Before They Were Famous

When it comes to the New York City drill scene, it kind of feels like we’ve seen it all. Not only have we seen artists emerge suddenly out of nowhere with one hit song, we’ve even seen some of them be young kids still in their mid-teens who find a way to turn themselves into big-time stars. And Lil Mabu? Well, he’s more or a less combination of both those things. Not only did he spring up out of nowhere over the past two years, but he did so at the age of just 15-years-old, while also being... let’s just say -- not your average looking drill-rapper

Before Lil Mabu would become drill music’s latest obsession with hit tracks like “Move It”, “Demon Time” and “King of the World” ...
Before Lil Mabu would employ a unique brand of marketing tactics to blow up in the course of just one year...
Before Lil Mabu U would have 87.5K subscriber on YouTube, 241K followers on Instagram and 1.2 Million followers on TikTok at the time of this recording...

When it comes to the New York City drill scene, it kind of feels like we’ve seen it all. Not only have we seen artists emerge suddenly out of nowhere with one hit song, we’ve even seen some of them be young kids still in their mid-teens who find a way to turn themselves into big-time stars. And Lil Mabu? Well, he’s more or a less combination of both those things. Not only did he spring up out of nowhere over the past two years, but he did so at the age of just 15-years-old, while also being... let’s just say -- not your average looking drill-rapper

American stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster, Andrew Schulz was raised in the Big Apple and grew up a fan of comedy, but he never actually considered entering the field himself until being encouraged to take to the stage at a restaurant he managed during an open-mic night. After this seminal moment, Andrew would return to New York City, dead-set on making a name for himself in stand-up. Over the course of the past few years, he’s done just that, establishing himself as one of North America’s most promising comedians. But just because a large audience loves his take-no-prisoners approach, doesn’t mean everybody does, and with comedy being put on the watch more than ever in today’s political climate, Andrew has been forced to take drastic measures to keep his work uncensored. Thankfully, this guy’s so talented that he turns hurdles into gold mines. Want to hear one of the first jokes he ever wrote? Then keep watching our newest episode of Before They Were Famous!

Just a short time ago there were few rappers with a more promising outlook than DaBaby. Not only did his 2019 debut studio album, Baby on Baby peak at the number seven spot on the Billboard 200, but his second studio album also released later that year would hit the number one spot. Then Blame It On Baby came around in 2020 and not only duplicated its predecessorís success, but topped it by boasting DaBabyís biggest hit track to date, Rockstar -- which spent several non-consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. But then ñ the calendar year flipped from 2020 to 2021 and all hell broke loose. Not only did DaBaby firmly entrench himself in the Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion beef by taking what many people considered to be the wrong side of the conflict, he then proceeded to spout some incendiary and homophobic comments during a performance at Rolling Loud. After that, half the music industry would disown him and DaBaby would see his sponsorships and concert appearances dry up as a repercussion. Since then? Well, things havenít gotten any better. Not only did he get into an excessively violent altercation with DaniLeigh brother at a bowling alley, but he'd also wind up having to cancel his own concert after only moving a few hundred tickets in a venue that can seat thousands. So, if you want to track the Decline of DaBaby career with his six biggest mistakes, keep your eyes glued to SnapChat where we are pulling back the curtain on his floundering career. And to begin with, we are gonna take a look at the most violent crime DaBaby has ever been a part of.
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DD Osama is a promising young rapper who might have started his music career with the hopes of putting himself on the hip-hop map, but now he’s looking to complete his journey not just for himself, but for the brother with who he shared a common dream with and who he lost along the way. Hailing from New York City, DD Osama has managed to capture the drill spirit and sound like few others, especially not anyone else in his age group considering my dude is only 15 years old. But DD’s ability to deliver gritty, venomous bars at lightning-quick speeds has set him apart from the rest. Honestly, give one listen to this kid’s work and I guarantee you won’t believe that he only just started rapping in the past calendrer year – and yet -- that’s exactly what happened. So, if you’ve ever wanted to learn a few never before heard and exclusive details about DD Osama’s come-up, then keep watching our newest episode of Before They Were Famous!

