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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Fetty Wap | Where Are They Now? | Rise & Fall of Willie Maxwell II
October 29, 2021 16:27 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBRollback the clock to 2014 or 2015 & Fetty Wap who came out of nowhere was at the top of the charts with Trap Queen and that was after 7 years of trying to make it. From there he signed a record deal and had not one, but three smash hits with his singing vocals taking over everyone’s playlists and even Drake remixing his songs. He became the first male rapper with three songs occupying the top 20 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart since Eminem did so in 2013. He also became the first male r...
RondoDaSosa | Before They Were Famous | Italian Drill Sensation | Plugged In
October 29, 2021 16:26 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MBIf you don’t already know who rapper Mattia Barbieri aka Rondo Da Sosa is by now, you will soon, trust me. This recent Warner Records signee has blown up over the course of the past year thanks to his hugely viral track, “Face to Face” along with a slew of others. Once his music arrived on the shores of North America, people instantly began drawing comparisons between him and the late, great, Pop Smoke thanks to Rondo’s use of drill beats. Now, he’s become one of the biggest international fac...
Dougie B | Before They Were Famous | The Bronx Drill Sensation
October 29, 2021 02:36 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBI don’t know about you guys, but it seems to me that as popular as both Chicago and UK drill music can be, all anyone wants to talk about these days are the drill beats emanating out of New York -- more specifically, the Bronx. That’s where trio-of close friends that we know as Kay Flock, B Lovee, and Dougie B would spend their childhoods, running their block, before becoming three of the biggest rap stars in the city with hit tracks like “Brotherly Love”, “T-Cardi”, and “Pop That”. Recently ...
B Lovee | Before They Were Famous | Kay Flock's Favourite Rapper
October 29, 2021 02:35 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBThe hip-hop scene coming out of the Bronx is absolutely on fire right now. Not only are artists releasing singles at break-neck speed, but they’re also gobbling up samples left and right to incorporate into their music. Near the very top of that list is the artist known as Qwayshawn Cannon a.k.a B Lovee, a pioneer of the Bronx drill sound who has quietly built up a large and engaged fanbase by appearing on platforms like OVO Sound Radio while also racking up millions of views off of tracks li...
Jinn Kid | Where Are They Now? | How TikTok Ruined His Life
October 27, 2021 21:08 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBThis is likely the craziest news story we will hear all year and one of the most tragic for the world of social media stars with the loss of two lives and likely a third if JinnKid a.k.a. Ali Abulaban is found guilty and the judge grants the serious life penalty and also a five-year-old daughter left with no parents. JinnKid who was arrested just last week has pled not guilty for his criminal act against his wife and another man and there are videos going viral of him sobbing in court. This i...
Kay Flock | Before They Were Famous | Biography of New York Drill Freshman
October 25, 2021 20:21 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBWhether you’re willing to acknowledge it or not, New York Drill is here to stay. Say what you will about this genre, but it’s led to a number of fresh artists making a name for themselves with their own spin on the sound. Now, thanks to a young man known as Kay Flock, “Bronx” Drill might be up next and he’s brought his good buddies along with him -- B Lovee and Dougie B. Together this trio is rejuvenating a musical genre that many felt long ago passed its expiration date -- and they’re accomp...
Joker 305 | Where Are They Now? | How Instagram Clout Ruined His Life
October 25, 2021 01:29 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBWay back in the year 2017, Joker 305 was at the top of his game and we dropped a Before They Were Famous that went super-viral sitting at 1.7 Million views. He has since publically stated that this video was the greatest day of his life – which is an honor but also kind of makes me feel a little sad for the guy. Joker 305's time in the spotlight followed a similar trajectory to that of his once upon a time enemy turned collaborator Boonk Gang. It's been nearly five years since I've taken a lo...
The Island Boys | Famous Interviews | How Kodiyakredd & Flyysoulja Recorded Their Viral TikTok?
October 25, 2021 01:20 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBToday Michael McCrudden interviewed the viral sensation The Island Boys, Kodiyakredd & Flyysoulja, on how they recorded their infamous TikTok, jail sentence, past mistakes, and struggles.
The Island Boys | Before They Were Famous | Who Are Kodiyakredd & Flyysoulja?
October 22, 2021 03:08 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBBy now you have seen these two fellas everywhere having dominated everyone's social media feeds of a simple clip of them singing in a pool which would clock in over 5 Million views on TikTok. The kids might actually have a hit on their hands with a few online calling it the song of the year, I mean people are actually doing impressions. Since going viral, the boys has been featured on both the H3H3 and BFF's podcast. It's actually pretty crazy, I haven't seen this type of hype around any face...
