Ben Baller aka The Forrest Gump of Hip-Hop Tells His Life Story (Full Interview)

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Famous jeweler Ben Baller detailed his life and career in a new VladTV exclusive. He broke down his background and the impact the Korean War had on his parents. Although he was born to hardworking immigrant parents, Ben Baller had early run-ins with the law before immersing himself in early Hip-Hop culture through breakdancing. After college, he started off as Tia Carrera's assistant before becoming a DJ. Leveraging his relationship through DJing led Ben Baller to a job at Priority Records, where he was eventually elevated to Senior Executive VP of A&R. Ben Baller would later join Dr. Dre's Aftermath Records before transitioning into one of the industry's top jewelers. To hear more of Ben Baller's story, check out the full interview above.

[@Mosbluntedxx]

From million dollar Nike Dunk sneaker collection, DJ, Breakdancing, A&R for Dr. Dre, Golfing, Sports Cards, Boys with Pac, Played college ball, hooped against Steve Nash, most notably a Jeweler for the stars including Michael Jackson, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Uzi Vert, Tyler The Creator and many many more.. Bro flipped packs, made his own line of luxury vape pens, Insane car collector. Homie is giving game and dropping gems 💎 Y’all confuse confidence for arrogance smh. Ben is the definition of Do more than you Say 👏🇰🇷

[@MushrooMania888]

This dude lived a real interesting fun life.

[@makkmulla3647]

He’s both

[@davidhey52]

They just hating cause his Chinese!

[@ripsey_muscle]

​@@davidhey52kroean you racist

[@mrmr-qx4jq]

Who he?

[@jordinburkett1054]

Ben Baller being so engrained in hip hop culture but detached from the bs of todays celebs is exactly how you should do it. Get rich and get out the way.

[@Matae2k]

This is the best interview with Ben baller thus far. Stories for days. Thank you🎉🎉

[@J_to_the_G]

50k views in 2 weeks!?🤨 This interview is probably one of his best as of late. Didn’t even feel like an interview, they was just having a conversation and flowed gracefully 💯

[@Left_coast_bullies]

Some other videos he straight on that white or addy😂

[@gp977]

This dude seems to know a lot of people. Gotta bring him back vlad this guy gotta have hella stories

[@04Baby]

Ben baller being the Forrest gump of hiphop is the funniest shit ive read in weeks

[@RetroHabit82]

He was with T.K. Kirkland when T.K. discovered Aliyah

[@buckbuckboom6241]

He has been in the game for a while so not far off don’t hate appreciate boy

[@04Baby]

@@buckbuckboom6241 funny how u gon support a man that has had his whole livelihood created by overcharging newly signed black artists that dont know any better for cheap corny not even unique jewelry.

[@04Baby]

Funny how u gon support a man that has made his whole livelihood by scamming black artists for shitty jewelry. vlads team is deleting comments now 😂😂😂😂

[@jtonah4rmdabaymayne158]

He threw me an ounce of og kush for free at a club in LA where i did security back in the dayz

[@Esco456]

🧢🧢🧢😂😂😂😂😂

[@motarecords420]

This guy made Mac Miller a crazy set of grillz

[@speaksmarc8030]

VLAD SO MAD FUMING THAT GOBI SO TIED IN WITH PAC BACC THEN CAN FEEL THE SMOKE COMING THRU THE SCREEN FROM VLAD EARS 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kevindagame]

ALRIGHT HERE WE GO, THE WHOLE INTERVIEW IS HERE, WELCOME TO VLADTV!!! This is your first time here, so I wanna start in the very beginning. So you were born and raised in. So what was it like in the 70s? That’s how we’re gonna end it. Ben baller, always a pleasure, until next time, PEACE!!!

[@gp977]

You know it 😂

[@2pacaIypseNow]

OK😂

[@jordanwood183]

“Yeah I mean listen, did I ever tell you about the time I partied with BMF?”

