Alexander Warren Hughes is an American singer-songwriter and comedic video creator on YouTube. He is also popular on TikTok and Instagram.[1][2][3][4] He was previously a member and a co-founder[5] of the collaborative TikTok group The Hype House.[6][7][8]
Alex Warren | |
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![]() Alex Warren performing in 2023 | |
Born | Alexander Warren Hughes September 18, 2000 (age 23) Carlsbad, California, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, comedic video creator |
Spouse |
Kouvr Annon (m. 2024) |
Life
editAlex Warren was born in Carlsbad, California.[9] He grew up skateboarding and would first share his content to Instagram as early as May 2015. In 2020, Alex Warren became the host of the reality show "AwesomenessTV's Next Influencer" for YouTube.[10]
In April 2021, Netflix announced the start of work on an unscripted series about a Hype House, and Alex Warren became one of the stars of the show.[11][12]
Warren released his debut original song "One More I Love You" in June 2021.[13] He signed with Atlantic Records in August 2022 and created the Locked In With Alex Warren podcast.[14][15]
Music career
editEarly life
editWarren's love for music was fostered at a young age. His dad bought him a Fender guitar and introduced him to Coldplay, Linkin Park, and Train, among others.
2021–2023: Career beginnings
editWarren released his first single "One More I Love You" about his traumatic childhood experience in 2021.[16] Since then, Warren independently released two more singles, "Screaming Underwater"[17] and "Remember Me Happy".[18]
In 2022 Warren signed a record deal with Atlantic Records.[19] The label debut single, "Headlights", garnered 74M views on TikTok prior to release.[20][21][22] Following his debut, Warren released "Chasing Shadows",[23] "Give You Love",[24][25] "Change Your Mind",[26] "How Could You (Be Ok)"[27] and "Yard Sale".[28]
2024: Commercial success
editIn February 2024, Warren released "Before You Leave Me".[29] This was followed by "Save You a Seat" in April 2024[30] and "Carry You Home" on May 31, 2024.[31]
Personal life
editWarren has siblings named Lauren, Ashley, and Grant.[32] His dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer twice and passed away from kidney cancer after Warren turned nine.[33] His mother struggled with alcohol addiction, and as a result, Warren had to leave home when he was a teenager.[34] He was homeless and sleeping in his friends’ car for a while.[35][36]
Warren began a relationship with Instagrammer Kouvr Annon in 2018.[37][38] The couple got engaged in December 2022.[39] They are now married as of June 22, 2024.
Discography
editSingles
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
US Bub. [40] |
BEL (FL) [41] |
CAN [42] |
IRE [43] |
NLD [44] |
NOR [45] |
SWE [46] |
UK [47] | ||
"One More I Love You"[13] | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
"Screaming Underwater"[17] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
"Remember Me Happy"[18] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
"Headlights"[20] | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
"Chasing Shadows"[23] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
"Give You Love"[24] | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
"Change Your Mind"[26] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
"How Could You (Be OK)"[27] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
"Yard Sale"[28] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
"Before You Leave Me"[29] | 2024 | — | 10 | — | 41 | 35 | 10 | 34 | 81 |
"Save You a Seat" | 19 | — | — | 89 | — | 26 | 70 | 93 | |
"Carry You Home" (solo or featuring Ella Henderson)[31] |
19 | 14 | 75 | 40 [48] |
16 | 32 | 57 | 51 |
References
edit- ^ Ward, Tom. "Alex Warren Went From Sleeping In A Car To Owning A Mansion". Forbes. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Which TikTok stars live in Netflix's Hype House?". Cosmopolitan. January 7, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Tenbarge, Kat. "A TikTok star is being accused of copying one of the biggest personalities on YouTube, but he says the internet has it all wrong". Insider. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Halpern, Jordyn (September 6, 2022). "Alex Warren - Headlights". EUPHORIA. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Inside The Lives Of The Hype House Stars". Nicki Swift. May 13, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "TikToker Alex Warren says Thomas Petrou was the only one earning money from Hype House". The Tab. June 22, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Lorenz, Taylor (January 3, 2020). "Hype House and the Los Angeles TikTok Mansion Gold Rush". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "TikTok star Alex Warren claims he never got paid for Hype House content". Dexerto. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Raj, Aryan (June 14, 2023). "Alex Warren (Influencer) Wiki, Age, Career, and More". Shouting Stars. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "AwesomenessTV Announces Alex Warren-Hosted Reality Show Set In A TikTok Collab House". Tubefilter. November 16, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "TikTok's Hype House is coming to Netflix — but don't expect to see its biggest stars". Los Angeles Times. April 23, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Hype House cast net worths: Here's how rich the TikTok stars are". PopBuzz. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Walthall, Catherine (September 3, 2022). "Alex Warren Drops Autobiographical Record Label Debut, "Headlights"". American Songwriter. