Daryl Nelson
School
Virginia Union University, Virginia State University, Medgar Evers College
Expertise
Hip-Hop Culture, Rock History, NBA
- Since childhood, Daryl has been obsessed with everything music, regardless of the genre, which continued into adulthood. Each day, he combs through the latest releases, while doing deep dives into the artists' background and music history.
- As an entertainment reporter and music journalist for over 20 years, Daryl had the privilege of interviewing some of the biggest names in music, including OutKast's Big Boi, and Grammy award winner India Arie.
- Daryl has been passionate about the NBA for almost his whole life, which led him to write about pro basketball as an adult. He also has a deep knowledge of Major League Baseball and the NFL.
Experience
Daryl's journalistic journey started over two decades ago, writing for sites like AllHipHop, The Boombox, and the International Business Times. He's also written for print publications like Reader's Digest and the Montgomery County Sentinel, where he ran the paper's entertainment section. Furthermore, he was the lead editor of the now-defunct New York City newspaper The Urban Post.
Education
Daryl studied English at Virginia Union University, Virginia State University, and Medgar Evers College.
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Stories By Daryl Nelson
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Ready to get into some of the rappers who have been accused of contriving their image? Here are some artists whose backstories have been called into question.
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They have wealth, fame... and super loaded schedules. Here are some celebrity couples who've talked about keeping their relationships going while keeping busy.
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Many celebrities and non-celebrities alike have a hard time with sleep. Here are some stars who have opened up about their struggle with insomnia.
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Hollywood is full of sex symbols, and some of those sex symbols have rejected that label. Let's look at some celebs who have said they aren't fans of the title.
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A number of rappers have reinvented themselves to amazing results after their first attempts at major success failed. Let's explore some of those stories.
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Not every award is welcomed with open arms. There are many reasons a celebrity will reject an award, and we compiled a list of some who did just that.
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Over the years, there have been a number of rappers who have predicted their own death. Here are some of the artists who foretold their own fate.
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Winning an award often produces instant change for celebs, but it's not always positive. Here's why these stars were never the same after winning a huge award.
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Whitney Houston passed away at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012. But do you know what happened in the final months before her tragic death?
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Religion may not be the first thing one thinks about when a celebrity's name pops up, but there are some stars who were forever changed by it.
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There are a number of stars who have gone through with truly impressive power moves; they took big swings, and wow, did those swings pay off. Here are some of the boldest power moves that celebrities have made over time.
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The boredom born from COVID-19 lockdowns got real — so real that celebrities opened their wallets for some truly strange purchases to scratch the luxury itches from a high life suddenly thrust into quarantine.
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The first big purchase for a musician is a rite of passage. Here are some of the first big-ticket items that rappers bought when the money began to roll in.
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Alcohol, a love child, the paparazzi, and jealousy all made this list of strange reasons why these Hollywood couples couldn't go the distance.
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Sophie Brussaux is a model turned artist who happens to be Drake's baby mama, and this is her untold truth.
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B. Simone publicly pursued DaBaby for awhile, but it's all seemed to have fizzled out now; were the two ever an item, or was it all for show?
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Being an A-list celebrity can put pressure on even the smoothest stars, and when one loses their cool, the moment is unfortunately often broadcast to the world.
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It's one thing to rap about criminal activities. As these incarcerated rappers know all too well, it's another thing to actually commit crimes and get caught.