Rico Recklezz sat down with Vlad to discuss different Chicago gangs, including the OGs like Larry Hoover getting locked up. He also discusses people wanting to chase clout as opposed to chasing money. He follows up by talking about social media getting people getting killed and people acting tough online. Check out the exclusive interview […]
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Tay 600, Chicago MC and a member of the 600 set, made an appearance on VladTV for the express purpose of setting the record straight on a previous VladTV interview with 600 Breezy. Tay starts from the beginning, taking Vlad back to D Thang, the founder of 600, discussing current members, and talking about the […]
Read MoreKing Louie stopped by VladTV to share his thoughts on growing up in Chicago and feeling like he, along with other talented people, had to leave the city to better themselves. He also reacted to our Boosie interview where he reveals that most rappers die in their city over jealousy. King Louie points out that […]
Read MoreComedian TK Kirkland recalled paying Jay Z $1,500 to play his birthday party in 1995, which he said was before the Brooklyn rapper blew up in the hip-hop world. Today, TK says he is happy to see Jay’s success and added that he was also making his way into the sports management arena. Moving along, […]
Read MoreChicago rapper TTB Nez has a nickname: the Chiraq Bully. In this clip, he explains the origin of the name, how he started rapping, and gun culture in his city. “If you don’t have a gun in Chicago, you’re stupid as hell,” he says, “I’d rather take a charge than leave my house without my […]
Read MoreIn this exclusive flashback from 2013, Dipset rapper Freekey Zekey explains what happened with the long talked about Interscope deal and the Dipset reunion. Freekey also shares what’s been going on with Cam’ron, Juelz and other members of the group. Watch the full interview here!
Read MoreFormer SODMG member and Soulja Boy associate Arab was at Soulja’s house on the night of the now infamous robbery. In this clip, Vlad asks Arab about the Show Stoppas, and the origin of the beef between them and Soulja Boy. Arab then tells his side of the robbery story: “I don’t think Soulja or […]
Read MoreIn this clip from King Louie’s interview with VladTV, the Chicago MC gives Vlad his dissertation on the Chicago rap scene: while there are a handful of household names that have emerged out of the city, like Kanye, Common, Chance the Rapper, and Twista, the sound “hasn’t been molded.” In other words, King Louie says, […]
Read MoreLotto Savage sat with VladTV to discuss professionally rapping for 1 year but still feeling like he’s evolved. He discusses how he doesn’t write lyrics and the definition of an industry artist. Lotto discusses being a celebrity, especially feeling like a celebrity before he got on in Atlanta. He talks about people stopping him at […]
Read MoreIn this flashback interview from 2016, Boosie BadAzz isn’t scared to speak his mind whether it’s on social media or in an interview with DJ Vlad. This year, the rapper caused some controversy when he blasted homosexuality being displayed on reality shows and even on his children’s favorite cartoons. Although, the Baton Rouge native says […]
Read MoreFort-Worth rapper Go Yayo is a unique voice in the up and coming generation of hip hop artists. In this clip, Go Yayo explains the origin of his name, tells Vlad about his early aspirations of being a successful rapper, his city having a distinct lack of rap role models, and his experience being charged […]
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