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King Bach, DeStorm Power set to host ‘Punk’D’ on BET

'Punk'D' is back.

On Aug 13, 2015 by [email protected]

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Why Vine star DeStorm Power is focusing on Facebook video

'Facebook is more traditionally family, like your parents or your cousins.'

On Apr 25, 2015 by [email protected]

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Barack Obama, Pentatonix snag early Streamy Awards honors

YouTube and Vine stars snag coveted awards Thursday.

On Sep 5, 2014 by Rae Votta

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YouTube’s DeStorm recaps all of 2013 in a single rap

The YouTube star's 'rap ups' are becoming an annual tradition.

On Jan 2, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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Escaping the trolls: Franchesca Ramsey’s 4-year YouTube struggle

Everybody on YouTube seemed to love the new girl, Franchesca Ramsey, except for one person—with a frightening identity.

On Mar 6, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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YouTube rapper DeStorm drops new mixtape

The 14-track mixtape features YouTube star vlogger William Ray Johnson.

On Feb 7, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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YouTube stars create ultimate viral video with “Gangnam Style” mashup

Here's what happens when you combine YouTube's top 100 stars with two of the site's biggest hits to date. 

On Dec 18, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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YouTube Guide: “Pocket Like It’s Hot”

DeStorm, Snoop and Andy Milonakis rap about Hot Pockets. Plus: AsapSCIENCE teaches you the secrets of lucid dreaming.

On Oct 11, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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YouTube Guide: “The Science of the Cinnamon Challenge”

Vlogbrother Hank Green explains what makes the Cinnamon Challenge so challenging. Meanwhile, Bill Nye the Science Guy goes Gangnam Style!

On Sep 26, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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YouTube Guide: “Larry King Challenges DeStorm”

Legendary TV talker meets soon-to-be-legendary YouTube rapper in a battle for the ages. Plus: a public address announcer's ejection from a minor league baseball game goes viral.

On Aug 2, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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YouTube Guide: “Jay Leno Makes People Sad”

YouTuber Dane Boaz put together a supercut of Jay Leno cameos in movies and TV shows, and discovered that the late night host only turns up in sad scenes. Plus: DeStorm is "Blackman" and a camel escapes near Dubai.

On Jul 26, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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YouTube’s biggest rapper found his voice through fitness videos

He’s better known for “Rapping Book Titles,” but DeStorm Power got his start—and his impeccable physique—through a series of workout tutorials on YouTube. 

On Jul 24, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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From rags to YouTube’s premier rapper: The triumph of DeStorm

A former ghostwriter for Bad Boy Records, DeStorm Power found his voice—and success—on YouTube. 

On Jul 17, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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YouTube Guide: Minute Physics explains the Higgs Boson

Plus: Jenna Marbles’ best dance moves, American strudel from Hannah Hart, and another YouTube rap from DeStorm. 

On Jul 5, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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YouTube Guide: Calling in the “Facebook Police”

Andrew McMurry introduces the Facebook police, a new unit of justice that's determined to bring an end to all that mindless posting and prodding.

On Jun 26, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger