The host conducts a self-assessment of their knowledge of Gen Z celebrities and current pop culture, identifying a range of artists such as Ella Langley, Alex Warren, Addison Ray, Madison Beer, and Conan Gray. He highlights their rise from TikTok fame to mainstream success, including Grammy nominations and music chart success. The speaker admits gaps in his knowledge—particularly regarding Maddie Zegler—acknowledging that while he’s “tapped in” to much of the culture, he’s not fully informed. He credits the rise of these artists to viral platforms and real-life achievements, noting their visibility across music, film, and social issues. The video includes promotional content for Square and Seekyke, emphasizing ease of use and price transparency. Ultimately, the host concludes that he is still learning and may remain engaged with Gen Z culture for years to come, emphasizing that awareness is a continuous process. He ends by affirming his ongoing connection to the cultural landscape, despite occasional misses.
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. Today we're gonna find out just how I am because I'm gonna be getting pictures of Gen Z celebrities and see how well I'm tapped in, all right? Am I officially aged out in an old piece of shit or not? Let's find out, let's go. First up, ooh. Oh, oh, oh, this is, I'm gonna get her name wrong, but I know who she is. She's a country music artist. Her name is Ella Langley. Is that it? Langley? I can't go by myself, it just indexes I can do. Yeah, she's got some bangers, dude. How old is she? What? Don't tell me, she's like 24 or some shit. She's 26? Wow, good for her. Successful. Oh, this is fucking what's his name? From this is the guy with the Russian guy with the fat ass from heated rivalry. One of the roundest butts I've ever seen in my life. His name is Connor Story. Yeah, I'm nice with it, I'm nice with it. No, dude, I know who this is. This is fucking Alex Warren. Yeah, dude, this is Alex Warren. I just said, "Wwarden." "Harden, dairy!" "You got me denim of hound!" "Tanks you, airy!" "Honey, I got your highs." Alex Warren, man. Fell so bad for this kid because his earpiece got all fucked up at the Grammys, VMAs? I don't know. One of those shows, but you can tell that his earpiece was off and he was pretty pissed off about that. Shout to Alex Warren, man. He used to be like just a TikTok dude. He used to be just like, "Damn, he's got a Daytona on!" Okay, Alex, I fuck it. When you get a number one hit, you can afford some stuff, but yeah, he was a TikTok guy and then he lived in one of the TikTok houses and then he pivoted to music and now he's just like a fucking successful artist. It's crazy. Come on, bro, you ain't gonna get me. This is Addison Ray. Addison Ray, also TikTok. Same house as Alex Warren, by the way. Yeah, I'm tapped in, like crazy. Addison Ray, bro, out of nowhere to me. I mean, I'm not that tapped in. I think I know one of her songs, but I don't really know. And I was like, is Addison Ray really that popular with the music? 'Cause I don't, you know, I don't hear it. And then went to her Spotify page and I was like, whoa. She's got hits apparently, like crazy. Like, I'm not tapped in, I'm sure I will be soon. But Addison Ray, she's also, was she performed? She was nominated for a Grammy if I'm not mistaken. I think, am I crazy? Am I thinking of like a wrong, like best new artist? I'm pretty sure she was. So that's like outrageous. Two people coming out of that house and being nominated for Grammys is bananas. Oh, I know this dude. What's this fucking name? What the fuck is his name? He sings that song. ♪ Silly, I'm never coming ♪ Roll model. - What the fuck? - Roll model's his name. What is his name though? Do we know his name? Does anyone know his name? Tucker Pillsbury? That's not his name. His name is Tucker Pillsbury? Is there a wider name that exists than Tucker Pillsbury? Damn, is he the heir to the Pillsbury throne? 