Before They Were Famous

Bryson Lashun Potts a.k.a NLE Choppa born November 1, 2002, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his January 2019 breakout single "Shotta Flow", which was certified platinum by the RIAA. NLE Choppa's debut studio album is set for release in 2020. On March 19, he released the album's lead single "Walk Em Down" with Roddy Ricch. On June 12, 2020, he released "Shotta Flow 5", the fifth sequel to his 2019 single "Shotta Flow".

Blueface is a west coast rapper who grew up involved in street life. He received a football scholarship to head to North Carolina but after becoming depressed, he soon moved back home. After working a few minimum wage jobs, through a moment of fate, he found himself in a studio, and after he heard back his first recording, the rest is history. He moved around from school to school all over LA attending school in Burbank, Golden Valley, Bell-Jeff High School, and many more, even attending school in Oakland after his dad moved there. He had an older brother who was heavily involved gang life, introducing Blueface to the game, but also looking out for him, making sure he stayed out of trouble.

Roddy Ricch is one of the most popular up-and-coming rappers coming out of the west coast, his track Die Young leaped off of Soundcloud, started getting radio play, and become a massive viral hit. In this era of Soundcloud rappers, Roddy Ricch stands out from the pact because he ain't messing with hair dye or face tattoos... He's also coming straight outta Compton which gives him a rawness and experience having dealt with some of the harsher realities of street life. He coins himself as an illustrator of the streets. Find out more in this Before They Were Famous video.

Radric Delantic Davis, known professionally as Gucci Mane, is an American rapper. He helped pioneer the hip hop subgenre of trap music alongside fellow Atlanta-based rappers T.I. and Young Jeezy, particularly in the 2000s and 2010s. We have a new cataloged his rise to fame for you guys today on Before They Were Famous.

StaySolidRocky has got a massive hit on his hands with Party Girl. It popped off on his personal YouTube channel clocking in 2 Million views before it spread to Tik Tok. From there it made its way to the radio, I heard it in my car today and now the song is shooting up the Billboard Hot 100 starting out at No. 84, then zooming to 64, then 48, and now 38. The kid is signed to Columbia Records and is working with Solomon Sobande the former manager of XXXTentaction. Now bad for a 19-year-old.

David Khari Webber Chappelle is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. Chappelle is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Emmy Awards and two Grammy Awards as well as a Mark Twain Prize. He is known for his satirical comedy sketch series Chappelle's Show (2003–2006). The series, co-written with Neal Brennan, ran until Chappelle quit the show in the middle of production of the third season. Dave Chappelle returned to performing stand-up comedy across the U.S. By 2006, Chappelle was called the "comic genius of America" by Esquire and, in 2013, "the best" by a Billboard writer. In 2017, Rolling Stone ranked No. 9 in their "50 Best Stand Up Comics of All Time."

Lil Yachty has been slaying the rap and hip hop game for years now. With billboard hit after hit like split/whole time, 1 night, Oprah's bank account, and more. He is on top of the game living the rich life and keeping it real. So here on Before They Were Famous, we give you an updated biography courtesy of Micheal McCrudden.

Born Jonathan Lyndale Kirk on December 22nd, 1991, and professionally known as DaBaby formerly known as Baby Jesus, he is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His debut album Baby on Baby peaked at number 7 on the billboard 200 with his second album Kirk debuting at number 1. This is Da Baby | Before They Were Famous right here on Before They Were Famous.

Dominique Armani Jones born December 3, 1994, known professionally as Lil Baby, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. He rose to mainstream fame in the late 2010s and is one of the most prominent figures in the trap scene. He gained initial attention in 2017 when he released his mixtape Perfect Timing.

Ayleks is a rapper and model who is known not only for her unique look but also for her relationship drama. From Tekashi 69 to Trippie Redd you may have heard of this woman without even realizing it. See where she slots into the hip-hop, rap scene here on Before They Were Famous with Michael McCrudden. It goes far beyond a Trippie Redd-type beat.