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Raekwon came through for his first VladTV interview in some years, and he started out by speaking about his new book, “From Staircase to Stage: The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan,” which he pointed out is from the Wu-Tang song, “Incarcerated Surfaces.” From there, Raekwon began telling his life story, including growing up in Brownsville in the 1980s, his dad being in the streets, and witnessing violence at a young age. Raekwon then detailed how Wu-Tang was formed and how they later signed a deal with Loud Records, which also included solo deals for the members. He also spoke about how the family dynamic of the group began to change when Wu-Tang began working on their second album, which Raekwon says he opens up more about in his book. To hear more, including Raekwon speaking about the Wu-Tang series on Hulu and possible movie projects in the future, hit the full interview above.Get Raekwon's book: From Staircase to Stage: The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan - https://amzn.to/3DWzcbJ

The former manager of the Clipse, Anthony "Geezy" Gonzalez, sat down for his first interview with VladTV, and he started out by speaking about being raised in the Virginia Beach area by his grandmother. Gonzalez explained that he first started getting in the drug game after his stepbrother took his uncle's stash out of his pocket and took it across the street from where they lived. After the uncle was deported, Gonzalez explained how he started learning more about the game on his own, adding that he was in deep by the time he was 19. To hear more, including how one of his associates introduced him to the Clipse, hit the above clip.

Bow Wow stopped by VladTV in 2016 and proved that the #BowWowChallenge doesn't discredit his deeply rooted legacy in the music industry. He discusses the trajectory of his career, his past relationships, his role as a father, and what it was like growing up the industry.Bow Wow begins the conversation discussing how Snoop and Dr. Dre discovered him during The Chronic Tour show in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. A then 5-year-old, Shad went by the rap name "Kid Gangsta" and his mother allowed him to go on tour with Death Row at the time. This would lead the start of his rap career as Snoop Dogg would rename him Lil Bow Wow, Kurupt would write his rhymes, and 2Pac would be recording in a studio he ran around in. Even with all of this happening around him, Shad reveals he also wanted to be a comedian at heart.The 29-year-old also delves into his personal and working relationship with JD, and what it was like to be an adolescent surrounded by a barrage of women. Expressing that he's always wanted the women JD had around him, which leads to him reaffirming that he lost his virginity to Esther Baxter, while she may not have known it at the time.The conversation takes a heavy turn when Bow Wow talks about some of the struggles in his life; such as being at a low point and considering suicide, his baby mama drama, and his break up with former fiancee Erica Mena. It was during one of his dark moments that he rebuilt his bond with JD after a great heart to heart. He also reminisces on what it was like to have four #1 albums, why he signed to Cash Money, his acting career, and his plans to become one of his generation's biggest music pioneer and mogul.Listen to the interview in its entirety above.

Brittany Renner came through for yet another VladTV, and since it had been some years since her last interview, Brittany started off speaking about growing up in Mississippi and being a college soccer star. From there, Brittany addressed dating famous men, signing NDA contracts, and she went on to speak about meeting NBA star PJ Washington. While speaking about her relationship with PJ, Brittany addressed the controversy surrounding their age gap, and she went on to detail how their relationship progressed to them planning to have a child together. Brittany also addressed her public split with PJ, along with them trading shots on social media, and she detailed their current co-parenting situation. To hear more, including Brittany giving advice to aspiring IG models, hit the full interview above.

Detroit rapper Dank Demoss discussed her viral incident with Lyft, where a driver refused her ride due to her size. She sued Lyft for discrimination as a result. She revealed she weighs 517 pounds and has a history of weight fluctuations, dropping from 532 pounds in high school to 432 pounds. Her father, a music enthusiast, passed away at 39, leading her to rap as a coping mechanism. Dank also mentioned her thyroid issues, weight loss efforts, and her acting and music career aspirations. She emphasized the need for societal acceptance and equality for larger individuals.