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262 - Lance "Un" Rivera on Getting Stabbed by Jay-Z, Business Partners with Biggie, 2Pac Run-In (Flashback)
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  • 262 - Lance "Un" Rivera on Getting Stabbed by Jay-Z, Business Partners with Biggie, 2Pac Run-In (Flashback)

    In this 2023 full-length interview, executive music producer/film director Lance "Un" Rivera looks back on some of his fondest memories growing up with a large family in Brooklyn, New York, during the 70s and 80s. The long-time friend of the late Notorious B.I.G. explains that he misbehaved so badly that his mother placed him in a boys' home from the age of 12 to 16 years old. From there, he details the horrific dynamics involved with living in close quarters with some of the area's most hardened young criminals, which ultimately made him more prolific at being a criminal. Lance states that after evolving as a "stickup kid" well into his late teens before getting caught by law enforcement and sent to Rikers Island for two years, during which time his older brother built up his heroin empire in Brooklyn. As the interview continues, Lance talks about getting out of prison at the age of 21 and being groomed by his older brother as a drug dealer in his criminal empire. He then talks about living in the same neighborhood as Biggie, who was a close friend of his younger brother. Elsewhere in the Q&A session, the two men discuss Biggie's relationship with 2pac and the ascension of Junior Mafia and Lil Kim. When DJ Vlad asks him about Suge Knight's infamous speech during the Source Awards, Lance states that he wanted to physically hurt him. He then shares his thoughts on what led to the classic East Coast vs. West Coast beef. Later in the talk, Lance talks about Biggie's catalog and the large amount of features that he recorded for his passing. He also addresses the accusations Jay-Z made about him leaking his album, "Vol. 3...Life and Times of S. Carter", before talking about the infamous stabbing incident at Q-Tip's album release party. Lance clarified that Jay-Z was not the one who stabbed him.

    Mon, 04 Nov 2024 - 2h 53min
  • 261 - Former WWE Wrestler Maven Tells His Life Story

    Former WWE superstar and YouTuber Maven Huffman offered VladTV a look into his life and career. He explained he was conceived during an extramarital affair, which led to his biological father being absent from his life and Maven being adopted by his uncle and aunt after his mom took her own life. The former wrestler described his failed attempt at a baseball career before becoming a middle school teacher. However, Maven took a chance on himself and joined WWE's reality competition show, "Tough Enough," which led him to join the Vince McMahon-led company. From his storied feud with The Undertaker, wrestlers' income, experiences with Vince McMahon, and his admitted use of various substances, Maven offered insight into his wrestling career as well as the entire professional wrestling industry throughout this new VladTV exclusive.

    Sun, 03 Nov 2024 - 1h 57min
  • 260 - Mystikal Tells His Life Story (Flashback)

    In this 2021 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.

    Sun, 03 Nov 2024 - 1h 14min
  • 259 - Damian Marley on 2Pac & Bob Marley Comparisons, Album with Nas, New Project (Flashback)

    Damian Marley, the youngest son of reggae icon, Bob Marley, and a viable star in his own light sat down with DJ Vlad to speak on his dad's legacy, the impact of Rastafarianism on his life, and what it's like working with Nas and Jay-Z in 2017. He begins by discussing his father's legacy, though Jr. Gong was only 2 when he passed, and why the Marley descendants have a knack, for music. He speaks on the social impact Bob's music has and why 2Pac may be the only artist to have such a powerful effect on the masses. He then goes on to discuss Trenchtown and the politics of Jamaica and why he feels it is important for someone like him who is privileged to some extent, to speak up on the oppressions of others in his music. Getting to the music, Damian discusses his success as a solo reggae artist having received three Grammy awards in his career and working with mainstream artists Nas, Mick Jagger, Skrillex, and Jay-Z through the years. He also discloses whether or not he and his siblings would ever work on a collaborative project.

    Sat, 02 Nov 2024 - 1h 04min
  • 258 - G Herbo on Overcoming Lean Addiction, Lil Bibby, Rico Recklezz, Drill (Unreleased Full Interview)

    In 2016, G Herbo joined VladTV and spoke about the state of Drill Music. The Chicago rapper admitted that he couldn't accurately comment on the state and future of the genre. He also talked about working with Rico Recklezz after Rico dissed him on a song. G Herbo also reflected on his interactions with police and revealed he had been assaulted by cops as a minor. Later in the interview, he addressed his past addiction to lean, chain-snatching incidents, wanting to buy his old neighborhood and more.

    Fri, 01 Nov 2024 - 1h 01min
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