Roger Bonds on Being Diddy's Security, Alpo, Murder Case at 19, Son's Africa Case (Full Interview)

Roger Bonds came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he spoke about coming up in the streets of Harlem as one of nine kids in the 1980s. Roger detailed growing up around other Harlem street figures, including Rich Porter and Kevin Childs, and Roger spoke about being in jail when he learned of Rich’s passing. During the conversation, Roger addressed beating murder charges as a teen and turning himself in for murder so that his friend could be released, despite Roger having kids at home. Roger also spoke about being locked up with Black Rob, knowing Loon and A$AP Ferg’s father, and also touring with Diddy. Moving along, Roger spoke about his son’s life-changing forever when he was arrested for murder in Africa after going to meet someone to buy diamonds. To hear more about his son’s case and Roger’s thoughts on it, hit the full interview above.
Interview by: Shawn Prez
Check out his youtube channel at: / powermovemakers

[@Loveeeeeeeeee11]

Still at the beginning , and this already feels like one of my fav VLADTV interviews.. and 55 where? This man looks like he’s 40!

[@realjawn]

What he said about having a father mentally present versus just physically present is on point!

[@taunyaandjulia]

I'm late but, what you wrote is facts!

[@MsLearnandEarn]

This all needs to be a movie. Prayers for this young man, and the whole family🙏🏿

[@lonniejackson474]

😊n

[@lonniejackson474]

😊

[@lonniejackson474]

😅

[@yamam27]

this story about his son is insane. praying they receive proper justice soon!

[@olethahunt6686]

Honestly this is one of the best interviews I’ve listen to on djvlad in a very long time, the interviewer is so on point, he ask all the correct questions, what and amazing interview. God Bless each of you. 🙏🏽💙🙏🏽

[@SouthernPeaches136]

Why didn’t Puff try to help shed light on this man’s predicament when he worked for Puff? In order to get the story out? Why didn’t he use his platform to try and help his friend?

[@maiamckinney4180]

You have to appreciate his honesty. Helps understand the mentality.

[@EtienneakaBags]

Damn. This is probably the best interview I have seen on this platform. He should write a book.

[@pamelab8112]

💐💯

[@Steven-dj2hr]

The Unsung dudes from Harlem have the realest true stories. This is required listening✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@aholmes74ah]

You're right. This is an extremely well constructed interview💪

[@Mikefantasia22]

There were SO MANY young millionaires in the 80s. Can't keep track of em all.

[@jessicajackson2438]

Yes indeed

[@EtienneakaBags]

Prayers out to his son and family. 11 yrs in those conditions is rough. I can only imagine what he’s gone through mentally over the decade plus.

[@bebalovesmakeup2163]

This was a great interview, the transparency of him, and you have some really tough questions. I think you should do more interviews like this very raw and uncut.

[@nathanrivera7585]

What an amazing interview god please bless everyone involved in this interview also all family members involved 🙏

[@JB-xl4zg]

Great interview Shawn and Bonds!

[@jayb5958]

Shawn Prez should branch off and start his own VladTV type platform. His interview style is impeccable . Vlad can keep the mobsters.

[@olebogengmagano8883]

😂😂😂😂Mobsters

[@SnatchnHalos]

The realist stuff this guy said that a lot christians from all walks of life can learn from, is that he said he prays for his sons accuser and keeps the deceased victim in his prayers.

[@frederickweeks4962]

Interesting point 🤔

[@jamesjackson7616]

Vlad could’ve never gave a intro like that. He would’ve asked him has he heard of bmf and highlighted his friendships with the members

[@louielou6294]

That’s a fact but without Vlad this interviewer couldn’t get a chance to say his intro.

