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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Brittany Renner | Before They Were Famous | Who Is She & Why She Is Menace To Society?
September 20, 2021 20:29 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBBrittany Renner has become a social media superstar thanks to some unbelievably hot content creation and a love-life that the entire world wants to know every little sordid detail about. After some early consideration to become a professional soccer player, Brittany would pivot into the pursuit of fame after an ex-boyfriend suggested she market herself to the world. A few years later that lucky guy now gets to read headlines about Brittany’s many messy relationships. Heck, even when she final...
PSY | Where Are They Now? | How "Gangnam Style" Ruined His Life
September 20, 2021 20:28 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBIn a ranking of “All-Time Great One Hit Wonders”, South Korean pop sensation, PSY has got to be right up there with the best of the best – but did you know that despite “Gangnam Style” becoming an International Hit all around the globe, that it was far from his first hit song? It was actually the 18th single of his career and was a part of his 6th studio album. Today, it’s been nearly nine years since that song first dropped, and while Psy isn’t quite the international sensation he once was, ...
Akon | Where Are They Now? | How Is He Changing Africa?
September 20, 2021 20:28 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBIn and around the year 2006, R&B crooner, Akon, was inescapable. Singles like “I Wanna Love You” and “Don’t Matter” would go three-times-platinum, turning him into one of the most bankable artists in the industry. And yet, the last thing Akon wanted was for his music to be the legacy he left behind. So, over the course of the last decade, Akon has more or less left the world of music, carving out an identity for himself as a tech entrepreneur in Africa where he’s created his own solar-power c...
Frank Ocean | Where Are They Now? | Tragic Life Behind The Scenes
September 20, 2021 20:28 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBIt’s been nearly a decade since Frank Ocean dropped his debut studio album, “Channel ORANGE”, which would push the R&B genre to new experimental heights. But after achieving near-universal acclaim from both critics and audiences as well as picking up a Grammy for Best New artist in 2013 -- it became apparent that Frank Ocean wasn’t all that interested in taking the traditional path towards fame. In the last several years, his music output has dried up and he’s released only a handful of singl...
OutKast | Where Are They Now? | What Happened To The Greatest Hip Hop Duo
September 20, 2021 20:27 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIf you know hip hop then you should be familiar with the dynamic duo that has given us classic and timeless records for over two decades and truly changed the landscape of the genre which ushered in generations to come, none other than Outkast. There really can’t be enough said about what this group, comprised of its two members Andre 3000 and Big Boi have done over their careers, from taking an entire region and city and putting it on the map, giving us transcending stylistic music that hold...
Cast of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Where Are They Now? | Their Life After Show Success
September 20, 2021 20:27 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MB“The Suite Life of Zack and Cody” would propel twins-actors, Dylan and Cole Sprouse, into worldwide fame as two mischievous brothers causing all kinds of trouble while living inside the Tipton Hotel. Co-starring the likes of Brenda Song, Ashley Tisdale, Kim Rhodes, and Phill Lewis, this series was so popular that the same year it came to an end in 2008, Disney brought almost the whole cast back for another multi-season run in the spin-off, “Suite Life on Deck”. However, since that series’ las...
Steve From Blue's Clues | Where Are They Now? | The Real Reason Why He Left The Show...
September 20, 2021 20:26 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBIf you were born in the 90’s, odds are you have some pretty fond memories of the children’s television series known as “Blues Clues”. This ground-breaking show debuted in 1996 and thanks in large part to its host, Steve Burns, it became an immediate hit and would quickly transform into Nickelodeon’s highest-rated series. Four years after Steve’s departure, the original run of “Blues Clues” would end and OG fans of the series were left wondering what exactly happened to make their favorite chi...
Baby Keem | Before They Were Famous | Who Is Kendrick Lamar's Cousin?
September 20, 2021 20:25 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBBaby Keem is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer who’s provided production and additional vocals for some of the biggest projects of the past couple of years including “The Black Panther” soundtrack executive produced by Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock’s “Redemption” album. After loaning his talents out to other artists, Keem has finally become a force in his own right in terms of pioneering his own, original sound. When this Las Vegas-raised young man first started releasing his ...
Michael K. Williams | Gone But Not Forgotten | Tribute To The Life of Iconic Actor
September 20, 2021 20:24 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBNot every actor is lucky enough to earn themselves a role like Omar Little – the shotgun-wielding and wildly charismatic stick-up artist who stole every scene he was a part of in HBO’s “The Wire”. Of course, no character, regardless of how cool they are, is worth anything without a talented actor -- and in that regard, it always seemed like Michael K Williams was born to play this part. The legend of Omar would practically become inseparable from the man who brought him to life, but Williams ...