Digga D | Before They Were Famous | UK's NBA Youngboy | Red Light Green Light
October 21, 2021 14:26 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBDigga D is, without a doubt, one of the UK’s most popular and talented drill artists. He’s also one of its pioneers, having helped establish the genre in the mid-2010s as part of the 1011 crew. In particular, his track “Next Up” lit up the music charts and had everyone turning their attention his way – including the local police force. In 2018, the year after his breakthrough, Digga D was sentenced to a year in prison for conspiracy to commit criminal disorder. When he finally emerged from be...
Lee Jung-Jae | Before They Were Famous | From Barista to Squid Game Success & Gi Hun Meme
October 19, 2021 20:52 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBEven before starring in Squid Game, Lee Jung-Jae (이정재) was already a household name in South Korea, and although he portrays a debt-ridden deadbeat father in the show his financial situation couldn't be any further from the character he plays n Squid Game. The actor owns a chain of upscale Italian Restaurants and a real estate development company. He's also dating an heiress whose father is the chairman of one of Korea's biggest brands. But how did he get there and what was life like before t...
Aaliyah | Gone But Not Forgotten | Tribute To The Life of Legendary R&B Singer
October 18, 2021 23:50 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBConsidering the incredible legacy she left behind, it’s quite fitting to discover that R&B superstar Aaliyah’s name means “The highest and most exalted one,” in Arabic. From the earliest stages of her life, her parents had high hopes and expectations for their young daughter. Aaliyah would not only go on to match those expectations but blow them completely out of the water. By the age of 22-years old, she had already earned her spot as one of the fastest rising stars in entertainment thanks t...
SteveWillDoIt | The Rich Life | How He Spends His $10 Million?
October 18, 2021 23:50 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBHaving spent time researching this video and watching a number of SteveWillDoIt videos over the years as a fan - I’m willing to bet that both sites are underselling Steve more than a smidge. I mean, how else can you explain dropping $1 Million in only one day as if it weren’t anything at all? But here’s the thing – nine times out of ten, Steve isn’t spending his money on himself. He’d rather spend it on dream cars for his folks -- like the time he bought a Range Rover for his mom and a Corvet...
Sleepy Hallow | Before They Were Famous | How He Changing NYC Drill Scene
October 17, 2021 02:01 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBSleepy Hallow’s voice is about as intimidating as they come – making his name’s allusion to the horrors of Sleepy Hollow more than well earned. This Brooklyn rapper was raised in Flatbush and has only recently emerged from the city streets that once got him into a whole lot of trouble -- including a three-week stay at a juvenile detention center. His breakthrough moment arrived with the success of his 2020 single “Deep End Freestyle”, but his unique gift for combining drill beats with softer ...
Don Toliver | Before They Were Famous | Travis Scott's Favourite Rapper
October 17, 2021 01:15 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBDon Toliver is more or less the Valedictorian of the Travis Scott school of hip-hop. His feature on “Can’t Say” off the chart-topping “ASTROWORLD” helped catapult the man to the very top of the mainstream. But to suggest that Toliver’s success was wholly contingent on his association with Scott is to do this promising young artist a great disservice. Scott may have opened some doors for the man after signing him to his Cactus Jack label, but it was Toliver who has put in the work since day on...
K-POP | The Dark Side of Fame | How Korean Industry Ruin People's Life?
October 15, 2021 14:41 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBOver the past decade, K-Pop has gradually grown into an international musical force. Gone are the days when only South Korean’s were enjoying some extremely upbeat tunes with ear-worm hooks -- now, the entire world is in on the secret, and K-Pop’s gaining thousands of followers with each passing week. But despite K-Pop’s immense success, it’s been hard to ignore that under all the glitz and glamour, there’s a frighteningly oppressive industry churning out emotionally damaged artists who are f...
Lisa from BLACKPINK | Before They Were Famous | How "Money" Changed Her Life?
October 15, 2021 14:22 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBThe K-Pop superstar Pranpriya Manobal known simply as “Lisa” is having herself a moment, to say the least. As one-quarter of the world’s most popular girl group, Lisa got her start back in 2016 when BLACKPINK dropped their first record, “Square One”. Ever since then, she’s become the most popular female K-Pop idol in the world. A pretty remarkable accomplishment for someone who isn’t even Korean. But this young lady has got even more secrets – for instance, did you know that Lisa isn’t her re...
