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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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8:56

Sheck Wes | Where Are They Now? | Quitting Rap &...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

As someone who manages to expertly bridge the gap between trap music stylings and New York Charisma, Sheck Wes is poised to become one of the most powerful voices in NYC hip-hop. Hailing from Harlem, this rapper turned himself into such a hot commodity that he had both Kanye West and Travis Scott fighting over the right to sing him to their respective brands. Ultimately, they settled on co-signing him because Sheck Wes, well, he’s just too much talent for one label. The thing about Sheck is not only

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9:43

D12 | Where Are They Now? | The REAL Reason Why They...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Over the years, Detroit has produced many, eclectic, eccentric, and talented artists, especially when it pertains to hip-hop. Few of these individuals have been more famous than Eminem -- but in 1996, five other Detroit-based rappers, Proof, Bizarre, Mr. Porter, Kuniva, and Bugz got together to form a hip-hop supergroup. Their own rise to success would be intertwined with Detroit’s most famous son, Eminem, after he officially joined their group in 1999 following the tragic events of their member,

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8:02

Hasbulla Magomedov / Hasbik | The Rich Life | What's...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

By now you have undoubtedly seen the 18-year-old Hasbulla dominating your social media feeds with his posts coming straight out of Makhachkala, Russia. His arrival on the scene has boosted his following from almost 2 million followers on Instagram, he's been hanging with Khabib Nurmagomedov, and his upcoming fight with fellow little person Abdu Rozik will certainly only increase not only his notoriety but his net worth as well. The kid made his first social media post just 32 weeks ago and his life

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8:46

John Cena | Before They Were Famous | How He Became...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

John Cena’s heart might belong to sports entertainment and the WWE in particular, but if we take a step back and analyze his entire career I think it’s a pretty safe bet to say that Cena is the entertainment industry’s equivalent to a Swiss-Army-Knife -- he can do a little bit of everything. Whether he’s defeating all-time greats like The Undertaker, Triple H, or even The Rock inside the squared-circle or co-starring in massive action and comedy films alongside the likes of Vin Diesel, Tina Fey, or

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9:49

Too Hot To Handle | Before They Were Famous | Who Are...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Last year at the offset of the pandemic, viewers fell in love with the Netflix reality series “Too Hot to Handle” and have eagerly been looking forward to the follow-up season ever since. Well, have I got great news for all of you -- because starting June 23rd, it’s back with a whole batch of new episodes! The series centers on the contestants’ summer-long battle with celibacy while being trapped in paradise amongst some of the most beautiful people you’ve ever laid eyes on. Think of it kind of like

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8:19

IceJJfish | Where Are They Now? | Addictions,...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

In today’s day and age, anyone can get famous. Case-in-point, a few years ago there was this viral YouTube singer who went by the name of Ice JJ Fish, you might have heard of him -- and if you haven’t then maybe count yourself blessed you missed out on viral videos from him. This product of Illinois became something of a curiosity on the internet largely thanks to the undeniably serious way that he approaches his indescribably bad vocals. Immediately, people began wondering – are we laughing at a

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8:06

StassieBaby | Before They Were Famous | Biography Of...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

For those of you who are huge fans of the Kardashians and Kylie Jenner in particular, then you probably have heard all about the social media phenomenon, Stassie Baby, whose real name is Anastasia Karanikolaou. Believe it or not, these two have been friends since childhood and they’ve been “twinning” one another since way back when in the days of middle school. When these two were kids, they wouldn’t ever leave the house without ensuring they had matching outfits on and more recently, with the world

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8:07

Irina Shayk | Before They Were Famous | Why The GOATS...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Before Irina Shayk would get her big break gracing the pages of Sports Illustrated back in 2007 and would become the first Russian to make the cover page. You might just be hearing about Irina Shayk now due to her recent hook up with Kanye West but this girl has been in show business for well over a decade. Is the baby mama to Bradley Cooper and has starred in films alongside Dwayne The Rock Johnson. What I found interesting about her while researching this video is that the girl is from super

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10:00

Etika | Gone But Not Forgotten | A Tribute To The...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

It didn’t take long for Daniel Desmond Amofah -- better known by his screen name: Etika -- to turn himself into one of YouTube’s most prominent video game bloggers. After getting his start in 2012, his trademarked High-top fade and bubbly personality made Etika seem like one of the friendliest video game enthusiasts on the planet, and at the peak of his popularity, Etika had more than 800,000 followers, or, as he called them, JoyCon Boyz. But underneath the surface, Etika was battling personal

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11:18

Cast of Everybody Hates Chris | Where Are They Now? |...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Over fifteen years ago now, “Everybody Hates Chris” premiered on UPN to massive critical acclaim. The series was based upon the childhood of superstar comedian Chris Rock growing up in Brooklyn, New York, and adapted for television with some narrative tweaks. For instance, in real life, Chris has more siblings than he does in the show. And funny “Everybody Hated Chris” most definitely was. More than that, it was also poignant. The talented cast and crew behind this series were always willing to

