Lil Huddy

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Chase Hudson
Born
Cole Chase Hudson

(2002-05-15) May 15, 2002 (age 19)
Stockton, California, U.S.
OccupationSocial media personality
Years active2019–present
Known forTikTok
YouTube information
ChannelsChase Hudson
Years active2019–present
GenreVlog
Subscribers2.25 million
Total views58.2 million
YouTube Silver Play Button 2.svg 100,000 subscribers 2019[1]
YouTube Gold Play Button 2.svg 1,000,000 subscribers 2020[1]
Updated: Aug 20, 2021
Musical career
GenresPop punk[2]
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
Years active2021–present
LabelsInterscope

Cole Chase Hudson (born May 15, 2002),[3] known professionally as Lil Huddy or LilHuddy (stylized in all caps), is an American social media personality, singer and actor, known for his relationship with Charli D'Amelio, co-founding the TikTok collective the Hype House,[4] and popularising the e-boy fashion style and subculture.[5][6] According to Billboard, he is one of the top 10 music influencers on TikTok, with over 30 million followers, and one of the most influential people on the platform.[7][8] He has also been cited by Paper as an important figure in the 2020s pop punk revival.[9]

Career[]

Hudson began his career on musical.ly, now TikTok. In December 2019, Hudson co-founded the TikTok collective known as the Hype House[10] with other social media personalities such as Daisy Keech, Alex Warren, Kouvr Annon, and Thomas Petrou.[11][12] He also has a YouTube channel.

Hudson is represented by talent agency WME.[13]

In December 2020, he was signed to Interscope Records by Adam Mersel, despite Hudson only having a recorded "a few scrappy demos".[5] Hudson starred alongside Sydney Sweeney in Downfalls High, the film adaptation of Machine Gun Kelly's album Tickets to My Downfall.[14] The film premiered on January 15, 2021,[15] and gained over 16 million views in its first weekend.[16] He then released his debut single "21st Century Vampire" on January 21.[17] On February 18 he released his second single "The Eulogy of You and Me", which was co-written and produced by Travis Barker.[18] April 22, 2021 released his third single "America’s Sweetheart", an emotional ballad about a breakup and its outcomes. The music video features a cameo from internet celebrity and dancer, Charli D'Amelio.[19] On August 6, he released the single "Don't Freak Out" featuring Iann Dior, Travis Barker and Tyson Ritter and announced his debut album Teenage Heartbreak which was then released on September 17, 2021.[20]

Personal life[]

Hudson was born in Stockton, California to school teachers Cole and Tamora Hudson. He has two sisters, Karissa and Marlena Hudson.[5][21][9] Growing up in one of the city's poor suburbs, he became interested in fashion at a young age and discovering pop punk bands like My Chemical Romance, Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy from his older sister's iPod. In his teens he began being bullied, which led to him becoming suicidal and eventually transferred to online schooling.[9][5]

Hudson briefly dated Cynthia Parker in 2019. In 2020 Hudson dated Tik Toker Charli D'Amelio from February 2020 to April 2020.[5]

Hudson attended Bear Creek High School for his freshman and sophomore years, before moving to online schooling in order to continue his social media career. He graduated early in his junior year by taking three extra classes per semester.[22]

Hudson cites Justin Bieber, BTS, Shawn Mendes, Billie Eilish and One Direction as his fashion influences,[23] and Travis Barker, Machine Gun Kelly, Olivia Rodrigo,[24] My Chemical Romance and Blink-182[5] as his musical influences.