[@NatHenrickClarke]

He would also bring up his two day jail stint when Bonds talks about doing time 😂

[@jamesjackson7616]

@@louielou6294 true, but people don’t realize vlad has it on autopilot now. He can just use the name and have everybody else do interviews. But that’s what made vlad himself. Those police ass questions. This is a regular interview and should be on his own platform. This is much better than any of the other bs interviews vlad always put out

[@louielou6294]

@@jamesjackson7616 here’s the thing about the police questions bro. Ya keep saying that all the time but you don’t have to go up there. We gotta stop blaming Vlad for police questions. These are grown men and you know what kind of questions are gonna be asked. Literally they don’t have to go up there & that’s how you avoid that it’s that simple.

[@TupacShakurTheDonMakaveli]

@@louielou6294 Shawn Prez has his own channel with top notch interviews so no, he doesn’t need Vlad.

[@Ricky-yj8vz]

Probably one of the best vlad TV interviews I've ever listened too. So salute to this Roger and his son and the nightmare he's going thru over seas. That's got to be the worse feeling being in foreign land and having to swallow your pride and obey a corrupt court system while watching your boy being the one going thru it. I'm gonna keep it real I don't know if I could stay strong and keep it together all these years as it slowly I mean SLOWLY starts to progress. So salute to Roger and his fam I'll keep them in my prayers that his boy will be able to live his life back home in the states.

[@nuttioogaming8094]

Falsely accused no evidence only got them for smoking weed 11 years in an African jail no outcry from the masses who pressured Biden to trade a notorious arms dealer for a basketball player who actually broke the law

[@flamesekeena]

Really really enjoyed this interview. Peace to you King for being transparent and sharing your life.

[@QueenKesh181]

Bonds you been through a lot and so have your son this is crazy Praying for y'all healing and praying for your son Freedom. 🙏🙏🙏

[@MikeyH2213]

💯💯💯

[@ByRaymondFerguson]

Do a update since the lawsuits ….

[@Geordievlogs]

Great interview 🫡✌️

[@911n.hudson7]

I respect this man’s honesty.

[@davidoceans5604]

It's all " hear say " look up the legal definition before you go patting him on his back

[@dejaedwards6546]

He is very honest

[@Helenalaurino]

Thank you so much for sharing your family story. I'm sending high vibrations of strength and freedom for your son. Thank you again

[@denisegonzales7890]

Prayers thanks for the interview

[@omegahtv6779]

One hell of a great interview. I lived in The PoloGrounds 2955 for about 10years back in the 90’s, peace to Roger Bonds.May your son find his freedom and all involved find their peace……..soon.🙏🏿

[@davidbecc4217]

Good interview

[@ctg404]

Great interview 💯✊🏾👏🏾

[@barbaragrant5840]

Wow! Roger Bonds is a REAL MAN!!! This interview is mind blowing!!! SALUTE Roger Bonds !!!

[@albertocarrasquillo9565]

Mr bondss I feel for you with all my heart and I admire your way you're a true friend and an awesome person god bless you prayers for you and your son and family

[@rubentamez8199]

He's a real one. Didn't let his man, take that charge.

[@dgarcia0426]

Praying for a great outcome, my prayers are with you, your son !!!, 🙏 and the whole family, hope your son gets home safe and sound 🙏 💙 ❤️ !!!

[@johnshakespeare7103]

🔥🔥🔥 interview

[@klote82]

I sought out this interview based off of the words of Cavario in his Part 1 interview with Al Profit. I've never heard of Roger Bonds before, but was so impressed with his moral code to stand up for whats right EVEN IF he was doing illegal things. It was great to hear he woke up to being a proper father to his son. Kevin's arrest and incarceration in Africa is unspeakable and heartbreaking! I'm speechless that another country could treat someone like that just because he's an American!

[@elwoodwhite9734]

Glad I saw this 💪 will sign page wish I could help more will be trying as a New Jersey Man should out west LA forever now connected with Africans some married into my large family going to spread the news to all many prayers to you Rodger and son and yours great interview in fact first rate all around peace!❤

[@glam2gobeauty811]

Amazing interview! Thank you to this interviewer for letting him tell HIS story. Vlad would've been telling this man " what he heard" " this person was there "..... 😂 like he lived it.

