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In this VladTV interview, Rex Holloway recounts his journey from a gifted kid in East Texas near Houston to juvenile detention, armed robberies, and a 10-year Texas prison sentence at 17. Holloway details the harsh realities of TDCJ life, the Texas Youth Commission, Huntsville intake, Ferguson Unit, solitary confinement, prison politics, and how he rose within the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas (ABT) before walking away after five years.He breaks down the difference between the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and California’s AB, the impact of the Ruiz lawsuit, conflicts involving Aryan Circle, Texas Syndicate, and Mexican Mafia politics, and the mental toll of years in administrative segregation. Holloway also discusses reading about John Gotti and Sammy “The Bull” Gravano, rebuilding his life after release, staying free for 21 years, and finding success, marriage, and perspective beyond prison.

In this flashback, we revisit Gloria Velez as she shares her tumultuous journey from Long Island to Brooklyn, opening up about her dysfunctional family life, her father’s addiction, and her mother’s struggles. At 14, Velez entered the music industry, performing at teen clubs and touring with DJ Laz and 2 Live Crew. She also detailed her experience of abuse by singer Aaron Hall, who was 16 years her senior, including physical violence and mental manipulation, as well as her fight for custody of her son.Velez went on to transition into modeling and music, recounting her experiences working with Hype Williams, Jay Z, and other prominent artists and industry figures. She also addressed her public falling out with VladTV over creative differences and financial issues, which led to a temporary rift. The conversation concluded with Velez promoting her book, Silent Screams, which details her life experiences and time in the entertainment industry.

Former Houston Rockets first-round pick Royce White sits down with DJ Vlad for an uncensored conversation spanning basketball, politics, culture wars, and their past online feud. White revisits growing up in the Twin Cities, becoming Minnesota Mr. Basketball, his time at the University of Minnesota and Iowa State, the 2012 NBA Draft, Daryl Morey, the Houston Rockets dispute over mental health policy and travel, plus brief stops with the Sacramento Kings, Canada’s London Lightning, and Ice Cube’s BIG3. White also addresses his stated effort to enter the WNBA draft, his appearance at an Indiana Fever game, Enes Kanter Freedom’s Chicago Sky controversy involving Natasha Cloud and Sophie Cunningham, and potential legal action. The interview moves into his Senate campaigns, presidential ambitions, Ilhan Omar, Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, Roe v. Wade, Epstein, Lindsey Clancy, immigration, abortion, and America’s political divide.

TK Kirkland returns to VladTV to discuss Boosie's $600,000 pardon scam, Rod Wave, Lil Durk's acquittal, Charleston White, N.O.R.E., Aries Spears, and the business lessons behind some of hip-hop's biggest recent stories. TK reacts to Boosie's 60 Minutes appearance about allegedly losing $600,000 to consultants who promised access to a presidential pardon. TK emphasizes the importance of knowing exactly who you're doing business with and "putting a face to the money," while Vlad discusses why Boosie appears to have been the victim of a scam rather than a participant in wrongdoing. They also break down Boosie's dispute with Rod Wave over a reported $100,000 payment connected to song samples. TK argues that money should always be respected regardless of where it comes from, while Vlad examines how an artist's perception of their value can differ from what the market is actually willing to pay. The conversation then shifts to Lil Durk's not guilty verdict in his murder-for-hire trial despite multiple witnesses testifying against him. Vlad and TK discuss the possibility of future RICO charges, civil litigation, and how an acquittal doesn't necessarily mean the end of someone's legal problems. Vlad also explains why he resumed working with Charleston White, revealing that the relationship has become more profitable than his previous arrangement with Boosie. He addresses his ongoing feud with N.O.R.E., the Carmen Bryan lawsuit, and why he believes podcast appearances should involve formal agreements when both parties promise to appear on each other's platforms. Finally, TK and Vlad discuss taxes, business expenses, keeping your word, controlling your ego, and why professionalism and financial discipline become increasingly important as success grows. They also look ahead to the upcoming Aries Spears conversation and whether old tensions can finally be resolved.

