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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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8:05

Coolio | Where Are They Now? | From Grammy To Jail &...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

When I was a kid Coolio was at the top of his game! All my buddies were copying his hair do Gangstas Paradise was everyone's anthem. Rollingstone cited stated in 2015 "Gangsta's Paradise" was not just a defining moment in Coolio's career, but also in the history of rap music and popular culture. He's dropped 10 studio albums but never found the same success. Some even call him a one-hit-wonder despite 6 other top 10 hits. Today Coolio boasts just shy of 90K followers on Instagram. He's also had a

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9:04

Yahu Blackwell | Before They Were Famous | Ghanaian...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Before Yahu Blackwell would win the WBU cruiserweight title and now be ranked the number one contender for the WBC regional title. Before Yahu Blackwell being spotted with Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey and franchising with Ritas Italian Ice outta Baltimore Rotunda. Before Yahu Blackwell winning 15 straight victories overseas and returning to the ABC moving up in weight and knocking out 3 heavyweights. Yahu Blackwell (Yadhu), grew up with three siblings and a single mother in a rough

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11:38

Floyd Mayweather | The Dark Side of Fame | Beating...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

On the DARK SIDE OF FAME is a different story altogether – and Floyd, for as much of a monster as he can be in the ring, can also be one outside of it as well. As a young man, he dealt with a tragically difficult upbringing that would turn him into a man more than willing to drop comments laced with everything from racism, to homophobia, to plain old ignorance. And it’s not just his words either, whether he’s inside of the ring or out, Floyd is never hesitant to lay hands on any man or woman he

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8:03

Abdurozik | Before They Were Famous | Bryce Hall Or...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Over the past few weeks, one viral video has captured the attention of the entire world -- a show-down between Tajik singer, Abdu Rozik and his upcoming opponent in an MMA-style fight, Hasbulla Magomedov. Honestly, when this video first came across my phone, I had no idea what was going on – but the one thing I did know is that I had to learn more about both these young men as soon as humanly possible. Today, I’m centering my sights solely on the Three-foot, three-inch-tall prize-fighter in the

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9:02

Kendrick Lamar | Where Are They Now? | Moving To...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Kendrick Lamar is an MC born and bred in Compton, California, who, over the course of his career, has garnered three consecutive No.1 albums on the Billboard 200 including 2015’s “To Pimp a Butterfly”, 2016’s “Untitled Unmastered”, and 2017’s thought-provoking masterpiece, “DAMN”. Following the monumental success of that last solo album, Kendrick would be tapped to shepherd the “Black Panther” soundtrack for Marvel Studios and with the help of fellow rappers like SZA, Jay Rock, Travis Scott, The

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10:20

Macklemore | Where Are They Now? | The End Of Musical...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

When I look back at the year 2012 there are a few things that immediately come to mind – Christopher Nolan’s completion of his Batman trilogy with “The Dark Knight Rises”, anxiety over the Mayan prophecy that in December of that year, the entire world was apparently going to come to an end, and my total and complete inability to escape the smash hit song, “Thrift Shop” by Ryan Lewis and Macklemore. Trust me, folks, I tried to ignore it, but somehow that song ended up one of the highest-selling

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8:02

Hasbulla Magomedov vs. Abdurozik | Versus | Who Will...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

They've dominated your social media timelines and have absolutely gone viral around the world with their pre-fight show and their videos being shared over million times across all platforms. Now the boys have the most hyped fight of the year getting more online social media attention than the likes of Logan Paul & Floyd Money Mayweather. Some are calling the match up unethical including The Russian Athletic Association for dwarfs – which I'm shocked to hear is even a thing. Others see it as nothing

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8:04

Lil Loaded | Gone But Not Forgotten | A Tribute To...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Lil Loaded, the Dallas rapper who was born in San Bernardo, California, but called Dallas, Texas home -- has passed away at the young age of just 20-years-old. When speaking with the media, his attorney, Ashkan Mehryari told them that Lil Loaded had taken his own life. A friend of Loaded’s, rapper EBK Cyrak, also backed up this theory, suggesting that Loaded took such drastic action because of a broken heart. In any situation like this, it’s always hard to know for sure what the true reasons are,

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8:48

Flo Rida | Where Are They Now? | Tragic Downfall Of...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Back in 2007, Flo Rida hit-track “Low” was inescapable. I’m talking ubiquitous radio play and a whole bunch of us can probably recall dancing to it at our high school proms. The single was catchy, raunchy, and helped propel Flo Rida into the national spotlight. But flash-forward about fourteen years, and most of Flo Rida’s fans are curious as to what exactly happened to him. Sure, he’s hinted at a new album release on the horizon recently, but here’s the thing -- he’s been teasing that album for a

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9:44

Flo Rida | The Dark Side of Fame | Disowning Own...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

on the DARK SIDE OF FAME is a different story altogether and Flo Rida, well, he’s got some explaining to do. Not only has he dropped out of multiple scheduled performances after already being paid to appear, but he’s also dealt with a DUI in the past, owing to the Federal government a whole bunch in back taxes, and, most tragically, refuses to have a relationship with any of the children he has fathered over the past few years – even going so far as to call one of his kids with a severe health

