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In this flashback, Tupac Shakur's biological father, Billy Garland, detailed his life story in this VladTV exclusive. Garland reflected on his childhood experiences and the events that led him to join the Black Panther Party. He discussed his role in the political organization, as well as his relationship with fellow Black Panther Afeni Shakur.

After conceiving Tupac with Afeni, Garland's presence in his son's life was limited to Tupac's early years. He explained the circumstances that ultimately led to his estrangement from the future Hip-Hop legend. Later in the interview, Garland broke down the chain of events that led to him reconnecting with Tupac and how they began rebuilding their relationship.

Garland also offered a unique perspective on Tupac's life and opened up about the legal dispute he had with Afeni Shakur following Tupac's death. To hear more, view the full interview above.

Former Navy SEAL Robert J. O’Neill sits down with VladTV for a wide-ranging conversation about the Osama bin Laden raid, his ongoing legal battles, modern warfare, PTSD, and escalating tensions across the Middle East.

O’Neill addresses his $25 million defamation lawsuit against Brent Tucker and Tyler Hoover of the Antihero podcast, who he says falsely portrayed him as a fraud. He explains why he’s prepared to defend his account with testimony and documentation from people connected to SEAL Team Six and Operation Neptune Spear.

The conversation then turns to the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden. O’Neill maintains that he was the first American to shoot bin Laden and addresses conflicting accounts of what happened inside the compound, including differences between his recollection and the version presented by Matt Bissonnette in No Easy Day.

O’Neill also weighs in on the latest tensions involving Iran, Israel, and Hamas, questioning intelligence surrounding Iran’s nuclear capabilities and discussing how political pressure can influence military decisions. Drawing from his combat experience, he explains why a full-scale ground war with Iran remains unlikely while examining the realities of fighting enemies motivated by ideology and martyrdom.

He also shares intense stories from his military career, including surviving an RPG attack near the Pakistan border and calling in air support during a firefight. O’Neill opens up about the psychological toll of combat, his struggles with PTSD and alcohol after leaving the military, and his experience using ibogaine to confront trauma and anger.

Finally, O’Neill discusses his transition into civilian life and The Operators Collective, his new venture focused on teaching leadership, teamwork, and communication using lessons learned from elite military operations.

Former federal prosecutor Ed McDonald sits down with VladTV to discuss his legendary career fighting organized crime and the real-life Mafia figures and investigations that helped inspire the classic film Goodfellas.

McDonald traces his career from clerking for federal judge Anthony Travia to joining the Manhattan DA’s office and eventually the Brooklyn Organized Crime Strike Force in 1977. He explains how federal prosecutors coordinated with the FBI, NYPD, and IRS to investigate some of New York’s most powerful Mafia families.

A major portion of the interview focuses on the 1978 Lufthansa robbery at JFK Airport. As coordinating prosecutor, McDonald investigated the multimillion-dollar heist and explains how mob associate Henry Hill eventually became a government informant, providing information that connected Jimmy Burke and others to organized crime. Hill’s cooperation also exposed the Boston College point-shaving scandal, leading investigators into another major prosecution involving Burke and college basketball players.

McDonald also discusses cases involving the Bonanno and Gambino crime families, including prosecuting Joseph Massino before later becoming his defense attorney when Massino decided to cooperate with the government. He recalls overseeing legal work surrounding electronic surveillance of Gambino boss Paul Castellano, whose conversations provided investigators with critical evidence before his assassination by John Gotti’s crew.

The conversation also explores McDonald’s unexpected connection to Hollywood. After meeting director Martin Scorsese, McDonald was cast as himself in Goodfellas, appearing in the famous scene where Henry and Karen Hill enter the Witness Protection Program.

McDonald concludes by reflecting on controversial cooperation deals, admitting that prosecutors may have been too lenient with certain informants. He also discusses threats against prosecutors, the dangers of confronting the Mafia, and the assassination of prosecutor William Aronwald.

Crip Mac returns to VladTV for another unfiltered conversation about his personal life, street politics, prison experiences, streaming, and his plans for the future.

Crip Mac reflects on some of the violence he’s experienced throughout his life, including brutal fights behind bars that resulted in him losing teeth. He also discusses his close relationship with Spider Loc, explaining how Spider supported him during difficult periods after his release from jail and why their bond remains important to him.

The conversation turns to street codes, with Crip Mac explaining his uncompromising stance against cooperating with law enforcement. He discusses why he believes snitching violates the principles he lives by and says his position wouldn’t change even under extreme circumstances involving friends or family. Vlad challenges some of these views as they debate where street loyalty ends and protecting yourself or your loved ones begins.

Crip Mac also discusses his transition into independent streaming on Kick, where he plans to build his audience while maintaining control over his content. He acknowledges the dangers that come with livestreaming, including swatting, setups, and people attempting to create viral moments at his expense. Moving forward, he says his priorities are raising his daughter, stacking money, selling music features, and growing his Program Time Five brand.

Additional topics include Adam22, Chrisean Rock, recent viral incidents, and Crip Mac’s relationship with No Jumper. He also addresses the possibility of stepping into the boxing ring against Adrien Broner, revealing the amount of money it would take for him to accept the fight.

From prison stories and street codes to fatherhood and building financial stability, Crip Mac shares where his life stands today and what he plans to do next.

In this flashback, we revisit Robert Ladd, a former member of the Compton PD Gang Unit, who returned to VladTV to discuss his career as a police officer. He explained how he went from working in construction to joining the force and described the impact of the crack cocaine epidemic on Compton. Ladd also detailed the challenges of patrolling a city with 55 gangs while working with such a small unit.He went on to discuss Hip-Hop's impact on how police officers were viewed and treated by citizens, as well as Compton officers providing security for Death Row Records and his encounters with Orlando Anderson. Ladd also spoke about Snoop Dogg's murder case, the Southside Crips, and the aftermath of 2Pac's death before sharing his thoughts on Keefe D's arrest.To hear more, check out the full interview above.