Alex Warren | |
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Born | Carlsbad, California |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter and comedic video creator |
Alex Warren is an American singer-songwriter and comedic video creator on YouTube. He is also popular on TikTok and Instagram.[1][2][3][4] He was previously a member and a co-founder[5] of the collaborative TikTok group The Hype House.[6][7][8]
Life
Alex Warren was born in Carlsbad, California.[9] He grew up skateboarding and would first share his content to Instagram as early as May 2015. In 2020, Alex Warren became the host of the reality show "AwesomenessTV's Next Influencer" for YouTube.[10]
In April 2021, Netflix announced the start of work on an unscripted series about a Hype House, and Alex Warren became one of the stars of the show.[11][12]
Warren released his debut original song "One More I Love You" in June 2021.[13] He signed with Atlantic Records in August 2022 and created the Locked In With Alex Warren podcast.[14][15]
Music career
Warren's love for music was fostered at a young age. His dad bought him a Fender guitar and introduced him to Coldplay, Linkin Park, and Train, among others.
Warren released his first single "One More I Love You" about his traumatic childhood experience in 2021.[16] Since then, Warren independently released two more singles, “Screaming Underwater”[17] and “Remember Me Happy” (he wrote the latter on the day his mom died).[18] In 2022 Warren signed a record deal with Atlantic Records.[19] The label debut single, “Headlights,” garnered 74M views on TikTok prior to release.[20][21][22] Following his debut, Warren released “Chasing Shadows”,[23] “Give You Love,”[24][25] and “Change Your Mind”.[26]
Personal life
Warren has siblings named Ashley and Grant.[27] His dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer twice and passed away from kidney cancer after Warren turned nine.[28] His mother struggled with alcohol addiction, and as a result, Warren had to leave home when he was a teenager.[29] He was homeless and sleeping in his friends’car for a while.[30][31]
Warren began a relationship with Instagrammer Kouvr Annon in 2018.[32][33] The couple got engaged in December 2022.[34]
References
- ↑ Ward, Tom. "Alex Warren Went From Sleeping In A Car To Owning A Mansion". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "Which TikTok stars live in Netflix's Hype House?". Cosmopolitan. 2022-01-07. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Tenbarge, Kat. "A TikTok star is being accused of copying one of the biggest personalities on YouTube, but he says the internet has it all wrong". Insider. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Halpern, Jordyn (2022-09-06). "Alex Warren - Headlights". EUPHORIA. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "Inside The Lives Of The Hype House Stars". Nicki Swift. 2021-05-13. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "TikToker Alex Warren says Thomas Petrou was the only one earning money from Hype House". The Tab. 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Lorenz, Taylor (2020-01-03). "Hype House and the Los Angeles TikTok Mansion Gold Rush". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "TikTok star Alex Warren claims he never got paid for Hype House content". Dexerto. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Raj, Aryan (2023-06-14). "Alex Warren (Influencer) Wiki, Age, Career, and More". Shouting Stars. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "AwesomenessTV Announces Alex Warren-Hosted Reality Show Set In A TikTok Collab House". Tubefilter. 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "TikTok's Hype House is coming to Netflix — but don't expect to see its biggest stars". Los Angeles Times. 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "Hype House cast net worths: Here's how rich the TikTok stars are". PopBuzz. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Walthall, Catherine (2022-09-03). "Alex Warren Drops Autobiographical Record Label Debut, "Headlights"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "Why Alex Warren's Locked In Podcast Is a Space for Influencers to Share "Traumatic Experiences"". E! Online. 2022-04-15. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "Alex Warren gets 'Locked In' with Tana Mongeau in his new podcast". Tubefilter. 2022-04-21. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Grace, Sage Marie (2023-06-06). "Rising Star Roundup: quinnie, kenzie, Alex Warren, + More!". The Honey POP. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Lochrie, Conor (2021-09-17). "Get To Know: influencer turned emotional singer-songwriter Alex Warren". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "Alex Warren Is 'Locked In' With The Internet's Favorite Creators On All-New Vodcast". Shore Fire Media. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Aniftos, Rania (2022-08-18). "Alex Warren Signs With Atlantic Records: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Zemler, Emily (2022-09-02). "Alex Warren Faces His Demons on Reflective New Single 'Headlights'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "The MixtapE! Presents Louis Tomlinson, Charlie Puth and More New Music Musts". E! Online. 2022-09-02. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "All The Best New Pop Music From This Week". UPROXX. 2022-09-06. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Papadatos, Markos (2022-12-08). "Alex Warren talks about his new music and the digital age". www.digitaljournal.com. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ White, Logan (2023-06-08). "Alex Warren returns with brand new single, "Give You Love"". Substream Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Grace, Sage Marie (2023-06-09). "Get Ready To Give All Your Love To Alex Warren After You Hear His Newest Single 'Give You Love!'". The Honey POP. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "Alex Warren Gets Vulnerable About His Brother's Suicide Attempts in His New Music Video — Watch (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "Alex Warren: TikTok, Age, Parents, Girlfriend, Net Worth !". Best Toppers. 2022-09-25. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "Yes, Alex Warren Has a Bullet Lodged in His Lung — How Did This Happen?". Distractify. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "Dankanator - For Millennials. By Millennials". 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "'Hype House' Star Alex Warren Brings Honesty to the Influencer World". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Ward, Tom. "Alex Warren Went From Sleeping In A Car To Owning A Mansion". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Williams, Helen (2022-01-08). "Hype House couple Kouvr and Alex's net worth is crazy given their ages". Reality Titbit. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ "Everything You Wanted to Know About Alex Warren and Kouvr Annon's Relationship". Yahoo Life. 2020-03-25. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ↑ Stivale, Shelby (2023-05-31). "Alex Warren, Kouvr Annon's Relationship Timeline, Engagement". J-14. Retrieved 2023-08-24.