Before They Were Famous

We’ve entered the stretch-run for our Sidemen content here at Before They Were Famous. Today, we’ve got our final entry set to shine a light on the come-up of the second most subscribed-to member of the group -- and also the youngest -- WroeToShaw, aka, Harry. Not unlike KSI and Vikkstar, Harry did a lot of his own heavy lifting when it came to building up a brand and audience as one of YouTube’s...

Vikkstar123 is best known for his association with the Sidemen, a content collective that revolutionized the industry when it got its start almost ten years ago. But prior to joining that supergroup, Vik had already done one hell of a job carving himself out his own little corner of content creation supremacy by streaming his gifted gameplay skills for series like “Modern Warfare 2” and “Minecraft...

Behzinga! That’s not only the former catch-phrase of one Sheldon Cooper, it also just so happens to be the handle of one of the UK’s most influential YouTubers ever. I’m talking, of course, about Ethan Payne, one-seventh of the online collective known as the Sidemen and the very individual who came up with the idea for the group in the first place! Much like the rest of his mates, Ethan has carved...

We’re rounding the corner on our Sidemen content here at Before They Were Famous and today we’re going to discuss the one member who very well might have had the most difficult come-up of all – Ethan Payne – aka, Behzinga. This young man would become an instrumental part in forming the Sidemen in 2013, but long before he’d get there, he’d have to make his way through a difficult childhood that wou...

Joshua Charlie Joseph Bradley makes up one-seventh of the extremely popular content collective known as the Sidemen and even by his lonesome he’s still a creative force to be reckoned with known the world over as the YouTuber, ZERKAA -- a career that’s filled his bank-account with boatloads of cash to the tune of around $2 Million according to sources like Sportskeeda. Ribbed by the other guys for...

We’re back with yet another entry in our continuing coverage of Sidemen here on Before They Were Famous! Today, we’ve got an episode entirely dedicated to the man who’s often referred to as the “Daddy” of the Sidemen – I’m of course talking about the oldest member of this super group, Zerkaa – aka, Josh -- who often gets teased relentlessly about his age, even though he’s not exactly running away...

Tobi Brown is probably best known by his YouTube handle TBJZL and as one-seventh of the collective known all around the world as the Sidemen. And while he might not be the most notorious or well-known member of the supergroup, it’s safe to say that Tobi is doing more than fine for himself with an estimated net worth of just over a Million dollars according to sources like Nail Buzz.com but I got a...

We’re hitting the halfway point here on Sidemen week at Before They Were Famous and today we’re putting the trailblazing social media influencer known as TBJZL – aka, Tobi – under the microscope. Like so many other members of his super-group, Tobi made a name for himself by streaming a ton of popular FIFA content across the pond. But it wasn’t always something he dreamt of doing. In fact, for a pe...

Simon Edward Minter is probably best known to all of you watching this video as YouTuber Miniminter, one of the UK’s most successful content creators and an original co-founder of the Sidemen. Today, he’s now the third most subscribed-to member of the group and has a net worth estimated to be somewhere in the ballpark of around $10 Million by sites like Celebrity Villa. Now when someone like Minim...

Welcome back to Sidemen week here on Before They Were Famous. Today, we’re going to dive deep into the past of a young man who made his claim to fame while streaming on YouTube alongside one of his oldest childhood friends. I’m talking of course, about the man known as Miniminter – someone who went from being your quintessential UK nerd to recently getting engaged to his long-time girlfriend, fell...

When the young man named JJ Olatunji first started recording himself playing video games from his parents’ home in Watford, England, he never imagined he’d one day wind up becoming the man we know as KSI -- someone who has created a media empire worth an estimated $25 Million according to sources like Celebrity Net Worth and WealthyGorilla. And believe it or not, that estimate might actually be on...

As if having nearly 40 Million combined subscribers between his main channel and his Sidemen project wasn’t enough, the YouTube icon known as KSI has proven time and time again that he’s a man of many talents. While streaming might be his bread and butter, he’s just as talented a rapper, actor, and boxer as he is anything else! Look, career pivots aren’t easy, that’s why so few of us actually atte...

