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Former Brooklyn drug kingpin and enforcer Brian “Glaze” Gibbs returns to VladTV to discuss his violent past, cooperation with the government, major hip-hop criminal cases, and the transformation that ultimately led him away from the streets.

Gibbs reflects on his criminal history during the 1980s, openly discussing his involvement in five murders and being acquitted of a sixth. He breaks down his cooperation with federal authorities and his 5K1 letter, explaining how prosecutors from Brooklyn and Queens attempted to question him about additional unsolved murders. He also reflects on the death of his mother, which became a major turning point that forced him to confront the damage caused by his lifestyle.

The conversation shifts to Keefe D’s Tupac murder trial, with Gibbs discussing Keefe D’s decision to reject a 10-to-25-year plea deal at 63 years old. While viewing him as an underdog, Gibbs believes Keefe D could ultimately become the person held responsible for one of hip-hop’s most infamous murders.

Vlad and Gibbs also examine several other high-profile cases, including the murder-for-hire case involving Quando Rondo, the latest developments surrounding the murder of Jam Master Jay, and the convictions and pleas involving Ronald Washington, Karl Jordan Jr., and Jay Bryant. They also revisit the notorious kidnapping and murder of Rich Porter’s younger brother, discussing the extreme violence surrounding New York’s drug era.

Gibbs concludes by explaining how he escaped the criminal mentality that once controlled his life. Now focused on health, fitness, family, and legitimate business, he discusses his upcoming book and a potential screenplay project involving LL Cool J. His message to younger generations is simple: street money and reputation are temporary, while the consequences can last forever.

In a powerful reconciliation, Mob James and Charleston White sit down together to address their past conflict, a confrontation in Dallas that could have ended in violence, and the events that ultimately brought them face-to-face to make peace.
Charleston acknowledges Mob James' transformation from his violent past into a grandfather and community advocate, explaining why he wanted to move beyond their public feud. Mob James reveals that he drove from California to Texas specifically to meet Charleston, leading to an emotional conversation between the two men about their differences and the consequences their conflict could have created.
Both reflect on surviving difficult environments and evolving beyond the versions of themselves that once relied on anger, retaliation, and street politics. They discuss family, maturity, accountability, and how getting older changed their perspectives on what it truly means to be respected.
The conversation becomes deeply personal as Mob James and Charleston examine their own mistakes and explain why forgiveness doesn't require forgetting what happened. Instead of allowing pride to escalate their disagreement, both men acknowledge the importance of recognizing personal growth and giving people an opportunity to change.
What began as a potentially dangerous rivalry ultimately becomes a conversation about reconciliation, demonstrating how two men with very different backgrounds and personalities can put ego aside, confront their issues directly, and walk away with mutual understanding.

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.