[@iggidybabii4039]

Bruh ain’t no way Diddy ain’t get that man son out that jail smh. Bruh interviews like this, we need! Shows us what’s really going on. I couldn’t imagine peanut butter and jelly and pourage and I’m innocent bruh!!!! Ain’t no man in his right mind flying to a foreign country to kill someone when that person about to fly back to home turf. This crazy

[@jahjah6548]

By ur logic they could've also waited for him to come back so they could have the same meeting on "home turf". Lol. People leave their "home turf" to commit these types of crimes every day. You're giving these guys way too much credit. They're not very smart. The son ain't a saint either. He had 2 gun charges. Why would he even leave the US knowing he was on bail? Plus he left with a felon he just met in jail. The guy likely convinced him that it was an easy job and they clearly underestimated the Namibian legal system. Not a coincidence that 2 felons known for gun play go all the way there, meet with someone and then that person got killed right after they met with them.

[@ArymAsil]

This aged well...

[@VILLTV]

Diddy barley has a relationship or deals with Biggie's kids so chances are he can careless about Bonds son.

[@loisperez1722]

“MOST PEOPLE DON’T EVEN KNOW WHO THEIR FATHER IS?” Really? I take issue with this statement. Maybe SOME people don’t know who their father is.

[@reneurbaez2044]

Interviewer is dope, this interview was so good...

[@rjjaxx9135]

Dope ass interview🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sheraldcooper1009]

WOW... this so sad. My prayers are with you, and your son. You are going to get through this. God is with you.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@QUEENDENT]

Dope post

[@ketyke9961]

One of the craziest thing in this interview is hearing light skin ppl and dark skin ppl in Africa speak a different language

[@IAmJustR]

🤦🏽‍♀️

[@yes2iam]

💯loved it

[@chaylagreen]

He looks damn good for 55!!!

[@makkmulla3647]

Here before the flashbacks 🤣🤣

[@northrndisordr9219]

This was a seriously powerful interview. I didn’t really have a lot of faith or gave a chance to vlads cohosts... I’m not sure if it’s just familiarity but vlads interviews were always my preference even tho some of his traits showed him as out of touch. This interviewer showed more humanity and empathy and got a very raw interview that will age well .... salute to this network.... they are likely documenting more accurate history then current textbooks

[@95alive77]

🔥 Interview but Bruh your son was in Africa on some BS. Why would you leave the country with a guy you met in jail while fighting 2 Gun Charges to buy some Diamonds from a guy that’s coming back to NY in 2wks anyway 🤨

[@MurfDott]

Homie a real one! This the kinda guy we should be empowering! ❤🙏🏾💯

[@tmariemitchell2739]

This is a very deep story 😢 I pray he get his son out of jail. God bless him. He needs more attention on this case.

[@thebatmane2220]

Ngl that was a nice intro from the homie prez

[@dominiquekelley9388]

Great interview this guy seems like a trill stand up brother salute!

[@Galworld761]

Namibia does not have to follow US court procedures. They also do not have some of the equipment for evidence testing. The US embassy is a diplomatic function not a legal defense arm. Be careful where you travel. Be familiar with laws before you go!!!

[@sonofamillionaire7897]

I dont know who Bonds is but I will say this, your son is your strength your legacy, your second chance at achieving that goal. You can still fix that relationship between you and your son. Just lock in and do the work, make sure that you are out here going hard for your son.