[@adamreed4923]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@joshnewman6667]

Yo shout out 50 man

[@styleemusic]

Mj wanting a 40 karat blue diamond confirms the crip allegations 😂

[@rjjaxx9135]

😂😂😂😂😂😂you stupid lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂that was a good one 💯👍

[@arthurraff]

he was cripped up fashooo😂😂

[@nickdavinci2196]

Ben a cool ass dude. I remember meeting him years ago on Niketalk before the jewelry. Maybe 2003..2004 ish lol fuck im old. Insane shoe collection. We all saw him build it up and sell it. Fuckin crazy. The og Niketalk was like a myspace before MySpace. We were all posting rare shoes and diamond jewelry. Ben would be posting crazy pics with every celebrity u can think of . Lol wild shit u cant post today. Then Ben got into jewelry and i had wanted to get into jewelry as well. He gave me tons of advice and never asked for anything in return. Anytime i had questions..i could message him and he would message right back. He used to post all the jewelry he was making. Fuckin insane. Somewhere on some old laptop i got pics of Ben and his team making every piece. Pics of rhe Mariah pendant. Fat Joe. Double Game Chains. The Nas N Piece and restoring his old piece. Those were fun times!!

[@johnjohnson-xl7wi]

Bro noones reading this

[@vincerodriguez209]

NICKdaKOOK HE GAVE YOU TONS OF ADVICE? HA CLEARLY YOU DIDNT TAKE HIS ADVICE OR it didnt work out cause ---nevermind you funny dude

[@julionmenyfield5389]

Only real ones remember NT. The golden era of the internet.

[@pneuma6421]

Niketalk was the shit. The game has changed SO much since that era

[@mosesw17]

I was definitely there.. og niketalk was definitely a place to be. The nonsense from members drive him away tho.. def a good time 💯

[@aw5347]

"get me all lemon Skittles"...wtf😂😂😂

[@easy8325]

One of those Asian dudes who is accepting by the culture and gets respect as a hustler.He gets my respect ✊🏿

[@Oliver-fs2ep]

😂nobody cares what your culture accepts..........just remember nobody likes y'all anyhow lol

[@MomOfAutismGirl]

Asians are more superior then black people facts

[@Tinosoul]

This is a good one so far!

[@joey_1981]

Always love hearing from Ben! ❤️🔥🙏🏼

[@miguelito29229]

When uncles get together and up each other on things 😂😂 legendary

[@Rickytapia1k]

Just listened to it all and man such a good episode!

[@whowantsit9820]

Ben Baller was in the car with the shooter

[@yamamistudios]

Don’t forget about the Ben Baller NFT that he rugged

[@spongebobd]

he was squirming in that seat when Vlad was talking about NFTs

[@drlove994]

This was a dope interview 🔥

[@dru_g9207]

Great interview. He has been behind the scenes to a lot of hip hop history

[@VeLEASY]

RIP Combat Jack! First time I heard Ben Baller story on his show.

[@thebookofbus]

Vlad- add chapters for us on the videos

[@javonstreet1371]

Vlad I think the clipper he was referring to is Bassie Sebastian Telfair lol

[@drm1072]

This dude had a great life!

[@wedontneedcable]

VLAD the 638th mention of your nonexistent production career will not make you relevant just like the 639th won’t. You gotta stop comparing yourself to every mfin guest. Please god it’s so ridiculous it’s hard to listen or watch.

[@SoulMusic24]

He’s become very narcissistic and self absorbed. Anytime a guest mention someone he HAS to interject with “oh I’ve Interviewed him” or “ ya that’s my homie” or “funny story I never told before but we actually don’t get along” like nigga stfu. It has no relevance to the guest or his or hers story

[@bushidobot8251]

We’ll see about 640 though!

[@mikeasydacheezy1785]

Dude got beat wit a hot wheels track them joints hurt 😂

[@ChellaneKrukar]

5, 10 hits in the car 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Hot Wheels butt whipping. OMG, I'm lol🥰😇

[@littymcguire148]

Ben Baller is my spirit animal

[@leolightening]

Dude if you get the hitman interview my god.

