It seems no one escapes puberty and an awkward yearbook photo, not even hardcore rapper Eminem. Back when he was still known as Marshall Mathers, Eminem looked as strange and nerdy as the rest of us. Just look at those big eyes, that dark hair and that geeky smile.
He didn’t always have that sexy buzzed blonde hair, but he definitely had serious talent that propelled him to the successful hip-hop icon, record producer, songwriter, actor, and director he is today.
Who is she?
Even at an early age, you could tell this girl had attitude. Just look at her strong, ‘don’t mess with me’ face and you’re bound to figure out who this is. Originally called Amethyst Kelly, this Australian native changed her name to Iggy Azalea, the now world-famous rapper, model and TV personality living in L.A.
No wonder though, Iggy started writing rap lyrics since she was 14 years old, and clearly had style from an early age. Just look at that bright red hairband!
Iggy Azalea
Iggy Azalea moved to the United States when she was only 16 years old to become a music star.
She’s won numerous awards, including an MTV Video Music Award and the People’s Choice Award, and has been nominated four times for the Grammy Awards and twelve times for the Billboard Music Awards! I’d say she made it, wouldn’t you?
Eminem
“Slim Shady” is not only an incredibly skilled storyteller and rapper, but also a great actor.
He surprised us all in his debut performance in ‘8 Mile’, which was loosely based on his life growing up in Detroit. Whatever he decides to do next, we hope he keeps that hair short and blonde!
Wait…. it’s… it’s…
She may look like an awkward little girl with messy hair and funny teeth, but she had the same sparkle in her eye back then - that crazy beautiful gaze that made her so special. It’s the one and only, Amy Winehouse.
She quickly grew out of those pigtails and went on to become the first ever female British singer to win 5 Grammy Awards. She went on to win several other awards; Winehouse was beloved for her one-of-a-kind, heartbreaking soul vocals and her crass, honest personality. She didn’t apologize for who she was, and we loved her for it.