Alix Earle, the 22-year-old beauty influencer, has been making waves in the digital world. With her popularity skyrocketing from a modest 1.2 million TikTok followers in December 2022 to a staggering 4.2 million by the end of January 2023, Earle has become a force to be reckoned with. Her Instagram followers have also surged to 1.9 million, and her influence is so potent that she can cause a product to sell out in minutes just by mentioning it.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 09: Alix Earle attends the World Premiere of “Barbie” at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on July 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
Earle’s influence extends beyond her follower count. She has inspired her own hashtags (#AlixEarle and #AlixEarleEffect), and her candidness about her life has earned her the title of ‘the internet’s hot best friend.’ She shares her life unfiltered, from her struggles with acne to her relationship problems, making her relatable and trustworthy to her followers. This authenticity is a significant factor in her popularity and, consequently, her net worth.
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The rapid rise to fame and the influence that Earle wields has led to much speculation about her net worth. While there have been various estimates, ELLE Australia reports that Alix Earle’s net worth is around $2 million US dollars as of 2023. This figure is impressive, considering that Earle is still a college student.
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – MAY 02: Alix Earle attends Howard Stern’s live broadcast from the new SiriusXM Miami Studios on May 02, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
Earle’s wealth primarily comes from her social media platforms, where she shares beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content. Her ‘Get Ready With Me’ (GRWM) vlogs, shopping hauls, and “day in the life” videos have gained immense popularity, leading to lucrative collaboration deals with some of the world’s biggest beauty brands, including Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty.
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA – MAY 11: Alix Earle is seen during her University of Miami graduation celebration on May 11, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images)
Earle’s transparency has earned her followers’ trust, which is a valuable commodity in the digital age. When she recommends a product, her followers listen, and the product often sells out in minutes. This influence, known as the “Alix Earle Effect,” is a testament to her power as an influencer and a significant contributor to her net worth.
As Earle’s following continues to grow, so does her lifestyle. These days, Alix frequents high-profile events Miley Cyrus’ New Year’s Eve party in Miami. Meanwhile, her collaboration deals are becoming more prestigious. However, she remains true to her down-to-earth style, maintaining the unfiltered persona that has made her so popular. As she navigates this balance, her net worth is likely to continue its upward trajectory.
In conclusion, Alix Earle’s net worth in 2023 is a testament to her influence and popularity. Her authenticity, relatability, and the trust she has built with her followers have made her a powerful force in the digital world, and it’s clear that she’s just getting started.
Say what you will, but Kodak Black has emerged as a generational voice in hip-hop. Hailing from Pompano Beach, Florida, the self-proclaimed “Project Baby” ushered in a new era in hip-hop, one that reflected his upbringing in the Sunshine State and created a blueprint for the artists that followed. However, his career hasn’t gone without controversies. From his support for Donald Trump to his latest “Shaka Laka” collaboration with Tekashi 6ix9ine alongside Yailin La Mas Viral, Kodak evidently has no issues going against the grain.
However, that hardly scratches the surface regarding his contentious presence in the culture. Since emerging into the limelight, he has faced a number of legal issues, including charges related to sexual assault and gun possession, that have derailed his career. Regardless, his influence extends to the biggest artists in the game, like Cardi B, who cited the Florida native as the inspiration behind “Bodak Yellow.” Add to the fact that hip-hop’s Big 3 – Drake, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar – have extended their co-signs to his talent.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 03: Kodak Black performs at the Miami Benefit concert for Haiti at Oasis Wynwood on September 03, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images)
Born Dieuson Octave (later changing his name to Bill Kahan Kapri) on June 11, 1997, Kodak Black was raised in the Golden Acres housing projects in Pompano Beach. Exposed to a world of violence and crime at an early age, he began rapping during elementary school. Eventually, he began recording music at a local trap house in his area while reading dictionaries and thesauruses to boost his vocabulary.
