Before They Were Famous

Violet Myers is about as thick as a milkshake and every bit as sweet. This former college student she’s been a geek-at-heart since day one. After studying psychology at University for a few years, Violet learned the ins and outs of getting exactly what she wanted from any guy who might happen to come her way. Next, she tinkered with the idea of becoming a cam-girl, but soon after discovered that s...

Is there a more viral act tearing up the inter-webs right now than Kodiyak Redd and FlyySoulja, aka, the Island Boyz? If there is, I’m not aware of it, and considering that’s more or less my job, I think I would know. Not only do these two have a combined 3.5 Million followers on Tik Tok and just over 800K followers on Instagram, but they’ve also become a viral sensation thanks to a bare-bones cli...

Flavor Flav first burst onto the scene in the late '80s, where he emerged as a rapper, hype man, and co-founder of the legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy. Possessing the most sampled voice in the history of hip-hop, Flavor Flav along with his group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards just last year. H...

Is there a more popular genre of music right now than drill? With big-time artists like Fivio Foreign, Chief Keef, Lil Durk, Digga D, Unknown T, and so many, many more, it’s a bonafide cornucopia of choice for any hip-hop fan. And guess what? Now you’ve got another name to add to that list and this dude might be the youngest of them all – I’m talking about New York’s own Edot Baby. At the ripe you...

Despite being only 16-years-old, the rapper known as yvngxchris has pretty much nothing in common with your average teenager. That wasn’t always the case mind you, but after popping off with multiple viral tracks, this young man went from falling asleep in class to working with A-list acts and signing a record deal with Columbia all before turning 17. Hailing from Virginia and inspired by some of...

Memphis-based rapper Young Dolph is in the news today for all the wrong reasons. He was tragically gunned down on the afternoon of November 17th outside of a local Memphis bakery. At this point, there has been no suspect named, and police are still working to figure out the possible motivation for this serious action. Dolph first emerged into the mainstream as an exciting new voice in the Memphis...

Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda has spent the better part of 2021 a free man after nearly seven years under lock and key. Since seeing release in February, Bobby has been planning his comeback for the past eight months – and yet to this point, he’s only released one solo track. Instead, Bobby’s fans have had to settle for viral content of him busting out his trademark shimmies and thrusts at basical...

To say that the past year-and-a-half has been very good to the rapper known as CJ would probably be something of an understatement. This Staten Island native is the mastermind behind the hit single “Whoopty” – you know, that track that followed us everywhere in the summer of 2020. Actually, come to think of it, most of us were all locked up inside during last summer – which made it near impossible...

There aren’t too many rappers that have had a wild career such as the likes of former G-Unit soldier Young Buck. If you listened to hip hop during the early 2000s that you are absolutely familiar with 50 Cent and his legendary run of dominance with his G-Unit crew. Each member-led their own unique career and so did Young Buck. Between the southern drawl mixed with an east coast vibe, Buck gave us...

For almost as long as they’ve been around, the Three 6 Mafia have been trying to tell us that they’re the ones responsible for the state of hip-hop today. After forming in the early ’90s and churning out some classic albums like “Mystic Stylez” and “When the Smoke Clears”, by the advent of the new century this influential crew would influence artists like Drake and Meg thee Stallion. But over the...

Few YouTubers are making big moves the genre of reaction videos harder than the man known as No Life Shaq. What separates him from all the rest? Simple – it’s his genuine enthusiasm that really should be bottled up and sold as a healthier alternative to energy drinks. That’s No Life Shaq in a nutshell -- a 28-year-old hip-hop fan who has decided to branch out to experience new genres of music and...

Decades before Capella Grey would drop New York City’s 2021 song of the summer, “Gylais”, he was growing up on the streets of the Bronx and teaching himself how to play every musical instrument he could lay his hands on while learning to be a church musician as a little kid. From these humble beginnings, he evolved from producing music for other artists as a teenager, to finally stepping in front...