Jesy Nelson | Before They Were Famous | Why She Is Really Blackfishing?
October 14, 2021 15:26 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBOriginally a member of one of Britain’s most successful music groups, Little Mix – today, singer Jesy Nelson is a solo artist looking to strike out on her own after a tumultuous and drama-filled departure from the band she was part of for close to ten years. But if we’re being honest, Jesy’s life has almost always been chockful of drama, starting from before she was even born when her father was once convicted criminal! How has Jesy managed to overcome some incredible obstacles on her path to...
CKay | Before They Were Famous | Who Is The Man Behind "Love Nwantiti" Hit?
October 12, 2021 22:05 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBNigerian performer CKay is one of the music industry’s newest double-threats whether he’s behind the boards crafting beats as a producer or in front of the microphone performing out of his self-penned tracks. This young man has been making waves since 2018, but his journey to re-inventing the Nigerian music scene has taken years to come to fruition. It all started back in 2014 when CKay decided to take the most drastic action of his life and run away from home. It wasn’t an easy decision, but...
Tony Yayo | Where Are They Now? | How G-Unit Almost Ruined His Life?
October 12, 2021 22:02 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBIt's hard to imagine the legendary hip hop group that we all know as G-Unit without their lieutenant general Tony Yayo, a man who is always outspoken and will be sure to let you know how he feels was an instrumental part of the group run and I feel like his contributions kinda get glossed over so I thought why not take a look at the recent history at the former bonafide G-Unit soldier. We will talk about it all from his musical career to him inventing John Cena's You Can't See Me hand gesture...
Lloyd Banks | Where Are They Now? | How He Is Resurrecting His Career?
October 10, 2021 00:40 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThere are few rappers in the game that have had an interesting career arc such as New York lyricist and former G Unit more solid Lloyd Banks has had, he truly has cultivated himself quite the career, catalog and critical acclaim from his peers. While being one of the core members of the hip hop crew G-Unit alongside 50 Cent, Young Buck, Tony Yayo, and The Game, much of his legacy was lead through the legendary run that the group had. However Lloyd Banks did have solo albums and a solo career ...
Anupam Tripathi | Before They Were Famous | How "Squid Game" Changed His Life?
October 10, 2021 00:37 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBI don’t know if you guys have been living under a rock or not, but the South Korean Netflix drama “Squid Game” is on track to becoming the streamer’s biggest series of all time. Among the hundreds of contestants in desperate need of cash and vying to survive a series of sinister games is Ali Abdul played by newcomer Anupam Tripathi. This young man has finally begun to earn the type of roles he’s been in search of all his life after moving to South Korea from India with the hopes of making it...
Ari Jacob | Before They Were Famous | Superstar Hollywood Agent To Social Media Stars
October 09, 2021 22:33 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIf any of you guys are looking to break into show business this is definitely a video you are gonna wanna sit tight for. Today we are talking about a girl boss who has been working behind the scenes in this digital revolution for over a decade. She has photos with everyone from LeBron James, Snoop Dogg, a young Justin Beiber, the cast of Entourage and the Hills, Nelly, Floyd Mayweather, Joe Rogan, Michael Jordan, and a personal fav of mine Coolio. Life in Hollywood is great but it was this ne...
Oh Young-Soo | Before They Were Famous | From Monk To Squid Game Success
October 08, 2021 20:38 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBIn his 58 years in showbiz, the veteran actor has appeared in more than 200 plays, dramas, and movies, but it was not until Squid Game that he became a household name. He's already a famous face in South Korea often portraying a Monk in everything from films to cell phone commercials. Oh has been working as an actor since way back in 1963, his previous work has mostly included playing supporting roles, but if you want to see him in something else, check out the 2003 feature film A Little Monk...
Heo Sung-tae | Before They Were Famous | How "Squid Game" Made Him A Millionaire?
October 08, 2021 20:37 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBUp until quite recently, the name Heo Sung-tae (허성태) was relatively unknown to anyone outside of South Korea. Now, thanks to the newly-released Netflix series, “Squid Game”, the entire ensemble cast is blowing up and that includes Sung-Tae who portrays the one character that every fan loves to hate -- the evil snaked tattooed, Jang Deok-Su. But here’s the thing – in reality, Sung-tae couldn’t be less like the character he was hired to play. Want to learn more about the softer side of your new...
Eve | Where Are They Now? | Why Did She Quit Rapping?