'Cause that would be fired, dude. He said nepo baby, but just with dough. (laughing) Get, come on, bro. That's Justin Herbert's. Well, I don't wanna say that, that's disrespectful. That is Madison Beer. She is currently dating Justin Herbert from the Los Angeles Chargers. And they seem very happy together. Also another musical artist, regarded as a very attractive person in the industry, I will say. And that's really all I know about Madison Beer. This is Sombra, dude. This is Sombra, young kid talented. I've heard a bunch of his songs before. Also, 10 foot nine. Kid looks tall, bro. Like, he literally might be 65. And that's really all I know about him. All right, so I'm gonna tell you a story real quick about this guy right here. Wait, hold on, his name is escaping me at the moment, but I, no, but I'm gonna get it. Is it, oh my God, this is bad. Now, I know him. Is it Connor Gray? No, is that it? It's something gray. It's, it's something gray. It's, oh my God, what the fuck is his name? This is bothering me now. Oh, Conan Gray, yeah, Conan Gray. So, funny story about Conan Gray. Before he blew up, before, way before. I saw a YouTube video of a song that he made. And I was like, the song is so fire. It was called Idol Town, is the name of the song. I was like, I just liked this song a lot. And I liked the music video that he filmed and whatever. And I was like, all right, cool. So, I think I, I followed him on Twitter and then I DMed him. And I was like, hey man, I really love this song. This is cool. And he was like, oh, thanks, blah, blah. Then he starts blowing up. Then he had a song on the radio. And I forgot which one it was, but I hit him again. And I was like, dude, you're on the radio. Good for you. This is great. And that was the last time I talked to him. But, just letting you know, I should be an A and R 'cause I was tapped in before everyone else. Conan Gray. I think that's, that's his name, right? Conan Gray. 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This is a very famous actress. You're not going to get me with this. This is Jennifer Ortega. And also looking at her, especially in this photo, you're like, who else could play Wednesday in that series on Netflix, which was a great series. I really enjoyed that. You didn't expect that I watched Wednesday? No, I did watch Wednesday. I thought it was good. She looks like a Wednesday, you know? This is Caleb McLaughlin. Is it McLaughlin? Such an Irish last name. Is he Irish? Caleb McLaughlin. Come on, man. Guys are really good actor. He obviously, stranger things, but yeah, I mean, that's his claim to fame. I have nothing really on top of that. This is clovicular. Definitely a controversial character out there in the internet. Looks Maxxer, if you will, rose to fame because he used to hit his face with a hammer in order to regrow his cheekbones, is a big proponent of peptides and other supplements, and things like that. Don't really know much other than those things I've seen clips. Don't really know too much about them, but that's clovicular, who I don't know is his real name at all. This is Greta Thunberg. Bro, you think I didn't know Greta Thunberg? This is like the biggest story in the world at one point. You know, she gave the famous speech about climate change. How dare you? I can't do the accent, but you know, she was, she definitely was not happy with us or someone. A generation above us, maybe. Where is she from? Well, that's a good question. Thunberg. Is that like Scandinavian? It's one of them. Is she our region? Fuck. What is it? Sweetest shit. Jacobalordie. You tried to hide Jacobalordie, the guy 6'4" and striking. You're not going to hide Jacobalordie, dude. Yeah, I think before you kind of put him on the map, but then he was also nominated for a, I mean, all of them, like a Golden Globe, but also what's the one? Don Oscar. An Oscar for Frankenstein. Yeah, dude. I know everything. I'm so tapped into pop culture. It's insane. I, I'll say this about Frankenstein. I watched the movie. It was fine. Like, I didn't think it was that crazy. If anything, like, I think you don't, if I think you did a good job. I mean, I just think that the character didn't call for an incredible performance. Personally, I thought he was a little outshined by Oscar Isaac, who I thought played like the psychoscientist. He was pretty good at it, too. They were both good. Jacobalordie, dude. Guys, a great actor. He's one of the actors of that generation. I would say also 6'4" and he looks like that and he's a famous actor, like we get it, dude. This dude better have a tiny penis. Otherwise, I'm going to be pissed off. Ooh. Yo. You just got me. Yeah. I'm not sure who this is. Oh. Um, the, the hint was dance moms. Is this what's that girl's name? No, that's not right. I don't know. Give me another hint. Well, give me the first letter of her first name. And? Oh, I'm way off now. Nevermind. She's a dancer. Why do I not know this person? I mean, I'm sure everyone watching this is probably like, I'm a fucking, I'm the idiot here that I don't know who she is. But what's her name? Maddie Zegler. I was thinking Zegler, though, but I was thinking Rachel. Is there a Rachel Zegler? Like I, the Zegler was where I was like, oh, this is the person. But then when you said M, I was like, oh, it's not. There's a Rachel Zegler. No relation. Oh, wow. Well, maybe that's what threw me off. uh. madty zaglor yeah didn't know she was but