Unfortunately, during these times, he also got caught up in criminal activities, from breaking and entering to fights. Still, by age 12, he began establishing his name in his local area. As J-Black, he joined a rap group called Brutal Youngnz and, later, The Kolyons. However, his 2013 mixtape, Project Baby, released through Sniper Gang and Dollaz N Dealz, established him as a force of his own.
By 2014, Kodak had already released his second mixtape, Heart Of The Projects, boasting two of his earliest hits, “Skrt” and “No Flockin.” The latter would, in fact, influence Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” and earned Yak writing credits on the song, while the former earned critical praise. However, Drake later co-signed the song in an Instagram video where he danced along to the record. Afterward, OVO Sound Radio included “SKRT” in one of their episodes, helping Kodak Black transform into one of the most exciting voices in hip-hop. Even though people like Earl Sweatshirt criticized Drake for supposedly “vulturing” off of new talent, the relationship between Drizzy and Kodak remains strong to this day.
If there have ever been doubts surrounding Boosie Badazz’s influence on the next generation, look no further than Kodak Black. While the two may be in the midst of a spat these days surrounding Yak’s collaboration with 6ix9ine, it’s hard to deny the influence Boosie’s had on him, not only through their connection to the South but Yak’s ability to highlight the localized sound of his area and the realist portrayals of his neighborhood.
This, by extension, inspired plenty of other artists that followed to similarly share their respective stories without compromising their penmanship. Projects like 2015’s Institution, 2017’s Painting Pictures, and of course, Dying To Live in 2017 highlighted Kodak Black’s ability to preach the street’s sermon without sounding holier-than-thou. His unapologetically youthful personality established his position on the XXL Freshman list in 2017 audiences, while his emotive tracks revealed a deep sense of pain and struggle. Kodak’s music expressed the resilience and determination that defined his journey from the projects to prominence.
The rich influence on Southern hip-hop extends into Kodak Black’s production choices, as well. Kodak Black has proved to be a sonic chameleon with effortless versatility. His catalog draws an evident influence from 90s Southern hip-hop, from twangy guitars to the bluesy progressions found in his production choices.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 29: Kodak Black performs onstage during Powerhouse NYC at Prudential Center on October 29, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Manny Carabel/Getty Images)
There’s no shortage of controversies surrounding Kodak Black. In 2017, he went on Instagram Live while a woman performed fellatio on him. A few months later, he faced accusations of colorism after he stated that he “don’t really like Black girls” like that while also claiming that he preferred women with a lighter complexion because they’re easier to break down. Then, following the news of Nipsey Hussle’s death, he suggested waiting “a whole year” before trying to pursue sexual relations with the late rapper’s longtime partner Lauren London. Following the backlash, Kodak later apologized. In addition, he also caught significant flack in recent times after he received a pardon from Donald Trump during the last days of his presidency. Although Yak managed to get his sentence commuted, his fans didn’t agree with his alignment and support for the former president.
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 23: Kodak Black attends the 4th Annual TIDAL X: Brooklyn at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 23, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for TIDAL)
Kodak Black has and continues to face several legal issues throughout his career. In his teenage years, he spent time in a youth detention center. In 2015, he faced charges related to robbery and false imprisonment. He also served time for misdemeanor drug charges. However, his most significant charge has been linked to allegations of sexual assault.
In 2020, the rapper pleaded guilty to firearms charges after he was detained at the Canadian-American border. A year prior, he was arrested for providing false information on a form related to a gun purchase. Although Trump later commuted his 2020 conviction, he returned home to face the alleged sexual assault trial. He took a plea bargain for a lesser charge of assault and battery and received an 18-month probation sentence.
Yak is still facing challenges with the legal system, recently facing charges of trafficking oxycodone and possession of a controlled substance. This came after police pulled him over in Florida over tinted windows. Police claimed they discovered $75K in cash and oxycodone pills.
