions. The discussion also touches on Trump's potential to end the Ukraine conflict and his

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02:13:37

Birdman's Brother Terrance "Gangsta" Williams Tells...

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2025/11/03

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

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01:31:40

Ricky Williams on Signing to Master P, NFL Suspension...

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2025/11/02

Ricky Williams came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he spoke to Shawn Prez about growing up with his parents, who got together when they were young, and were married by 19. Ricky addressed his parents getting divorced when he was young and realizing he was a gifted athlete at a young age, but he didn’t realize his full potential until he was in college. Ricky then went on to speak about balancing his career in minor league baseball while also playing football at the University of

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01:31:40

Lil Ya (UNLV) on Signing to Cash Money, Mystikal...

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2025/11/01

New Orleans artist Lil Ya came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he spoke about being in U.N.L.V., one of the original groups to sign to Cash Money. He detailed growing up in New Orleans and pursuing a career in music and making music starting out around the age of 11. Lil Ya then spoke about meeting Birdman and Slim, and U.N.L.V. being the first group signed to Cash Money, and he also spoke about Mystikal dissing the group. He then spoke about how U.N.L.V. found out they weren’t

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01:20:23

DJ Vlad on Glasses Malone's Fake Story About Vlad...

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2025/10/31

Vlad discussed his interactions with Glasses Malone, clarifying a misrepresentation in Glasses' song "Banned from VladTV." Vlad recounted a home invasion incident where he defended himself against an attacker, emphasizing that he never asked Glasses to bring him a gun. Vlad also addressed his apology to the NOI community and his views on industry plants, citing Tekashi 6ix9ine and Sexyy Red as examples. He highlighted his most impactful interview with Keffe D, solving the Tupac murder, and regretted

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01:14:11

Mystikal on Cash Money Beef, Prison, Master P, Snoop,...

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2025/10/30

In this 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

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