Knowledge, strength, and integrity, are three very important things that can ultimately define whether or not you make it in this world. These are also the three words that comprise the acronym for one of the greatest and most influential creators of all time, of course, I'm referring to the YouTube legend, the U.K’s own KSI. But even making an introduction for this man and calling him a YouTube l...

A once fan-favorite member of Navarro College’s legendary cheer squad and the subject of Netflix’s reality series, “Cheer”, will not be joining his teammates in any potential upcoming seasons. Instead, Jeremiah “Jerry” Harris will be spending the next dozen years inside of a prison cell. At one point Jerry was most well-known for his infectiously positive attitude, but now that’s most definitely c...

Back at the beginning of this year, Russ dropped an open challenge on TikTok asking his fellow musicians to try their best at topping the original version of his hit song, “Handsomer”. Well, one particular lady stepped up to the plate and delivered such a massive home run that Russ would wind up signing her to his very own label! I’m talking about the rapper we now know as KTLYN, a young woman who...

Andrew Tate is a 35-year-old kickboxer who recently went on Adin Ross’ live stream to claim his stake as the world’s first Trillionaire. Seriously, those are actual words that poured out of his mouth. If this were to be true – and trust me, that’s about as huge as if there ever has been – then that would mean Andrew has reached this unprecedented benchmark before the likes of some of the world’s o...

PBE Pluto is about as skilled and proficient a rap artist as you’re likely to find. But this native of Alabama isn’t only just that – he’s also a veteran, a budding fashion designer, and an entrepreneur who’s capable of dropping some truly sick bars and beats. Don’t believe me? Then check out some of his singles like “Soak up the Drip”, a track that’s approaching a million streams on both Spotify...

In today's society for pop culture, social media has had a tremendous impact on not only on how we consume and engage with content but how we interact with one another. Much of our interactions with each other are taking place online, and this is not through and through a bad thing because many fruitful relationships can be created this way. However, anybody that is married, in a relationship, or...

If you were cruising social media on Tuesday night, then odds are you’ve seen a bunch of comments gushing over the NBA Summer League debut of Chet Holmgren. This 20-year-old has yet to play a single game in the professional league but he absolutely lit up the floor by scoring 23-points, grabbing seven rebounds, dishing out four assists, and blocking six shots. That last one? It’s a record. And it...

Blurring the lines between different musical styles is a powerful tool in any artist's arsenal. And while acts like Machine Gun Kelly or Post Malone have opened the door for experimental and unusual forms of crossover in rap, few artists have managed to create a style as unique as that of SosMula. Already writing his own raps by the seventh grade, Sos wouldn’t take things more seriously until much...

Is there a single gamer-girl in the entire world who gets simps thirsting more regularly than Belle Delphine? This chick was one of the originators of the E-Girl movement and while she arrived suddenly with some major impact thanks to an ingenious idea of selling her own bath-water, she almost as quickly disappeared. But come on folks – this is one girl who’s always looking for views and clicks --...

According to reports that are pouring in from the state of Illinois, Robert Crimo -- the perpetrator of a deadly attack at Highland Park during the recent Fourth of July festivities -- was a mystery, even to his own family. Described as a “real quiet kid” who most of the time kept to himself, this wannabe YouTube rapper has a face etched in tattoos and is now directly responsible for tragic passin...

The Canadian YouTube TwoMad might be infamous for his “Goodnight Girl, I’ll See You Tomorrow” meme, but this viral star has just blown-up larger than he ever has before thanks to some incredibly intimate photos that got leaked last month featuring him and fellow YouTuber, Belle Delphine. Now, Belle’s notorious for being every simp’s dream-girl and TwoMad? Well, he might not be an actual simp -- bu...

Beware of the white boy, fear the white rapper, these are sentiments that were constantly spouted during the prime years of Eminem's career and not for no reason. Eminem, Marshall Mathers, Slim Shady, whatever you refer to him as has cultivated one of the most legendary and illustrious careers in hip hop history, by bridging the gap as one of the most successful rappers ever, breaking numerous rec...