I liked them before they became popular
A person says this when a group they supported for a long time becomes famous. It's like they're saying, 'I liked them before they were cool, and I still think they're the best.' But they're also kind of annoyed.
I liked them before they were cool, and I still think they're the best. But I'm also kind of annoyed.
I supported them before they were famous, and now I'm the only one who still likes them.
They were just a bunch of no-name guys before they were famous, and I liked them anyway.