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Lavar Ball, Father of LiAngelo, LaMelo & Lonzo Ball, Tells His Life Story (Flashback)
In this 2023 VladTV exclusive, LaVar Ball sheds light on his upbringing and his sports journey. Ball, who grew up in a two-parent household in South Central, was largely unfazed by the surrounding gangs thanks to his strong family unit and their emphasis on family values. Ball, known for his outspoken personality and fathering three successful basketball athletes, including NBA player Lonzo Ball, always aimed for ownership as he grew up watching his parents work hard but follow a strict schedule. He talks about his experiences and challenges during his schooling at Canoga Park High School in the valley, discussing how he had to adapt to a different and tougher academic environment. In high school, Ball was a multi-sport athlete, playing basketball, football, and track and serving as the football team's quarterback. However, due to what he calls the political part of the game, his coach moved him from the quarterback position. To hear more about LaVar Ball's story, establishing the Big Baller Brand, raising Lonza, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball, check out the full interview above.
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Aries Spears on Katt Williams, Diddy, Jay-Z, Andrew Schulz, Joe Rogan, Drake, Tyson
Aries Spears returned for VladTV's first interview in 2025. The comedian responded to an unearthed interview with Joe Rogan, where the media personality accused Aries of stealing jokes and used the n-word. He also reacted to Joe Budden being charged with lewdness before addressing Andrew Schulz's feud with Kendrick Lamar. The MadTV alum talked about Luigi Mangione, the Black comedy community, and offered his thoughts on "Gladiator 2." Later in the interview, Aries Spears reflected on Mike Tyson's fight against Jake Paul, appearing on Fat Joe's new album, Travis Hunter's relationship, and much more.
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Peter Chin aka Kid Jai, Former Leader of the Chinese Ghost Shadows Gang, Tells His Life Story
Peter Chin aka Kid Jai sat down with VladTV for an exclusive interview about his life as the leader of the Chinese gang, the Ghost Shadows. Chin described spending his early childhood in China and immigrating to New York, which resulted in him running away from home at 13 to escape his father's abuse. Peter Chin became the Ghost Shadows' youngest member and helped establish the crew as a major factor among the other Chinese gangs in New York. Throughout the interview, Chin broke down how his crew made money and the violent incidents he encountered. He also talked about being involved in the FBI's largest raid on Chinatown and being convicted in one of the early RICO trials of the 1980s. To hear more about Peter Chin's experiences running a Chinese gang and his decades-long incarceration, check out the full interview above.
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Bricc Baby on No Jumper Brawl, Wack100, Lil Durk, Young Thug, Gunna, Travis Scott
Bricc Baby returned for another VladTV exclusive to discuss the No Jumper brawl involving Wack100, Luce Cannon, and others. While he was not involved in the altercation, Bricc offered his thoughts on the matter, commenting on what may have caused the fight and who was responsible. The No Jumper host also discussed the conclusion to the YSL RICO trial and the YouTube channel Swamp Storiez, making a video about him. Later in the interview, Bricc Baby talked about the recent passing of OG Maco, Lil Durk, Travis Scott, and much more.
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Hall of Fame Boxer Michael Spinks on Historic Tyson Fight, Brother Leon Beating Ali
Hall of Fame boxer Michael Spinks detailed his storied career in a new VladTV exclusive. The two-division champion talked about being on one of the best Olympic boxing teams, which included Sugar Ray Leonard and his brother Leon Spinks. The Olympic gold medalist also described witnessing his brother defeat Muhammad Ali. Spinks broke down his most notable fights, becoming the undisputed light heavyweight champion during one of the division's best eras. He would go on to defeat Larry Holmes and become the first reigning light heavyweight champion to win the heavyweight title. Later in the interview, Michael Spinks described his historic, blockbuster fight against Mike Tyson for the undisputed heavyweight and explained why he retired after the fight.
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