Online personality and commentator Tommy Sotomayor joined VladTV for an in-depth interview in 2016. He started off by describing his upbringing in a household with primarily women and gave his opinion on family dynamics in the Black community. He also addressed colorism and the way interracial relationships are portrayed in America. Sotomayor also talked about Barack Obama, America's education system, and the family court system. Most notably, the interview produced a viral moment when Tariq Nasheed crashed the interview to confront Tommy Sotomayor. To view the encounter, check out the full interview above.
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