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Mario Sanchez, a former Norteño gang member, shared his journey from growing up in San Francisco's Richmond District to committing home invasion robberies in the early 90s. He was caught with a 47-count indictment and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, including time at San Quentin, Corcoran, and Pelican Bay. Mario described his involvement in gang politics, including fights and missions, and his eventual decision to leave the gang life. Post-release, he found success in finance but relapsed into substance abuse and eventually robbed a bank in 2014, leading to his return to prison. Mario Sanchez shared his journey from facing multiple felony convictions to rebuilding his life. He discussed the challenges of being cut off by his family and starting over in his 40s. Sanchez now runs a loan modification office, helping people keep their homes. He also criticized the current immigration policies and discussed the systemic issues in the prison system. Sanchez is set to release a book detailing his transformation and growth.

Danesa White, also known as Bella Barcode, discussed her life and crimes. Born in West Oakland, she perfected the "Approval Game" scam, netting $65,000 weekly in the 90s. Her mother was an addict, and her grandmother was a queenpin. Bella's scams involved using fake credit cards to obtain cash advances. She accumulated up to $500,000 in cash. In 2004, she was caught with $120,000 in stolen jewelry, which resulted in an 84-month sentence. Since being released in 2012, she has focused on legitimate businesses like personal training and real estate, and emphasizes the importance of long-term planning and spiritual connection.

Mike Moy, a former Chinese American gangster and NYPD detective, discussed his early life, including his parents' immigration from China and his upbringing in Brooklyn's Chinatown. He joined the Fuk Ching gang at 16, driven by a desire for brotherhood and protection from bullying. Moy detailed the gang's activities, including street robberies, extortion, and gambling, and his involvement in various businesses. He highlighted the cultural and economic dynamics of Chinatown, the role of tongs, and the violent nature of gang conflicts. Moy also shared his struggles with gambling addiction, which led to significant financial losses. Mike Moy, a former Chinatown gang member, discussed his transformation from a gangster to an NYPD detective. He recounted the impact of a tourist's death in Chinatown, which led to the disbandment of Chinese gangs like the Ghost Shadows and Flying Dragons. Moy detailed his decision to join the police, his experiences in the NYPD, and his challenges, including a bribery attempt and a lawsuit against colleagues for misconduct. He retired in 2020 after over 25 years and now runs the YouTube channel Chinatown Gang Stories, and has published a book, "Bad to Blue."

G Herbo sat down with DJ Vlad to speak about his growth as a rapper including changing his name from Lil Herb. The rapper spoke about staying true to himself and his fans and how that helped with the direction of his debut album Humble Beast. He disclosed staying sober, how he worked with Lil Uzi Vert and potentially releasing a collaborative project with the Philly star. The conversation then delved into the violence in Chicago, with Herbo sharing a story about how he was almost shot in the head while he was trapping in his old neighborhood. Speaking on the white supremacist protests, Herbo revealed that racists don't ever go to Black communities and likely never will; discussing how he didn't grow up around a lot of white people. He then revealed how before rapping his life goal was to be a drug dealer.

Memphis rap legend La Chat sat down with VladTV to discuss her career as one of Memphis' biggest rap pioneers. She described her upbringing in Memphis and revealed her father passed away from cancer when she was just 11. She talked about her mother's nervous breakdown after her brother was killed, as well as getting into the streets and getting married at a young age. La Chat also described getting into rap and meeting Three 6 Mafia for the first time. She also broke down how "Chickenhead" became her breakthrough moment and the first Three 6 Mafia song to go platinum. After explaining her issue with Cardi B's "Bickenhead," detailed her issues with bad business deals and reuniting with Three 6 Mafia. To hear more, check out the full interview above.