October 07, 2021 20:35 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBEve is a hip-hop artist who once called herself a “Pitbull in a skirt” – a description that probably best sums up the earliest years of her career as opposed to the more family-friendly woman we now know today. Less than twenty years ago, Eve’s platinum buzz-cut and paw-print chest tattoos announced a new type of female artist. Back then, Eve was one of the first female rappers to ever keep up with the success of her male counterparts thanks to massive hits like “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” and “Who...
Khaby Lame | Before & After | From Nothing To Dating Naomi Campbell?
October 06, 2021 20:02 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MBWithout ever even having to utter a word, Khabane Lame is taking the entire world by storm thanks to his incredibly popular Tik Tok profile that has exploded in recent months. Not so long ago Khaby was living in a modest apartment with his parents and sharing a bedroom with his older brother. Now he’s rubbing shoulders with models like Gigi Hadid. Racecar drivers like Carlos Sainz & selling his own personal line of products like popcorn makers. At the start of 2020, the 21-year-old Italian cr...
HoYeon Jung | Before They Were Famous | How "Squid Game" Changed Her Life?
October 06, 2021 02:28 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MBFor the past five years and change, HoYeon Jung has been tearing up the catwalks of South Korea on her way to becoming one of the most accomplished supermodels of all time. Whether it’s her irrepressible flair for style or her goofy social media antics, Jung’s eventual breakthrough Stateside was simply a matter of time. Now, after appearing in Netflix’s newest most popular drama series, “Squid Game”, Jung’s fame has absolutely exploded as more and more fans are blown away by her stunning beau...
Facebook | Before They Were Gone | Why Outage Really Happened?
October 05, 2021 02:19 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBYou are no alone people. I’ve had friends in Texas and Ireland message me just to make sure it wasn’t just them and their friends. No, this outage is widespread and at the time of this recording we are heading into our 4th hour and people are already losing their minds. It’s not just Facebook & Instagram but also Snapchat, WhatsApp, Tinder, and many more. We are gonna dive deep into everything we know about this crisis here for you on Before They Were Gone. My name is Michael McCrudden and if...
Couch Guy | Before They Were Famous | Did He Really Cheat?
October 04, 2021 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBCouch Guy is pulling in over 1 Billion search results on Google at the time of this recording. This is internet history and unlike anything, we have ever seen before and people are divided, did he cheat? Was he miserable seeing her show up at his Dorm? My guess is that it’s the beginning of the school year and the dude was probably eager to meet new babes and waiting for Thanksgiving weekend for a good ol’ fashioned Turkey Dump. It’s a first-year tradition. Anyway. We here at Before They Were...
Dog The Bounty Hunter | Before They Were Famous | Duane Chapman Tragic Rise To Fame
October 04, 2021 06:59 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBDuane Lee Chapman, or, as the rest of us know him better -- Dog the Bounty Hunter -- jumped on the fame train back in the early 2000s after his exploits tracking down fugitives and bail-jumpers snagged him his very own A&E television series. He single-handedly put the TV show COPS out of business. Soon enough, “Dog the Bounty Hunter” was a massive hit in TV ratings and he became a household name as well as a super popular Halloween costume. With the long blond hair, signature wraparound shade...
Squid Game | Before They Were Famous | Why It's So Popular?
October 02, 2021 02:41 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBJust when you thought it was safe to turn Netflix back on, Enter: “Squid Game”. Walking the thin line between fascinating and twisted, this brand new South Korean drama has taken the entire world by storm with its gripping story of 456-debt riddled contestants competing against one another in a battle for the equivalent of around a $38 Million grand prize. In this video, we are gonna break down everything you need to know about the show, it's the creator and the stars. Most of them are actual...
Tom Hardy | Before They Were Famous | From Serious Addictions To Venom 2
October 02, 2021 02:02 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MBEnglish actor, Tom Hardy, has portrayed his share of enigmatic troublemakers on screen – be it villainous characters like Bane, Al Capone, Bronson, or even the anti-hero Venom. And while many actors tend to shy away from continually playing bad guys around Hollywood, Hardy’s always believed that villains are the most fun to portray. Maybe that’s because his own past is littered with run-ins with the law, not to mention a crippling substance abuse issue that threatened to end this talented you...
Woody Harrelson | Before They Were Famous | From Son of Assassin To Venom 2
September 29, 2021 20:28 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBAs a kid growing up in Texas, Woody Harrelson used to daydream about becoming a cop or even some type of secret agent. Little did he know that he would one day turn into what Esquire described as Hollywood’s Wildest Wild-Child. And honestly, that’s probably selling his come-up a bit short, because Woody easily has one of the craziest origin stories you’ve ever heard. Not only did he grow up with a professional hit-man for a father, but once his own star began to rise as a member of the uber-p...
