@@UncutDatingTruths I mean it’s very possible he tells it to him again lol but it was in one of Rick’s older interviews where that story made its first appearance, then after that he told it to anybody who would listen
Sounds like most people this guy looked after just ripped him off. Smh, however it’s good to see him prove his success wasn’t luck and he doing it again.
There is a way, it was her very first album on an indie label. It did reach #12 on the R&B album chart & sold over 300k which is great for a debut album, but her next album was the big one. That sht went 8x platinum because those singles went BIG time
Susan Miller Dorsey High School: A Legacy of Excellence Established in 1937, Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles boasts a distinguished history of athletic achievements, particularly in baseball and football. Though its tennis program has not received the same widespread acclaim, it has carved out a legacy of success under dedicated leadership. One standout figure in Dorsey High’s tennis history is Coach Larry Smith, who guided the team to an extraordinary 80 consecutive Southern League victories from 1971 to 1978, setting a record in the City Section. Otis Smith: Tennis Prodigy and Industry Pioneer Tennis Career Otis Smith, born December 8, 1965, and a Los Angeles native, is a former professional tennis player and UCLA Bruins standout. A skilled left-hander, Smith overcame a serious wrist injury in 1985 to become the Bruins' number one singles player. After graduating in 1987, he joined the international tour, competing on the ATP Challenger Circuit and achieving a career-high world singles ranking of 274. Smith also appeared in the qualifying draw for the 1991 Wimbledon Championships. Music Career In addition to his tennis career, Otis Smith made a significant impact in the music industry as the founder of Beverly Glen Records in 1982. Drawing on his experience as a top executive at ABC Records, Smith established the Los Angeles-based label, which played a pivotal role in shaping the early 1980s R&B landscape. Beverly Glen Music is best known for launching Anita Baker’s solo career with her 1983 debut album, *The Songstress*. Featuring standout tracks like "Angel" and "No More Tears," the album highlighted Baker’s distinctive contralto voice, establishing her as a rising talent. Although the album saw moderate success on the R&B charts, it was not a major commercial hit upon release. *The Songstress* was among the first independently released albums to be issued on compact disc in 1984. Financial backing for the project reportedly came from notorious drug trafficker "Freeway" Rick Ross. Creative and financial disputes led Baker to leave Beverly Glen Records in 1985. She subsequently signed with Elektra Records, where her 1986 album *Rapture* catapulted her to stardom, earning critical acclaim and Grammy Awards. Baker became a major international success after signing with Elektra Records (a division of Warner Music Group) in 1986, and Elektra acquired the rights to The Songstress and re-released it with a new cover in 1991. Between 1992-2007, the album sold 307,000 copies in the US according to SoundScan figures. Beverly Glen Records also collaborated with other R&B legends, including Bobby Womack, who released his critically acclaimed albums *The Poet* (1981) and *The Poet II* (1984) under the label, and Johnnie Taylor, whose 1982 hit “What About My Love” resonated with fans. Despite its influence, Beverly Glen Records ceased operations by the mid-1980s. The Red Onion: A Nightlife Icon At the bustling intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Normandie Avenue in Los Angeles’ Mid-Wilshire district, the Red Onion restaurant and nightclub became a cornerstone of the city’s vibrant nightlife. Established in 1949 by Harry Earle and his sons, Bart and Don, the venue combined Mexican-American cuisine with a lively atmosphere. The success of the flagship location spurred the growth of a 26-restaurant chain across Southern California, offering patrons a unique blend of culture, flavor, and entertainment. Economic Context: Inflation’s Impact Over Time To provide context for the era, $600,000 in 1981 is equivalent to approximately $2,083,590.76 today, reflecting an increase of over $1.48 million due to an average annual inflation rate of 2.94 percent. This 247.27 percent cumulative price increase underscores the changing economic landscape over the past 43 years.
Vlad doesn't understand Rick's way of thinking because Rick is a BOSS who got it out the mud and vlad is lame. They speak 2 totally different languages 😂
See I Knew I Wasn't Lying Freeway Rick Pulled Up In Convertible Rose Royce I Thought I Was The Man At 15 16 years old I Had Spot That Was Pumping Like His Only Different He Had Drug Dealer Line Up Around The Corner Waiting To Get His Work As For Mine I Had Addict's Going Around The Corner Rick Was Balling Out Control See
Sorry to say but he would not last a second in today's game sound like he was just letting MFS run off, u gotta make an example in today's game if u show weakness at that level all ur shyt getting took but in those days u have 15 year old killers either soooo
Vlad: "I got ripped off before, when I bought a kilo"
That kilo story keep coming up i bet the feds gathering up more info to pin charges
Classic
😅@@HaiNguyen88888
Sadly, he made a new video with Gangsta Williams and the whole video is about the 17k for the kilo.
