Before They Were Famous
2,405 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★ - 8 ratingsBased on the popular YouTube Channel 'Before They Were Famous' with over 3 Million YouTube Subscribers & nearly 1 Billion views. This is the audio version of those recordings documenting the rise to fame of both traditional stars but mainly internet stars. Artists in rap, comedy, instagram models & YouTubers. This channel profiles who they are, where they came from and how they reached the top of the entertainment industry. Thanks for tuning in.
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Lil Nas X | The Dark Side of Fame | Satanism, Nike, Industry Plant & More
September 16, 2021 13:56 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBOn the BRIGHT SIDE OF FAME – that song almost immediately turned him into a household name upon its release. Not only did this track end up as the No.1 song on the charts, but it became the longest-charting No. 1 song ever at 19 consecutive weeks at the top. All-in-all Lil Nas X was said to have made over $14 Million in 2019 alone and he also made Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list that year as well. But on the DARK SIDE OF FAME is a different story altogether – and when someone reaches the mountain ...
Prince Philip | Gone But Not Forgotten | Tribute To Duke of Edinburgh
September 16, 2021 13:54 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBAfter 70-years spent in the public eye, Prince Phillip was the longest-serving royal consort in British history and while his adult life was one chock-full of privilege, his childhood was anything but. In fact, it was marked by tragedy and loneliness. As a member of both Greek and Danish royalty, Philp and his family were banished from their native country while he was still only a toddler and Philip subsequently moved from one European nation to another, in the search of a home. He would fi...
Jersey Shore | Where Are They Now? | Tragic Consequences Of The Show
September 15, 2021 14:56 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIn December of 2009, MTV flipped the script on all of us by unleashing upon our unsuspecting eyes the slow-motion car-crash of a series that was “Jersey Shore”, introducing us to unforgettable characters like Snooki, Vinny, JWoww, Angelina, DJ Pauly, Ronnie, Sammi, and, of course, The Situation. For six seasons the cast would be filmed by remote-controlled and hand-held cameras as these characters made their way across the terrains of Seaside Heights, New Jersey, South Beach, Florida, and yes...
CKY Crew | Where Are They Now? | What Happened To Bam Margera, Brandon DiCamillo & Others
September 15, 2021 14:56 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBIn the late ’90s, a group of skateboarders, all of whom were in their late teens and living in West Chester, Pennsylvania, would find themselves playing a crucial role in the re-invention of comedy for the new millennium. This group, known as CKY would have its primary membership composed of Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn, Brandon DiCamillo, Chris Rabb, and Jess Margera, all of whom were close personal friends with one another. When they’d get together, they created some of the most dangerous and gro...
Wu-Tang Clan | Where Are They Now? | The Sad Truth Behind Greatest Hip Hop Group
September 15, 2021 14:56 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBTheir music was raw, grimy, laced with kung-fu references, and featured tongue-in-cheek lyrics over top of distorted soul samples. Quite frankly, it was like nothing else we’d ever heard before, and to this day, their music remains unquestionably singular with their debut album, “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)” going onto be considered one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. But what’s true and what isn’t when it comes to the mythology of the Wu-Tang Clan? And more importantly, what ...
Stromedy | Before They Were Famous | Kyle Godfrey Beat Bryce Hall
September 15, 2021 14:56 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBToday we got another Canadian creator who is blowing up in a big way and according to a local newspaper from back in the day Stromedy, or Kyle Godfrey had always been dubbed the class clown. His road to YouTube fame is a pretty interesting story. The kid once worked at a local grocery store and tried his hand at acting and college before pouring his life into his YouTube channel & yes, we've dug up a ton of old clips that were sure Kyle wishes we never found. Before YouTube turn, Kyle into a ...
Pooh Shiesty | The Rich Life | How He Spends & Earns His Fortune?