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8:03

Dhar Mann | Before They Were Famous | How We Became...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Dhar Mann is one of the biggest creators in the world. No joke. So much so that this dude just bought one of The Kardashian's former homes. He's on the top of the world with his inspirational videos like Gold Digger Breaks Up With Broke Boyfriend, TikTok Famous Teen Kicked Out Of Designer Store, Mom Forces Girl To Play With Barbies starring SSSniperwolf. The inclusion of Gen Z influencers into his videos has allowed Dhar Mann to take his content to an entirely different level. Sure there are plenty

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8:01

Foolio | Before They Were Famous | Jacksonville...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Foolio is an American rapper who’s been producing music since 2015 and found his big breakthrough moment three years later with his hit single, “Crooks”. For those of us who have a handle on his life story, his making a name for himself off of that song is one of those strange coincidences of art imitating life, because if Foolio grew up learning how to do anything on the streets of Jacksonville, it was of the less than legal variety. Even after establishing himself as a musical force, Foolio is

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8:02

Bandman Kevo | Before They Were Famous | Who Is Gary...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Bandman Kevo first made a name for himself in the early 2010s with a string of singles like “All Foreign” and “Baller in Me” that precipitated the eventual infamy he would earn after getting arrested for his involvement in a bank fraud scheme right before he was set to pop-off. After spending nearly three years in prison, Bandman Kevo got himself back on the streets, ready to reclaim the spot he left behind. But after dropping some promising tracks like “Finesse God” and “Stop Playing with Me” as

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8:44

Blueface | The Dark Side of Fame

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

On the DARK SIDE OF FAME is a different story all together and Blueface’s reputation is littered with questionable behavior. Even when he’s ostensibly trying to do something nice, like giving back to the community, he does it in such a way that only serves to highlight his own ego. So, I hope you guys will join me as I take a look at Blueface’s plunge into The Dark Side of Fame.

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10:18

Drake Bell | The Dark Side of Fame | Tragic Downfall...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

On the DARK SIDE OF FAME is a different story altogether and if we didn’t already know it by now, we sure will by the end of this story – namely that childhood fame does a really poor job of preparing young people for the realities and responsibilities of adulthood. Because not only did Drake quickly find himself having issues with driving under the influence of alcohol, but he’s also faced some horrendous accusations of physical abuse against his former girlfriend, and, most recently, found himself

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10:31

Bryce Hall | The Dark Side of Fame | From Innocent...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

On the DARK SIDE OF FAME is a different story altogether – and Bryce, well, he’s more or less the embodiment of everything wrong with putting kids on the pedestal of celebrity from such an early age. Accusations of cheating on his romantic partners, falsely accusing others of inappropriate contact, tweets, and getting into more fights than you can possibly imagine are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the type of shenanigans that Bryce gets up to. And then there’s all that partying he did

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8:10

Beetlejuice | Where Are They Now? | The REAL Reason...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

I don’t know about you guys, but I feel pretty confident when I say there aren’t too many people on planet Earth like Lester Green, the man better known to many, as Beetlejuice. This 53-year old actor, comedian, and all-around entertainer who suffers from microcephaly and dwarfism were popular a long time before currently trending celebrities like Hasbulla and Abdu, and don’t think for a second that he wants you to forget that! But these days, Beetlejuice isn’t as prevalent as he once was. He hardly

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11:43

Cast of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World | Where Are They...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Back in the year 2010, film director Edgar Wright adapted a story from Brian Lee O’Malley’s series of graphic novels titled: “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World”. The film revolves around a young Torontonian named Scott Pilgrim played by Michael Cera whose life is turned upside down when he meets the mysterious and beautiful Ramona Flowers portrayed by Mary Elizabeth Winstead. As it turns out, Ramona, well, she’s got a bit of a past and it’s up to Scott to win her affections by defeating several of her

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8:28

Gunna _ The Rich Life _ How He Spends & Earns His...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Gunna is an American rapper and songwriter, who’s steadily turning himself into something of a fashion icon as well, all while releasing a steady stream of hit songs like “Drip too Hard” and “Lemonade” that have his overall net-worth peaking at around $4 Million according to sites like “Celebrity Net Worth.com” and “Wealthy Gorilla.” While Gunna is unquestionably infamous for his mad skills on the mic, he’s also taking the world of fashion by storm thanks to his unbelievable drippy fits that he

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8:08

TheStradman | Before They Were Famous | Who Is This...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

When you think of your average Lamborghini or Ferrari owner, odds are you’re picturing someone with a tremendous career – a doctor, lawyer, or maybe a CEO of a Fortune Five-Hundred company – but thanks his lucrative self-made career as a sports car enthusiast on YouTube, you can also add the individual known as The Stradman to that list. In fact, not only does The Stradman own one ferocious sports car, he owns a whole bunch fleet of them! But as great as things are presently going for this wildly

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