In this flashback, we revisit when Clavicular sat down with VladTV.Braden Eric Peters, better known online as Clavicular, sat down with VladTV to discuss his rise as one of the internet’s most controversial looksmaxing influencers. Originally from Hoboken, New Jersey, Clavicular explained how he became obsessed with physical optimization at a young age, eventually experimenting with testosterone at just 14 years old despite the legal and health risks involved.The conversation delved into the world of looksmaxing, including facial aesthetics, physique enhancement, and controversial techniques aimed at improving appearance. Clavicular broke down concepts such as facial harmony and the Harmony Score, explaining how symmetry, proportions, and facial structure can influence perceived attractiveness. He also critiqued popular internet trends like thumb pulling and other methods he considered ineffective or misleading.Clavicular discussed documenting his journey online, including his use of fat dissolvers, aromatase inhibitors for height optimization, and other unconventional approaches. He also addressed his eventual removal from YouTube for violating the platform’s community guidelines. Despite the controversy surrounding some of his methods, he argued that society already accepts cosmetic enhancement, particularly for women, while men pursuing similar changes can face ridicule.The interview also explored the viral PSL attractiveness scale, ranging from “subhuman” to “god tier,” as well as broader debates surrounding beauty standards, confidence, status, and wealth in modern dating culture. Vlad challenged Clavicular on the importance of long-term thinking and sustainability, encouraging him to balance short-term internet attention with strategic planning for the future.Throughout the conversation, Clavicular reflected on criticism, internet fame, and why he believes young men are increasingly drawn to self-improvement culture in search of confidence, validation, and success.

In this in-depth VladTV interview, Jay Katz recounts the path that led to the 1991 killings of his father and stepmother in Montgomery County, Maryland, and the 100-year plea deal that followed. Katz discusses growing up in a military family connected to Fort Bragg, Walter Reed, Baltimore, and Bethesda, while detailing his allegations of childhood abuse, addiction, family dysfunction, suicide ideation, and the night of the shootings. He also reflects on prison life in Maryland, encounters with inmates including Hadden Clark, his recovery journey, and how investing in Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple helped him hire attorneys and clarify his sentence. The conversation also covers the Menendez brothers case, Jeffrey MacDonald, New Jack City, parole, remorse, and life after prison working with companies like Amazon and Tesla. #VladTV #JayKatz #TrueCrime #MenendezBrothers #PrisonInterview

Trap Lore Ross returns to VladTV to discuss the death of Chicago rapper Bloodhound Q50 and break down the surprising outcome of Lil Durk's federal murder-for-hire trial. Ross and Vlad first react to Q50 being killed at just 22 years old after he was shot inside a Tesla outside a Chicago gas station. They discuss his rise alongside the late Lil Jeff, his reputation for claiming involvement in multiple killings, and the numerous street conflicts surrounding his career. Vlad reflects on previously interviewing Q50 and warns young artists that success doesn't erase unresolved street problems. The conversation then shifts to Lil Durk's trial, which Ross attended in person. Durk was found not guilty on five counts connected to the murder-for-hire case involving the death of Lil Pab, while co-defendants Dee Dee and David Lindsay were convicted of stalking resulting in death. Ross explains why he believes prosecutors presented significant circumstantial evidence but ultimately failed to eliminate reasonable doubt surrounding Durk's direct involvement. They examine key evidence presented during the trial, including testimony from Vonnie, travel arrangements allegedly made for individuals involved in the shooting, and flights reportedly purchased using Durk's American Express card. Despite the acquittal, Durk's legal problems may not be over. Ross and Vlad discuss severed charges and a potential future RICO case involving additional alleged murders and attempted murders, including the attempted killing of Quando Rondo. They also examine whether additional defendants could cooperate with federal prosecutors before future trials. Finally, they discuss the possibility of a civil lawsuit from Lil Pab's mother, where the burden of proof would be lower than in the criminal case.