[@ricardomaye4085]

Stay strong bonds and god bless Your son will be free one day with a father like you You a real dude forreal💯💯💯

[@ctg404]

Who's here after the vid he made about Diddy and Cassie? 😂😂

[@stacygaines1588]

Wow… I can shed a tear😢

[@esseen100]

"Bonds"😄 I like how he puts the "s" on it.✊🏿

[@rockinbeatz]

💎💎🚀🚀💯 BONDS!! Long time my brother. So glad to hear and see you again. Blessings! Bonds is a real standup guy. HARLEM!! I met him when I worked for BadBoy. Flowers 💐💐💐 Ps- shoutout to Uncle Paulie ASA 🙏🏾🙏🏾 What's up Pres. Love🖤

[@yosea8701]

We can't go to other countries trying to change their rules. The rules there are nothing like Americans' rules, especially with m¥rder rather he did it or not. They do what they want. And stop dragging weed around every country you go to. In some countries, that's a really big issue that can cause you years in prison. Especially if they don't have any to trade for. I pray he gets his son back on American soil🙏🏿. Condolences to the family of the young man who died🕯.

[@frankchallenger7067]

James BONDS got me crying. 😂

[@LisaMarie-sj1eu]

That’s so New York 😂😂😂

[@mattyamweelo6027]

Chief Inspector Felix Ndikoma on Monday dropped a bombshell during the murder trial of two Americans when he revealed that the deceased in the matter owed one of the accused millions of dollars. During his testimony in the trial of Marcus Thomas and Kevan Townsend accused of the assassin-like murder of Andre Heckmair in Windhoek in January 2011, he revealed the explosive information. According to Ndikoma, he received this information during a meeting with Townsend on 14 September 2011. He told Windhoek High Court Judge Christie Liebenberg that Townsend summoned him to the Windhoek Correctional Facility on that day. He went there with three colleagues and Townsend told him that he wants to give him information about the matter at hand. According to Ndikoma, he immediately told Townsend that he is not obliged to divulge anything, but Townsend continued to spill the beans. First off, he said, Townsend told him about a plan by Thomas to escape from the facility with the help of a correctional officer. He further said that Thomas informed him that he ordered a chemical that will break down the iron bars within six to eight minutes, Furthermore, he said, Townsend told him that he is also working with another inmate only identified as “Roger” and that N$30 000 will be paid to the correctional officer who is going to assist them. In addition, Ndikoma said, Townsend informed him he was not at the scene of the murder, but that he was at the guesthouse they were staying in and that one of the cleaners could confirm that. However, Ndikoma stated, the cleaner could not confirm Townsend’s claim. Ndikoma further claimed Townsend told him Thomas was using a false name and age. Also, he said, Townsend told him Thomas said he got rid of the firearm in a riverbed they once used as a toilet and that he would take the police there in consideration for bail. Furthermore, Townsend wanted to know who the prosecutor was so he can assist further, the officer stated. According to Ndikoma, he was also informed by Townsend that Thomas informed him he already broke into the residence of Heckmair during 2010 with poison, but that Heckmair got spooked and did not enter his residence. However, Ndikoma stated, during a follow-up interview to record the admissions, Townsend refused to cooperate. The State is alleging that Thomas and Townsend travelled to Namibia with the express purpose of killing Heckmair because he was involved in a relationship with an ex-girlfriend of Thomas. It is also alleged that Thomas paid US$10 000 for bail in respect of Townsend who was in custody on gun charges in New York to travel with him for that purpose and that they imported two gun barrels and a silencer from Finland. Thomas and Townsend are facing one count of murder, one count of robbery with aggravating circumstances, three counts of contravening the Ammunitions Act and one count of defeating or obstructing or attempting to defeat or obstruct the course of justice. The State alleges they killed Heckmair, who is the son of the owners of the Cattle Baron Steak Ranch, by shooting him assassin style in his head on 7 January 2011 at Gusinde Street in Windhoek. It is further alleged that they robbed Heckmair of his cellphone and wallet containing at 100 Swiss Franc, and that they imported two 9mm pistol barrels without a permit or alternatively possession of the 9mm barrels without a licence as well possessing a 7.65mm pistol and ammunition without a licence. It is further alleged that they removed a notebook from police possession after the police seized it as an exhibit and/or burned, destroyed or otherwise dispose of some of the pages in the book with the aim to defeat or obstruct the course of justice. The trial is continuing and the accused persons are in custody at the trial awaiting section at the Windhoek Correctional Facility. The State is represented by deputy prosecutor general Antonia Verhoef, Thomas by Salomon Kanyemba and Townsend by Mbanga Siyomunji.