LaTanya Young | Where Are They Now? | Dr. Dre's Homeless Daughter
September 20, 2021 20:23 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBMost of us tend to think that if you’re “lucky” enough to be born into the family of a big-time celebrity, then you’ve got it made for life. We imagine trust funds with a bottomless supply of cash and first-class opportunities. But the truth is, not all celebrities’ kids get to share in their parents’ extravagant lifestyles. Some of them even get shut out completely. Take the story of LaTanya Young, the first-born daughter of Dr. Dre. During an exclusive with Daily Mail, LaTanya revealed that...
Xzibit | Where Are They Now? | How "Pimp My Ride" Ruined His Life...
September 20, 2021 20:23 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBXzibit is a rapper who has had one of the most interesting career arcs out of anybody we know. Whether you know him from his music and releasing timeless albums like Restless and being on Dr. Dre's chronic 2001, whether you are a fan of his movies or like a decent majority of the world, you may just know him to be the man that hosted the classic MTV show Pimp My Ride. Regardless of whichever part of Xzibit's life you are most familiar with, it's hard not to say this man hasn't had an interest...
Insane Clown Posse | Where Are They Now? | The Farewell Tour & The End Of The Juggalos
September 20, 2021 20:22 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBOutside of their ravenous fanbase known as the Juggalos, Insane Clown Posse has grown used to being feared or hated -- but over the past few years, that’s begun to change. While performing at an all-90’s festival in 2016, when ICP hit the stage, much to their own surprise, they found the entire audience cheering them! After three decades of making music, they had finally found mainstream acceptance. But only five years later, they’ve officially announced their final world tour as co-founder, ...
Logan Paul Fan | AJ Wallace 69 | Before They Were Famous | Why Logan Paul Refused To Hire Him?
September 20, 2021 20:22 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBIf you spend your life on the internet there is no way you haven't seen this video. We hear at the office actually made a post asking our fans if we should offer AJ a job and the reactions were split down the middle 50 / 50. We are gonna reach out to AJ and set up an interview but in the meantime, we decided to dig a little deeper to find out what we could about this young man and there's a ton more to this story no one else is covering. I mean the kid vlogged his entire journey leading up to...
Eminem | The Rich Life | How He Spends His $230 Million?
September 20, 2021 20:22 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBMarshall Mathers is better known as the multi-platinum-selling American, rapper and producer Eminem. As someone who’s been working hard to entertain all of us for the better part of almost three decades now, Em has become one of the most consistently highest-paid entertainers in the entire world with an estimated net worth said to be in the $230 Million range according to sites like Celebrity Net Worth. How is he worth so much? Well, it’s not for a lack of trying to spend it. Yes, Em has all ...
50 Cent | The Rich Life | How He Spends His $30 Million?
September 20, 2021 20:21 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThroughout his prolific career, American rapper, producer, actor, and entrepreneur, 50 Cent, otherwise known as Curtis Jackson, has earned an estimated amount of at least $260 Million from his various musical projects and side-hustles. Despite earning an astronomical sum of cash, 50 has invested the money poorly over the years, resulting in his eventual filing of Chapter 11 in July of 2015. Before declaring bankruptcy, Fity was rocking an estimated net worth in the $100 – 150 Million range. B...
Pitbull | Where Are They Now? | From Mr. Worldwide To Conspiracy Theorist
September 20, 2021 20:20 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBMr. World Wide, Mr. 305, this man has many names, but the man we all know as Pitbull is a walking hit factory and he has been giving the world timeless hit records for almost two decades now, known for chart-topping hits like Give Me Everything, On The Floor and I Know You Want Me. Between the countless awards, accolades, humongous world tours, and songs that the whole world knows the words to, even if you are not a fan of Pitbull there's a very good chance that you not only have heard his mu...
Usher | Where Are They Now? | How Allegations Almost Ruined His Life...
September 20, 2021 20:20 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBIt is undeniable Usher has cemented himself as one of the greatest R&B and Popstars of all time, this man has truly been dominant for multiple generations, giving us timeless hits and classic albums, even if you are Ushers sworn enemy, you have to acknowledge that this man is a world-class, one in a million talent. However being one of the greats in your respective field does not come without hardship, making a few enemies and maybe even a scandal or two. It's been 27 years since Usher first ...
