The social media app TikTok has become extremely popular and is the source of a staggering number of millions of dollars in earnings. Many celebrities use the app to share their latest videos, with some earning more than $1 million. But the app is a controversial topic that even President Trump is a critic of. In response, LSU student Addison Rae Easterling posted a video imagining her life without the app.
Will Smith
Since last week, Will Smith has been active on TikTok. He has posted two videos and the hashtag #GeminiManChallenge has trended. The actor is using the mobile video service to promote his new movie, Oliviamaebae. His first video features two Will Smiths, one of whom is getting ready for the film premiere. The second video features a different Will Smith.
The slap Will Smith gave Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars has gone viral on TikTok. While Chris Rock has not yet responded to the controversy, Smith has apologized for the incident. The audio of the interaction has been remixed and reshared millions of times. Will Smith said that he wanted to keep the name of Jada Pinkett-Smith out of Rock’s mouth. The slap came after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith, who had recently shaved her head.
Spencer Polanco
Spencer Polanco is one of the most popular people on TikTok. He is a popular beatboxer and has nearly 30 million followers. He has worked with a number of reputable brands and earns a large amount of money through his videos and commercials. The YouTube sensation also has an amazing tattoo.
Despite his young age, Spencer Polanco is still a rising star on the video app. He began studying beatboxing as a teen and later quit school to pursue his dream full-time. He couch-surfed his way through LA while studying, performing, and collaborating with various brands. He hopes to record a full-length album someday.
Michael Le
Michael Le is a young, talented dancer and star on the TikTok platform. He has earned a staggering $1.2 million, according to Forbes, and is considered to be one of the top-paid TikTokers. Le earns 60% of his income from label and brand deals and 40% from outside sources. His TikTok videos have led to collaborations with artists such as Jason Derulo and Crissa Jackson.
Kendra Karter was born on 19 March 2000 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and was raised by Christian parents. He has three brothers and a sister who is a dancer. Le’s family is active on social media and runs a group called ‘Analisseworld’.
Jason Derulo
Jason Derulo has taken the viral video game TikTok by storm, amassing over 41.5 million followers. His videos on the app feature him, his girlfriend Jena, and their friends, including their dog. He’s also picked up a new hobby – baking. According to Derulo, he favors the “creative” videos on TikTok. For instance, he liked a video about “savage love,” which he wrote a song about.
Derulo has gained a massive following on the app, often treating fans to “Milli Meals” when they reach a certain number of followers. One time, he cooked a huge doughnut burger for over 17 million followers. He also created a giant “Derulo Pie” for his followers, which garnered 4.3 million likes. In another video, he made a candy waffle with marshmallows, banana, and M&M’s.
Addison Rae
Addison Rae is a rising star on the popular TikTok video-sharing site. She began gaining fame in late 2019 after posting clips of herself dancing with her mother, lip-syncing, and sketching. Since then, her TikTok videos have surpassed eight million views. She has a devoted fan base and is pursuing a career in acting. Rae was one of the first celebrities to gain popularity on the platform. She was the third most popular TikTok user and had an estimated 84.8 million followers. She was recently reinstated to the platform.