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In a deeply personal VladTV conversation, DJ Vlad sits down with his 80-year-old mother, Alla Lyubovny, to detail how an FBI impersonation scam drained $200,000 from her savings. After a fake Charles Schwab pop-up warned her account and Social Security were compromised, callers posing as federal agents isolated her, gained remote computer access, and directed transfers through Bank of America. She was coached to buy gold coins in Roseville, California, from Legacy Coin and Jewelry, then hand them off in a Pleasant Grove parking lot. Former CIA officer Charles Finfrock breaks down the playbook: authority, fear, secrecy, bank workarounds, and why gold and cryptocurrency scams are surging alongside romance fraud cases like Dejan Love. Vlad also discusses the FBI report, possible leads, and a reward for information. This interview is a warning for families protecting parents and grandparents from elder fraud, identity theft, and online financial scams.

Chingy sits down with VladTV for a wide-ranging conversation about music industry politics, the Keefe D trial, past controversies, and the lessons he's learned throughout more than two decades in the business.
Chingy opens up about the lack of authenticity he has experienced in entertainment, including people promising appearances or collaborations only to give him the runaround later. Vlad suggests creators start putting reciprocal appearances into contracts, complete with financial penalties when someone fails to honor their agreement.
The conversation turns to Keefe D's conviction in the Tupac Shakur murder case, with Chingy questioning whether the full story has been revealed and sharing his theories surrounding the night Tupac was killed. Vlad also explains what he knows about the death of Outlawz member Yaki Kadafi and addresses some of the theories that have surrounded the case for decades.
Chingy then revisits the controversy involving Sidney Starr, maintaining that allegations made about him years ago were fabricated for attention. They also discuss Starr's more recent legal troubles and how false or damaging claims can follow entertainers throughout their careers.
Later, Chingy focuses on his next chapter in music, introducing Gold Chain Confessions and what he calls Luxury Midwestern Soul, a sound centered around peace, maturity, and wellness. He and Vlad also discuss the resurgence of St. Louis hip-hop, including Sexyy Red, Nelly, the St. Lunatics, and Metro Boomin.
Chingy concludes with important lessons about publishing, mechanical royalties, contracts, and protecting yourself financially. After beginning his career with a $9,000 deal, he explains how understanding the business eventually helped him secure a $3 million publishing agreement.

Attorney Mohammed Gangat joins VladTV to break down major developments in several high-profile hip-hop criminal cases, including the Lil Durk murder-for-hire trial, Keefe D's conviction, Tory Lanez, and the legal situation surrounding Pooh Shiesty.
Gangat analyzes testimony from Vani K. Von Grant, who admitted involvement in multiple violent incidents while describing his relationship with Lil Durk and members of his circle. Prosecutors are using Grant's proximity to Durk—including allegedly working as his assistant and staying at his home—to help establish connections within the alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy. Mohammed and Vlad also examine the government's use of music videos, lyrics, podcasts, clothing, and other evidence to connect defendants to the case.
The conversation then turns to Keefe D, whose jury returned a guilty verdict after approximately 90 minutes of deliberation. Gangat explains how prosecutors can build a successful case using circumstantial evidence and compares the strategy to other major trials.
They also revisit Tory Lanez's conviction, analyzing how prosecutor questioning affected crucial eyewitness testimony, before discussing the complicated legal situation involving Pooh Shiesty and whether witnesses such as Gucci Mane could ultimately testify.
Finally, Mohammed and Vlad debate one of the biggest decisions facing defendants in serious criminal trials: whether to testify in their own defense. With defendants potentially facing life without parole, Gangat explains the enormous risks of taking the stand and allowing prosecutors to cross-examine them.

Judge Greg Mathis returns to VladTV for an uncensored legal breakdown of major hip-hop and true-crime cases. He weighs the evidence in Keefe D’s Nevada trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Las Vegas killing, discussing reasonable doubt, the Mike Tyson fight, Death Row rumors, and why a hung jury or plea deal could be possible. Mathis also analyzes Lil Durk’s federal case, OTF ties, Quando Rondo, King Von, OTM Jam’s cooperation, OTF Vonnie’s testimony, and what prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt.

The conversation expands to Diddy and Cassie, Big U, street politics, off-duty security, and the use of rap lyrics in RICO-style cases. Mathis also reacts to Daejon Love’s alleged romance-investment scam, D4vd’s legal situation and public defender reports, plus broader debates on murder trials, mental illness, John Hinckley Jr., Lindsey Clancy, and the death penalty.

In this flashback from 2017, Carmen Bryan opened up to VladTV about being at the center of Jay-Z and Nas’ legendary beef. She explained that after breaking up with Nas, she became friends with Jay-Z before the two eventually started dating. Carmen denied rumors that she was the reason behind Jay-Z and Nas’ feud and revealed that she confronted both rappers about their issues. More recently, Carmen reacted to allegations involving Jay-Z, which brought renewed attention to details of their past relationship discussed in her book.