Paul Wall sits down with Cam Newton for one of his most honest conversations yet. From building Houston’s legendary hip-hop culture and the rise of Swishahouse to navigating race, fatherhood, marriage, grief, and success, Paul shares the lessons that shaped the man behind the music. This isn’t just a conversation about rap—it’s about legacy, faith,
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Set Seven Las Vegas Residency Dates
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are bringing their catalog back to Las Vegas for seven final shows, closing their first residency with serious R&B firepower. According to The Venetian’s listing, “Nothing But Hits” returns to Voltaire on September 23, 25, 26 and 30, followed by October 1, 2 and 3. Ruben Studdard and Shanice Wilson will join the five-time
Obama drops his 2026 Summer Playlist: Proves He’s Still Tracking Hip-Hop
Barack Obama is giving us a glimpse into his summer soundtrack picks, and it’s packed with everything from timeless classics to contemporary hits. The former president posted his annual summer playlist, once again offering a peek into what’s been in rotation for him and former first lady Michelle Obama. Vince Staples earned his spot with “White
Iranian rapper sentenced to death over January protests
Mahnam Navab Safavi, a 22-year-old Persian-language rapper arrested during Iran’s January protests, has been sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court in Isfahan, a source familiar with the case told Iran International. The sentence was issued by Branch 5 of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Hemmatinejad, on the charge of “waging war
TK Kirkland speaks on singer D4vd: “We know he Killed 14-Year-Old Celeste, Trial Isn’t Necessary”
Comedian TK Kirkland returns to VladTV for a candid conversation with DJ Vlad about the D4vd murder case involving 14-year-old Celeste. TK reacts to reports that the singer will stand trial, saying he believes the circumstances point clearly to guilt and questioning why a trial is even needed. Vlad lays out allegations discussed in the
Kanye’s Executive Producer Kyambo “Hip-Hop” Joshua discusses Ye’s Antisemitic Meltdown
Kyambo “Hip-Hop” Joshua, longtime Kanye West collaborator and executive producer, sits down with Vlad to discuss Ye’s evolution from *Watch the Throne* and *Yeezus* to *Donda*, and how his drive to “push the envelope” collided with corporate expectations. Joshua reflects on the fallout from Kanye’s antisemitic remarks, including the loss of the Adidas/Yeezy deal, damaged
50 Cent Talks Processing Trauma Through “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” Movie
50 Cent opened up about the emotional toll of making his 2005 film debut, revealing how stepping into character forced him to confront trauma he’d been avoiding for years. When the Queens native sat down with GQ to discuss his most iconic film roles, he didn’t shy away from the psychological weight of bringing his own
Kendrick Lamar Shows Up For Seven-Year-Old After Dog Attack
Kendrick Lamar made a seven-year-old Detroit kid’s birthday wish come true with a surprise phone call that’s got the whole city talking about what compassion looks like. Romell Frazier Jr. lost both his arms in a pit bull attack back in March, and after months of recovery and rehabilitation, his one request was simple: he wanted
Corey Holcomb speaks on Being Fooled by Trans Woman
Corey Holcomb sits down with Vlad to discuss why he stopped chasing Hollywood opportunities, saying he felt hurt by what he saw inside the entertainment industry rather than believing he was officially blackballed. The comedian reflects on how his outspoken podcast commentary and jokes about men sleeping with men affected relationships in Hollywood, while noting
Kyambo “Hip-Hop” Joshua speaks on Managing Lil Wayne & Drake
Kyambo “Hip-Hop” Joshua breaks down a pivotal chapter in his music industry career, from executive producing Kanye West’s *Late Registration* to navigating major-label politics at Atlantic Records and Columbia Records. Speaking with Vlad, Joshua recalls leaving the Roc-A-Fella orbit amid the Jay-Z and Dame Dash split, continuing work on *The Black Album* and *Philadelphia Freeway*,