😂😂
Rick Ross really ain't trippin' on these losses he took - he got that "Life is a Game" mentality.
I like Rick Ross he always seem like a honest dude
I agree,very intelligent
Real rick ross
A cool dude. Came to the cannabis festival here in NJ before we officially legalized it and was able to have a convo with him even though he was busy
Agreed
Damn, six minutes! That the longest Vlad ever allowed someone else to talk without interrupting 😅
When real game speak,real game listens
HAHAHAHA
Anita Bakers solo debut album was songstress on a small record label Beverly Glen in 1983 her hit record was in 1986 the album Rapture.
Vlad: “I traded money for cocaine once”
Vlad asking him the same questions from his first interview 🤦🏽♂️
& we still watch every episode 😅Respectfully
Yea but we wanna hear new questions 😅
@ WHERE’S DA NEW QUESTION VLAD?😅
I can binge these videos for hours!
🤦🏽♂️
of course you can you're a fkn bot
Vlad don’t know nothing bout LA. 😂
He could have transitioned out of drug dealing easily.
Hard lessons learned are always the most educating
Freeway Rick Ross reportedly has an estimated net worth of $1-2 million in 2024. 😢
It ain't even that much
You see how freeway eyes started darting around when he said the guy died 2 months after he got out of jail he probably lined homie up
idk Rick just generally seems to have darty listening eyes
Seems like you can EASILY get finessed in the music biz because there are so many hands in and out of the cookie jar.
Anita Baker was big in the 80's but I don't know if it was her second album is the one that did very well.
I can bet my life Vlad will give the story about him getting ripped off for a kilo in this video
🤣🤣🤣
He admitted to FYB J Mane that he is troling by always mentioning this
I’ll take that bet on your life 😈 only because I know that it already happened, Freeway Rick was the first one he ever told that story to
@@joojoobaw your wrong he told this story to a lot more people 😂
@@UncutDatingTruths I mean it’s very possible he tells it to him again lol but it was in one of Rick’s older interviews where that story made its first appearance, then after that he told it to anybody who would listen
Anita Baker did not need his money
Wtf Damn that mess up 😤
Am I the only one who notices that he moves eyes around like he's still in the yard?
The same repeat questions glad.
That boy Glad don't interrupt when the story relates 😅
VLad hasn’t interrupted once! Thats how you know vlad is very interested in his guest
And how you know he isn’t familiar with much of the details lol because, if he is… he going to make sure you know that he knows
@ facts lol
Living Legend !!!
Straight talk...
Rick crazy lmao
A crooked person will always get ripped off.
Vlad: “Did you know I bought a Kilo of cocaine I believe it came from you and I got ripped off myself”
DOG!! WHY VLAD KEEP ASKING THE SAME QUESTION EVERY DIFFERENT TIME HE COMES ON? I HEARD THIS STORY 3 TIMES ON VLAD ALREADY!
Because he’s got probably a million new subs since last time he told the story
And if he does 20 more interviews with him and asks him the same questions,you will watch every single one and complain every single time.
ANITA BAKER
600K PRODUCTION
WAS WORTH IT
Imagine if Freeway would have owned Death Row or NWA
Everybody thanked me for breaking it up. I was the good guy. Rick Ross was smart ever since.
Sounds like most people this guy looked after just ripped him off. Smh, however it’s good to see him prove his success wasn’t luck and he doing it again.
For a smart street businessman he wasn’t a smart businessman
I wouldnt be able to live with myself if i got ripped off for $10 million plus.. i wouldve went to find every single person who owed me
Vlad keeps asking him “did you give him 600k in cash” like he gave him 600k in coke to produce a album 😂😂🤦🏾♂️ TF vlad
lol I think his more obvious alternative might be writing a check…
All they had to do was make him read something 😢
Otis owe you some money Mr.Ross
1982-86
They ran the Play on Him 😩
Looking forward to what's next!
Marlon Wayan interview
@@TTo-pr2vc lol.
bot got ya 😂
@@TimothyCasterbro the bot got me too lol I thought it was being a smart ass cause they all talk about is this dudes past
@@PrayformeLYNX these bots going crazy.
I also chatted one for weeks with that fine assss 😅😅
Yall some simps 😂🤦🏽♂️
JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE SAYS SOMETHING ON THE INTERNET DOES NOT MAKE IT TRUE !
How does vlad not realize at this point, most dudes from the hood are not that intelligent
There is no way that Anita Baker album is not Platinum
There is a way, it was her very first album on an indie label. It did reach #12 on the R&B album chart & sold over 300k which is great for a debut album, but her next album was the big one. That sht went 8x platinum because those singles went BIG time
1982
Vlad be like i paid for a few albums before one time i was partying with bmf and he flew everybody from Atlanta on a plane
🤔🤔🤔🤔 SO WERE IS THE GUY HE GAVE THE $600,000 TO NOW ? 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
Basically u got played out of a trillion dollars industry
Otis seems like a real one in his day.