September 14, 2021 15:46 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MBMemphis-born rapper Pooh Shiesty is one of the hottest up-and-coming rappers in the game right now thanks to tracks like “Main Slime Remix” and “Shiesty Summer”. Shiesty has cornered the market on airy beats that pair nicely with his powerful delivery and slick production. Over the last year, he’s racked up millions of streams and has definitely secured himself the bag. Pretty impressive for a kid who earned a whole ton of his success while maintaining his independent status. And, I mean, how...
Icebox | Before They Were Famous | Who Is The Real Owner?
September 14, 2021 15:45 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBIcebox is a forward-thinking jewelry store for the new generation of rappers and, quite frankly, its popularity is off the charts thanks to their one-of-a-kind approach to showcasing their catalog. The store has its very own YouTube Channel with 1 Million subscribers that features more hip-hop legends than any other channel outside of something like Complex or Genius – seriously, Lil Baby, NLE Choppa, Lil Pump, and so many more are regulars who stop by all the time to get custom work done. Bu...
DMX | Gone But Not Forgotten | Tribute To Earl Simmons Life
September 14, 2021 15:45 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBRapper DMX took over as the undisputed king of rap. X, whose real name is Earl Simmons was that rare breed of a superstar whose credibility on the streets would turn him into a commercial powerhouse and while his ascent to the top of the rap game was almost a decade in the making, his journey transformed him into one of rap’s most iconic personalities. It can be easy to forget how successful X was. I mean, to this day, he’s the only rapper to ever have his first five studio albums debut at nu...
Johnny Orlando | Before They Were Famous | Rising Star of Canadian Pop Music
September 14, 2021 15:45 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBBefore Johnny Orlando would create the YouTube channel “JohnnyOSings” and kick off a career that would catapult him to the top of the Canadian music scene. Before Johnny Orlando would drop his newest EP “It’s Never Really Over”. In a lot of ways, Johnny is still your typical kid – during the day he hangs out with friends and catches up with his homework, but on some nights, he turns into a musical superstar that sells out concerts across the world and racks up millions of streams on each of h...
Rod Wave | Before They Were Famous | How Music Saved His Life
September 13, 2021 16:07 - 8 minutes - 7.33 MBRod Wave has been singing ever since he was in the 5th Grade, but believe it or not, that didn’t convince him that he had a future in music. When this self-described super-shy dude was a kid in St. Petersburg, he really didn’t have any idea what he wanted to be. But these days, Rod is one of the most promising singers in the game and he definitely wouldn’t have it any other way. Why was Rod’s pre-fame life so difficult? Well, it probably had something to do with his stints in juvenile detenti...
Pimp My Ride | Where Are They Now? | How MTV Ruined Xzibit's Life...
September 13, 2021 16:07 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MBWhen MTV’s reality series “Pimp My Ride” first hit the airwaves back in 2004. Over the course of its six seasons, this series would go onto become one of the most popular properties in MTV history. The basic premise was this: a young person living in the greater Los Angeles area would videotape a plea for MTV to “pimp their ride”, whereupon the show’s loveable host, rapper Xzibit, would surprise them at their home and take their car to a talented team of car restorers, only to return the vehi...
Dan Bilzerian | Where Are They Now? | How He Ruined His Life & Business For Instagram Fame
September 13, 2021 16:06 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBDan Bilzerian is the 40-year-old son of an exiled Corporate Raider who has managed to transform himself into a kind of Bruce Wayne meets Hugh Hefner for the modern age of social media. Over the years, his ever-increasingly public profile has seen him grow more and more successful, and he recently launched his own cannabis company know as Ignite. But can Dan manage to juggle a daily schedule chock-full of poker, booze, and relationships with the high-intensity demands of running his own busine...
Mia K | Where Are They Now? | Dramatic Consequences Of Her Old Career
September 13, 2021 16:06 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBFor those few of you who may not know her all that well, Mia made waves a number of years ago in the industry after appearing in a handful of different scenes, some of which sparked immense controversy due to the fact that she was recorded in a hijab, a performance that would lead to many people lobbing threats her way. Of course, this outrage only made Mia all the more famous, but after only a few months, she was ready to call it quits. In interviews she’s given since then, Mia has informed ...
