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Part 16: DJ Vlad: Maino Asks Vlad How He Transitioned from Mixtapes to DVDs to YouTube
Part 1: Maino: I Didn't Diss 50 Cent's Diddy Documentary, But I See Why He Took It That Way
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In a candid interview with rapper Maino, DJ Vlad addressed why some people refer to him as "The Feds." Vlad explained that his reputation stems from his unfiltered, probing interview style, which breaks away from the traditionally soft, surface-level hip hop interviews. Unlike others who preferred to keep things “cool” with artists and labels, Vlad pushes for deeper truths, asking questions others shy away from—like incidents involving altercations and controversies.
However, Vlad emphasized his responsibility to protect interviewees from self-incrimination, avoiding questions about active legal cases. He recounted a notable episode interviewing Jimmy Henchman, where Vlad removed the interview at Henchman’s legal team’s request. When federal agents later tried to subpoena his original footage, Vlad refused, hiring a lawyer and standing firm—earning respect for defending press freedom and artist privacy.
Ultimately, Vlad’s approach balances exposing real stories with respecting the legal stakes, proving why he’s a unique, sometimes controversial figure in hip hop media.