Ana Montana | Before They Were Famous | Dating LaMelo Ball, Instagram Model, Taz's Angels
September 20, 2021 20:20 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBAna Montana whose real name is Analicia Chaves is an American Instagram model, music video model, and Fashion Nova ambassador. She became known to the world when she was spotted on the arm of a few professional football players but had been laying low for the past couple of years until she was linked to NBA Rookie of the year LaMello Ball. Some internet investigators have even spotted her recently in Charlotte North Carolina by comparing the background in her social media videos to a popular ...
NLE Choppa | The Rich Life | How He Spends His $3 Million?
September 20, 2021 20:19 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBThe man formerly known as YNR Choppa has transformed into hip hop superstar NLE Choppa, and just as his career has expanded after his breakthrough 2019 hit Shotta Flow, so too has his net worth, with most estimates putting him in the $3 Million range, at least according to sites like Celebrity Net Worth and Wealthy Gorilla. He's also not beyond dropping close to $50,000 dollars to replace a lost Diamond Grill, and while he's at it, picking up some eye-popping bling for his new pup, Kingston
Nirvana Baby | Before They Were Famous | From Iconic Album Cover To Suing Nirvana
September 20, 2021 20:19 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBNirvana's 1991 release, “Nevermind” is not only one of the most acclaimed rock albums of all time, it also just so happens to feature one of the most iconic album covers, ever. Even if you've never given the record a spin yourself, odds are you know the cover well, I mean, it's not every day you come across a picture of a naked four-month-old baby, swimming underwater in pursuit of a one-dollar bill, am I right?
Blink 182 | Where Are They Now | Complicated History Of Legendary Band
September 20, 2021 20:18 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBSan Diego punk-rock trio Blink-182 is probably best remembered for their crass behavior and for their willingness to inject a healthy dose of potty humor into the world of popular music. They also just so happen to be one of the pioneering and defining punk-rock acts of a generation. After their breakthrough with 1999’s “Enema of the State” and transformation into one of the biggest musical acts in the world, a lengthy hiatus would eventually follow, only for these former friends to reunite w...
Bloodhound Gang | Where Are They Now? | How Russia Caused Them to Break Up...
September 20, 2021 20:18 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MBIf you’re old enough to still remember just how inappropriate The Bloodhound Gang’s mega-hit single “Bad Touch” was, just wait until you hear the story behind their eventual breakup. Back in the early 2000s, the Bloodhound Gang was practically inescapable thanks to their hit song -- and yet, after reaching the very top of their craft with their 2000 album, the hilariously titled, “Hooray for Boobies” -- this pack of poorly behaved dudes more or less completely disappeared from our lives. So, ...
Eminem's Children | Before They Were Famous | Why He Is Hiding Them? (Hailie, Alaina & Stevie)
September 20, 2021 20:17 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBThough Eminem is a multi-millionaire and hailed as one of the greatest rappers of all time, Eminems path to stardom was an incredibly tough one filled with all types of strife and hardship, and although his daughters definitely reap the benefits of a rich and famous dad, there is much these girls also had to deal too as they were very much part of their dad's journey, from deep-rooted beefs with Ja Rule and MGK, to their parent's issues with substance abuse as well as living one's true identi...
Lil Jon | Where Are They Now? | From An Icon To A House Repairer
September 20, 2021 20:17 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBGrammy Award-winning hype man, DJ, and professional hitmaker, Lil Jon is probably best known for his ability to turn some of the simplest phrases in the English language like ‘Yeah’, ‘What’, or ‘Okay’, into elongated declarations of extreme enthusiasm. Ever since his last album dropped over a decade ago, Lil Jon hasn’t exactly been as relevant as he once used to be – but lately, he’s steadily been building up a pretty solid body of work in the world of television while simultaneously re-inven...
Obie Trice | Where Are They Now? | How He Ruined His Own Life
September 20, 2021 20:16 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBObie Trice real name no gimmicks, the man that was an instrumental part of the Shady Records Aftermath and G Unit Dynasty in the early 2000s, the Detroit rapper who seriously is named Obie Trice. However Obies popularity from the early 2000s to now has definitely subsided for a number of reasons, some of them pretty natural and common issues that rappers deal with in their careers as well as unexpected tragedy, so what exactly happened To Obie Trice? From having thousands of fans knowing the ...
G-Unit | Where Are They Now? | The REAL Reason Why They Broke Up...
