Ladon "Beast" Simon on Being Portrayed as "Lamar" on BMF, Shooting Big Meech (Flashback) by VladTV (2024)

Michael Jai White returned for another VladTV exclusive where the actor offered his thoughts on a variety of topics. The action star started off by addressing the federal raids on Diddy's properties and admitting that he wasn't shocked by the turn of events. He revealed that his ex-girlfriend was friends with Diddy's late partner, Kim Porter, and he witnessed the mogul surrounding himself with yes-men. Throughout the remainder of the interview, Michael Jai White and Vlad discussed the details of the lawsuits against Diddy, the allure and realities of street culture, Terrence Howard's stance on taxes, combat sports, and much more.

Boosie recently hosted an interview on his 88-acre property, revealing his ambitious construction and development plans. The property, to be called "Boosie Town," will consist of a "Batman Mansion" as the main house, four homes for his children, and a container mansion made with 40-ft cube containers. In the summer, his kids, ranging from 15 to 18 years old, will live in the houses independently to learn self-reliance. His plans also include a third swimming pool, a subdivision gate, and a golf cart track through the woods. Each two-story house will be uniquely designed with different features like glass or steel balconies and varied room configurations. Boosie is yet to finalize the cost of building these homes and is considering securing funding from investors in Saudi Arabia to construct more homes on the land in the future.He also showcased his nearly completed 'Batman Mansion.' The mansion features a Batman-inspired decor along with a customized pool table, marble island kitchen, four-and-a-half bedrooms, a personal theater with an LCD screen, and a dedicated yoga room, among other luxury amenities. The once-dense forest area on the property now features a golfing green, with more houses planned for development. On having too much space in the mansion, Boosie plans to consider Airbnb for parts of the mansion. The construction project is expected to be ready in about four months, potentially by June or July. Notably, 'Boosie Town' has inspired a host of upcoming artists, with Boosie revealing his continued plans to develop the property.

In this VladTV exclusive, controversial Youtuber Trenches News offered details into his life story. The Chicago native talked about witnessing his mother's drug addiction after his parents split and the gang violence in his neighborhood. He kept himself out of trouble and even attended college. However, a case of mistaken identity caused him to get shot in the head, which reversed the direction of his life path. Getting mixed up in the streets and corrupt law enforcement led him to become an FBI informant. Trenches News also spoke about his own incarceration, and knowledge of notable Chicago rap figures, and his involvement in the O-Block 6 trial. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

In this 2019 interview, DaBaby speaks on a number of topics, including his come-up in the music industry that's now made him a household name. Throughout the interview, the rising star out of Charlotte touches on past controversies in both his professional and personal life, essentially attributing that negativity to those who are envious of his success. Elsewhere in the conversation, DaBaby speaks on standing his ground when Atlanta goons said he needed a permission slip to record a music video, in addition to paying Boosie $15K for his very first feature when he started his career. From there, his own artist $tunna 4 Vegas joins the interview, and together they talk about the success of their hit record, "Animal," that currently on YouTube has over 5 million views.

Boosie recently hosted an interview on his 88-acre property, revealing his ambitious construction and development plans. The property, to be called "Boosie Town," will consist of a "Batman Mansion" as the main house, four homes for his children, and a container mansion made with 40-ft cube containers. In the summer, his kids, ranging from 15 to 18 years old, will live in the houses independently to learn self-reliance. His plans also include a third swimming pool, a subdivision gate, and a golf cart track through the woods. Each two-story house will be uniquely designed with different features like glass or steel balconies and varied room configurations. Boosie is yet to finalize the cost of building these homes and is considering securing funding from investors in Saudi Arabia to construct more homes on the land in the future.He also showcased his nearly completed 'Batman Mansion.' The mansion features a Batman-inspired decor along with a customized pool table, marble island kitchen, four-and-a-half bedrooms, a personal theater with an LCD screen, and a dedicated yoga room, among other luxury amenities. The once-dense forest area on the property now features a golfing green, with more houses planned for development. On having too much space in the mansion, Boosie plans to consider Airbnb for parts of the mansion. The construction project is expected to be ready in about four months, potentially by June or July. Notably, 'Boosie Town' has inspired a host of upcoming artists, with Boosie revealing his continued plans to develop the property.