Brooklyn drill rapper Bizzy Banks found the inspiration for his career while growing up with an older brother who used to love to freestyle around their family home. This lit a fire under Bizzy to master his own skills when it came to hip-hop and by 2019, he had committed to this path by stepping up his consistency and dropping his breakthrough hit, “Don’t Start”. Listen to that ominous tune for even a few moments and you’ll quickly come to understand that Bank’s music finds comfort in survival and perseverance. Pain have been a way of life for him and the Brooklyn drill sound is how he chooses to share his stories. But after rising to the top of his industry, Bizzy Banks recently hit a major roadblock and found himself in prison facing some very serious accusations. How did Bizzy Banks manage to escape his rough and tumble upbringing only to get pulled back down once again? Stay tuned to our newest episode of Before They Were Famous to find out!

SugarHill Keem is the latest New York City rapper to establish himself as a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the drill music landscape. This talented artist who often times operates under the moniker of “Mr. Move Look” only started rapping at the tail-end of 2021, but he’s somehow already managed to produce over a dozen hit tracks, many of which have seen their view counts climb all the way into the seven-digit range despite his overall lack of experience. But hey when you associate yourself with growing up on the hard-knock streets of Sugar Hill, Harlem, no one’s gonna question your authenticity. And Keem, well, he and his twin brother definitely had it tough. How did he manage to transform himself in just a year’s time into one of the most promising artists in the genre? You’re about to find out that and more on our latest edition of Before They Were Famous.

I don’t know about the rest of you, but when I think about the United Kingdom it’s basically impossible for me not to conjure up images of the Royal Family -- more specifically -- Her Majesty the Queen who has not only been the country’s monarch for as long as I’ve been alive but a heck of a lot longer than that! Since ascending to the throne in 1952, this mother of four has talked politics with 15 prime ministers and 13-US Presidents, well also figurehead 53 Commonwealth countries and welcomed eight grandchildren as well as a dozen great-grandchildren. As someone who likes to keep himself going almost all the time, even I can’t imagine keeping up with a life as busy as that! But today came the sad news that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away following a bout of poor health. Earlier this week, the Queen was placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle in Scotland following a doctor’s concerns over her deteriorating condition. Today, England’s longest-reigning sovereign and the world’s oldest monarch would pass away in the late evening, surrounded by her friends and loved ones. So, today on this episode of Gone But Not Forgotten, we’re set to take a look back at her epic life and celebrate all she accomplished.

They just keep getting young and younger, don’t they? Today, drill music’s newest dynamo and childhood prodigy is the man -- sorry, I meant to say kid – we know as SugarHill DDot. This youngster has just barely entered his teenage years and he’s already throwing around more money on social media than the rest of us are likely to see in our lifetimes. But that isn’t to say that everything has been perfect during this kid’s rapid ascension. In fact, it was only a couple months ago that he had to find a way to deal with the passing of one of his closest friends, fellow teenage rapper, Notti Osama. What exactly happened to DDot’s closest pal in the music industry and how did this literal adolescent climb up the ranks of the drill scene so damn quick? If you wanna find out the answer to those questions and more, then stay tuned to our latest edition of Before They Were Famous!

When it comes to battle rap, the genre’s very best artists might not nearly get the kind of spotlight or recognition that the more mainstream rap artists receive on the regular, but Canadian spitter Pat Stay was looking to change all of that. This guy scratched and clawed his way towards relevancy while growing up on Canada’s East Coast -- not exactly a hotbed for hip-hop -- but Pat never let that stop him. After establishing himself as your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper, Pat even found himself with the opportunity to work alongside some of the genre’s best like Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem, on television and film projects. Becoming an actor was one of Pat’s ultimate goals and he was on the cusp of achieving exactly that when, this past weekend, he was attacked at a nightclub in downtown Halifax -- an incident that he tragically would not survive. Who was Pat Stay and what made him one of Canada’s most treasured hip-hop artists? Stay tuned to our newest episode of Gone But Not Forgotten as we celebrate his life and career!

Armani White broke into the hip-hop scene a number of years ago. 2015 to be exact. That’s when he uploaded his track “Stick Up” to the internet. Soon after, emails began pouring in from people all over the industry. It seemed like Armani’s ascent was all but guaranteed. But then, tragedy struck when he discovered that his father was dying from cancer. Even with a complicated relationship thanks to a tumultuous childhood, Armani was devastated. He became disillusioned with the industry and would have to battle back against a serious case of writer’s block to re-ignite his career. But whether it was watching his parents constantly argue as a child or the loss of loved ones along the way, Armani White has never let an obstacle stand in his way for long. How did his past inspire him to persevere and have him rebound with his most popular track yet, “Billie Eilish”? You’re about to find out in our newest episode of Before They Were Famous.