Before They Were Famous

Back in the mid-’90s, rock band Limp Bizkit unmistakably had “it” – that indescribably something that takes your everyday average joe and turns him into, well... Fred Durst. Say what you will about him, but the man was a bonafide rock-god for a lengthy period of time. Alongside Wes Borland on guitar, Same Rivers on bass, John Otto on drums, and DJ Lethal spinning the turntables, Limp Bizkit rocketed to the top of the music charts, earning themselves three Grammy Nominations in the process. But by the early 2000’s it seemed like audiences’ demand for the band had fallen by the wayside and they limped off into the sunset. Now, Limp Bizkit is hinting they’re ready to drop their first album in 10-years and Fred Durst has a whole new look to go along with it. How would I describe it? The same way, he would – with two words: “Dad Vibes”.

When it comes to the rapper Stitches, nobody really knows what to believe. His schtick is devastatingly straightforward – I mean, covering yourself head-to-toe in bizarre tattoos, speaking openly about your past criminal enterprises, and shouting things like “I LOVE SELLIN’ BLOW” as the chorus to your most popular song isn’t exactly subtle -- you know what I mean? But after years in the game, does Stitches still have the same shock effect he once did? And is anything about this guy genuine? Let’s investigate in our newest episode of Where Are They Now to find out.

There are few rappers who have a career arc similar to Compton rapper The Game. Born Jayceon Terrell Taylor on November 29th, 1979, The Game was a force to be reckoned with during the 2000s and throughout the 2010s up until this day, giving us classics like The Documentary, The Doctor's Advocate, and Jesus Piece, Game just to name a few. He was a member of the legendary hip hop group G Unit but only for a short amount of time, which led to him leaving the group and having an incredibly intense feud with 50 Cent. Being one to never back down or take the first shot Game really has no shortage of rap beef some of which resulted in some pretty crazy moments that we for sure will be breaking down today. Even Games name dropping reference heavy style of rapping made it a spectacle every time he dropped a verse, plushes this 6’4 tatted-up dude from Compton that had been in a coma after suffering wounds, only to go on to become a member of one of the biggest hip hop groups, selling 5 million records on your first album while ruffling the feathers of everyone every time you rapped, The Game really had this boogieman type presence that went along elite rapping ability and a legendary rap career that had its trials and tribulations. The game really did serve an important time in hip hop so I thought it would absolutely be worth taking a look at the recent history of The Game.

The man known as Wack 100 has built something of a hip-hop empire for himself over the span of his nearly twenty years in the business – a feat that’s all the more impressive when you take into consideration the fact that a majority of his headlines often involve Wack 100 laying-hands on someone, or, at the very least, threatening to do so. Just ask 21 Savage, Stitches, or J Roc, all of whom have at least one story to tell about the man’s wicked temper. Then there are his outspoken opinions on deceased rappers like Tupac Shakur and Nipsey Hussle. But here’s the thing, unlike most other rappers or wannabes, Wack 100 has done his time to earn his street-cred. A look back at his history in our newest episode of Before They Were Famous will tell you all about it.

The latest social media stars on the docket to square up with each other is none other than Supreme Patty and John Gabanaa is formerly known as BoonkGang, a bit of an odd pairing on paper but if anythings clear its that these guys have been working hard in preparation for this fight and are ready to throw hands. First off, we wanna see you guys place your bets for who is gonna win in the comments down below. We here at the office have been placing bets on who we think is gonna win! I got my money on Supreme Patty - the kids are short but the comes with a hard punch. McCrudden on the other hand has a soft spot for John Gabana and the boys had a real deep heart to hear on this channel a few months back.

This is a case that has captivated the nation and the whereabouts of Gabby Petito’s boyfriend still remains a mystery. The FBI is on a manhunt but some believe this man could live months in Florida’s swamplands without ever being captured. If and when he is captured, experts say that Brian Laundrie could face serious consequences if he winds up charged with tragic events around Gabby Petito. While this story continues to unfold, we thought we would give you guys a little more info into who this man is and the whole situation that is playing out before our very eyes. Let’s keep it classy in the comments.

Alissa Violet was just a regular girl working at Panera Bread in her native Brunswick, Ohio when she caught the eye of a young Jake Paul & the two fell in love. Okay, maybe it was something else because that turned into a huge scandal in itself but the point being – this girl came from relatively nowhere got in the social media game early on made friends with the right people, and rode the same train to the very top and likely has herself set up for life. With that said, apparently not all is well in the world of Alyssa Violet and she’s got a new lawsuit against the Faze Clan for promised shares in the Esports media giant that were never delivered. It’s a pretty ballsy move for the young starlet to stand up to the big boys of business. While they get their lawyers all lined to sort out this legal dispute up let’s take a look at where Alyssa Violet has been over the past couple of years.

Back in 1992, Right Said Fred was on the top of the charts hitting Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. Nearly 30 years later the music video has almost 30 Million views and is back in relevance due to Drake, Future & Young Thug. With an album titled Certified Lover Boy, there is no other song on earth more fitted to sample than I’m Too Sexy which dominated the 90’s and still somehow managed to stay relevant. The song has been featured in over 50 films and TV shows including The Simpsons, West Wing, Family Guy, and in excess of 100 commercials. When I was a kid I was hooked on the song, although my dad would give me a whooping if I ever sang the lyrics. It’s one of those kinds of songs… but did this make the band members a one-hit-wonder or very rich and successful? & what do they think of their recent drake sample? In this video, you are going to find out.

Over the past two weeks, the entire world has been drawn into the unfolding story of a Missing Person -- 22-year-old, Gabby Petito. Gabby had set off on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, in the hopes of starting a vlog based on her passion for #VanLife. But an adventure that was supposed to kick off the rest of her life has instead brought it to a heartbreaking end. Now, here we are, looking back at the life of a young woman whose unquestionable potential was tragically cut all too short, and asking ourselves -- what happened?

Although Jackie Chan has already made a name for himself in America, it was the 1998 breakout hit Ruch Hour which would launch him to superstar status and make his co-star Chris Tucker go on to become the highest-paid actor in Hollywood! For the third installment, he took home a whopping $25 Million dollars but the film turned out to be a critical disappointment. That was back in 2007 and in the years since both stars have kind of faded out of the limelight. I was actually on a trip to Hollywood and saw that Chris Tucker was performing live in a casino. Which I thought was kind of a bad look! He’s the anti-drug ambassador which got him into some controversy. I actually found more dirt on Jackie than I did on his co-star. Chris Tucker said it himself that they are both old men but fans are still excited to see them team up one last time. While we wait for that to happen let’s take a look at what’s been up with all of the cast members in this Where Are They Now?