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Band$ from tha Rose joined VladTV for an exclusive interview about his life and career. The Santa Rosa native described his upbringing and revealed he only met his father twice despite only staying down the street. He also revealed his mother struggled with homelessness before breaking down the gang dynamics in Northern California. Band$ also talked about getting locked up for the first time at 13 and catching an attempted murder charge early in his adult life. After serving five years in prison, Band$ dove into the music business and explained how he was able to build a buzz. Later in the interview, he opened up about his various rap feuds and the challenges gang-affiliated rappers face.

With his fist Netflix standup special "Life" premiering today, comedian and TV personality Andrew Schulz came to VladTV in 2016 to discuss an array of topics from cultural appropriation to considering Muhammad Ali to have been a modern day prophet similar to Jesus.

The brilliant idiot starts the conversation giving his opinion on Drake's recent album "VIEWS." He believes it was a decent effort but feels the album should have been shorter. "There's probably 8 hot songs on 'Views' but it's twenty songs long... Give me that 'Views' a la carte," he jokingly says in relation to its lack of brevity. While addressing the worldly sounds of the album, DJ Vlad brings up Mr. Vegas' issue with what he felt was Drake culturally appropriate the reggae/dancehall style. To which Schulz says, "When it comes to cultural appropriation, I don't believe that is a thing." He explains why he believes only broke people argue over the credit for creating what's cool.Later on Schulz and Vlad debate Michael Jackson and Nas' best albums. The conversation quickly turns from the standards of what make a classic album, to the standards of women that both men would accept in their dating lives. Andrew then delves into why he feels men should be giving half their salaries to the child's mother for a peace of mind, when asked about Derek Fisher paying out $109K monthly to his ex-wife. Lastly, Schulz closes out the interview clarifying what he meant when he tweeted "this is a rap thing" when discussing the Troy Ave shooting incident. He states that he meant to say "gangster rap" and how that genre of music came from the streets but now ultimately also directs how street matters are handled. Take a listen to the entire interview above.

Freeway Ricky Ross sat down with DJ Vlad to discuss a variety of topics in this new VladTV exclusive. The businessman gave his reaction to the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul match before pointing out the economic similarities between civilian life and life behind bars. Ross also broke down the rewards and challenges of opening a legal cannabis business and investing in entertainers early on in their careers. He offered his thoughts on various crime figures, some whom were recently released, as well as recent cases involving Diddy, Lil Durk, and Young Thug. Later in the interview, Freeway Ricky talked about the upcoming Keefe D trial and the impact of Nipsey Hussle's passing.

Aries Spears and DJ Vlad discussed LeBron James' hypocrisy for criticizing Stephen A. Smith's critique of his son Bronny, citing LeBron's past actions. They debated the merits of Kanye West's controversial social media posts and Elon Musk's political stances. Aries shared his views on Michael Jackson's "The Lady in My Life" and compared Beyoncé to other iconic singers. They also touched on Amber Rose's dating preferences, Ne-Yo's polyamorous relationship, and the cultural implications of Serena Williams' appearance during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance. Vlad and Aries Spears discuss Drake's music and his attempt to move past beef with other artists. They also discuss legal battles involving celebrities like Jay Z and Diddy, highlighting the challenges of proving allegations. The conversation touches on the impact of social media and the importance of respect in comedy and concludes with reflections on aging and the value of experience.

In a 2023 VladTV exclusive, Dr. Steven Greer, the founder of the Disclosure Project, discussed the need for increased transparency in investigations into UFO sightings and demands for classified information on possible extraterrestrial technology. Greer criticizes the process so far, stating it lacks a proper hearing with subpoena power, preventing key whistleblowers from coming forward. He stresses the need for a long-term, thorough investigation and dismisses the idea of appointing an external panel of experts, alleging the risk of infiltration by those seeking to maintain secrecy. Greer reveals the existence of secret bases storing unidentified aeronautical phenomena (UAPs) and says high-value witnesses could provide more information with appropriate legal protection. If Congress fails to act, Greer suggests that the Disclosure Project may initiate a racketeering influence corrupt organization (RICO) lawsuit against the relevant corporations and individuals. To hear more, check out the full interview above.