In 2022, former Detroit street figure Ladon “Beast” Simon came through to tell his story for the first time to VladTV, including being depicted as “Lamar” on the hit STARZ show “BMF. Ladon started out speaking about growing up in Detroit and witnessing the riots in the late 1960s, which he participated in as a child. Ladon also spoke about getting in the streets at 14 and being successful by the time he was 15, but things started to change in the late 1970s when Ladon was getting serious time. Moving along, Ladon explained how he got the nickname “Beast,” going to prison, rumors about going to a mental institution, his relationship with E.D. Boyd, and his thoughts on Big Meech and Southwest T. To hear more, including Ladon speaking about not being consulted for the BMF series, hit the full interview above.

Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley returned to VladTV for the first time in three years. The interview started with the former Buffalo Bill giving his reaction to OJ Simpson's passing and revealing his interactions with the late Hall of Famer. Vlad also mentioned that he almost secured an interview with OJ until negotiations fell apart. Marcellus and Vlad mentioned Caitlyn Jenner's reaction to OJ's passing before Marcellus offered his thoughts on transgenders in sports. Marcellus talked about rap beefs and reflected on witnessing the early brewing of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud. To hear more, including Marcellus' thoughts on J. Cole's decision to apologize for his diss track towards Kendrick Lamar, check out the full interview above.

In this interview from 2022, notorious former mafia hit man Sammy “The Bull” Gravano sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he started off telling the story of his origins, including his family being from Sicily. After speaking about how his family moved to Brooklyn, Sammy detailed how he got involved with the mob, which led to stories about how he made his way within the organization as a hitman. After working for the Colombo family, Sammy spoke about joining the Gambino family and becoming a made man. Sammy also detailed his success in the construction business. During the conversation, Sammy spoke about John Gotti’s infamous RICO case, being put under FBI surveillance himself, and Gotti getting life without the chance of parole. To hear more, including Sammy speaking about his own prison sentence and release, along with his biography, hit the full interview above.

Adam22 returned to VladTV, where he discussed various topics with DJ Vlad. The No Jumper host started by highlighting various figures that he and Vlad mutually clicked with and disagreed with. Speaking on his show with Wack100, Adam compared working with Wack to working with Dame Dash. He also responded to critics labeling No Jumper as a gang platform. Throughout the rest of the interview, Adam22 reflected on some of his notable interviews since his last sit-down with VladTV, as well as various current events and much more.

In this full interview from 2019, Mob James recounts his experience at Death Row Records, which involves eye-witness accounts of many of the legendary stories revolving around 2Pac and Suge Knight. Mob James recalls there being a penitentiary mindset at the record company, where employees were essentially afraid to come to work. Furthermore, he states that Suge Knight was ultimately loyal to nobody but himself, while later suggesting that 2Pac died by involving himself in something that he had nothing to do with.

Grammy-winning rock duo The Black Keys joined VladTV for an in-depth discussion on their career journey. The duo, consisting of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, explained how they grew up just a few houses apart from each other and what led them to collaborate on music. They addressed why they remained a duo instead of expanding its members, as well as turning down commercials to remain true to their roots. However, Dan and Patrick revealed their financial struggles despite releasing music to critical acclaim, which influenced them to accept a Nissan ad that increased their exposure and commercial viability. They talked about collaborating with other artists, such as Danger Mouse and Ike Turner, as well as feuding with The White Stripes, Insane Clown Posse, and Justin Bieber. Throughout the rest of the interview, The Black Keys detail their Grammy-winning success, headlining shows, and much more.

