Before They Were Famous

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 also goes by the name KTLYN Raps. More than just being something of a dead-ringer for Iggy Azalea, KTLYN did such a remarkable job with this challenge that her additions let to Russ’ official remix and ever since that moment, KTLYN’s life has completely changed. Where did this talented new artist come from and how did an obsession with -- of all things -- “You Got Served” lead her to where she is right now? You’re about to find out all that and more in this latest edition of Before They Were Famous!

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 other wealthiest individuals, you know, like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates, all of whom have way more credentials and the required proof to back-up such a monumental statement. So, is Andrew Tate really a trillionaire? Or is he just pretending really, really hard to be one? Well, if you were to go by what websites dedicated to figuring out the net worth of big-time celebrities are saying, then the answer is a resounding, no. Most resources like LAD-BIBLE estimate Andrew’s overall worth to be in the ballpark of around $30 Million, while others like Celebrity Net Worth aren’t even willing to go that high and suggest he might be worth something more like $20 Million. Now, to be entirely fair to Andrew, it’s not like these sites have direct access to his bank account. So, it goes without saying that these are simply educated guesses. But honestly, considering some of the things he’s said in interviews, I’m not even sure Andrew has access to his bank account -- because prior to his conversation with Adin Ross, he didn’t seem to know how much he was worth when asked by someone else.

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 and YouTube. All that success doesn’t come easy and Pluto had to grind all on his own for damn near everything he’s ever achieved – so we got in touch with Pluto to learn some never before heard facts about his come-up that we’re about to share with all of you right now on our latest episode of Before They Were Famous!

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 someone who has made a controversial tweet can tell you social media provides a lot of room for things to be misunderstood or taken out of context. You don't need to be a high-profile celebrity on the verge of being canceled to have experienced this, although I think this experience is different the more famous you are and this couldn't be more evident than with the most recent incident regarding rapper Doja Cat and stranger things star Noah Schnapp. So today we are going to break down and chronicle what exactly happened between Doja Cat and Noah Schnapp right here on before they were famous, don’t forget to also check out other entries in this series such as how Yeat got the minions feature or top 5 rappers that fell of or let us know what topic you’d like to see us do a deep dive on next, alright let’s get into it.

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 was also good enough to capture the attention of perhaps the most significant player in the league (and soon-to-be Toronto Raptor, come on baby, don’t let me down), Kevin Durant. Of course, when something like this happens people are bound to overreact, and when it’s a young kid who looks like Chet does -- thin-as-a-rail, tall-as-all-hell, and white-as-a-sheet – then people tend to lose their minds. How could a kid who looked like a stiff wind knock him over and become perhaps the cockiest player in the league? You’re about to find out about our newest Before They Were Famous episode.

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 later on in life when he met his eventual musical partner, ZillaKami the day after he was released from a lengthy prison bid. That’s when a desire to better himself and his unapologetic love for money would lead to the creation of SosMula – heavy emphasis on the mula. So, if you’ve ever wondered how a guy who spent more time in a jail cell as a teen then his own home wound up becoming an underground hip-hop sensation – well, you’re about to find out in our newest episode of Before They Were Famous!

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 -- no matter what she has to do to get them. In fact, Belle’s more than willing to push the boundaries of good taste right up to the breaking point. Which is exactly what she’s done since her big return. I mean, look no further than her recent photoshoot with YouTuber TwoMad to find out exactly what I’m talking about. And hey – guess what? You don’t even have to go anywhere else because that’s exactly what we’re about the break down in our latest episode of Where Are They Now!

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 passing of six people and the wounding of dozens more. Thankfully, Robert -- the man who was first identified as a “Person of Interest” -- has now been apprehended by police. And while he has yet to be formally charged in the shooting, authorities believe they have found the man responsible for these heinous, crimes after capturing him near Lake Forest, Illinois. By now, we’ve all witnessed the scenes of destruction Robert left behind in his wake – and they’re harrowing images to say the least – but who is this kid really and did anyone in his inner circle have any inkling this was about to happen? You’re about to find out on our newest episode of Before They Were Criminal.

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 -- but he sure does likes to present himself as one online. In that sense, this was a match made in heaven. But how did TwoMad get himself to this moment? And what do these pictures tease about the potential future between these two? I mean... are they really hooking up?? You’re about to find out on our newest episode of Before They Were Famous.