Tila Tequila | Where Are They Now? | Mental Disorder, Rehab, Turning to Religion & More
September 10, 2021 14:53 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBWhether it was modeling pictorials or her very own reality television dating show “A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila”, it became abundantly clear early on that Tila’s M.O. was to get famous at any cost – and guess what? It worked! This pint-sized woman with a gigantic personality managed to stay relevant for years by attempting one project after another. So the question is what is Tila Tequila up to today? Well, to be honest with you, her life has been an absolute rollercoaster. So if you’re c...
The Mighty Ducks | Where Are The Now? | Tragic Life of Shaun Weiss/Goldberg & More
September 10, 2021 14:53 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIf you were a kid growing up in the '90s or just a hockey fan in general one of your all-time favorite films on VHS had to be The Mighty Ducks. I mean the films even inspired a real-world NHL team although I don't think any team in the big league ever tried to pull off the flying v. Some have has some run-ins including Jussie Smollett who made headlines in 2019 for a faked racial attack in Chicago. Then there is the tragic tale of Shaun Weiss most remember as Goldberg. As recent as 2015 he wa...
Lil Conscious | Before They Were Famous | Ashes & Bojak Rapper Stefan Islas Ross
September 10, 2021 14:52 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBStefan Islas Ross (born Sierra Blanca; May 27, 1995) is an American rapper better known by his stage name Lil Conscious. He is noted for his freestyles “Ashes” and “Bojak” Lilconscious has hit over 1 million views with his song Bojak on SoundCloud and has hit 300,000 streams on Spotify with his song Ashes. Lil Conscious is easily one of the most mysterious presences on all of the internet. The man’s name began to go viral back in October of 2019 after Drake posted a snippet on his Instagram, ...
Spice Girls | Where Are They Now? | Legacy Of Most Successful Girl Group
September 10, 2021 14:52 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBFor a whole bunch of kids that grew up in the ’90s, both girls AND boys, the orbit of the Spice Girls were inescapable – you either loved them yourself or you had five or six people close to you that did play their music non-stop. This group with their self-styled “Girl Power” mantra revolutionized the music industry and created a brand of female empowerment that transformed them into a global phenomenon. There’s just no denying how insanely popular these five ladies were and even now, over t...
Lauryn Hill | Where Are They Now? | 2021 | The Miseducation Of What Happened
September 10, 2021 02:03 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBIf being endlessly imitated and sampled by some of the biggest rappers in the world is an acknowledgment for a career well spent, then Lauryn Hill, despite only having one solo-album credit to her name, never has to doubt the impact she made in her chosen field. Take for instance her track “Ex-Factor”, a song that’s been sampled by the likes of Drake in “Nice for What” AND Cardi B in “Be Careful”. After she left her early musical group, The Fugees, Lauryn became one of the most famous singers...
Viva La Bam | Where Are They Now? | Tragic Life Of The Cast Members
September 10, 2021 02:03 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe episodes of “Viva La Bama” tended to have a specific theme, mission, or challenge that would be explored throughout the length of each episode. The show wasn’t quite a cultural phenomenon, but it had a dedicated fanbase all around the world and was popular enough to last five seasons. But after the show went off the air in August of 2005, the fans of this series were left without their daily fix of stars like Ryan Dunn, not to mention Bam and his father Phil, his mother April, and his unf...
David Dobrik | The Dark Side of Fame | Was It An Inside Job?
September 10, 2021 02:03 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBToday we are here to, unfortunately, take a look at The DARK SIDE OF FAME which is a different story altogether and David’s once-thriving empire is on the verge of collapse. Over the years, his comedic content, especially the videos he made with his collective Vlog Squad, would become known for pushing the boundaries of good taste, but allegations made by former members of the Squad as well as participants in their content have recently come to light that accuses David and his collective of c...