In this 2019 interview, Keefe D sat down with VladTV for a rare interview, where he opened up about his connection to Suge Knight while growing up and playing football together. Keefe D said that he saw Suge over the years, including the night Suge and 2Pac were shot in Las Vegas. Keefe D explained how his nephew, Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson, was connected to the incident involving 2Pac, which resulted in his death, and he also revealed how Diddy reacted to the incident.

Boosie returned for yet another VladTV exclusive. Vlad and Boosie kicked off their new interview by discussing Big Meech's upcoming release from prison. Boosie praised Meech before highlighting his lawyer, Drew Findling, who recently sat down for his own interview with VladTV. Boosie commended his lawyer before he and Vlad discussed Findling's ability to secure a plea deal in YFN Lucci's case. Boosie talked about his own prison experiences while pointing out details in Lucci's case. Throughout the rest of the interview, Boosie and Vlad discussed the YSL RICO case, the violence in Memphis and Chicago, and much more.

DDG returned for another VladTV exclusive, where he sat down with DJ Vlad. Now a new father, DDG opened up about his relationship with Halle Bailey and the criticism his relationship has received. The music artist explained the decision to keep Halle's pregnancy private before detailing what's made his relationship with Halle different from his previous romances. DDG also highlighted his and his girlfriend's successful careers and spoke about his investment strategy. Later in the interview, he reflected on being named on Forbes' '30 Under 30' list after growing up poor. To hear more from DDG on his current and upcoming projects, check out the full interview above.

DJ Akademiks returns to VladTV for another interview to discuss all the madness in the Hip-Hop world.

In 2014, Guy member Aaron Hall addressed a number of controversial topics during his interview with VladTV. Many of the remarks have recently resurfaced due to new allegations against him and Sean "Diddy" Combs. During the interview, Hall dissed fellow Guy member Teddy Riley before opening up about his previous relationship with Gloria Velez. Hall also mentioned Diddy, claiming that the music mogul has seen him engaged in various acts with women. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

In this new VladTV exclusive, Tony Yayo returned for an in-depth interview and was joined by Uncle Murda. The two rappers spoke about the controversy surrounding Diddy, while Tony Yayo offered more details about Diddy and 50 Cent's history. Also, both described their experiences on 50's historically successful tour. Uncle Murda explained how he became affiliated with 50 Cent and G-Unit before he and Tony Yayo offered their thoughts on G-Dep's release from prison. They also discussed the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, Kendrick Lamar's rap beef with J. Cole and Drake, and much more.

Comedian Aries Spears stopped by VladTV and discussed his brand, his podcast, and his take on the upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Spears explained that his consistent choice of a Black McDonald's T-shirt is part of his brand, with merchandise sold at his shows. He also promoted his podcast and his YouTube channel. Spears offered a detailed analysis on the much-discussed Tyson vs. Paul match, expressing his worries about the endurance of 57-year-old Tyson against the youthful 27-year-old Paul. Although he stated his admiration for Tyson, he also acknowledged Paul's improved boxing technique and strength. As usual, the comedian spoke about a variety of topics including those who dismiss Michael Jordan's legacy.

Roger Bonds came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he spoke about coming up in the streets of Harlem as one of nine kids in the 1980s. Roger detailed growing up around other Harlem street figures, including Rich Porter and Kevin Childs, and Roger spoke about being in jail when he learned of Rich’s passing. During the conversation, Roger addressed beating murder charges as a teen and turning himself in for a murder so that his friend could be released, despite Roger having kids at home. Roger also spoke about being locked up with Black Rob, knowing Loon and A$AP Ferg’s father, and also touring with Diddy. Moving along, Roger spoke about his son’s life changing forever when he was arrested for murder in Africa after going to meet someone to buy diamonds.

