DJ Vlad (born Vladislav Lyubovny) is a Ukrainian-American interviewer, journalist, media entrepreneur, former disc jockey, and film director.
He is the founder of VladTV, one of the world’s most influential hip-hop news and celebrity interview platforms.
Through thousands of interviews with musicians, actors, athletes, and public figures, DJ Vlad has become one of the most recognizable personalities in digital media and hip-hop journalism.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Vladislav Lyubovny
- Stage Name: DJ Vlad
- Born: June 28, 1973
- Age: 53 years old
- Birthplace: Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
- Nationality: Ukrainian-American
- Ethnicity: Russian Jewish
- Occupation: Interviewer, Journalist, Media Entrepreneur, Former Disc Jockey, Film Director
- Height: 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
- Religion: Judaism
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Lyubovny
- Siblings: N/A
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: One child
- Relationship: Unknown
- Net Worth: $10 million USD
Early Life and Education
DJ Vlad was born on June 28, 1973, in Kyiv, then part of the Soviet Union. He was born into a Russian Jewish family and immigrated to the United States with his parents, Mr and Mrs. Lyubovny, when he was five years old.
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, he developed a passion for hip-hop after discovering artists such as N.W.A.
He later attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering before working as a software engineer.
Career
DJ Vlad began his professional career as a software engineer before launching a staffing company called GigaStaff.
He later pursued music production and DJing, producing hip-hop beats and releasing the acclaimed Rap Phenomenon mixtape series.
His career shifted toward journalism after he founded VladTV in 2008, transforming it into one of the internet’s leading platforms for hip-hop news, celebrity interviews, and documentary-style content.
Through VladTV, DJ Vlad has interviewed hundreds of high-profile personalities, including rappers, actors, athletes, former law enforcement officials, and entrepreneurs.
His YouTube channel has amassed more than six million subscribers and billions of views, making it one of the largest interview platforms in digital media.
He has also directed documentaries and worked on productions including American Gangster for BET.
Social Media
- Instagram: @djvlad
- Facebook: VladTV
- X (formerly Twitter): @djvlad
- YouTube Channel: VladTV
Personal Life
DJ Vlad, 53, is known for keeping his personal life out of the public spotlight and has not publicly confirmed his marital status or romantic relationships.
He has one child, but has chosen not to disclose the child’s identity or other personal details. Vlad enjoys technology, investing, hip-hop culture, travelling, and business development. He stands approximately 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) tall.
Net Worth
DJ Vlad has an estimated net worth of $10 million USD. His wealth comes from YouTube advertising revenue, media production, licensing, brand partnerships, documentary projects, interviews, and his ownership of VladTV, which has become one of the most profitable independent media brands focused on hip-hop culture.