NBA Youngboy | The Dark Side of Fame | FBI, Yaya Mayweather, Tee Grizzley & More
September 10, 2021 02:03 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBIn today’s episode, we’re taking a look at one of the most popular and yet controversial rappers of recent memory, NBA YoungBoy. This talented rapper knows how to make a headline even without the use of chart-topping singles, whether it’s his litany of alleged baby mamas or run-ins with police, his fans have come to expect the unexpected when it comes not only to his music but his way of life. On the DARK SIDE OF FAME is a different story altogether – and at the still extremely young age of o...
Hotboii | Before They Were Famous | Florida Freshman Biography
September 08, 2021 14:57 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MBHotboii was born Javarri Latre Walker on June 13th, 2000, in Orlando, Florida. He grew up on the city’s west-end in a neighborhood known as Pine Hills. In terms of being a Florida-boy through and through, Hotboii loves repping where he’s from and has, in his own way, turned his home-state into a lifestyle choice. Florida has been a musical hotbed for up-coming talent for a long, long time now – and next up out of the Sunshine State is 20-year-old rapper Hotboii whose music details his life ex...
Tech N9ne | Where Are They Now? | From Rap to Brewery
September 08, 2021 14:56 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBTech N9ne is an indisputable legend in the rap game with a career that dates back decades. Tech exploded onto the scene with a unique image including face-paint and crazy-loud red hair, something that very few male black artists ever felt comfortable enough to do before him. We’re talking a professional career that has spanned more than 20 albums, 10 EP’s, not to mention countless singles – his most recent full-album in this era of COIVD is aptly titled “ENTERFEAR” and his fanbase is so rabid...
Jackass | The Dark Side of Fame | Tragic Life Behind The Scenes
September 08, 2021 14:56 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBWhen the TV series “Jackass” debuted on MTV, no one had ever seen anything else quite like it. Here was a group of friends and quasi-stuntmen who seemed willing to do anything for a laugh. It was crude, it was juvenile, and it was also insanely popular. This collection of characters like Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Wee-Man, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn, and Chris Raab, made it clear that there was no danger off-limits. But just as immediate as the cultural impact was the controversy the show would ...
Ryan Dunn | Gone But Not Forgotten | Tribute To The Life
September 08, 2021 14:56 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MBRyan Dunn was an American stunt performer, television personality, actor, comedian, and one of the stars of the reality stunt show. Dunn rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the CKY Crew with his long-time friend, Bam Margera, for their extreme stunts and pranks recorded on camera. Dunn also hosted the TV series Homewrecker and Proving Ground and appeared in the feature films Blonde Ambition and Street Dreams, as well as in Margera's films Haggard and Minghags. Ryan Dunn tragically p...
Ryan Upchurch | Before They Were Famous | Biography of Country Rap Superstar
September 07, 2021 04:01 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBIn recent years, country rap often referred to as hick-hop, has grown from something of a musical sideshow to a regional force without any real assistance from the music industry itself. Without a doubt, one of the biggest stars at the center of this scene is Ryan Upchurch who built his following from the ground-up on social media by posting funny videos onto his YouTube account, parodying the stereotypes of young white men from the Deep South. In today's episode, we will tell you about his c...
NoCap | Before They Were Famous | Kobe Crawford Life Before Fame
September 07, 2021 04:01 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBBefore NoCap would clock in over 500K Subscribers on YouTube, 1.5 Million on Instagram, and clock in Million of views on tracks like Pain Show, I Can't, Mistake, The Hood Doctor & more. Before NoCap dropping The Hood Dictionary in November of 2019 and making the Billboard top 200. Before NoCap turning himself in to authorities over an alleged shooting in an occupied dwelling. NoCap has exploded onto the music scene over the past year or so. In fact, we are a little late in getting this video ...
FBG Duck | Gone But Not Forgotten | Carlton D. Weekly Tribute
September 07, 2021 04:01 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBBefore FBG Duck would have a short but prolific career as an extremely talented rapper with multiple mixtapes and countless singles like his super-popular track “Slide”. Before FBG Duck would sign a record deal with Sony Music worth nearly $2 Million. Before FBG Duck would lose his life in the Gold Coast area of Chicago, Illinois. Looking back on it now, FBG Duck’s career might have been brief, but it was wildly successful. As both a solo artist and a member of his Fly Boy Gang, Duck’s career...