In this full interview, Michael Franzese speaks about his life as a former New York mobster and caporegime of the Colombo crime family, where through the gasoline tax rackets in the 1980s he reportedly made more money for a crime family than anyone since Al Capone. During the height of his scheme, Franzese was selling half a billion gallons of fuel a month while earning approximately $10 million a week, all the while keeping the tax revenue for himself which was spread throughout the family. Additionally, due to the substantial profits being made, Franzese was able to sell the gas at the cheapest prices in the city, thus becoming known as the Robin Hood of his community.Elsewhere, he talks about family turmoil where his own father put a hit on him after leaving the mafia, who later was given an 8-year prison sentence after Franzese's brother wore a wire and took the stand against him. Additionally, he mentions how the mafia killed Jimmy Hoffa and extorted J Edgar Hoover, as well as sharing information he heard regarding the mafia's involvement in JFK's assassination.

In this interview from 2013, Nipsey Hussle spoke to VladTV about his career success at the time, most notably how he had recently sold 100 copies of his $100 Crenshaw mixtape to Jay Z. "It wasn't about the money," Nipsey said about his marketing plan, "it was about the level of connection and respect with the fans." From there, he explained why he left his record deal with Epic, stating that major labels don't respect talent.Elsewhere in the interview, he also breaks down all matters related to Los Angeles gang culture, specifically in regards to the Rollin 60s Neighborhood Crips. With that said, he also detailed his focus for his music and business endeavors, where at the time he was expanding his Crenshaw clothing line.

In March 2023, BMF associate J Bo sat down for his first-ever VladTV interview, and he started off by speaking about growing up in St. Louis in the 1980s amid the crack era. From there, J Bo explained how his dreams of becoming a professional athlete were squashed when he was around 18, and he detailed getting in the streets. As he was moving up in the streets, J Bo spoke about meeting BMF co-founder Southwest T, and he also detailed how he got his name, which stands for “Junior Boss.” During the conversation, J Bo spoke about BMF getting bigger and bigger, and he went on to speak about Big Meech being on house arrest at one point. J Bo also detailed some of the massive parties that BMF threw, including an epic trip to Mexico on a huge jet, and from there, J Bo spoke about the downfall of BMF and going to prison. To hear more, including J Bo speaking about talking to Southwest T after their release, hit the full interview above.

In this 2018 interview, 3 years before the BMF TV series launched, Lil Meech sat down with Vlad to speak on a variety of topics, including his dad, Big Meech, getting 30 years, the upcoming BMF TV series, and more.

Michael Jai White returned for another VladTV exclusive where the actor offered his thoughts on a variety of topics. The action star started off by addressing the federal raids on Diddy's properties and admitting that he wasn't shocked by the turn of events. He revealed that his ex-girlfriend was friends with Diddy's late partner, Kim Porter, and he witnessed the mogul surrounding himself with yes-men. Throughout the remainder of the interview, Michael Jai White and Vlad discussed the details of the lawsuits against Diddy, the allure and realities of street culture, Terrence Howard's stance on taxes, combat sports, and much more.

Yung Joc returned for another sit-down with Shawn Prez, where the two former Diddy colleagues discussed the mogul's legal issues stemming from multiple lawsuits and a federal raid. Both discussed the ramifications of the raids and lawsuits, such as Diddy stepping down from some of his companies. They also addressed the lack of public support Diddy received before moving on to other topics, such as Kendrick Lamar's verse on Future's new album and Megan Thee Stallion's feud with Nicki Minaj. Joc also offered his thoughts on 1090 Jake, Saucy Santana, Tasha K, BMF, Kanye West, Cardi B, and much more.

In a new episode of Reggie Wright Jr. and Mob James' podcast, the two discussed a variety of topics. Much of the conversation centered around business mogul Diddy, whose homes were recently raided by Homeland Security. They started by pointing out the fact that Reggie Wright Jr. predicted months prior that Diddy would get raided by federal agents. James and Reggie discussed the implications of the federal raids and what the various lawsuits could mean for Diddy moving forward. During their sit-down, the two also offered their thoughts on Suge Knight, Charleston White, Donald Trump, and much more.