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Why Alex Warren's Locked In Podcast Is a Space for Influencers to Share "Traumatic Experiences"". E! Online. April 15, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Alex Warren gets 'Locked In' with Tana Mongeau in his new podcast". Tubefilter. April 21, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Grace, Sage Marie (June 6, 2023). "Rising Star Roundup: quinnie, kenzie, Alex Warren, + More!". The Honey POP. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Lochrie, Conor (September 17, 2021). "Get To Know: influencer turned emotional singer-songwriter Alex Warren". Tone Deaf. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ a b "Alex Warren Is 'Locked In' With The Internet's Favorite Creators On All-New Vodcast". Shore Fire Media. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (August 18, 2022). "Alex Warren Signs With Atlantic Records: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Zemler, Emily (September 2, 2022). "Alex Warren Faces His Demons on Reflective New Single 'Headlights'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "The MixtapE! Presents Louis Tomlinson, Charlie Puth and More New Music Musts". E! Online. September 2, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "All The Best New Pop Music From This Week". UPROXX. September 6, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Papadatos, Markos (December 8, 2022). "Alex Warren talks about his new music and the digital age". www.digitaljournal.com. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ a b White, Logan (June 8, 2023). "Alex Warren returns with brand new single, "Give You Love"". Substream Magazine. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Grace, Sage Marie (June 9, 2023). "Get Ready To Give All Your Love To Alex Warren After You Hear His Newest Single 'Give You Love!'". The Honey POP. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ a b "Alex Warren Gets Vulnerable About His Brother's Suicide Attempts in His New Music Video — Watch (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ a b "Alex Warren Shares New Single, "How Could You (Be Ok)"". Prelude Press. September 11, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ a b "Acclaimed singer-songwriter Alex Warren has shared his latest single, "Yard Sale"." Imprintent. November 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ a b "Alex Warren Shares New Track, "Before You leave Me"". Prelude Press. February 16, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Alex Warren Releases New Song, "Save You A Seat"". Prelude Press. April 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ a b "Alex Warren "Carry You Home"". WDJX. June 18, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Alex Warren: TikTok, Age, Parents, Girlfriend, Net Worth !". Best Toppers. September 25, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Yes, Alex Warren Has a Bullet Lodged in His Lung — How Did This Happen?". Distractify. May 18, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Dankanator - For Millennials. By Millennials". August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "'Hype House' Star Alex Warren Brings Honesty to the Influencer World". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Ward, Tom. "Alex Warren Went From Sleeping In A Car To Owning A Mansion". Forbes. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Williams, Helen (January 8, 2022). "Hype House couple Kouvr and Alex's net worth is crazy given their ages". Reality Titbit. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Everything You Wanted to Know About Alex Warren and Kouvr Annon's Relationship". Yahoo Life. March 25, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Stivale, Shelby (May 31, 2023). "Alex Warren, Kouvr Annon's Relationship Timeline, Engagement". J-14. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ Peaks on the Bubbling Under Hot 100:
- "Save You a Seat": "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of April 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- "Carry You Home": "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of August 24, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Alex Warren – Carry You Home". Ultratop (in Dutch). Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of August 24, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ Peaks in Ireland:
- All except noted: "Discography Alex Warren". irish-charts.com. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- "Carry You Home": "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ "Alex Warren – Before You Leave Me". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ Peaks in Norway:
- "Before You Leave Me": "Singel 2024 uke 10". VG-lista. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- "Save You a Seat": "Singel 2024 uke 14". VG-lista. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- "Carry You Home": "Singel 2024 uke 33". VG-lista. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Peaks in Sweden:
- "Before You Leave Me": "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 12". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- "Save You a Seat": "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 15". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- "Carry You Home": "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 33". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Alex Warren | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 16 August 2024". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 16, 2024.