September 20, 2021 20:16 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBG Unit abbreviated from Guerrilla unit is the east coast hip hop crew and record label composed of its core members 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo as well as Young Buck, these guys practically defined the early 2000s between their countless platinum albums and chart-topping singles but it was more than their music. It was the brand and lifestyle that G Unit encompassed that had the hip hop community and the entire world in an absolute chokehold, from the baggy throwback jerseys to spinner ch...
Lil Baby | The Dark Side of Fame | Family Life Troubles
September 20, 2021 20:15 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBAs much as Lil Baby might be one of the most popular rappers in the game right now thanks to last year’s number one album on the Billboard 200, “My Turn”, which features smash-hit singles like “Woah”, “Sum 2 Prove”, and features alongside Gunna, and Moneybagg Yo -- he’s also had something of a turbulent 12 months when it comes to his personal life. That’s right – as bright as Lil Baby’s career is looking at the present, a few shadows have begun to crop up of late, opening a door to the Dark S...
Pop Smoke | The Dark Side of Fame | Who Is Milking His Legacy?
September 20, 2021 20:14 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBThough they’re no longer with us, many hip-hop superstars who lost their lives far too young have still managed to create legacies that live on well after their untimely passing. Today, we’ll be shining a light on the DARK SIDE of these types of posthumous releases -- specifically those of Brooklyn legend, Pop Smoke. After releasing his debut single “MPR (Panic Part 3 Remix)” in 2018 – by the following year, Pop Smoke had officially skyrocketed to superstardom off the back of “Welcome to the ...
Chance The Rapper | Where Are They Now? | The Tragic Downfall From Fame
September 20, 2021 20:14 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MB“10 Days” and “Acid Rap” transformed Chance the Rapper into the critical darling of hip-hop – something that his third mixtape, “Coloring Book”, only further cemented in 2016. But after his debut album, “The Big Day”, dropped in 2019, many of his fans became convinced that Chance had lost his magic touch. Criticisms leveled at this project would result in Chance stepping away from the spotlight to get his career back on track. Today, he’s gearing up for his big return. Has Chance the Rapper l...
Khaby Lame | The Rich Life | How He Earned $2 Million From TikTok?
September 20, 2021 20:14 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBNow a day's Khaby Lame is getting love from people all over the world. This includes a thumbs up from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself. Roll back the clock 18 months and your boy Khaby Lame was a jobless factory worker... that is before the pandemic and the whole world went to a crazy state in a handbasket. At the start of 2020, the 21-year-old Italian creator was literally out of work with not a penny to his name. Today he is reported to be worth upwards of $2 Million Dollars and this of...
Big Shaq | Where Are They Now? | The Transformation Of Michael Dapaah
September 20, 2021 20:13 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBVery few of us will ever be lucky enough to become an internet meme. Sure, sometimes being a meme can decidedly go the wrong way – just ask Chair Girl – but other times it can open a lot of doors. Case in point, Big Shaq, or as he’s known out in the real world, Michael Dapaah. This hilarious comedian had been making comedy sketches and sharing them on YouTube and Instagram for nearly a decade before he had his big break in 2017 with his appearance on Fire in the Booth and his subsequent music...
Loiter Squad | Where Are They Now? | Their Life After Show Success
September 20, 2021 20:13 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MB“Loiter Squad” was a short-lived American sketch comedy series that premiered on Adult Swim and starred current-day hip-hop superstars like Tyler the Creator and Earl Sweatshirt, as well as other Odd Future members like Jasper Dolphin and Lionel Boyce. After running for three successful seasons and generating a strong cult-following, “Loiter Squad” would ultimately never return for a fourth season, leaving a lot of the series’ fans scratching their heads and wondering why not. As former cast ...
The Dudesons | Where Are They Now? | What Happened To Jackass Friends From Finland?
September 20, 2021 20:12 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBJust in case you’ve never heard of them before, let me introduce you to The Dudesons, a four-man stunt group from Finland who has often been heralded as the European “Jackass” thanks to their shared passions for skateboarding, gross-out humor, and willingness to put their bodies on the line, all for the sake of a laugh. Since getting their start in the early Aughts on Finnish television, The Dudesons instigated a “do first, think later” mantra for themselves that ultimately got them circling ...
How NELK is Becoming The New Jackass?
September 20, 2021 20:11 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBThe boys from NELK went from being mega fans of Jackass to working with them out in LA. There is even some online speculation that the boys from NELK will be appearing in Jackass Forever. With close friends like MGK had already appeared in the trailer it's not unimaginable. If NELK were to make an appearance this would truly be the passing of the torch to an entirely new generation... In this video, we are gonna break down the similarities and the come-up of both teams, brands, and businesses...
