Iconic Video Vixen Gloria Velez Tells Her Life Story

Gloria Velez shared her tumultuous journey from Long Island to Brooklyn, detailing her dysfunctional family life, her father's addiction, and her mother's struggles. At 14, she entered the music industry, performing at teen clubs and touring with DJ Laz and 2 Live Crew. She faced abuse by singer Aaron Hall, who was 16 years her senior. Gloria described the abuse, including physical violence and mental manipulation, and how she fought for custody of her son. She eventually transitioned to modeling and music. She recounted working with Hype Williams and Jay Z, and her relationships with various artists and industry figures. She also addressed her public falling out with VladTV over creative differences and financial issues, which led to a temporary rift. The conversation concluded with Velez promoting her book, "Silent Screams," detailing her life and industry experiences.