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Before They Were Famous

Michael McCrudden

Based 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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8:27

Pitbull | Where Are They Now? | From Mr. Worldwide To...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Mr. 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 music you

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10:39

Usher | Where Are They Now? | How Allegations Almost...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

It 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 came on

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10:26

Ana Montana | Before They Were Famous | Dating LaMelo...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Ana 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

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8:40

NLE Choppa | The Rich Life | How He Spends His $3...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

The 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

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9:03

Nirvana Baby | Before They Were Famous | From Iconic...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Nirvana'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?

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9:41

Blink 182 | Where Are They Now | Complicated History...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

San 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 with a

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10:52

Bloodhound Gang | Where Are They Now? | How Russia...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

If 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, what

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8:19

Eminem's Children | Before They Were Famous | Why He...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Though 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 identity and

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9:42

Lil Jon | Where Are They Now? | From An Icon To A...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Grammy 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-inventing

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9:51

Obie Trice | Where Are They Now? | How He Ruined His...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Obie 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 lyrics

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8:03

G-Unit | Where Are They Now? | The REAL Reason Why...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

G 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 chains G

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8:45

Lil Baby | The Dark Side of Fame | Family Life Troubles

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

As 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 Side of

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9:35

Pop Smoke | The Dark Side of Fame | Who Is Milking...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Though 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 Party”

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8:15

Chance The Rapper | Where Are They Now? | The Tragic...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

“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 learned

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8:02

Khaby Lame | The Rich Life | How He Earned $2 Million...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Now 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 course

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8:02

Big Shaq | Where Are They Now? | The Transformation...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Very 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 video

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8:02

Loiter Squad | Where Are They Now? | Their Life After...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

“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 members

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8:02

The Dudesons | Where Are They Now? | What Happened To...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Just 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 the

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8:07

How NELK is Becoming The New Jackass?

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

The 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. Also

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8:09

Johnny Knoxville | The Rich Life | How He Spends His...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Johnny 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 mansion

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