Tim Westwood

Tim Westwood opened up to VladTV about being criticized for promoting violence by playing street music in the U.K., adding that the Prime Minister even called him out in Parlament. When asked how he feels about these types of accusations, Tim said that he doesn’t feel like listening to rap music will inspire you to be a gangster. Adding to the conversation, Tim said rap gives artists like Giggs a way out of the streets, and you can hear the rest of his thoughts on the conversation up top.

In VladTV’s interview with UK radio legend Tim Westwood, Vlad gets the story of how hip-hop took hold in the UK, starting with pirate radio and the club scene. Tim Westwood explains how he got his start on pirate radio, and worked his way to the BBC’s Radio 1. Tim tells stories from the early days of hip hop, interviewing and partying with icons like Jay Z, Lil Kim, Busta Rhymes, and more.

Legendary UK DJ and radio personality Tim Westwood talks with Vlad TV about how he got started as a DJ.