Johnny Knoxville | The Rich Life | How He Spends His $75 Million?
September 20, 2021 20:11 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBJohnny Knoxville isn’t just the face of Jackass he is also a co-creator so the success of the franchise has made him a very, very rich man! We are talking about an estimated net worth of a whopping $75 Million dollars. $75 million is staggering net worth, and if Jackass 4 is a monster hit, then expect this number to keep growing. This has afforded him a pretty cozy lifestyle including a collection of classic cars & a few mansions all over America. We are talking about a $2.3 Million dollar ma...
Chris Pontius | Where Are They Now? | How Jackass Changed His Life
September 20, 2021 20:10 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBIt’s been nearly ten years since “Jackass 3D” hit theaters and the brand’s subsequent stint in hibernation has left a massive Chris Pontius-shaped hole in every fan’s heart. Chris is a professional stunt performer, sometimes actor, and very, very capable dancer, whose been a part of the “Jackass” brand since the very first episode. After taking part in some of the most extreme stunts you can imagine, like firing rockets out his back, kissing a king cobra, or playing around with angry Bullet A...
Steve-O | The Dark Side of Fame | How His Childhood Almost Ruined His Life?
September 20, 2021 20:10 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBFormer “Jackass” superstar and daredevil supreme, Steve-O, has come a long way since he first entered our lives back in the early 2000s, making a name for himself by performing some of the most dangerous stunts you’ve ever laid eyes on. For an extended period of his career, Steve-O existed in the DARK SIDE of fame like few before him ever have by regularly pushing the boundaries of acceptable behavior at every turn. Whether it was his extreme stunts, his horrendous substance abuse addictions,...
Jackass | Where Are They Now? | The Tragic Consequences Of Their Career
September 20, 2021 20:10 - 11 minutes - 11 MBNobody quite pushed things to the edge of acceptability quite like the stars of MTV’s “Jackass”. This ragtag collection of skaters, hipsters, and punks with names like Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn, Steve-O, and Wee Man, would subject themselves on a regular basis to some of the most extreme stunts you’ve ever laid eyes on – all in the name of making us laugh. Now, believe it or not, it’s actually been 19-years since the first “Jackass” film hit theaters, and nearly the entire gang...
Steve-O | The Rich Life | How He Spends His $2.5 Million?
September 20, 2021 20:09 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBSteve-O is making a big name for himself on YouTube these days as well as a return to Jackass hitting the big screens with Jackass Forever dropping in September of 2021. His 20 plus years in Hollywood have afforded him some luxury purchases like his $1.1 Million dollars Beachwood Canyon Home. There is also his Wild Ride Podcast camper van which is a huge step up from the 2009 Nissan Versa he was driving for years while living it up in Hollywood. He’s also been able to afford himself a plethor...
Gypsy Crusader | Where Are They Now? | The Tragic Tale of Paul Miller
September 20, 2021 20:09 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MBGypsy Crusader is an American alt-right social media vlogger -- not to mention apparent cosplay enthusiast -- who likes to spend as much of his free time as possible predicting bad events is on its way – one that will target not only black men and women but Jewish people as well – basically anyone that the Gypsy Crusader himself isn’t a fan of. But before this prophecy could come to pass, well, this self-titled investigative reporter found himself arrested in an FBI raid that landed him with ...
KidPronto | Where Are They Now? | The Tragic Fate Of Look At Me Kid
September 20, 2021 20:08 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBA little over five years ago, XXXTentacion uploaded his song “Look at Me!” to SoundCloud accompanied by a picture of a 12-year-old boy with a giant blunt hanging out of his nose. Over the course of the next few years, that same boy would come to be known as Kid Pronto and he’d find himself in prison, not once, but twice, including being tried as an adult for the serious crime after flying into a jealous rage. While in prison, reports suggest he also found Allah and converted to the Muslim fai...
DaBaby | The Dark Side of Famous | Rolling Loud Controversy, Walmart Incident & More
September 20, 2021 20:08 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBOver the past two years, DaBaby has blown up and become one of the hottest rappers in all of the US. Not only has he released three platinum-selling albums but he’s had a handful of singles reach the Top 10 and his very first No.1 hit, “Rockstar” was crowned 2020’s song of the summer before being nominated for a Grammy in 2021. But recently, DaBaby has found himself under a microscope for some questionable actions and incendiary comments he let loose with while performing at Rolling Loud in F...