Discography[]

Albums[]

  • Teenage Heartbreak (2021)

Singles[]

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Rock
[25] 		US
Alt.
[26] 		NZ
Hot
[27]
"21st Century Vampire" 2021 27 25 22 Teenage Heartbreak
"The Eulogy of You and Me" — — —
"America's Sweetheart" — — 24
"Don't Freak Out"
(featuring Iann Dior, Travis Barker and Tyson Ritter) 		— — 36

Filmography[]

Year Title Role Ref.
2021 Downfalls High Fenix [28]

Awards and nominations[]

Award Year[a] Nominee(s) Category Result
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2021 Himself Social Star Award Nominated [29]

References[]

  1. ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
  1. ^ a b "Chase Hudson's YouTube Stats (Summary Profile) - Social Blade Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Halperin, Shirley (January 21, 2021). "Adam Mersel Brings Immersive Records Label to Interscope Geffen A&M; TikTok Star LILHUDDY Is First Signing (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Uy, Megan (April 14, 2020). "Lil Huddy's Insane Success on TikTok and YouTube Will Make You Question Your Life's". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  4. ^ Williams, Kori (March 5, 2020). "Here's Everything You Need to Know About TikTok Star Lil' Huddy". Seventeen. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d e f EXPOSITO, SUZY (March 4, 2021). "How Chase Hudson, TikTok heartthrob, became Lil Huddy, snarling pop-punk rocker". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  6. ^ Jennings, Rebecca (August 1, 2019). "E-girls and e-boys, the irony-laced subculture that doesn't exist in real life". Vox. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  7. ^ "10 TikTok Music Influencers You Need To Know". Billboard. June 22, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  8. ^ Lorenz, Taylor (May 21, 2020). "Delayed Moves, Poolside Videos and Postmates Spon: The State of TikTok Collab Houses". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  9. ^ a b c Cartter, Eileen (February 23, 2021). "LILHUDDY: Interview With a 21st Century Vampire". Paper. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  10. ^ Daniels, Nicole (January 8, 2020). "Would You Want to Live and Breathe Creating Content for Social Media?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  11. ^ Tilchen, Jordyn (May 7, 2020). "Chase Hudson, TikTok's Tongue-Out Heartthrob, Wants To Keep It 'Authentic'". MTV. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  12. ^ Lorenz, Taylor (January 3, 2020). "Hype House and the Los Angeles TikTok Mansion Gold Rush". The New York Times.
  13. ^ "Chase Hudson and TikTok Collective the Hype House Sign With WME". Billboard. January 13, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  14. ^ Shutler, Ali (January 18, 2021). "'Downfalls High' review: 'Grease' is the word in Machine Gun Kelly's pop-punk playground". NME. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  15. ^ Carter, Emily. "Watch Machine Gun Kelly's first-of-its-kind musical, Downfalls High". Kerrang!. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  16. ^ "MOD SUN Releases Highly Anticipated Album 'Internet Killed The Rockstar'". Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  17. ^ Halperin, Shirley (January 21, 2021). "Adam Mersel Brings Immersive Records Label to Interscope Geffen A&M; TikTok Star LILHUDDY Is First Signing (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  18. ^ Dowd, Rachael (February 18, 2021). "LILHUDDY UNVEILS TRAVIS BARKER-PRODUCED TRACK "THE EULOGY OF YOU AND ME"". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  19. ^ Zhan, Jennifer (April 23, 2021). "Charli D'Amelio Dances Circles Around Lil Huddy in His New Music Video". Vulture Magazine. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  20. ^ Carter, Emily. "LILHUDDY teams up with Travis Barker, Tyson Ritter and Iann Dior on new single Don't Freak Out". Kerrang!. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  21. ^ Hanson-Firestone, Dana (February 8, 2020). "10 Things You Didn’t Know About Lil Huddy AKA Chase Hudson". TVOvermind. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  22. ^ Kirkeby, Bailey. "BC alumnus Chase Hudson reflects on TikTok success". The Bruin Voice. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  23. ^ Tenbarge, Connor Perrett, Kat. "Inside the life of 17-year-old TikTok megastar Lilhuddy, who's one half of Hype House's power couple". Insider. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  24. ^ "GET TO KNOW… LILHUDDY". Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  25. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart". Billboard. February 6, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  26. ^ "Hot Alternative Songs Chart". Billboard. February 6, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  27. ^ Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
  28. ^ Powell, Jon (January 20, 2021). "Machine Gun Kelly unveils 'Downfalls High' musical". Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  29. ^ Fields, Taylor (April 7, 2021). "2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards: See The Full List of Nominees". iHeartRadio. Retrieved April 7, 2021.

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