I did drugs once……. For 5 years
No views when I got here
Susan Miller Dorsey High School: A Legacy of Excellence
Established in 1937, Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles boasts a distinguished history of athletic achievements, particularly in baseball and football. Though its tennis program has not received the same widespread acclaim, it has carved out a legacy of success under dedicated leadership.
One standout figure in Dorsey High’s tennis history is Coach Larry Smith, who guided the team to an extraordinary 80 consecutive Southern League victories from 1971 to 1978, setting a record in the City Section.
Otis Smith: Tennis Prodigy and Industry Pioneer
Tennis Career
Otis Smith, born December 8, 1965, and a Los Angeles native, is a former professional tennis player and UCLA Bruins standout. A skilled left-hander, Smith overcame a serious wrist injury in 1985 to become the Bruins' number one singles player. After graduating in 1987, he joined the international tour, competing on the ATP Challenger Circuit and achieving a career-high world singles ranking of 274. Smith also appeared in the qualifying draw for the 1991 Wimbledon Championships.
Music Career
In addition to his tennis career, Otis Smith made a significant impact in the music industry as the founder of Beverly Glen Records in 1982. Drawing on his experience as a top executive at ABC Records, Smith established the Los Angeles-based label, which played a pivotal role in shaping the early 1980s R&B landscape.
Beverly Glen Music is best known for launching Anita Baker’s solo career with her 1983 debut album, *The Songstress*. Featuring standout tracks like "Angel" and "No More Tears," the album highlighted Baker’s distinctive contralto voice, establishing her as a rising talent. Although the album saw moderate success on the R&B charts, it was not a major commercial hit upon release. *The Songstress* was among the first independently released albums to be issued on compact disc in 1984. Financial backing for the project reportedly came from notorious drug trafficker "Freeway" Rick Ross.
Creative and financial disputes led Baker to leave Beverly Glen Records in 1985. She subsequently signed with Elektra Records, where her 1986 album *Rapture* catapulted her to stardom, earning critical acclaim and Grammy Awards.
Baker became a major international success after signing with Elektra Records (a division of Warner Music Group) in 1986, and Elektra acquired the rights to The Songstress and re-released it with a new cover in 1991. Between 1992-2007, the album sold 307,000 copies in the US according to SoundScan figures.
Beverly Glen Records also collaborated with other R&B legends, including Bobby Womack, who released his critically acclaimed albums *The Poet* (1981) and *The Poet II* (1984) under the label, and Johnnie Taylor, whose 1982 hit “What About My Love” resonated with fans.
Despite its influence, Beverly Glen Records ceased operations by the mid-1980s.
The Red Onion: A Nightlife Icon
At the bustling intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Normandie Avenue in Los Angeles’ Mid-Wilshire district, the Red Onion restaurant and nightclub became a cornerstone of the city’s vibrant nightlife. Established in 1949 by Harry Earle and his sons, Bart and Don, the venue combined Mexican-American cuisine with a lively atmosphere. The success of the flagship location spurred the growth of a 26-restaurant chain across Southern California, offering patrons a unique blend of culture, flavor, and entertainment.
Economic Context: Inflation’s Impact Over Time
To provide context for the era, $600,000 in 1981 is equivalent to approximately $2,083,590.76 today, reflecting an increase of over $1.48 million due to an average annual inflation rate of 2.94 percent. This 247.27 percent cumulative price increase underscores the changing economic landscape over the past 43 years.
That’s a lot of copy & paste work but I get your point
Vlad doesn't understand Rick's way of thinking because Rick is a BOSS who got it out the mud and vlad is lame. They speak 2 totally different languages 😂
🧢
Dude knows his whole legacy built on cap at this point you can tell he just be bsing at this point 🤣 gotta love him tho
VALD DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS STORY AND NEITHER DO I
That’s cool he’s not telling it for you to believe
Watch the full interview now as a VladTV TH-cam Member - th-cam.com/users/vladtvjoin
wu tang. .
CAP
2 sec in and I already know Vlad @Vladtv. U got robbed for a key blow 😮💨 and said this is not for me
See I Knew I Wasn't Lying Freeway Rick Pulled Up In Convertible Rose Royce I Thought I Was The Man At 15 16 years old I Had Spot That Was Pumping Like His Only Different He Had Drug Dealer Line Up Around The Corner Waiting To Get His Work As For Mine I Had Addict's Going Around The Corner Rick Was Balling Out Control See
Sorry to say but he would not last a second in today's game sound like he was just letting MFS run off, u gotta make an example in today's game if u show weakness at that level all ur shyt getting took but in those days u have 15 year old killers either soooo
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