DJ Vlad breaks down the Nevada murder verdict against Duane “Keefe D” Davis in the long-running 2Pac case, after a Las Vegas jury deliberated for just 90 minutes before finding him guilty of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon. Vlad explains why he is not celebrating the conviction, discusses Las Vegas PD’s attempts to obtain
Former federal prosecutor Ed McDonald breaks down the unlikely path that put him on screen in Martin Scorsese’s “Goodfellas”, the classic mob film based on Nick Pileggi’s bestselling book “Wiseguy” and the life of Henry Hill. McDonald recalls how Pileggi, then covering organized crime and public corruption for *New York* magazine, connected him with Scorsese’s
Duane “Keefe D” Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder on Monday, August 31st, 2026, in less than three hours of deliberation. The 63-year-old former gang leader from Compton now faces life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed the hip-hop icon near the Las Vegas Strip. Davis didn’t pull the trigger
On March 5, 2006, the Memphis rap group won Best Original Song for “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” from Hustle & Flow, becoming the first Hip-Hop group ever to take home an Academy Award. During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! hosted by Nashville native Jelly Roll, Juicy J and Project Pat reflected on a letter Parton sent the
Snoop Dogg is taking his Doggyland kids’ empire to another level by linking up with one of the biggest names in children’s entertainment. Snoop tapped the stars of his kids’ animated series Doggyland to collaborate with global preschool entertainment brand Blippi on a new song called My Ice Cream Truck (Doggyland Version). The song puts a new spin
Hit-Boy sits down with Vlad and Elliott Wilson to break down the realities of chasing hit records, producer recognition, and the pressure that followed one of hip-hop’s biggest anthems. The Grammy-winning producer recalls sending the beat that became JAY-Z and Kanye West’s “N****s in Paris” from *Watch the Throne*, realizing its impact at a New
Brian “Glaze” Gibbs joins VladTV to break down the controversy surrounding Pooh Shiesty, Gucci Mane, and the fallout over a 1017 Records contract dispute. Gibbs weighs in on the alleged robbery/kidnapping situation, explaining why recording an armed confrontation on a phone—and potentially uploading evidence to iCloud—can turn a bad decision into a major legal problem.
Former Navy SEAL and SEAL Team Six operator Robert O’Neill joins Vlad to answer a question from sniper Nicholas Irving about life after combat, the toll of leaving the military before retirement, and the hardest transition of his career. O’Neill reflects on Hell Week, the aftermath of the Osama bin Laden raid, the Extortion 17
Jay-Z has a new official trailer out for JAŸ-Z In 8, finally putting a firm date on his eight-part HBO documentary series. The new preview keeps the focus on Jay-Z and Rick Rubin as they unpack the thinking behind his songs, career choices and personal history. HBO says the talks move through Jay-Z’s songwriting, personal experiences, career and studio
Judge Greg Mathis joins VladTV to break down the Keefe D trial in the 1996 Tupac Shakur murder case, explaining why he believes prosecutors have not met the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard required in Nevada. Speaking as closing arguments head toward the jury, Mathis weighs the impact of Keefe D’s paid interviews, alleged boasts,
