Before They Were Famous

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 condition an “evil f***ing child”. Yeah, really. So, I hope you guys will join me as I take a look at Flo Rida’s plunge into The Dark Side of Fame.

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 teenagers, and if the new stories emanating out of Russia are true, then they’re about to take part in the fight of the century! In this video, we’re going to break down everything there is to know about Hasbulla, who goes by a couple nicknames, not only General Vgorode, but also, and more appropriately -- “Mini Khabib” or Hasbik. Why “Mini Khabib”? Well, take a look at this picture and then you tell me. The resemblance is somewhat striking no? Sorry, that was a bad pun. But who is this 18-year old fight prodigy who resembles a five-year-old boy? Well, you’re about to find out all there is to know on our newest episode of Before They Were Famous.

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 less been Kwame’s life ever since leaving the NBA behind in 2014. But recently, Kwame has decided to finally defend himself and he’s been making a ton of headlines by creating an endless supply of beef against not only the likes of Barnes and Jackson but even other media members like Charlemagne the God as well. So, how did the Kwame Brown renaissance come to be? And will it last? Find out now!

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 the title, and both his titles and his content are pretty wild. But where did WhistlinDiesel come from and how does he even afford all of these wonderful toys that he has little problem in destroying? Today, we’re going to do our best to answer some of these questions as we dive into this man's past and the detail he come up.

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 that particular verse has gone wildly viral thanks to social media, not everyone knows much about the man who spit these bars out in the first place -- a talented young man who made a name for himself with his “Cheeky Bars” freestyle before moving on drop hit tracks like “6AM in Brighton” in honor of the city that he grew up in. But who is this sea-side boy named ArrDee? Well, you’re about to find out all there is to know that’s presently out there about this up-and-coming star.

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 people other than himself. Whether he’s buying artists signed to his label some of the nicest gifts you’ve ever seen, including a brand-new Rolls Royce Cullinan for Gunna or spoiling his closest friends -- like T.I. -- with an ultra-rare customized watch. Yep, turns out that Young Thug caught the gambling bug at an early age and has never managed to shake it. Lucky for him, his singles, albums, and live concerts earn him so much money that as long as he’s being smart about his bets, it’s not something he should ever have to really worry about. That goes double when you take into consideration all that extra cash he’s earning as the founder of YSL Records and their stable of talented artists like Gunna, Lil Duke, YSL Fargo, and more.

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 California state legal system that stemmed from a 2016 serious crime charge that he was eventually acquitted of. The problem is -- in California there’s a law that states if you’re a gang member, you can be charged for the crimes other members of your gang committed – even if the only “gang” Drakeo was ever a member of was his music collective, Stinc Team, who, needless to say, is no gang at all. And yet still, Drakeo was forced to spend nearly three years in prison that threatened to cut short his once-promising career at its most precarious stage -- directly in the middle of his come-up.

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 superstar, he owns and operates multiple successful restaurants! Specializing in Turkish and Syrian cuisine, Burak came up with the ingenious idea to showcase his passion and talent for cooking epic-sized meals in an attempt to build himself a client base. But where did this young man come from and how did his close relationships with both his father and grandfather lead to his eventual success? Stay tuned to find out!

“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 Film Festival and its success gave Jared the confidence to adapt it into a feature film. That’s just the type of staying power this film has – unfortunately, the same can’t rightly be said for the cast. Sure, some actors like Diedrich Bader, Sandy Martin, and even Heder himself have had relatively successful careers in film and television, but the majority of the cast including Jon Gries, Efren Ramirez, Aaron Ruell, Tina Majorino, and Shondrella Avery have all primarily been relegated to co-starring roles in later projects. Today, I’m going to fill you in on what they’ve all been up to as we take a look back at the cast of Napoleon Dynamite and ask, Where Are They Now?

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. But after striking gold with “Party Rock Anthem” and “Sexy and I Know It”, they would bring their working relationship to an end, and if what’s happened since then is anything to go by, throw their familial relationship into turmoil as well. Four years after the band called it quits, SkyBlu would accuse his Uncle of abandoning him when he needed him most while dealing with a major injury, not to mention withholding his royalties from LMFAO. So, how did what appeared to be the most carefree band in the world end up riddled in acrimony? You’re about to find out.