Before They Were Famous

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 to his songs before he even released an album, to play a big part in the 50 Cent, Ja Rule, Eminem, and Benzio beefs, to suffering a wound to his head, many fans who grew up on the slick rapping ability that Obie provided us have been wondering: what happened to Obie Trice and what is he up to now? Well, sit tight as we are going to break down the recent history of Obie Trice on this brand new episode of where are they now.

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 unit was a cultural staple. In today's age we, unfortunately, don't hear about G Unit as often as we used to, we of course see the mogul that 50 Cent has transformed himself into but what happened to Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, Tony Yayo? Keep watching to find out in our newest episode of Where Are They Now?

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 Fame that Lil Baby is gradually growing closer and closer to crossing the precipice of. After a difficult early life would lead Baby to have problems with the law, he’d keep himself clear of controversy for a long time, but now, a complicated relationship with his baby mama, Jayda Cheaves, is blowing up in his face thanks to cheating allegations. Furthermore, a high-profile arrest in Paris would get all of his fans talking and wondering if this is just the beginning of a possible downwards spiral. So, is it? We’ll see if we can’t figure that out as we shine a light on Lil Baby and the Dark Side of Fame.

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”. But by early 2020, Pop’s time on this Earth would already be up after he was shot during a home invasion. Just like that, the hip-hop community lost one of its most promising young up-and-comers... never again would we hear a brand-new Pop Smoke single. Or at least, that’s what everyone thought – because despite having passed away nearly two years ago now, Pop Smoke has seen not one, but two different posthumous releases – 2020’s “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon”, as well as 2021’s “Faith”. With the help of executive producer 50 Cent, as well as former collaborators like Quavo, Roddy Rich, and Tyga, “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon” would go double-platinum, selling the equivalent of 948,000 records in 2020 alone. Better yet, Pop’s heartbroken fanbase would accept this initial album with open arms. But as for that latter project, well its reception has been more complicated, to say the least. In fact, many of Pop’s former fans are demanding to know whose great idea it was to cash in on Pop’s Legacy only to potentially tarnish it as a result. Want to learn the answer to that question? Then join us as we look at Pop Smoke’s complicated musical legacy in our latest plunge into the Dark Side of Fame.

“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 from his previous mistakes and is he finally ready to reclaim his spot atop the rap game? Let’s find out in our newest episode of Where Are They Now!

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 has allowed him to go to live a lavish life. He's been able to transform his life in more ways than one and has practically become a model rocking designer clothes like HUF, Gucci, Givenchy & more. I mean the kid has practically become a model. He's also been posting up beside some expensive whips like standing on one busted-up Benz and posting up next to a Mercedez Benz G Wagon. Social Tracker data shows that Khaby is gaining millions of new followers each week, meaning it won’t be long before he takes that top spot. So what does a 21-year-old Italian do with millions of followers and millions of dollars? In this video, you are gonna find out!

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 for “Man’s Not Hot”. Following those back-to-back hits, suddenly the character of Big Shaq that he originally created for his web series “Somewhere in London” was far more famous than he ever imagined possible. And unlike with most internet memes, Michael has discovered a way to continue to keep his comedy relevant by producing more and more content -- more music videos, more comedy sketches, and recently, a brand-new series that sees him shift into the fitness space, a passion he’s always held from a young age when he wanted to be a footballer in his earliest years. Michael likes to describe this series as “Carpool Karaoke” at the gym – and today I’m going to tell you all about how he arrived at this moment of re-invention.

“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 like Tyler the Creator and Earl Sweatshirt continue to ascend to greater heights in the world of hip-hop, have we seen the last of the “Loiter Squad”? Stay tuned to our newest episode of Where Are They Now to find out!

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 orbit of the very Americans who had inspired them in the first place. But what happened to them after their series got imported State-side? That’s what we’re here to find out in our newest episode of Where Are They Now!

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 in this video, I'm gonna give you my predictions about where the boys of Nelk are gonna end up and if they will face the same fate as some of the members from Jackass.