[@JoshJamesCampbell81]

Only if he asked about his neatfriemd Jonas that created LRG and how he was at mac millers house the next morning after his death,this would be a masterpiece interview😮

[@tnttub6017]

Work hard and play hard. He is where he's at because he hussle hard. Keep it up Ben💪

[@MrGlassesNIT]

Dope interview ..salute

[@tahoekev2150]

dude is a real figure in the music industry and he's a real one.

[@vladtv]

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[@Jblizzybaby]

The craziest part is Ben Baller’s dad didn’t care about money

[@fathersonfilm7421]

You can tell this dude has to prove it a lot because he keeps referring to he can pull it up on his phone lol

[@melvinroberts438]

Great Interview!👏🏽👏🏽

[@dankim23]

Vlad wishes he lived Ben’s life. And why Vlad keep saying before my time. Bruh y’all the same age😂

[@katlehomalekele54]

Well spoken G

[@derrickbennett6389]

Rayful Edmonds interview dropping soon vlad dropped the bag stay tuned 💪🏾💪🏾🫰🏽

[@charlestalleyrand5505]

This guy’s hustle is massively inspirational

[@ceoceddy]

Ben Baller Is The Most Cultured Inspirational Mf Out Here 🐐

[@robertjohnson4584]

Dope interview 🚛🚛

[@preedee4]

Right at 1:00:00 when he’s talking about Dre (and I heard him tell this story before on his podcast) I don’t understand why that was so discouraging for Ben. Anyone else know why?

[@africandawggg3]

And of course @djvlad has to insert himself as usual smfh - “I check my networth online and it’s not too far off” -> he just can’t help but show off every chance he gets. The insecurity is cringeworthy

[@manaurecasilla3176]

Excellent interview

[@lvhandyrepairllc7102]

This was an amazing interview

[@ferrablackmusic]

We love Ben baller

[@YungTrapor]

Pac got shot on a Saturday, after the Tyson fight

[@Matae2k]

He died September 13 1996 Friday, what’re you talking about, fact check urself buster

[@YungTrapor]

Can you read? “Got shot”

[@Hueyhehe2001]

Damn Ben Baller need to let jimmy boi finish his sentence 😂

[@Esco456]

Seems like a solid dude uncommon now a days

[@gabrideen]

great interview and that wasn't even a fraction of the stories

[@deemir6947]

Dude said Anotha Level. Cube's project. Some underground sh!t.

[@BennySmifff]

Say word I haven't thought about them since back when they came out!!!

[@SR.2295]

Regardless, B.B. is a LEGEND, do your research.

[@Rickytapia1k]

Ben is a legend

[@Mikeyspeakstruth]

Vlad just telling stories about himself again.

[@BlackMatrix-pl4fe]

He still looks like he's in his mid/late 40's

[@DINOJR777]

Korean Neymar vibes.... 😂

[@peewee3030]

31:33. Master p in his hay day!!🙌👍💯💪👌🔥

[@bushidobot8251]

Jigga in a JT shirt! So that’s where Bleek got Get Low from!😂

[@BigMac785]

Ben Yang. Been around for years. Longer than Vlad even. Ben Baller!!!! Tia Carrera pulling the Diddy (get some Cambodian breast milk) bullshit on BB lol

[@Jesus.X]

Fresno to L.A is a 250 miles walk.

[@mr2hard2see]

Ben baller hand a jewelry show back in the day…it was cool.

[@nickdavinci2196]

@@mr2hard2see ya that was done really well too. Alot of jewelry stores loved it because he was the first to kinda bring attention to custom jewelry like that. Very inspiring

[@bradleyhamilton7331]

How do you know they did tho

[@squidmilker6311]

The episodes are still on youtube, shit was entertaining for sure

[@BigGTV508]

I remember back in the day when Ben baller had a show on mtv

[@teejay_bx]

Didn’t know his complete story. This was very interesting.