[@dorothyfullilove2646]

My heart goes out to you and your son. I pray he comes home soon. God is on your side brother.

[@user-ez3vi5qk4d]

I really respect Bonds for his transparency of this interview, GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY MORE SO HIS SON…u are 1 dude I would definitely like to meet 2 day.

[@jasonmoore9125]

I remember this dude used to come around my block because he was seeing a girl in my apartment complex. We always had this thing that we would stare at and try to intimidate outsiders. My friend told me who he was because he went to Jr. High school with him. Let's just say I'm glad I didn't mean mug him.

[@Dimz30]

😂😂😂 the third eye knew the history to him.

[@zhuangguozhang3410]

Man, this dude is DEEP

[@christinegross4562]

Please bring the situation to the big screen to highlight the injustice kevin is suffering let the world know dont never give u praying for you

[@QueXopa79]

Wow!!!!! Never do illegal business overseas … 11 years? God bless him !!!!

[@nicole87rivera]

I can listen to him talk all day

[@miapevie2842]

This was a very informative interview. Thank you for being so transparent about your life and your son’s situation. Prayers for your son Kevin; hope is released very soon and in good health.prayers for the victim’s family. Keep those interviews coming; V 2:07:38 2:07:38

[@DETSRC313]

Can someone tell me what his fit is? Brand or company?

[@wallstthug]

this was a touching story . Sad to say , but sometimes our kids pay for our sins . i’ll pray for that young man in Africa .

[@alyapp6523]

I thought that same thing after watch it’s really coming back for him karma.

[@TheBaBaTV]

Africans don’t care about black Americans it’s just the hard truth… you are a privileged American to them…. I have African friends who tell me this, don’t think it’s sweet with “black power” crap if you go there !

[@ogt6730]

@@TheBaBaTV and it goes the same for African American,as soon they see an african man they start laughing at their accent and how they dress,but they do that cause they know in their heart that Africans are hard working smart people, with family values that can speak multiple languages,and because of that they are always more successful than the average blacks here in the states, causes they are too busy wondering about how much money someone has or when is the next jordan is coming out,or I look Better than you competing with their own people,so that's the reason African don't like blacks Americans

[@debbie2724]

@Wallstpirate ••• ARE YOU ATTEMPTING TO QUOTE THE BIBLE BY SAYING THE SINS OF OUR FATHER'S FALL ON THE 2nd GENERATION .......??? 👁👁👁🤔🤔🤔

[@debbie2724]

@@ogt6730 REALLY .....??? LIES YOU TELL .....!!! AFRICANS THINK THAT THEY ARE SUPERIOR TO FOUNDATIONAL BLACK AMERICANS . . . . NATIVE BLACK AMERICANS DO NOT COMPETE WITH AFRICANS

[@wakil711]

If Diddy paid $50 million I bet Bonds son coming home. Bonds is worth $15 million pay a internationally known attorney to make this go away. But then again the son is a grown man. The choices he made prior to this could possibly be is reason why he’s going through this. It will make him a better man. Insha Allah

[@313evans]

Dammmm is this the guy that witnessed Cassie & Diddy?

[@laraoneal7284]

His father was emotionally Unavailable. That does harm to the children.

[@tierrathomas3794]

This should be a movie of his son case

[@darrenbrown1187]

Deep interview

[@northrndisordr9219]

Man I’ve been down the paid in full rabbit hole for the past year reading everything about those guys... not sure who this guy is but I’m pumped off the title and been waiting for vlad to post another Harlem / or dc interview

[@NikaJay14]

1:08:07 fast forward to Cassie mentioning him in her lawsuit and he had the audacity to say she should’ve broke him off bc she knows what his son is going through. Smh but you ran with Diddy for two years while he was locked up. Bye

[@glamovergossip]

This man a good storyteller he needs to write some movies and books about his experiences in New York when you don’t come from New York and hear these stories it sounds like an exciting movie lol I always thought it would’ve been fun to grow up in New York even though I’m from the DMV

[@mikegonzales4579]

I’m sure there’s never a dead person involved here no victim much to ever God bless your dad keep it 100

[@taunyaandjulia]

This interview is 🔥. "The truth is in the cell when you are alone in dark!" Wow!!!