Limp Bizkit | Where Are They Now | Rise & Fall Of Fred Durst
September 28, 2021 20:40 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBBack in the mid-’90s, rock band Limp Bizkit unmistakably had “it” – that indescribably something that takes your everyday average joe and turns him into, well... Fred Durst. Say what you will about him, but the man was a bonafide rock-god for a lengthy period of time. Alongside Wes Borland on guitar, Same Rivers on bass, John Otto on drums, and DJ Lethal spinning the turntables, Limp Bizkit rocketed to the top of the music charts, earning themselves three Grammy Nominations in the process. Bu...
Stitches | Where Are They Now? | Rise & Fall of Phillip Katsabanis
September 27, 2021 03:59 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBWhen it comes to the rapper Stitches, nobody really knows what to believe. His schtick is devastatingly straightforward – I mean, covering yourself head-to-toe in bizarre tattoos, speaking openly about your past criminal enterprises, and shouting things like “I LOVE SELLIN’ BLOW” as the chorus to your most popular song isn’t exactly subtle -- you know what I mean? But after years in the game, does Stitches still have the same shock effect he once did? And is anything about this guy genuine? L...
The Game | Where Are They Now? | How He Ruined His Own Life?
September 27, 2021 03:59 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBThere are few rappers who have a career arc similar to Compton rapper The Game. Born Jayceon Terrell Taylor on November 29th, 1979, The Game was a force to be reckoned with during the 2000s and throughout the 2010s up until this day, giving us classics like The Documentary, The Doctor's Advocate, and Jesus Piece, Game just to name a few. He was a member of the legendary hip hop group G Unit but only for a short amount of time, which led to him leaving the group and having an incredibly intens...
Wack 100 | Before They Were Famous | Biography Of The Most Feared Manager In Hip Hop
September 26, 2021 21:54 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBThe man known as Wack 100 has built something of a hip-hop empire for himself over the span of his nearly twenty years in the business – a feat that’s all the more impressive when you take into consideration the fact that a majority of his headlines often involve Wack 100 laying-hands on someone, or, at the very least, threatening to do so. Just ask 21 Savage, Stitches, or J Roc, all of whom have at least one story to tell about the man’s wicked temper. Then there are his outspoken opinions o...
Supreme Patty vs. John Gabbana | Versus | Who Will Win The Fight?
September 25, 2021 03:03 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBThe latest social media stars on the docket to square up with each other is none other than Supreme Patty and John Gabanaa is formerly known as BoonkGang, a bit of an odd pairing on paper but if anythings clear its that these guys have been working hard in preparation for this fight and are ready to throw hands. First off, we wanna see you guys place your bets for who is gonna win in the comments down below. We here at the office have been placing bets on who we think is gonna win! I got my m...
Brian Laundrie | Where Are They Now? | What Really Happened Between Him & Gabby Petito
September 24, 2021 03:01 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBThis is a case that has captivated the nation and the whereabouts of Gabby Petito’s boyfriend still remains a mystery. The FBI is on a manhunt but some believe this man could live months in Florida’s swamplands without ever being captured. If and when he is captured, experts say that Brian Laundrie could face serious consequences if he winds up charged with tragic events around Gabby Petito. While this story continues to unfold, we thought we would give you guys a little more info into who th...
Alissa Violet | Where Are They Now? | The Truth Behind Her Lawsuit Against FaZe Clan
September 23, 2021 14:55 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBAlissa Violet was just a regular girl working at Panera Bread in her native Brunswick, Ohio when she caught the eye of a young Jake Paul & the two fell in love. Okay, maybe it was something else because that turned into a huge scandal in itself but the point being – this girl came from relatively nowhere got in the social media game early on made friends with the right people, and rode the same train to the very top and likely has herself set up for life. With that said, apparently not all is...
I’m Too Sexy by Right Said Fred | Where Are They Now? | Drake Rip Off Of I'm Too Sexy
September 23, 2021 14:55 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBBack in 1992, Right Said Fred was on the top of the charts hitting Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. Nearly 30 years later the music video has almost 30 Million views and is back in relevance due to Drake, Future & Young Thug. With an album titled Certified Lover Boy, there is no other song on earth more fitted to sample than I’m Too Sexy which dominated the 90’s and still somehow managed to stay relevant. The song has been featured in over 50 films and TV shows including T...