Lil Durk | The Rich Life | How He Spends & Earns His Fortune?
September 07, 2021 04:01 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBComing straight out Chi-raq, Lil Durk is one of the most successful rappers in the game thanks to hitting songs like “My Beyoncé” and “Three-Headed Goat”. Durk has carved out such a career for himself that not only is he one of the most in-demand musical artists in North America, he’s also successful enough to be the lead member and founder of his very own collective known as “Only the Family”. In this business, when you’re a solo star AND part of a popular collective, that means you’re makin...
SpotemGottem | Before They Were Famous | His Viral Hit Beatbox & The Junebug Challenge
September 07, 2021 03:46 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBBefore SpotemGottem would crack the Billboard 100 with his viral track BeatBox 2 which inspired the Junebug Challenge. Before SpotemGottem would get locked up for grand theft auto and carrying a concealed weapon at the age of just 15 which means at the time he wasn't even old enough to drive. Before SpotemGottem would clock in over 600K followers on Instagram, a quarter million on IG and he would collab with the likes of Jackboy, HotBoii, DaBaby, Pooh Shiesty & do the Junebug challenge alongs...
Lil Kim | Where Are They Now? | Dating Biggie, Prison Sentence, Daughter, Possible Comeback & More
September 07, 2021 03:46 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBAfter Lil Kim would become one of the most revolutionary voices in the world of hip-hop, debuting in the 1990s with songs like “No Time” and “Big Momma Thang” while continuing to make music to this very day. After Lil Kim would be arrested and convicted of perjury and conspiracy for lying to a federal grand jury and was sentenced to spend a year in prison. The product of a broken home, as a teenager Kim had to endure a contentious relationship with her father, which had her running away from ...
Meghan Markle | Before They Were Famous | Suits Actress & Deal Or No Deal to Royal Family
September 07, 2021 03:45 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBBefore Meghan Markle would be cast to play Rachel Zane on the hit show Suits for seven seasons and once upon a time work as a model on Deal Or No Deal. Before Meghan Markle would start dating Prince Harry and the two would wed in 2018 and she would become an American member of The Royal Family. Before Meghan would give birth to their son Archie in 2019, the young family would flee from Great Britain and Meghan would spill the Tea sitting down with Oprah. Before Meghan made it into show busine...
James Charles | The Dark Side of Fame | Chronology of Controversies
September 07, 2021 03:45 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn today’s episode, we’re taking a look at one of the most beloved beauty influencers of all time, James Charles, a man that currently has more than 25 million subscribers on YouTube, but has also faced his fair share of startling scandals over the course of his relatively short career. On the BRIGHT SIDE OF FAME – is a self-made individual who through his own passion and hard work turned himself into the first CoverBoy to grace CoverGirl Magazine. Ever since becoming an internet sensation, J...
Jay Z | The Rich Life | How He Became The Billionaire?
September 03, 2021 15:27 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBAbout two years ago now, Jay-Z was crowned the world’s first hip-hop Billionaire by Forbes with an estimated net worth of $1 Billion. That year, in 2019, Jay made $81 Million in earnings and while 2020 brought on a year of decline for pretty much everyone including some of his own investments and real estate holdings, many of Hova’s core assets are still well-positioned to weather the storm. Of course, Jay-Z’s accomplishments are all the more impressive considering where he started from in Br...
Dr. Seuss | Before They Were Gone | Life Of Theodor Geisel & Why He Is Cancelled?
September 03, 2021 15:27 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBBefore Dr. Seuss would publish over 60 books including The Cat in the Hat Green Eggs and Ham, Horton Hears A Hoo & more. Before Dr. Seuss would have seven us his books be made into feature films including How The Grinch Stole Christmas & Cat In The Hat. Before Dr Seuss would be canceled in 2021 with at least 6 of his books including If I Ran The Zoo & the lesser-known McElligot’s Pool. His rhymes and characters are beloved by generations of fans, or at least they were... If you think the visu...
