Kevin Bludso, The Godfather of West Coast BBQ (Full Interview)

Kevin Bludso from Bludso's BBQ sat down with VladTV to detail his journey to creating the renowned barbeque establishment. Kevin revealed that he was born to a father who worked for the LAPD and a mother who had ties to the Black Panthers. He talked about growing up in the Compton/Watts area and learning to barbeque during his summers in Texas. Prior to opening Bludso's BBQ in 2008, Kevin worked as a DJ and for the Department of Corrections. Throughout the interview, Kevin explained how he grew the business and discussed the preparation for some of the dishes. To hear more, check out the full interview above.

[@vladtv]

Thank you to everyone who watched. As a lifelong foodie, this is something I've wanted to do for years. Let me know in the comments below what you thought of it - what you liked, disliked, would like to see differently, etc.

[@MJ-vj6zp]

Gay

[@altongrovez4631]

47:05 VLAD be double dipping the hot sauce 🤦‍♂️ 💯

[@chaunceybranch167]

Dope interview 👌 Nice food episode Vlad !! And it was Hip Hop!!

[@dermotmacarthur7504]

I like this guy. He seems pretty genuine . Good story teller aswell

[@jemalguillory]

Thanks for doing this, Vlad. So many Blacks on the West Coast don't understand where they came from and think corner store burritos are cultural foods.

[@dmblack1780]

Loved this. Thanks V.

[@anthonyresto8596]

real time in the business is so true i learned this with having a Puerto Rican carry out establishment in Detroit MI right on the avenue it was a truly great experience & yes you can consider 75hrs a week part time. Great Old School interview i loved it!! Much love & respect to Mr. Bludso & his crew💪✊🍻🙏

[@mechiemcmillan906]

Great interview! I love Bludso bbq it is so good!

[@ICEGOD2]

Certainly one interview I didn't expect. Also, I had those dinosaur ribs and they were fucking awesome by the way.

[@gustavomacias3531]

I’m fascinated by this guy, want to know what he’s drinking and definitely have to try his place, as much as I hate going into LA.

[@derickl.monroesr.5812]

AWESOME ENJOYED!!!!

[@karimtv2]

i love the format Vlad

[@silveiraportopoa]

excellent content, I bought a book course of his recipes and I’m finding a game changer

[@Joshua_Harrell]

This should have more views

[@mistajig]

I agree. This dude is a legend. One of the best bar b q joints in LA.

[@nuttyblock6979]

I thought it was Quincy Jones in thumbnail almost caught me

[@slixqkrowd4669]

I he sure do look like quincy Jones lol

[@KingChevyB]

So where does Phillip and Woody fit in?

[@6lack9anther]

Another west coast legend who got his sauce from Texas 😆

[@MatJustChillin]

I shook this dude hands once and my hand smelled like bbq for 6 years, I used to let people smell my hand they used to be like damn! that mf still smell like bbq.

[@rstclothing4119]

Gotta try some of that bbq next time in L.A!

[@greenhandDre]

Although it's good I think Godfather is too much...Mr. Jim's will forever be the Godfather. "You need NO teeth to eat his beef" iykyk

[@monstarphobicz3121]

The dry ass lemon on top had me rolling 😂😂😂

[@214gas]

I’m eating Dallas barbecue while watching

[@danthony8603]

I don't think he would have liked that you displayed the recipes, he wanted people to buy the book.

[@trayjohnson2409]

Without even looking at the interview I bet he originally front the south

[@curtiscelestine1354]

I’m from Oklahoma and Bludsos is the ONLY place I eat BBQ in L.A. 🔥

[@reginaldmccutcheon7372]

Great interview please bring a Bludso to South Carolina

[@justlikebck5162]

Exposed all his secrets 😂😂😂

[@214gas]

Vlads passion project

[@vladtv]

pretty much

[@214gas]

@@vladtv ohhh shit! A reply from the mighty Vlad

[@214gas]

@@vladtv lol Vlad reading comments at 3am.

[@taureanhubbard8592]

Vlad I would like to see a interview with Smokin and Grilling with AB Aaron Brown and Mr make it happen 💯

[@TheRealVerbalAbuser]

More shoes like this.

[@edgarhiguera274]

Vlad look like carl from jimmy neutron

[@andricdewayne4530]

I’m from East Tx not too far from Texarkana go ahead and put a spot out there so I have a new place to eat when I visit home

[@dantemackey7471]

He probably pays the Mexican homies well

[@jasonclyburn1499]

15:00

[@gripwilson6229]

Tryna keep that cred huh

[@eddiehilbert2211]

No cap 🧢 bludso’s do be smacking

[@vladtv]

facts

[@dinkyramirez9866]

I've Wanted To Try Bludso's BBQ Since I 1st Seen Him On Guy Fieri's Diners Drive-Ins and Dives 🍖🍗🥩 His Ribs BBQ Sauce Collard Greens. 🤤😋🤤😋

[@marylandsquatchwatcher7790]

Man vlad let dude answer u damn !

[@SimonSaelo501]

He’s kind of older to not experience gun violence on Compton.. he’s cappin or the Compton pd and gang bangers cappin

[@sleezyake2545]

Definitely not kosher 😭😭😭

[@larrycoomer2438]

I thought that was Quincy Jones 🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@MJ-vj6zp]

L

[@Abbotnorabbit]

Hater

[@Trashboat67]

I just finished seeing this mf on another video