Before They Were Famous

Nicki Minaj has been called the Queen of Hip Hop and for good reason. It doesn’t seem there is another female rapper as accomplished as Nicki Minaj at the time of this recording, but I’m not so sure anyone will ever be able to reach the heights she’s managed over the course of her career. From world tours to films, she’s also got the cosmetics, from lipstick to fragrances, and we can’t forget that...

Kyrie Irving is only 28 years old but his NBA career has already gone through several stages: promising young star, Robin to LeBron’s Batman, taker of “The Shot”, and confounding member of the Boston Celtics. Fans fell in love with Kyrie from the very beginning, with his cold-blooded scoring mentality, ball-on-a-string- type handles, and soft, other-worldly touch around the rim. But it wasn’t only...

Belle Delphine born Mary Belle Kirschner is a South African-born English internet personality, model, and YouTuber. She recently made her massive career to YouTube with a 6ix9ine inspired music video also announcing her Only Fans account. She is most notable for her glamour and cosplay modeling on Instagram. Her posts on the platform featured a risqué and self-proclaimed "weird" aesthetic and were...

21 Savage is a story we have told here before on this channel but it's definitely one of the more fascinating stories I've ever come across complete with loved ones lost to the streets, he himself taking six shots himself, plenty of face tattoos, a foreign birth that ain't nobody even know about until last year, also a monumental success, millions upon million made and of course plenty of memes.

Bryson Lashun Potts a.k.a NLE Choppa born November 1, 2002, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his January 2019 breakout single "Shotta Flow", which was certified platinum by the RIAA. NLE Choppa's debut studio album is set for release in 2020. On March 19, he released the album's lead single "Walk Em Down" with Roddy Ricch. On June 12, 2020, he released "Shotta Fl...

Blueface is a west coast rapper who grew up involved in street life. He received a football scholarship to head to North Carolina but after becoming depressed, he soon moved back home. After working a few minimum wage jobs, through a moment of fate, he found himself in a studio, and after he heard back his first recording, the rest is history. He moved around from school to school all over LA atte...

Roddy Ricch is one of the most popular up-and-coming rappers coming out of the west coast, his track Die Young leaped off of Soundcloud, started getting radio play, and become a massive viral hit. In this era of Soundcloud rappers, Roddy Ricch stands out from the pact because he ain't messing with hair dye or face tattoos... He's also coming straight outta Compton which gives him a rawness and exp...

Radric Delantic Davis, known professionally as Gucci Mane, is an American rapper. He helped pioneer the hip hop subgenre of trap music alongside fellow Atlanta-based rappers T.I. and Young Jeezy, particularly in the 2000s and 2010s. We have a new cataloged his rise to fame for you guys today on Before They Were Famous.

StaySolidRocky has got a massive hit on his hands with Party Girl. It popped off on his personal YouTube channel clocking in 2 Million views before it spread to Tik Tok. From there it made its way to the radio, I heard it in my car today and now the song is shooting up the Billboard Hot 100 starting out at No. 84, then zooming to 64, then 48, and now 38. The kid is signed to Columbia Records and i...

David Khari Webber Chappelle is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. Chappelle is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Emmy Awards and two Grammy Awards as well as a Mark Twain Prize. He is known for his satirical comedy sketch series Chappelle's Show (2003–2006). The series, co-written with Neal Brennan, ran until Chappelle quit the show in the middle of production of t...

Lil Yachty has been slaying the rap and hip hop game for years now. With billboard hit after hit like split/whole time, 1 night, Oprah's bank account, and more. He is on top of the game living the rich life and keeping it real. So here on Before They Were Famous, we give you an updated biography courtesy of Micheal McCrudden.

Born Jonathan Lyndale Kirk on December 22nd, 1991, and professionally known as DaBaby formerly known as Baby Jesus, he is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His debut album Baby on Baby peaked at number 7 on the billboard 200 with his second album Kirk debuting at number 1. This is Da Baby | Before They Were Famous right here on Before They Were Famous.

Dominique Armani Jones born December 3, 1994, known professionally as Lil Baby, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. He rose to mainstream fame in the late 2010s and is one of the most prominent figures in the trap scene. He gained initial attention in 2017 when he released his mixtape Perfect Timing.

Ayleks is a rapper and model who is known not only for her unique look but also for her relationship drama. From Tekashi 69 to Trippie Redd you may have heard of this woman without even realizing it. See where she slots into the hip-hop, rap scene here on Before They Were Famous with Michael McCrudden. It goes far beyond a Trippie Redd-type beat.

YouTube star named Naomi MacRae is famous for her HunniBee ASMR channel. She has risen to massive popularity for her ASMR relaxation videos. Her videos mostly include her eating edible candy that looks like other things. She found her niche and we couldn't be more proud of her!

Taurus Tremani Bartlett, known professionally as Polo G, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to fame in the Chicago drill music scene in the late 2010s and is best known for his song "Pop Out", which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. We got a fresh new updated bio for you guys to dig into exclusively on Before They Were Famous.

Anonymous is a decentralized international activist/hacktivist collective/movement that is widely known for its various cyber attacks against several governments, government institutions and government agencies, corporations, and the Church of Scientology. Here is their backstory!

Bhad Bhabie aka the Cash Me Outside girl or Danielle Bregoli has been quiet on the news front up until recently. After months of no news about her, she has finally entered rehab! The 17-year-old has a pill problem that she wishes to take care of before it gets any worse and she decided she needs the help of professionals to get her to stop. Well, we commend her choice to do this, but there were so...

Jake Paul has a long history of being controversial on YouTube him and his brother Logan Paul have developed quite the reputations for themselves. With the recent events surrounding George Floyd and the following protests, this Paul Brother got caught looting. What has this done for his brand find out here on After They Were Famous.

Also known as Mutahar Anas, Some Ordinary Gamer is a Canadian YouTuber who is known for posting gaming, commentary, and technological videos on his channel of around 1.9 million subscribers. Born on May 1st, 1994, the YouTuber has garnered a huge following, so let's see what he's been up to in 2020. This is Some Ordinary Gamer | Before They Were Famous.

Olajide Olayinka Williams ''JJ" Olatunji born 19 June 1993, better known as KSI, is an English YouTuber, internet personality, rapper, actor, and boxer. He is also a member and co-founder of the British YouTube group known as the Sidemen. We have covered KSI so much on this channel. He is one of our favorite YouTubers and he just released a new rap album, so it's time for an update and a listen.

Before Jimmy Boi would clock in 1 Million followers on Instagram and his daughter Savannah would blow up as a rap star in the making. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree as Jimmy Boi was actually a big star himself as a rapper before he got into the jewelry business. He spent two and half years in prison and thought that the life of a hustler was the only future he'd ever know but his lifelon...

Video is not monetized. What's going on guys? My name is Michael McCrudden and it is with a heavy heart that I piece this video together in memory of George Floyd. I know as a white man in Canada who makes these videos, many in the hip hop or urban genre the daily struggle isn't one that I've witnessed myself. I fully understand that I'm privileged to never to have to worry about dying because of...

RIP Houdini. We decided to give the local rapper the send-off he deserves by documenting his life. Houdini had a promising future in music and it's devastating that it was ripped away from him like this. We hope justice prevails and he'll forever live on through the music he made.

In a lengthy message posted to social media today, Lana Del Rey said she's "fed up" with being criticized for "glamorizing abuse." The singer called out artists like Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, and others for landing number one hits about "being hot" and "wearing no clothes." Del Rey received some backlash for calling out women of color, but the singer later addressed the fla...