Kodak Black | BTWF | UPDATED | Dieuson Octave Legendary Biography
September 03, 2021 15:27 - 10 minutes - 10 MBBefore Kodak Black would release hit songs like “Skrt”, and “Tunnel Vision” that would get him to notice from some of the biggest names in hip-hop like Drake and set him on a path to superstardom. Before Kodak Black ascent would get halted in its tracks thanks to multiple arrests and a lengthy prison sentence before his recent release. Before Kodak Black would have almost 7 Million subscribers on YouTube, 3.5 Million followers on Twitter, and nearly 10 Million followers on Instagram at the ti...
Coi Leray | Before They Were Famous | UPDATED | Biggest Breakout Star of 2021
September 03, 2021 15:27 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBCoi Leray was born on May 11th, 1997 in Boston, Massachusetts. Despite being born in Bean Town, she moved to Hackensack, New Jersey soon after where she was raised and spent a considerable part of her life alongside five brothers and a mom who worked as a bartender. Before Coi Leray would become a rising star in the world of hip-hop thanks to tracks like “Huddy”, “Did It”, and “No More Parties”. Before Coi Leray would get into a social media war with her very own father, former rapper Benzino...
Gesaffelstein | Before They Were Famous | DJ Biography
September 02, 2021 14:23 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBBefore Gesaffelstein would become one of the biggest names in electronic music, first in Europe, then the US, helped in large part by his extremely memorable performance at Coachella in 2019. Before Gesaffelstein would work with artists like Kanye West and The Weeknd on some of their biggest hit songs like “Black Skinhead” and “I Was Never There”. Before Gesaffelstein would remain largely a mysterious presence on social media has deleted his Twitter and Instagram profiles years ago and only m...
Emma Coronel | Before They Were Famous | Wife of ElChapo & Why She Was Arrested
September 02, 2021 14:23 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBEmma attempted to promote herself as a small-town girl, the simple daughter of a bean farmer turned devoted wife and mother but court documents and her family tree tell a different story. She was born into a world of crime and her arranged marriage to famous Mexican criminal at the age of 18 is part of a Mafia tradition. Having been married since 2007 her husband has been on the run or in and out of prison for the better part of the last decade. Despite this, she has remained loyal to the pow...
Hopsin | Where Are They Now? | Battle With Depression, Label Beef, Moving to Australia & More
September 02, 2021 14:23 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAfter Hopsin would distinguish himself in the world of hip-hop as a multitalented artist capable of producing, writing, performing, directing, and editing his own work. After Hopsin would lose his mind after getting name-dropped by one of his all-time favorite rappers, Eminem, in the lyrics to the song “Fall”. After Hopsin would have over 575K followers on Twitter, 1.4 Million followers on Instagram, and over 3 Million subscribers on YouTube at the time of this recording. With his trademarked...
Top 5 Rapper Chains of 2021 | Mulatto, Kodak Black, Sauce Walka & More
September 02, 2021 14:22 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBIn this video, we detail the best Rapper Chains of 2021 purchased by your favorite rappers thus far. Diamonds are a girl's best friend and we’re focusing on Asian Doll’s new grills and Mulatto’s new pendant that she dropped $100k on. Speaking of grills, Sauce Walka has a new set PLUS he added a diamond to him…get this…FACE. Is this a thing now? Plus, we’ll be talking about Kodak Black’s new iced-out face mask and his new grills as well….let the best grill win!
Bobby Shmurda | BTWF | UPDATED | Real King of New York Biography
September 02, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBBefore Bobby Shmurda would become a hip-hop sensation in the mid-2010’s thanks to his hit song “Hot N*gga” and the creation of a viral dance craze. Before Bobby Shmurda would find himself arrested in a police raid in 2014 and be locked up for over six years. Before Bobby Shmurda would have over 194K followers on Twitter, over 1.4 Million followers on Instagram, and over 2 Million subscribers on YouTube at the time of this recording. Back in October of 2014, Bobby Shmurda was one of the bigges...
