Darren Monahan on Becoming San Quentin Prison Guard,Threatened for Calling Black Inmate Boy (Part 1)
Former San Quentin prison guard and undercover detective Darren Monahan recently shared insights from his early days working at the infamous California prison. Growing up near the Bay Area, Monahan initially considered becoming a police officer but was recruited unexpectedly at a local fair by San Quentin’s hiring team in 1985. Intrigued by the pay and opportunity, he applied and eventually graduated from the Corrections Academy.Starting as a 21-year-old in what was then considered one of the toughest prisons in America, Monahan’s first assignment was working the kitchen alone before dawn. He quickly learned the intricate and dangerous realities of prison life, including handling inmates of varying security levels and understanding prison culture—where even sugar was a coveted commodity. Monahan recounted moments of tension, including being threatened when he called a Black inmate “boy,” highlighting the volatile environment guards faced daily. His experience sheds light on the challenges and complexities of working behind San Quentin’s walls during its notorious era.
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Tony Yayo on Juvenile Claiming He Got 50 Cent His Deal with Eminem (Part 10)
In a recent interview, Juvenile sparked conversation by claiming he was instrumental in landing 50 Cent’s record deal with Eminem. Juvenile stated he let 50 Cent and G-Unit record on his studio bus and was present when Eminem was working on D12 projects in New York, asserting his early support helped kickstart 50’s breakthrough. However, Tony Yayo of G-Unit expressed uncertainty about this claim. While acknowledging the strong musical collaborations with Juvenile and their shared studio sessions, Yayo said he wasn’t aware of Juvenile’s involvement in securing the Eminem deal. He recalled the challenges G-Unit faced with industry politics and “hip hop police” blocking their access to certain venues during their rise.Yayo emphasized the collective hustle behind G-Unit’s success, celebrating their journey from street mixtapes to overcoming obstacles—and suggested that, regardless of the claims, their legacy speaks for itself.
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Blueface on Getting Into High Speed Chase & Shooting at Man Who Robbed His Chain (Part 5)
Rapper Blueface shared the harrowing story behind a gas station robbery that escalated into a nighttime high-speed chase in Newhall, California. Last year, after purchasing his signature Blueface chain, he was at a gas station when a man in a pickup truck tried to snatch it from his car. The struggle caused the chain to break, enraging Blueface. Armed, he fired shots at the suspect as the man fled, leading to a dangerous chase along the freeway where both exchanged gunfire.
Blueface described performing maneuvers to stop the suspect’s truck, even driving against traffic to keep pursuit. The ordeal ended with police intervention, resulting in Blueface, a friend, and a bystander being arrested. Although charged with felony shooting at an occupied vehicle, Blueface’s legal team leveraged video evidence showing the initial robbery, arguing his actions were in self-defense. The case highlights the dangerous risks celebrities face protecting themselves and their property.
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Owen Hanson on Flying to Mexico to Tell Cartel Boss He Lost $3M of Their Money (Part 8)
In a gripping interview, Owen Hanson revealed the terrifying ordeal of losing $3 million belonging to a Mexican cartel. After his personal trainer threatened violence to force him to return the money, Hanson’s associate fled, intensifying the pressure. Paranoid and desperate, Hanson hired a notorious attorney skilled in organized crime to recover the funds. A crooked legal scheme ensued, involving a fake concert promoter who fabricated stories about loans to bands like ZZ Top and Fleetwood Mac to mislead authorities in Australia and the US. Hanson was pressured to cooperate with police, but refused, wary of incriminating himself. Despite promises from his lawyer to recoup the money, Hanson faced mounting fears as surveillance and wiretaps revealed the extent of law enforcement scrutiny. The saga highlights the precarious life entangled with criminal networks and the lengths one goes to confront cartel bosses with devastating news.
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Aries Spears Yells at Vlad: You Run Your Mouth Too Much & Don't Listen! (Part 3)
In a fiery exchange on VladTV, comedian Aries Spears bluntly called out host Vlad for “running his mouth too much” and not listening during a heated discussion about rhythm and cultural influence. Vlad confidently claimed he possessed better rhythm than most Black people worldwide, sparking Spears’ sharp rebuttal rooted in his DJ background and deep respect for Black cultural origins of rhythm. Spears emphasized the African roots of rhythm and dance, asserting that while others can train themselves, Black people inherently embody rhythm due to their heritage.
The debate intensified as they clashed over influences in comedy and DJing, with Spears dismissing Vlad’s examples of certain white influences on iconic Black comedians, insisting authentic influence comes from one’s own community and experience. Spears ended with a sharp defense of Black culture’s natural connection to rhythm, underscoring Vlad’s claims as misguided and out of touch. The candid back-and-forth highlighted cultural pride and differing views on influence and rhythm.
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