Gabby Petito | Gone But Not Forgotten | Tragic Tale Still Unfolding...
September 22, 2021 14:10 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBOver the past two weeks, the entire world has been drawn into the unfolding story of a Missing Person -- 22-year-old, Gabby Petito. Gabby had set off on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, in the hopes of starting a vlog based on her passion for #VanLife. But an adventure that was supposed to kick off the rest of her life has instead brought it to a heartbreaking end. Now, here we are, looking back at the life of a young woman whose unquestionable potential was tragical...
Cast of Rush Hour | Where Are They Now? | Their Life After Movie Success
September 21, 2021 21:20 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBAlthough Jackie Chan has already made a name for himself in America, it was the 1998 breakout hit Ruch Hour which would launch him to superstar status and make his co-star Chris Tucker go on to become the highest-paid actor in Hollywood! For the third installment, he took home a whopping $25 Million dollars but the film turned out to be a critical disappointment. That was back in 2007 and in the years since both stars have kind of faded out of the limelight. I was actually on a trip to Hollyw...
Linkin Park | Where Are They Now? | The Sad Truth Behind Greatest Rock Band
September 20, 2021 20:31 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBOver the span of nearly two decades, Linkin Park would release 7-studio albums, 5-live albums, 2-compilations, 2-remix albums, 3-soundtracks, and 10-Eps, moving a combined total of 100 million units. So yeah, Linkin Park was most definitely a force in the music industry. Despite having accomplished so much, vocalist-and-rhythm guitarist Mike Shinoda, lead guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave Farrell, DJ Joe Hahn, and drummer Rob Bourdon would find themselves without their friend and front-man,...
Mike Shinoda | Where Are They Now? | Fort Minor Coming Back?
September 20, 2021 20:31 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBIf Facebook likes are as good as currency, then rapper, songwriter, producer, and musician extraordinaire, Mike Shinoda, aka the man behind some of your favorite bands like Linkin Park and Fort Minor, is one of the most popular rappers in the world thanks to his 62 Million likes combined across three different profiles. Sure, most of those are thanks to Linkin Park, but true fans of Shinoda’s music are equally intrigued by his side-project, Fort Minor. Spear-headed by Shinoda, Fort Minor bega...
Slaughterhouse | Where Are They Now? | How Joe Budden Ruined The Band
September 20, 2021 20:31 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBOne of the better ones of recent memory is the rap supergroup known as SlaughterHouse, comprised of its members Joe Budden, Royce Da 59, Joell Ortiz, and Crooked I. The group was formed at the end of the 2000s when they signed to shady records, where they gave us 2 mixtapes and EP and 2 albums. The group is unique for a number of reasons, one of them being that all four Emcees were established rappers before forming this group as you see a lot of artists start off in a group and typically bre...
Yelawolf | Where Are They Now? | Tragic Downfall Of His Rap Career
September 20, 2021 20:30 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MBYelawolf is a man who got his start as an underground rapper from a small town in the Southern United States and eventually found major-label success after signing to Eminem’s Shady Records and dropping his 2011 banger of an album, “Radioactive”. Back then, Yelawolf would draw on inspiration from his humble rural beginnings to explore the new possibilities of a hip-hop sound fused with a little good old fashioned Southern-charm. But after a career that has spanned nearly two decades, Yelawolf...
Adam Calhoun | Before They Were Famous | Biography of Country Rap Superstar
September 20, 2021 20:30 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBFor those of you who haven’t heard of him yet, Adam Calhoun is an up-and-coming American “hick-hop” star who combines the classical stylings of American Country music with the lyrical gymnastics of a first-class rapper. As someone who’s extremely vocal about his political beliefs, Adam has quickly amassed quite the audience for himself on social media and has recently dropped hints that he has plans to run for the top office in America come 2024. Will the US be swearing in Adam Calhoun as the...
Tion Wayne | Before They Were Famous | Crazy Life of Dennis Odunwo Ft. @RIDE Music
September 20, 2021 20:29 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBDennis Odunwo a.k.a. Tion Wayne has been chasing his dreams for over a decade now. This relentless rap artist from the UK refused to give up until he had accomplished his goal of earning a living as a verified rap God, something he’s finally managed to accomplish after a breakthrough couple of years. But as exciting as it is to know that Tion has finally made it, his journey to the top of the UK hip-hop scene has been equally exciting, if not more so. No stranger to sound stages or jail cells...