Daft Punk | Before They Were Gone | Why The Best EDM Duo Split Up?
September 02, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBAfter Daft Punk would become the most recognizable name in dance music thanks to hitting songs like “Around the World”, “Da Funk”, and “One More Time”. After Daft Punk would earn their first number one Billboard Hot 100 track by producing The Weeknd’s “Starboy” and perform the song with him live at the Grammy’s in 2017. I don’t know about you guys, but Daft Punk has been playing at my house for well over a decade now. Ever since I first heard their hit song, “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”...
Ugly God | Where Are They Now? | Fall of XXL Freshman
September 02, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBAfter Ugly God would drop insanely popular tracks like “Beat My Meat”, “Water”, and “Hello” featuring Lil Pump. After Ugly God would get arrested for a fight outside of a hospital early last year. After Ugly God would have over 82 Million lifetime views on his YouTube channel, as well as 1 Million followers on Twitter and 2.6 Million followers on Instagram at the time of this recording. It might seem like a long time ago now, but prior to the creation of TikTok, viral rap stars took off thank...
Desiigner | Where Are They Now? | Kanye West & GOOD Music Beef, Charity, New Music & More
September 02, 2021 12:57 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBBefore Desiigner would get world-famous off the back of his hit song “Panda” and get signed to Kanye’s GOOD Music label. Before Desiigner would publicly ask for his release from that same label only two years later citing a lack of creative control. Brooklyn native rapper Desiigner has had a frustrating career to this point in time to say the least. He’s equal parts fascinating, frustrating, magnetic, and mysterious. After exploding onto the rap scene with 2015’s “Panda”, Desiigner gained wor...
Tom MacDonald | Famous Interviews | About His Life Before Fame, Billboard, Eminem & More
September 01, 2021 14:40 - 38 minutes - 87.3 MBBefore Tom MacDonald would begin his professional career as a wrestler. Before Tom MacDonald would go on to drop “Best Rapper Ever” which would beat out songs from Eminem’s deluxe edition of “Music to Be Murdered By” to land at the top of iTunes chart and Billboard. The road to success has been long and hard and he nearly drink his life away over the span of five years while dealing with crippling depression. Tom is finally on the other side of things. But he knows all too well how horrifying...
Nardwuar | Before They Were Famous | Biography of The Greatest Interviewer
September 01, 2021 14:40 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBBefore Nardwuar would become one of the most recognizable Canadian interviewers thanks to a decorated thirty-plus year career that saw his hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia name September 29th, Nardwuar Day. Before Nardwuar would suffer through some health scares, including a stroke in 2015 that would see some of his big-name friends from all over the music industry wish him well. Before Nardwuar would have over 196K followers on Twitter, 686K followers on Instagram, and over 1.8 Millio...
Bam Margera | Where Are They Now? | Kicked Out of Jackass 4, Rehab, Depression & More
September 01, 2021 14:39 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBAfter Bam Margera would rise to fame as a member of CKY and then team-up with the boys of Jackass to create not only a hit television series but three wildly successful feature films. After Bam Margera would struggle with a series of dependency issues and seek treatment multiple times, only to relapse again and again, resulting in his recent dismissal from the forthcoming Jackass film. After Bam Margera would have over 147K subscribers on YouTube, over 729K followers on Twitter, and over 2 Mi...
Pooh Shiesty | Before They Were Famous | INTERVIEW & Biography
September 01, 2021 14:39 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBBefore Pooh Shiesty would get signed by Gucci Mane to his 1017 Record label. Before Pooh Shiesty would get arrested in connection with a shooting that took place in Bay Harbor Islands that left two men hospitalized. Before Pooh Shiesty would have over 250K subscribers on YouTube across two channels, 51K followers on Twitter, and over 1 Million followers on Instagram at the time of this recording. Memphis-born rapper Pooh Shiesty not only has one of the most unique rap-names in the game he als...