Lil Huddy
Cole Chase Hudson (born May 15, 2002[3]), also known as Lil Huddy, is an Internet celebrity known for his relationship with Charli D’Amelio and as one of the co-founders of the TikTok collective known as the Hype House.[4] According to Billboard,[5] he is one of the top 10 music influencers on TikTok, with over 20 million followers, and one of the most influential people on the platform.[6] Hudson is known for popularizing the e-boy style.[7]
Chase Hudson | ||||||||||
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Born | Cole Chase Hudson May 15, 2002 | |||||||||
Occupation | ||||||||||
Years active | 2019–present | |||||||||
Known for | TikTok | |||||||||
YouTube information | ||||||||||
Channels | Chase Hudson | |||||||||
Years active | 2019–present | |||||||||
Genre | Vlog | |||||||||
Subscribers | 1.83 million | |||||||||
Total views | 15.2 million | |||||||||
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Updated: December 22, 2020 | ||||||||||
Musical career | ||||||||||
Genres | Pop punk[2] | |||||||||
Instruments | Vocals | |||||||||
Years active | 2021–present | |||||||||
Labels | Interscope | |||||||||
Career
Hudson began his career on musical.ly, now TikTok. In December 2019, Hudson co-founded the TikTok collective known as the Hype House[8] with other social media personalities such as Daisy Keech, Alex Warren, Kouvr Annon, and Thomas Petrou.[9][10] He also has a YouTube channel.
Hudson is represented by talent agency WME.[11]
In January 2021, Hudson starred in Machine Gun Kelly's film Downfalls High.[12] In 2021, he signed to Interscope Records to release his debut single "21st Century Vampire".[13]
Personal life
Hudson was born and raised in Stockton, California to Cole and Tamora Hudson. He has two sisters, Karissa and Marlena Hudson.[14]
Hudson briefly dated Cynthia Parker in 2019. In 2020 Hudson dated Tik Toker Charli D'Amelio from February 2020 to April 2020.
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.[15]
Hudson cites Justin Bieber, BTS, Shawn Mendes, Billie Eilish and One Direction as his fashion influences.[16]
References
- "Chase Hudson's YouTube Stats (Summary Profile) - Social Blade Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- Halperin, Shirley. "Adam Mersel Brings Immersive Records Label to Interscope Geffen A&M; TikTok Star LILHUDDY Is First Signing (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- 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.
- Williams, Kori (March 5, 2020). "Here's Everything You Need to Know About TikTok Star Lil' Huddy". Seventeen. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- "10 TikTok Music Influencers You Need To Know". Billboard. June 22, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tilchen, Jordyn (May 7, 2020). "Chase Hudson, TikTok's Tongue-Out Heartthrob, Wants To Keep It 'Authentic'". MTV. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- "Chase Hudson and TikTok Collective the Hype House Sign With WME". Billboard. January 13, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hanson-Firestone, Dana (February 8, 2020). "10 Things You Didn’t Know About Lil Huddy AKA Chase Hudson". TVOvermind. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- Kirkeby, Bailey. "BC alumnus Chase Hudson reflects on TikTok success". The Bruin Voice. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- 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.