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• Angie Stone & Her Son Swayvo Twain, Who She Had with D'Angelo, Tell Their Life Story (Flashback)

  In this full-length interview, R&B/Soul veteran Angie Stone sits down with Shawn Prez to discuss her lengthy award-winning career. The Grammy-nominated songstress starts off by referring the VladTV viewers back to one of her earliest groups, The Sequence, before stating that the Southern-based rap trio blazed a trail for females in hip-hop way back in the late 1970s. She even reveals that the all-female group wrote hit songs like "Apache" for The Sugarhill Gang. She then talks about her evolution from the rapper Angie B to the soul singer Angie Stone. She also explains her thought process for leaving the trailblazing group in pursuit of a solo career. As the conversation progresses, she details her first marriage with Lil' Rodney C! and the daughter their relationship produced. She also talks about her next high-profile relationship following her divorce. Angie Stone details falling in love with fellow R&B singer D'Angelo, collaborating with him as a songwriter, and the behind-the-scenes jealousy that disrupted their magical chemistry in the recording studio. Additionally, Angie touches on the difficulties of co-parenting a son with D'Angelo despite their differences. Moving along, Angie Stone talks about being overweight during the prime of her career before sharing how her image back then impeded her progress as an artist. She then gives a nod to artists like Lizzo for giving plus-sized women a place in front of the camera and on stage in the music industry. From there, she talks about being cast in roles in films such as "The Hot Chick" and "The Fighting Temptation." Towards the end of the Q&A session, Angie talks about her working relationship with Clive Davis, mentoring artists such as Alicia Keys, putting Erykah Badu on, her role in creating D'Angelo's image, being a part of R&B Divas: Atlanta, and more. Lastly, Swayvo Twain replaces his mother, Angie, as the interviewee to discuss his up-and-coming career as a rapper/singer. He shares some details about his father, D'Angelo, and the fact that he re-made an old song of his called "Sh*t, Damn, Motherf*cker."

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• Iconic Video Vixen Gloria Velez Tells Her Life Story

  Gloria Velez shared her tumultuous journey from Long Island to Brooklyn, detailing her dysfunctional family life, her father's addiction, and her mother's struggles. At 14, she entered the music industry, performing at teen clubs and touring with DJ Laz and 2 Live Crew. She faced abuse by singer Aaron Hall, who was 16 years her senior. Gloria described the abuse, including physical violence and mental manipulation, and how she fought for custody of her son. She eventually transitioned to modeling and music. She recounted working with Hype Williams and Jay Z, and her relationships with various artists and industry figures. She also addressed her public falling out with VladTV over creative differences and financial issues, which led to a temporary rift. The conversation concluded with Velez promoting her book, "Silent Screams," detailing her life and industry experiences.

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• Lul Tim on Killing King Von while Protecting Quando Rondo (Flashback)

  In a new VladTV exclusive, Lul Tim delves into his life journey and the infamous 2020 shooting incident in Atlanta, where King Von was killed while attacking his friend, Quando Rondo. Growing up on the east side of Savannah, Georgia, Lul Tim was raised by his mother and grandmother, alongside his siblings. Despite a supportive relationship with his father, financial constraints marked his childhood, pushing him toward the streets in middle school as a means to attain things he desired. Tim explained his friendship with Quando Rondo and witnessing his friend break through as a successful rapper. He also walked viewers through the events that led him to use lethal force to defend Quando Rondo from King Von's attack, as well as the aftermath of the fatal incident. Later in the interview, Lul Tim offered his thoughts on Lil Durk and multiple OTF members getting charged for Lul Pab's death.

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• Tim Westwood on History of UK Rap, Getting Shot, Eminem, Jay-Z (Unreleased Full Interview)

  In 2017, UK hip-hop icon Tim Westwood opened up about his deep roots in the British rap scene and shared rare insights into his life and career. Growing up in England with a humble background—his father eventually became a bishop—Tim’s early passion for music started in London clubs, where he began as a glass collector before hustling his way onto the DJ decks. Tim highlighted the rise of UK rap, crediting the vibrant club culture where sound systems and crowd energy helped fuel the scene. He also discussed harrowing moments from his life, including surviving a shooting, and reflects on his interactions with rap legends like Eminem and Jay-Z—revealing stories behind the scenes and unreleased collaborations. Most recently, the DJ was charged with multiple counts of rape.

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• Errol Musk, Father of Elon Musk, on Being Accused of Abusing His Children

  Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, denied allegations of child abuse made by his stepdaughter, Jana, and other family members. He detailed his family history, including three marriages and his relationships with his stepchildren. Errol claimed the allegations were fabricated to extort money. He described his efforts to support Jana, who struggled with addiction, and emphasized his positive relationship with his grandchildren. Errol also discussed his support for Donald Trump and SpaceX's plans for satellite-to-phone connectivity. He expressed concern for Jana's well-being and maintained his innocence throughout the interview.

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