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8:03

Hasbulla Magomedov / Hasbik | Before They Were Famous...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

I’m not gonna lie to you guys, when I first saw the following clip a few days ago, I had no idea what the heck was going on. And while I may not have known who any of the people were in this video, the one thing I DID know is that I had to find out more... like, immediately. As it turns out, the two main participants in this showdown are three-foot-tall Hasbulla Magomedov and his opponent Abdu Rozik, who stands a full three inches taller than Hasbulla. Believe it or not, both these young men are

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11:14

Kwame Brown | Where Are They Now? | "Failed" NBA...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

As much as he may hate it – and boy, does he ever hate it – Kwame Brown is always going to be remembered as one of the greatest busts in the history of the NBA. Now, to be fair to him, the reasons for this might largely have to do with the context that surrounded his career and not necessarily his own skills and abilities – but when you’re drafted number one overall, there is just so much expectation that goes along with it that it can be impossible to live up to all the hype. And that’s more or

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8:21

WhistlinDiesel | Before They Were Famous | Crazy Life...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

He is probably lucky that the bullet ricocheted from steel plates 4ft away from him before hitting him. Thankfully, the steel plates took most of the momentum out of the bullet. Nevertheless, WhistlinDiesel almost passed out after the projectile hit him. On the upside, the story became a viral news story all over the world and only emptied up this kid's viral momentum which is much deserved. He writes on his YouTube page that he doesn’t clickbait his content, that he delivers exactly what he puts on

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8:02

ArrDee | Before They Were Famous | Coldest UK Freshman

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

There have already been some mighty big hits to pop up on TikTok over in the UK this year, like “Commitment Issues” by Central Cee But as popular as that song has been, it’s now got some massive competition thanks to “Body 2”, a remix of Tion Wayne and Russ Million’s song “Body” that features up-and-coming UK rapper ArrDee on the assist where he blows us all away with some wicked lyrics like his now infamous line: “Have you seen the state of her body? If I beat it, I ain’t wearing a Jonny”. While

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9:05

Young Thug | The Rich Life | How He Spends & Earns...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Young Thug is an American rapper with a unique musical style that some might see as a bit eccentric, but the success he’s found in the world of hip-hop has turned him into one of today’s hottest musical commodities with a net worth estimated to be in the range of around $8 Million according to sites like Celebrity Net Worth and Wealthy Gorilla. Despite earning himself an absolutely astounding amount of money over the course of his career, Young Thug spends an awful large amount of that cash on

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9:37

Drakeo The Ruler | Before They Were Famous | Troubled...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Drakeo the Ruler is a West Coast rapper who’s been called one of the most singular artists to come out of Los Angeles since Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar. Drakeo first earned a boatload of attention for his music that featured a laidback easy style, distinct delivery, offbeat cadence, and more coded vernacular than you can shake a stick at. Unfortunately, those same enigmatic lyrics would come back to haunt him in a big way after his life spiraled out of control into a Kafkaesque battle with the

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8:02

CZN Burak | Before They Were Famous | How TikTok Made...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

CZN Burak’s real name is Burak Ozdemir, and he might just be the most famous chef some of you have never heard of – but as his following on social media explodes, that number of people is going to get smaller and smaller each day. So, why is he so popular? Burak first became Tik Tok famous for sharing some unbelievable videos that documented him preparing some of the largest meals you’ve ever seen. But at just 27-years-old, Burak is a lot more than that. In fact, he’s not only a social media

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11:44

Cast of Napoleon Dynamite | Where Are They Now? |...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

“Napoleon Dynamite” became one of the 21st Century’s earliest cult-hit films after it was shot for a mere $400,000 and went onto gross over $44 Million at the North American box office, something no one ever expected to happen, not even the primary creative mind behind the film. Back in 2002, Brigham Young University film student Jared Hess shot a short black-and-white movie named “Peluca” with his friend and classmate Jon Heder in the starring role. This short would be accepted into the Sandance

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9:54

LMFAO | Where Are They Now? | Tragic Downfall, Greed...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

Can you guys believe that it’s already been a decade of party rocking?! Back in the early 2010s, the iconic pop-duo is known as LMFAO basically catered every single house party you ever attended, and if “Party Rock” didn’t play at least three or four times a night, a lot of people would go home disappointed. LMFAO consisted of now 44-year old Redfoo, and 33-year old SkyBlu, an uncle and nephew duo who had actually been working on music with one another for well over six years before finding success

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9:38

Miranda Cosgrove | Where Are They Now? | Failed...

Before They Were Famous ·

2021/09/20

For a whole bunch of us, Miranda Cosgrove will always be Carly Shay from her hit television series, “iCarly”. It’s simply impossible for fans of that series to separate her from this iconic character that grew up alongside them during their most formative years. And when the series finale shipped Carly off to Italy to go live with her father, both the characters and fans were deep in their feelings. But those same fans are now rejoicing at the top of their lungs after the announcement that “iCarly”

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