Kodak Black’s journey from a young rapper in Pompano Beach to becoming a prominent figure in hip-hop is marked by controversy, resilience, and authenticity. Despite facing numerous setbacks in his career, his presence remains prevalent in the culture. From controversial statements to hit records like “Zeze” and “Super Gremlin,” Kodak Black is an unstoppable entity in the rap game. His undeniable influence continues to touch the underground and radio, even if not widely recognized. Regardless, Kodak Black remains one of the most consistent and refreshing artists in hip-hop, which is why people like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole have shown him love in the past.
Idris Elba says that he once was held at gunpoint by a man after trying to protect their wife during a domestic dispute. He recalled the incident during an interview with the SmartLess podcast published Tuesday.
“I nearly lost my fucking life after attempting to stop a man threatening his girlfriend outside a club,” Elba shared, as noted by the Daily Mail. “A guy [was] whaling on his missus, screaming in her face, ‘I’ll fucking kill you,’ and so on. I come round and I go, ‘Look how beautiful she is. Why would you talk to this beautiful princess like that?’”
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 06: Jay-Z – Shawn Carter, and Idris. Elba attend “The Harder They Fall” World Premiere during the 65th B.F.I. London Film Festival at The Mayfair Hotel on October 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
“He pulled out a gun, stuck it right in my face, and goes, ‘You talking about my girl?’ He thought I was trying to hit on her,” the Luther actor explained. “I remember thinking, ‘Don’t play negotiations like that… Consequences, man.’” Elba didn’t go into further details about where the incident took place nor how the situation de-escalated from there.
Elsewhere in the conversation, Elba discussed how he ended up playing a DJ set at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in May 2018. He says that he was performing at various clubs at the time when one night he ran into Harry. “I was DJ-ing in all these clubs where [Prince] Harry would show up and he was like, ‘Yo!’ and I’m like, ‘Yo!’. And then at one point he was like, ‘Listen man, I’m getting married’. I was like, ‘Yo! That’s amazing,’” Elba explained. “He goes, ‘I want you to DJ’… I was like, ‘I don’t do requests!’”
Fans of Elba’s will be able to catch him in the upcoming Paramount+ animated series Knuckles. It’s a spin-off from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, in which he voiced the title character from the new series. It is expected to premiere later this year.
This week Travis Scott is in full-on Utopia mode. The rapper has been teasing his new album for years but kicked it into high gear earlier this month. Now the album is officially just a few days away and he’s sharing some of the project’s multiple album covers with fans. A picture he shared this morning shows off one of those covers and fans all made a pretty similar association. The second image in the post clearly reminded some fans of promotional material for porn. The Weeknd was among them who left a comment saying “#BLACKEDTOPIA.” The very next comment on the post expresses similar sentiments saying “Second pic looks like the cover of a porno lmao.”
While it’s unclear if The Weeknd will appear on Utopia he did join Travis Scott on a recent song. His single “K-POP” dropped over the weekend as a sort of teaser for the upcoming project, though it won’t actually appear on the album. It saw Abel teaming up with Scott and reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny for a dancehall-flavored track. Some fans didn’t like the track much but since it won’t appear on Utopia that hasn’t seemed to slow the excitement much.
As a part of the Utopia lead-up Travis Scott was scheduled to perform in Egypt. Some fans made pretty elaborate plans to attend the once-in-a-lifetime show. But from the moment it was announced the performance was straddled with problems. After quite a bit of speculation about the show, this morning Live Nation officially made the announcement canceling it.
All summer The Weeknd has been rolling out new music. He dropped weekly releases of songs to accompany episodes of his TV show The Idol. The drops featured collaborations with some pretty big names like Madonna, Lil Baby, Troye Sivan, Playboi Carti, Moses Sumney, and Future. Even as the show was eaten alive by critics fans enjoyed the accompanying music. What do you think of The Weeknd’s comment on Travis Scott’s new Utopia album cover post? Let us know in the comment section below.
Call Her Daddy has gone through plenty of changes over the years, but through it all, the podcast has continued to entertain the masses – whether with one host or two. For her most recent episodes, Alex Cooper had the opportunity to chat with some huge celebrities, including former One Direction vocalist Zayn Malik, as well as reality star Harry Jowsey, of Too Hot to Handle, and now, OnlyFans fame. After two male guests in a row, listeners have been eager for Cooper to sit down with another woman again, and it seems she picked the perfect co-host for today’s (July 26) installment of the show.
