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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He may be one of the most successful rappers around, but Drake's often on the receiving end of harsh criticism. These are the people he absolutely cannot stand.
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Many argue about whether cancel culture is necessary or completely wrong. Either way, some people never recover from being canceled while others bounce back.
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Upholding a squeaky clean image doesn't usually last for long. So here are some celebs who abandoned their wholesome image and what happened after.
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Ice Spice quickly earned fame and success as a rapper. Here's what to know about the "Munch" artist and her rise to rap royalty.
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Not every success story is overnight. In fact, it's more likely for a celeb's journey to the A-list to take time. These popular stars peaked way later in life.
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Testifying against Nine Trey put his life in danger, but he refused to keep a low profile. Since then, Tekashi Six9ine's life has been pretty complicated.
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Nicki Minaj is, without question, an incredibly influential artist. She's also apparently a celeb feud magnet.
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Michael B. Jordan is one of Hollywood's sexiest men at the moment and he has his share of fans. Quite a few of them are famous.
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Takeoff's November 2022 murder left grieving fans wondering about Migos' future. Here's what Quavo and Offset have been doing since the rapper's tragic death.
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There are always those in the world that are easy to get along with and those who aren't. Here are lead singers who became impossible to deal with.
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Ron Howard and Cheryl Howard share a lifelong love. Here are some sweet facts about their nearly 50-year marriage.
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Here's a list of country stars who can't afford their lavish lifestyles, perhaps because of bad business decisions or failing to pay the IRS on time.
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For all of these '80s and '90s action stars who died, it's a chance to learn details about the actor's life and career that you may have been unaware of.
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Sometimes athletes should stay just that - athletes. So, without further adieu, we've compiled a list of athletes with embarrassing music careers.
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Student-athletes tend to garner more attention than the average student, especially when that attention is from horrible crimes being committed.
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There are some couples in the public eye that people love and some that people just can't stand anymore. Who are the celebrity couples people are sick of?
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Watching athletes compete is exciting, but the things that happen in the team's locker room can offer an equal amount of entertainment.
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The Today show debuted on January 14, 1952, and since then, there's been a long list of awkward moments that happened on live television.
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MTV produced shows like "16 and Pregnant," "Teen Mom," and other spinoffs, and many of those stars have gone through a lot since their time in the spotlight.
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These are celebs who got booed off stage and totally deserved it. What did they do to make the audience so unhappy?
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Lil Wayne and Jay-Z are some of the biggest rappers in the game. Here's the inside scoop on how these two hip-hop titans went from enemies to allies.
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Understandably, most talk show hosts might not want to make their families into a story. Sadly, all of the troubled children of these hosts have tragic tales.
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Machine Gun Kelly's career has spanned both rap and rock, which means he's had plenty of opportunity to wind up in beefs with a wide variety of musicians.
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It doesn't matter how clean they may look on the red carpet. No celebrity is immune to scandal, especially when they make surprising confessions.
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When professional athletes make mistakes, the spotlight on them shines that much brighter. Let's take a look at some embarrassing athlete confessions.
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Here are the most awkward celebrity wedding moments ever, with some being on the cute, harmless side of things and others being a bit more serious.
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While an athlete may seem like an invincible superhero when they do something spectacular in a game,