Antoine Dodson | Where Are They Now? | From Viral Meme To Multiple Arrests
September 20, 2021 20:08 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBHis words will go down in history “hide your kids, hide your wife, and hide your husband cause they doing bad stuff to everybody out here.” Analytically Antonine was the most popular person on YouTube back in 2010. It's been over 11 years since his viral video took over the internet. A lot has happened to your boy Antoine in the past decade including him coming out as gay and then reverting back to being straight. But that's just the tip of the iceberg and we got a lot to get through... like ...
Chris Brown | The Dark Side Of Fame | Where His Controversial History With Women Began
September 20, 2021 20:08 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBChris Brown is a man who's become one of the biggest hip-hop sensations in the entire world ever since his debut at 16-years-old. Not only has he seen numerous hit singles like “Run It”, “Kiss, Kiss”, and “Forever” spend weeks at the top of the Billboard Charts, but he’s also won a Grammy for his album, FAME, and is worth somewhere in the ballpark of around $50 Million. But Chris is gonna need every penny of that fortune because, with his litany of legal issues and abuse allegations, he’s had...
6ix9ine | The Dark Side of Fame | Becoming The Most Hated Rapper
September 20, 2021 19:44 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MB6ix9ine has become such a viral sensation that even after having spent nearly three years in prison, his track “Gooba” would go onto earn over 43 Million views in just 24 hours and today now tops over 300 million views total. But beyond the smoke and mirrors, this self-proclaimed “Supervillain” is not only a former gang member and convicted felon, he’s also been charged with Child Crimes, as well as domestic crime. And that’s before we even get into the whole “Snitching” fiasco that was the e...
Yungeen Ace | Before They Were Famous | Keyanta Bullard Biography & Story Behind "Who I Smoke"
September 20, 2021 19:44 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBOnly three years removed from dropping his breakthrough album “Life of Betrayal”, Florida rapper Yungeen Ace is ready to release the follow up to that project, “Life of Betrayal 2x”. Pair that with his viral and controversial hit single “Who I Smoke”, which has already earned nearly 30 Million views on YouTube, and it seems like Yungeen Ace is finally ready to take over the hip-hop game once and for all. It’s a remarkable turnaround for the young man who nearly died only a few years ago after...
Jelly Roll | Before They Were Famous | Crazy Life of Jason DeFord
September 20, 2021 19:43 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBJelly Roll is a 34-year-old rapper hailing from Antioch, Tennessee, who has eaten at the restaurant chain known as the Waffle House more times than he cares to count. And while it might not be the only reason why Jelly Roll weighs around 450-pounds, it sure is a contributing factor. In fact, Jelly Roll is such a big fan of this fine establishment that when it came time to create his breakout record, he chose to include Waffle House in the title -- a decision that would wind up throwing his en...
Dusty Locane | Before They Were Famous | Who He Is In Reality?
September 20, 2021 19:43 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBAfter the tragic passing of Pop Smoke left a gaping void in most Brooklyn Drill fans’ playlists, few people ever thought there’d be another artist that embodied the movement as much as he did -- until Dusty Locane showed up that is. This 21-year-old artist recently became the latest rap sensation to hail from Brooklyn -- and thanks to his personal connection with Smoke himself, many fans see him as Pop’s heir apparent. Not only do both young men hail from the neighborhood of Canarsie in Brook...
EST Gee | Before They Were Famous | Hottest Kentucky Rapper
September 20, 2021 19:43 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBIt’s been said that fame and fortune change people, but don’t tell that to EST Gee – this dude is still the same guy he always has been despite the fact that he’s now earning himself nearly 7-figure paydays and performing on stage next to Jack Harlow. It’s a far cry away from his early days, growing up in the Clarksdale projects of Louisville, Kentucky, where he was never too far away from possibly making a poor decision that would send his life in the wrong direction, including earning himse...
Chris Hansen | Where Are They Now | From Infamous Show To Catching YouTubers & His Own Arrest
September 20, 2021 19:42 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBChris Hansen is a reporter whose main claim-to-fame was as the host of the NBC investigative journalist series, “Dateline” and its signature segment: “To Catch a Predator”. Back in the early 2000s, Chris would lure unsuspecting criminals with very particular and disturbing tastes into a sit-down interview where the depths of their depravity would be visible for a national audience to see first-hand. But while Chris definitely made a name for himself as someone most American’s believed they co...