Former Army Ranger sniper Nicholas Irving joins Shawn Prez on VladTV to discuss the ongoing Iran conflict, military intelligence, the reliability of government narratives, and growing concerns over national security. Irving argues that prolonged wars can become a cycle of repeated headlines and shifting objectives that eventually exhaust public attention. Drawing comparisons to Afghanistan, he questions whether the U.S. has learned from past nation-building failures and warns that a ground invasion of Iran could become an even more difficult and costly conflict. The conversation also examines claims that Iran could be close to developing a nuclear weapon. Irving expresses skepticism toward intelligence used to justify military action, pointing to past failures surrounding weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and questioning how much current intelligence is driven by legitimate security concerns versus political pressure. Shawn and Nicholas also discuss conflicting accounts from Robert O'Neill and Matt Bissonnette regarding the mission that killed Osama bin Laden. Irving explains how the "fog of war" can cause members of the same operation to remember fast-moving combat events differently without necessarily meaning one account is intentionally false. The discussion then turns to domestic politics, political rallies, government surveillance, and whether Americans are safer today than before 9/11. Irving argues that increased division and the possibility of coordinated domestic attacks present serious challenges, while also cautioning against jumping to conspiracy theories surrounding recent criminal investigations.

Craig Newmark sits down with VladTV for a candid look at the creation of Craigslist, from his Morristown, New Jersey upbringing and early IBM work on mainframes for General Motors to launching a simple San Francisco email list that became a global classifieds giant. Newmark explains why Craigslist stayed fast, text-based, and minimally monetized while Silicon Valley chased venture capital, the dot-com boom, and billion-dollar exits. He also addresses Jim Buckmaster becoming CEO, the eBay equity dispute, Craigslist’s impact on newspapers, and why he stepped away in 2018 to focus on philanthropy. Newmark discusses putting his Craigslist equity into a 501(c)(4), signing the Giving Pledge, donating more than $550 million, and working toward giving away $1 billion to support veterans, military families, journalism, cybersecurity, anti-scam efforts, the Take Nine campaign with Sesame Street’s Count, AI risks, AGI, LLMs, and protecting U.S. infrastructure.

Chingy sits down with VladTV for a wide-ranging conversation about music industry politics, the Keefe D trial, past controversies, and the lessons he's learned throughout more than two decades in the business. Chingy opens up about the lack of authenticity he has experienced in entertainment, including people promising appearances or collaborations only to give him the runaround later. Vlad suggests creators start putting reciprocal appearances into contracts, complete with financial penalties when someone fails to honor their agreement. The conversation turns to Keefe D's conviction in the Tupac Shakur murder case, with Chingy questioning whether the full story has been revealed and sharing his theories surrounding the night Tupac was killed. Vlad also explains what he knows about the death of Outlawz member Yaki Kadafi and addresses some of the theories that have surrounded the case for decades. Chingy then revisits the controversy involving Sidney Starr, maintaining that allegations made about him years ago were fabricated for attention. They also discuss Starr's more recent legal troubles and how false or damaging claims can follow entertainers throughout their careers. Later, Chingy focuses on his next chapter in music, introducing Gold Chain Confessions and what he calls Luxury Midwestern Soul, a sound centered around peace, maturity, and wellness. He and Vlad also discuss the resurgence of St. Louis hip-hop, including Sexyy Red, Nelly, the St. Lunatics, and Metro Boomin. Chingy concludes with important lessons about publishing, mechanical royalties, contracts, and protecting yourself financially. After beginning his career with a $9,000 deal, he explains how understanding the business eventually helped him secure a $3 million publishing agreement.

Judge Greg Mathis returns to VladTV for an uncensored legal breakdown of major hip-hop and true-crime cases. He weighs the evidence in Keefe D’s Nevada trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Las Vegas killing, discussing reasonable doubt, the Mike Tyson fight, Death Row rumors, and why a hung jury or plea deal could be possible. Mathis also analyzes Lil Durk’s federal case, OTF ties, Quando Rondo, King Von, OTM Jam’s cooperation, OTF Vonnie’s testimony, and what prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt. The conversation expands to Diddy and Cassie, Big U, street politics, off-duty security, and the use of rap lyrics in RICO-style cases. Mathis also reacts to Daejon Love’s alleged romance-investment scam, D4vd’s legal situation and public defender reports, plus broader debates on murder trials, mental illness, John Hinckley Jr., Lindsey Clancy, and the death penalty.