Anyone who concerns themselves with the accumulation of wealth knows that while earning money is good, saving money takes things a step further, and reinvesting that money is the absolute best idea of all. Atlanta-based rapper Money Man has made this fact the foundation of his entire hip-hop career. With a soft, restrained delivery, Money Man has preferred to go the independent route after learnin...

He might not have realized it at the moment, but when UK rapper and drill enthusiast, Unknown T, released his breakthrough track “Homerton B” in appreciation of his hometown district, he’d go on to re-shape the UK rap landscape. But just as things were about to reach the next level for this talented youngster, a criminal charge would land him in prison in July of 2019. For the next eight months, U...

Growing up in Houston, Texas, Travis Scott always held a fond place for the Six-Flags theme park known as Astroworld. Not only would he spend a lot of time there before the park closed its doors in 2005, but it would eventually become the basis of his most popular album, his most successful world tour, and finally, his very own festival held at the exact location of the old theme-park. For years,...

Is there a more viral act tearing up the inter-webs right now then Kodiyak Redd and FlyySoulja, aka, the Island Boyz? If there is, I’m not aware of it, and considering that’s more or less my job, I think I would know. Not only do these two have a combined 3.5 Million followers on Tik Tok and just over 800K followers on Instagram, but they’ve also become a viral sensation thanks to a bare-bones cli...

Almost exactly a year ago, we debuted a brand-new video chronicling the “Dark Side” of Travis Scott’s fame. There, we not only covered things like turning his back on his friend and mentor, OG CHE$$, but also how he used and abused the friendship of Shane Morris who helped Travis Scott earn far more streams and fans than he ever would have otherwise. You know, normally I would dive a lot deeper in...

Antoine Sallis is the President of Rapid Credit Boosters, a multi-million-dollar company that offers its clients credit management services. And in just a few short years, Antoine has managed to increase the value of his company to a reported $8 Million! Furthermore, Antoine is an accredited author and motivational speaker whose primary goal is to make at least one of his client’s dreams become a...

When the $uicideboy$ burst onto the scene in the early 2010s, they shocked their listeners with their depression-laced lyrics and an origin that told the story of two down-on-their-luck wannabe rappers who made a pact to end themselves if they didn’t make it by the time they were 30. Well, thankfully for all of us, especially themselves, not only have the Suicideboys made it – they’ve accomplished...

In today's episode of Famous Interviews, we are having members of a legendary Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip where we discuss their legacy in the Canadian music industry, how fame changed their lives, and the last days of Gord Downie.

Has there ever been a more riveting rock-and-roll performer than Gordon Edgar Downie? There’s certainly never been a more captivating Canadian rock-star, I can tell you that. Today, you might be able to choose from any one of a ton of Tragically Hip performances to view online, but trust me when I say, experiencing Downie’s art that way simply doesn’t do it justice. In order to really get a sense...

According to the folks over at the BBC, The Tragically Hip are “the most Canadian band in the world”, and really, is there anyone who disagrees with that sentiment? The New York Times once defined them as “the band that has come closest to defining Canada’s cultural identity.” We are talking Rock N Roll legends and I’m lucky enough to get the opportunity to sit down with the members of the band a...

We have already dropped a Before They Were Famous on these twins but intrigue into these two is something we haven't seen since the days of Bhad Bhabie's Catch Me Outside or Lil Tay so we decided to delve a little deeper. We also got a ton of DMs from you guys giving us a ton more details of what these boys were up to prior to their viral hit The Island Boys. We got mug shots, details on their par...

Summer Walker is a talented singer and songwriter who rose to fame off the back of her exceptional acoustic covers of popular R&B tracks. Her debut studio album Over It was released in October 2019 and got universal praise from critics, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard Chart. Summer made history when this album earned the biggest streaming debut EVER for a female R&B artist and now she's gear...

Kay Flock has made it and he isn’t afraid to show off the perks of his success. I mean it’s not every boyfriend who gets to drop a literal bag on an entire Amiri store to impress his boo. And he’s also more than willing to throw down a few hundred dollars on single-shot outfits for himself AND his sister. Of course, no spectacular fit is complete without a little ice to go along with it and Kay pi...