I don't mean any disrespect, I'm sure you're very talented and way more famous on on him. Finish off strong with a queen here. Someone who has been absolutely dominating my Spotify recently, this is Olivia Deane, gets played a lot around the house as well. Just won the Grammy for Best New Artist, well deserved my pick. I think I will go on record and say, I think I like tweeted this or some shit that like, "Man I need is one of the best feel good songs like of all time." Like the first time I heard it, I was like, "Oh my God." Like it will just change your life when you hear it. Like now I've played it so much that it like kind of like, it's lost its luster. But when you find that again in a couple of years, you're gonna be like, "Oh yeah, it's just a great vibe." Well, there you have it folks. Uncle Joe is still tapped pretty in. Didn't know Maddie Ziegler, which no disrespect, only person I didn't know in the list. I think that's a me thing, not a you thing. Keep doing your thing. Yeah, I'm tapped in. So, not as uncause I think I am. Maybe give it a couple of years, and then I'll just be completely out. So, thank you guys for making it to the end of the video. Don't forget to subscribe. See you next time.
Podcast Summary
Key Points:
The speaker tests their awareness of Gen Z celebrities and pop culture, identifying artists like Ella Langley, Alex Warren, Addison Ray, Madison Beer, and Conan Gray.
Multiple Gen Z artists are highlighted for their rise from TikTok fame to mainstream success, including Grammy nominations and music chart breakthroughs.
The speaker expresses surprise at their own lack of knowledge about some celebrities (e.g., Maddie Zegler), admitting they are not fully "tapped in" despite claiming awareness.
Notable figures include Sombra, Jacob Alon, Greta Thunberg, and Jennifer Ortega, with the speaker noting their cultural impact and public visibility.
The video includes promotional mentions of Square (for business tools) and Seekyke (for ticket booking with price transparency), offering discounts via code.
The speaker reflects on their evolving connection to current pop culture, acknowledging they are still learning and may remain engaged for years to come.
Summary:
The host conducts a self-assessment of their knowledge of Gen Z celebrities and current pop culture, identifying a range of artists such as Ella Langley, Alex Warren, Addison Ray, Madison Beer, and Conan Gray. He highlights their rise from TikTok fame to mainstream success, including Grammy nominations and music chart success. The speaker admits gaps in his knowledge—particularly regarding Maddie Zegler—acknowledging that while he’s “tapped in” to much of the culture, he’s not fully informed.
He credits the rise of these artists to viral platforms and real-life achievements, noting their visibility across music, film, and social issues. The video includes promotional content for Square and Seekyke, emphasizing ease of use and price transparency. Ultimately, the host concludes that he is still learning and may remain engaged with Gen Z culture for years to come, emphasizing that awareness is a continuous process.
He ends by affirming his ongoing connection to the cultural landscape, despite occasional misses.
FAQs
Ella Langley is a country music artist who is 26 years old and has achieved success in the music industry.
Alex Warren is a music artist who started on TikTok, lived in a TikTok house, and has since become a successful artist with a number one hit.
Addison Ray has been nominated for a Grammy and is considered a rising star with significant hits in the music industry.
Tucker Pillsbury is a musical artist known for his song 'Roll Model' and is recognized as a rising talent in the industry.
Madison Beer is a musical artist and current girlfriend of Justin Herbert, known for her attractiveness and presence in the music industry.
Conan Gray started gaining attention with a song called 'Idol Town' and has since become a successful artist, with the speaker having once reached out to him directly.
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