King Yella returned to VladTV after almost a decade since his last appearance. The Chicago rapper remained cryptic about a recent alleged attack with a baseball bat. Yella detailed his childhood, which included multiple run-ins with the law, the earliest happening when he was 10 years old. After living with his mother in Sacramento, Yella was sent back to Chicago, where he officially became involved in street life. The rapper explained that he was born a Gangster Disciple due to his father's affiliation and compared Chicago's gang politics to LA's. He also talked about the effect Chief Keef's celebrity had on the outside world's view of Chicago. Throughout the rest of the interview, King Yella details his entry into the rap industry and experiences with Tooka, FBG Duck, and others.

In this VladTV exclusive, Michael Corleone Blanco detailed his life as the youngest son of Griselda Blanco. He started by opening up about his upbringing in Colombia and clearing up misconceptions regarding his mother's early life. He also refuted claims that his parents had a turbulent relationship but admitted to his parents' involvement in the criminal underworld. Michael talked about being exposed to casual violence as a child and witnessing his mother expand her drug empire. Later in the interview, Michael detailed Griselda's dealing with Pablo Escobar and the death of his father. His losses didn't stop there as his mother was sentenced to prison, and his brothers were killed. To hear more, including his reaction to Charles Cosby's VladTV interview, check out the full interview above.

Fresh off his tour with 50 Cent, Tony Yayo sat down with VladTV in January to discuss a variety of topics. Yayo talks about his recent international tour where he backed up 50 Cent. The conversation then shifts to comedy, with Tony Yayo calling comedian Katt Williams the "50 Cent of comedy." The rapper also gave an update on the state of G-Unit before responding to Dr. Umar dismissing Eminem as a rap GOAT. He also reflected on past feuds with The Game and Suge Knight before offering his thoughts on the drill scene. Later, Tony Yayo reacted to Uncle Murda's annual "Rap Up" and talked about G-Dep, Young Thug, Kodak Black, and BG's legal cases.

Comedian Michael Blackson showed off his luxury vehicle, a Rolls Royce Cullinan. Proudly presenting the 'top of the line' car as 'every Black man's wish,' Blackson drew attention to the vehicle's sleek exterior, elaborate features like a push-button system and suicide doors, and a luxurious interior complete with the iconic Rolls Royce 'R' symbol. His unique model even includes a crystal upgrade on the Rolls Royce symbol. Blackson jokingly compared the car to a boat due to its smooth and quiet drive, stating that the car commands respect on the road and signifies success. Notably, the comedian's car also comes equipped with a built-in umbrella, though he admits it has never been used since it rarely rains in Southern California. The Rolls Royce Cullinan is priced at approximately $400,000.

DDG returned for another VladTV exclusive, where he sat down with DJ Vlad. Now a new father, DDG opened up about his relationship with Halle Bailey and the criticism his relationship has received. The music artist explained the decision to keep Halle's pregnancy private before detailing what's made his relationship with Halle different from his previous romances. DDG also highlighted his and his girlfriend's successful careers and spoke about his investment strategy. Later in the interview, he reflected on being named on Forbes' '30 Under 30' list after growing up poor.

Last November Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on VladTV to share about his family's fascinating and storied past. His father was Robert F. Kennedy, also known as Bobby, who was the brother of John F. Kennedy and son of Joseph Kennedy. RFK Jr. detailed how close-knit the Kennedy family was, discussing both happy times, such as dinner with his grandparents and boating expeditions with his grandfather, and tragedies, including the loss of two uncles during World War II. He also addressed rumors regarding his grandfather's involvement in bootlegging, explaining that Joseph Kennedy didn't enter the alcohol industry until after Prohibition ended and further proclaiming that he was a prohibitionist himself. RFK Jr. refutes legacy-tarnishing rumors that were circulated at the time of his father's assassination as an intentional CIA-led effort to discredit the family's name. RFK Jr. also addressed JFK's presidency and assassination before he opened up about J. Edgar Hoover, his father's assassination, Fidel Castro, the "Kennedy Curse," his presidential campaign, and much more.