[@bencarter5555]

Vlad needs to learn how to read the room the guy is telling a very serious story about his father and he laughs smh

[@mikeasydacheezy1785]

He spoke to yayo about the drake story he hurt😂

[@tylerryan8182]

Yea at 9 years old they threw him in a holding cell with grown men lol😂😂

[@OmarR4300]

Bro that Steve Nash shi lost me

[@kamcooperiii]

Bc he lying i looked it up

[@shawnwayne6796]

Vlad low key trying to say 50cent snitching on Diddy wit that documentary he doing on

[@BigGTV508]

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I EVER SEEN A KOREAN GUY TALKING ABOUT “ROAD RAGE” or GETTING MAD AT PEOPLE WHO DRIVE 😂😂😂😂 THATS WILD! 😂😂 all love great interview love Ben baller

[@leolightening]

Yes you are talkimg about hitman - when will you interview hitman!?!?!

[@kannaking4450]

Forest Gump of Hip Hop??!?!?!?! Mke it make sense

[@Liquidplantium]

In the movie, Forest Gump is in a lot of historical moments. Ben Baller was also in a lot of historical moments or be around lengdary figures in hip hop.

[@chriscieslik5259]

In a piece of everything

[@freelancerconverse4413]

Dre is not a gangster dude 😂 Studio gangster.

[@poob5088]

Hard work + great networking = Ben baller

[@OliverGrafTV]

Ben Ballerrrr 🏆🏆🏆🔥🔥🔥

[@juancotton2]

What kinda pen does he have? 😮‍💨

[@noahmusic8192]

Is it just me or is he too skinny ?

[@ninjamoves6970]

this dude lies so much. foh! n doesn't even lie well 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@InfightstyleMuayThai]

What was he lying about?

[@RockerT1000]

I wonder does he know TK Kirkland. Cause tk is the real Forrest gump

[@Rama_248]

hes being humble dre never offered him nothing hes trying to tell a fairy tale

[@juliusirving2304]

How you gna give away TKs nickname? The true Forest Gump of hip-hop

[@rallyrockss]

Bro stop flexing and one upping your clients ! Be humble Vlad

[@spongebobd]

Ben got REALLY uncomfortable talking about crypto, NFTs and his net worth that he has said is $100m countless times

[@JoeMarcello123]

You gotta interview unique mecca audio. He warned Diddy body guard about biggie death.....

[@bushidobot8251]

Vlad is the RayGunn of American Breakdancing!

[@ChellaneKrukar]

This gentleman is freakin hot. Love peace and soul from South Texas😘

[@joseph_the_human]

Alright Here we Go! I'm gonna start this interview being ignorant about race.

[@joshnewman6667]

Dj vlad been there done that, 1 up yah, paid yah to be here, so i can tell you how much better i am then you

[@dubwheeler]

the dre compton album wasnt bad paak shined

[@bushidobot8251]

Who wants all lemon Skittles? 🤮

[@TheHuztlazgreed]

I remember there was a company or one guy, who knows, was selling some NFL Gear on facebook and I found my team I liked it. So, I reached out to them to ask if it was an official NFL product & he got mad at me and blocked me. I don’t know why I even cared back then because these days I’ve bought items from the Dirt Label and that’s not official. Their Boyz N Da Hood shirt was awful, but their Kendrick Lamar Shirt during the battle was made well. It’s just the Discount Mall online for some items, but there’s actually a lot good unofficial items. Just like the Jordan Shirt Yayo wore. I’ll wear a dope shirt official or not these days. I don’t care. I’m picky about shoes & socks, but I’ll rock a shirt from the Cavier people and the Dirt Label.

[@Jody_Joe]

The goat 🐐

[@Freebrick1287]

I feel like he lied about the home invasion

[@Fastboy25]

This dudes such a clown . Did no one notice that he said he went to jail @9 years old and he was n the holding cell with drinks Robbers etc? Lmfaooo

[@Eliburgo]

AL ALL LYRICS is the FOREST GUMP off hip hop

[@makkmulla3647]

Isn’t TK the Forrest Gump of hip hop

[@SelectAutoGlassLLC]

Question the success of”Reasonable Doubt “? Yeah you sucked as an A&R.