D4VD faces mounting pressure from the music industry after being charged with first-degree murder and the sexual abuse of a minor. The charges stem from the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were discovered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to the artist. Prosecutors allege he sexually abused the teenager for over a
Company Breaks Down How They Built Drake’s 3,500-Block Ice Monument
Iceculture Inc. reveals the incredible behind-the-scenes story of Drake’s massive ice sculpture installation in downtown Toronto. Iceculture Inc., the family business behind Drake’s promo stunt for ICEMAN, revealed the incredible logistics behind his massive ice block installation that took over downtown Toronto this week. The Hensall, Ontario-based company manufactured over 3,500 individual ice blocks, each weighing approximately 300 pounds,
Aries Spears speaks on Pooh Shiesty Robbing Gucci Mane
In a recent VladTV interview, comedian Aries Spears weighed in on the shocking incident involving Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty allegedly robbing fellow artist Gucci Mane at gunpoint. The robbery reportedly took place in a Dallas studio shortly after Pooh Shiesty’s release from prison, where he confronted Gucci to demand contract release papers at gunpoint before
Amy Carter Gives Cardi B a Signed Copy of Jimmy Carter’s White House Memoir at Final Stop of Her Tour
In a surprise political and musical crossover, former first daughter Amy Carter presented rapper Cardi B with a priceless gift at a backstage meet-and-greet in Atlanta. Carter, the youngest child and only daughter of President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, attended the final night of Cardi’s Little Miss Drama Tour at State Farm Arena on Saturday, April 18, and met
DJ Vlad Responds to Boosie Quitting VladTV Interviews Over Denied $5K Increase
DJ Vlad has addressed the recent fallout with rapper Boosie Badazz, who announced he would no longer do interviews on VladTV after Vlad declined a $5,000 increase in his appearance fee. Vlad explained their 20-year relationship, noting Boosie had been paid $25,000 per interview when views averaged around six million. However, Vlad presented data showing
Papoose speaks on DJ Kay Slay Before He Died
In this heartfelt interview, rapper Papoose opened up about his close friendship with late DJ Kay Slay, sharing the emotional moment when Kay Slay confided in him that he feared he might not survive COVID-19. Despite being extremely cautious during the pandemic—wearing protective gear and using disinfectants—Kay Slay eventually contracted the virus. Papoose recalls their
Eminem Posts 18-Year Sobriety Coin After Nearly Fatal Overdose
The 15-time Grammy winner—who has been open about his past addiction to prescription pills—shared he’s celebrating 18 years of sobriety. In an April 20 Instagram post, Eminem (born Marshall Bruce Mathers III) shared a zoomed in photo of himself wearing a graphic T-shirt while holding up a coin to mark the special milestone. In his early days,
Cappadonna Brings Hip-Hop Philosophy To Fashion With New Pennsylvania Boutique
Cappadonna just took his Wu-Tang legacy from the booth to the retail floor, opening a brand new clothing store in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, that’s about way more than just moving merchandise. The Pillage, named after his 1998 album and located in the Johnstown Galleria, represents a full-circle moment for the legendary rapper as his crew prepares to
Firefighters melted Drake’s Ice Sculpture Amid Safety Concerns
Toronto fire officials ended the fun and moved to dismantle the large ice sculpture tied to Drake’s upcoming album rollout. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is publicly supporting a decision by the city’s fire chief to dismantle Drake’s viral “Iceman” sculpture downtown, after it drew thousands of fans and raised concerns about “dangerous and unsafe activities.” Speaking to
Clifton Powell speaks on Losing His Mother to Suicide at Age 4
Actor Clifton Powell, known for his iconic role as Pinky in *Friday After Next*, shared a deeply personal story on VladTV about losing his mother to suicide when he was just four years old. Powell revealed that his mother’s death left a lasting void in his life. “She just walked into the night,” he said,