The actor is best known for his leading roles in action blockbusters but got his start in music. He was the frontman of hip-hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. Their song ‘Wildside’ peaked at number 10 on the charts and went platinum. Despite achieving success in the industry many people are surprised to learn about his previous career. Perhaps because Walberg has given his public image a major make-over since his days as a rapper.

Actor Mark Wahlberg is best known for his leading roles in action blockbusters such as The Italian Job (2003), but found fame as a rapper long before hitting the silver screen. In the 1990s, he was the frontman of hip-hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, whose song Wildside peaked at number 10 on the charts and went platinum. Despite his success in the music industry, many people are surprised to learn about Wahlberg's previous career – perhaps because he's given his public image a major make-over since his days as a rapper.

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