Episodes

  • Ricky Williams on Signing to Master P, NFL Suspension for Weed, $7M Stolen (Flashback)

    Ricky Williams on Signing to Master P, NFL Suspension for Weed, $7M Stolen (Flashback)
    Nov 2 2025
    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 Texas. Ricky then addressed turning down going into the NFL Draft as the number one pick his junior year, and instead staying in Texas with the plan to break various records. Speaking about the NFL Draft the following year and being the fifth overall pick to the New Orleans Saints, which Ricky said he was disappointed about because he wanted to be the number one pick. Ricky also spoke about signing with Master P’s No Limit Sports, retiring from the NFL in 2004, and what his life has been like since. To hear his full story, hit the above video.
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Lil Ya (UNLV) on Signing to Cash Money, Mystikal Beef, Yella Boi's Murder (Flashback)

    Lil Ya (UNLV) on Signing to Cash Money, Mystikal Beef, Yella Boi's Murder (Flashback)
    Nov 1 2025
    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 being paid what they deserved by Cash Money, which led to some disputes, including Lil Ya’s fellow group member Yella Boy shooting up Birdman’s house. To hear more, including Yella Boy’s death, hit the full interview above.
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • DJ Vlad on Glasses Malone's Fake Story About Vlad Asking for Gun & Home Invasion

    DJ Vlad on Glasses Malone's Fake Story About Vlad Asking for Gun & Home Invasion
    Oct 31 2025
    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 the BTB Savage interview due to its tragic aftermath. Vlad also discussed the design of his New York studio and his evolving views on evolution and creation.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Mystikal on Cash Money Beef, Prison, Master P, Snoop, Pharrell, Shake Ya A**, Luda (Flashback)

    Mystikal on Cash Money Beef, Prison, Master P, Snoop, Pharrell, Shake Ya A**, Luda (Flashback)
    Oct 30 2025
    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 after 6 years behind bars, it was Snoop Dogg who helped him get back to where he needed to be in life. Watch the full interview above.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Juvenile on Cash Money, Young Buck, Soulja Slim, DMX, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Puffy (Flashback)

    Juvenile on Cash Money, Young Buck, Soulja Slim, DMX, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Puffy (Flashback)
    Oct 29 2025
    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 artist. Juvenile also detailed forming the Hot Boyz with B.G., Turk, and Lil Wayne, which saw monster success ahead of their hugely successful solo careers. To hear more, including dropping “Back That Thang Up” and DMX tour stories, hit the full interview above.
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    48 mins
  • Tim Donaghy, Former NBA Referee Who Bet on His Own Games (Flashback)

    Tim Donaghy, Former NBA Referee Who Bet on His Own Games (Flashback)
    Oct 28 2025
    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 harsh criticism from players and coaches. However, he persisted and eventually moved up the ranks, also referring in playoff games. His salary grew from $80,000 a year plus bonuses to $300,000 when he retired. Donaghy goes to detail his gambling and subsequent FBI investigation, which led to his prison sentence. To hear more, check out the full interview above.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Peezy on Rio Da Young OG, Hits Costing $250K, Eminem, Birdman, Investments, Empire

    Peezy on Rio Da Young OG, Hits Costing $250K, Eminem, Birdman, Investments, Empire
    Oct 27 2025
    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 the racial tensions within the black community. The conversation revolves around the themes of self-discipline, parenthood, and the challenges men face in relationships.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Gilbert Arenas on Gambling Arrest, Diddy, Shannon & Skip, Brittany Renner, Kawhi

    Gilbert Arenas on Gambling Arrest, Diddy, Shannon & Skip, Brittany Renner, Kawhi
    Oct 26 2025
    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 support laws, noting that the court system often sides with the less aggressive parent. The conversation also touched on the impact of social media personalities, the challenges of co-parenting, and the strategic approach to child support negotiations. Additionally, they discussed the implications of the NFL's decision to book Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show, debating the potential audience reach and cultural impact.
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    2 hrs and 10 mins