[@taunyaandjulia]

This is so real....

[@taunyaandjulia]

God is AMAZING! Yet, our black men had to survive and hold down the family and back single women when Daddy' aren't fully present! So sad....

[@taunyaandjulia]

*black....

[@terrelljohnson5811]

Shout out to Polo grounds projects and Colonial projects I had cousins in both projects as a teen hanging out there in the earlier to mid 90s in the summers was super crazy!! I saw some real things real street things and always kept my mouth shut but is was mad fun at the same time

[@scottyboy308]

Man 007 ,I was watching this video this morning and I seen your name on a document that someone from the BMF put it in the documentary and the dude Meech RIP God bless , was on the same thing as you bro and I grew up in the Hood so I'll leave it like that man good luck with what you touch from Scotland Scotty boy. !!!

[@user-kz5nj8qx6t]

Don't ever get in trouble in another country especially Africa. They do not care for black people from America, they call us spoiled brats. The hardest thing for people to understand is that our justice system as unfair as it may be at times is a million times better than most countries especially Africa.

[@gettingphinenow]

This should have wayyyyyyy more views and wayyyyyy more likes

[@PC_TV_73]

The sad part is,is diddy helping him with his son right now, this guy is selling T-shirts to make money for his son (respectfully) and diddy is worth 1 billion ,really I don’t need friends like that.

[@lavontaeharris9571]

Diddy always been like smh

[@TheBaBaTV]

Africans don’t care about black Americans it’s just the hard truth… you are a privileged American to them…. I have African friends who tell me this, don’t think it’s sweet with “black power” crap if you go there !

[@biggface7]

Diddys a fkn selfish snake!!!

[@stuffdownhitthefan9594]

Friends? I Thought he was Diddy employee? Would your boss do it for you?

[@biggface7]

@@stuffdownhitthefan9594 if you were a BLACK billionaire, would you do it for your “employee” or just another black person in general that you know personally?

[@alyapp6523]

This was a good interview 🙏🏾

[@princeloufaragama3165]

I’m Namibian and that case was a big case I think his co-defendant tried to escape but his attempt failed

[@Ruben-pr3jx]

Is this dude the voice of the Mad Rapper? “Lemme tell you why I’m mad son… lemme tell you why I’m mad.” Salute

[@marvinhagler4721]

REAL MAN here...take notes youngins

[@vegastonite6902]

I will never visit Africa I've always felt like as a black woman born in America I would be treated harshly because I'm African American.Very very sad they have tooken your Son life.. watching the interview..I feel how I feel 😡😡

[@Nat524Ricci]

It’s so true when he says about those who do not have a father present - it’s far worse having a father around that makes life miserable (abusive/alcoholic/addict/negligent/unfit for whatever reason) bc it’s so true ♥️ we need to protect our children even if it’s from their own parent at times!!!!

[@joeycrack1120]

Need the Innocence Project involved in this case.

[@jayblack3c3]

I would love to hear him say “we the best” just one time

[@arianna6682]

Praying for your son may justice be served soon

[@jamilabdur-rashid3801]

Man...that's alot to go through in this life...heck of story.😯

[@4tuneate110]

Wow 👀!16:08 movie/documentary worthy theme to produce. Full context starts 14:29

[@elijahlee9661]

He mentioned the nigga who killed Kevin Chiles mama like it was nothin you can tell this nigga is who he say he is 💯

[@user-hb4pe7lu4m]

Deep ❤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WhyNotQuestionEverything]

Damn i need some time stamps