Coi Leray is the latest star to appear in the CHD hot seat, and her bright, fun-loving personality shone through during their interview. “How do you deal with the constant comments and fixation on your body?” Cooper asked Leray in the snippet below. “I went through a lot with it,” the “Blick Blick” artist admitted. “Now I feel like they’re accepting just that rawness, the organic, natural… At the same time, there’s nothing I can f**king do about my body,” she acknowledged.
“Like, I’m sexy as f**k, you know? I don’t want to change!” the Coi also added, proving that she’s grown to love the skin she’s in through her rise to the top. “I’m really that girl, I have to tell myself that every day.” Elsewhere in the preview, we hear the Trendsetter give listeners some tips on increasing their confidence to the level she has.
“Really get in the mirror, feel on yourself, practice your sex appeal,” Leray encouraged anyone tuning in. “Once you body that sex appeal, and you feel like you really have it… Girl, guys will f**k a tree, ok? They’ll f**k a donut. Anything with a hole in it.”
Stream Alex Cooper and Coi Leray’s full conversation, exclusively on Spotify above. Who would you like to hear the Call Her Daddy host interview next? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
On Wednesday, July 26, former Air Force Intelligence Officer David Grusch testified to Congress before a House Oversight subcommittee. Per the Associated Press, Retired Maj. Grusch asserted that “the US is concealing a longstanding program that retrieves and reserve engineers unidentified flying objects [UFOs]” and “likely has been aware of ‘non-human’ activity since the 1930s.” The Pentagon has denied his claims.
According to NBC News, Grusch also claimed “he has interviewed individuals who have recovered ‘non-human biologics’ from crashed UAPs” — opting to use “non-human” in favor of “alien.”
After the news broke, Lizzo tweeted (or Xeeted?), “Aye.. I know there’s a lot of pop culture news and memes going on rn but… THE GOVERNMENT JUST STATED *UNDER OATH* THAT THEY ARE IN POSSESSION OF UFOs AND NON-HUMAN ALIEN BODIES YALL WTF.”
Aye.. I know there’s a lot of pop culture news and memes going on rn but…
THE GOVERNMENT JUST STATED *UNDER OATH* THAT THEY ARE IN POSSESSION OF UFOs AND NON-HUMAN ALIEN BODIES YALL
Country music star Jason Aldean has been stirring up controversy over the past week due to his controversial video for his equally controversial song “Try That in a Small Town.” This week, the video got a little shorter when his production company was forced to remove news clips (including six seconds that were apparently recorded during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests) due to copyright claims from the videos’ owners.
A representative for BBR Music Group, which represents Aldean, confirmed to ABC News that the music video had been edited due to third party copyright clearance issues. Aldean’s production company allegedly reached out to FOX 5 Atlanta back in May, requesting permission to use a 6 second clip that showed violence at a BLM rally. Representatives for FOX 5 requested the lyrics in writing and instead they sent a link to the song, but failed to send it in writing (the FOX 5 Atlanta banner can be seen in the original video). In the original video, the video clip was broadcast on the courthouse behind Aldean as he sang. The new video shows Aldean singing up close. Another short news clip of a person speaking about farmers helping a neighbor was also pulled from the video, but it is unclear who the original copyright owner was for that clip.
The song originally stirred up controversy as many critics interpreted his lyrics to be problematic towards “outsiders” of a small town. The video, however, created even more controversy when it became known that a large part of it was filmed in the town square in front of the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee. In 1946, the area was the origin of the Columbia Race Riot, which occurred following a struggle between a Black World War II veteran and a white shopkeeper. (Aldean is not from the area himself, he is from Macon, which added to speculation that the site may have been chosen for less-than-honorable reasons.)
Country Music Television (CMT) pulled the video from its music video rotation, but the song’s controversy has caused it to rise to the top of many country and pop charts.
