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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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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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00:47:50

Juvenile on Cash Money, Young Buck, Soulja Slim, DMX,...

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2025/10/29

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

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01:20:33

Tim Donaghy, Former NBA Referee Who Bet on His Own...

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2025/10/28

Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy, who was found guilty of betting on games he officiated, recently gave an interview providing an insight into his life in the NBA. Donaghy became a referee following in his father's footsteps, and after having two unsatisfactory jobs after college. After starting his officiating career in the minor CBA league, he got onto the NBA's training program, slowly working his way up to become a referee in the major league. He described his early years as challenging, facing

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01:22:13

Peezy on Rio Da Young OG, Hits Costing $250K, Eminem,...

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2025/10/27

Peezy discussed his new album "Still Ghetto," featuring heavyweight artists like French Montana, Rick Ross, and Big Sean. He explained his decision to go feature-heavy for the first time, attributing it to his career progression. Peezy also shared his experience with Empire Records, highlighting the personal relationships and family-like environment. He talked about the success of his platinum song "2 Million Up," and touched on the unique Detroit rap flow, the challenges of managing artists, and

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02:09:54

Gilbert Arenas on Gambling Arrest, Diddy, Shannon &...

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2025/10/26

Gilbert Arenas and Vlad discussed Diddy's 50-month sentence and Cassie's involvement. Arenas also discussed his own legal troubles, including federal gambling charges, and the NBA's MVP odds, favoring SGA and Luka Doncic over Anthony Edwards. The conversation also touched on the NBA's face, with LeBron and Curry still dominant. The discussion centered on child support issues, emphasizing the importance of co-parenting and avoiding aggressive behavior in court. They discussed California's child

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01:18:43

Earthquake on Katt Williams, Mom Dating Marvin Gaye,...

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2025/10/25

Earthquake discussed his new Netflix special, "Joke Telling Business," which includes personal anecdotes and reflections on societal issues. He shared stories about relationships and his financial struggles, including a $3 million debt. He also talked about his recent wedding, which cost $450,000. He expressed his views on affirmative action, the NFL's inclusion of Spanish-speaking artists, and the challenges of interviewing comedians versus rappers. Earthquake emphasized the importance of

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03:06:36

Akademiks on Cardi B, Bad Bunny, Drake, YoungBoy,...

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2025/10/24

In a new VladTV exclusive, DJ Akademiks and DJ Vlad discuss Birdman's reputation as a hip-hop CEO, his ability to identify and empower talent, and his significant financial success. Additionally, they debate the appropriateness of Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl, considering the language barrier for non-Spanish speakers. The conversation delves into the tensions and decisions surrounding an NBA YoungBoy concert in Chicago, emphasizing the need for safety and the potential for violence. The

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01:41:56

DL Hughley on Diddy, Charlie Kirk, Bad Bunny, Tyson,...

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2025/10/23

DL Hughley spoke to DJ Vlad in another VladTV exclusive. The conversation centers on the sentencing of Diddy to 50 months and a $500,000 fine. The discussion also touches on Trump's potential pardon of Diddy, criticizing Trump's inconsistent moral stance. DL and Vlad debate the ethics of comedians performing in Saudi Arabia, the cultural significance of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, and the implications of Tyson's fight with Jake Paul. They also discuss the treatment of black

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