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TikTok influencer: My video went viral online. Instagram paid me just $140.


Published on 2025-02-08 13:01:14 - AOL
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The article from AOL Finance discusses a TikTok influencer named @mattloveshair, who went viral after posting a video where he humorously asked his followers to help him pay off his $10,000 credit card debt. In the video, he jokingly suggested that if each of his 100,000 followers donated just 10 cents, his debt would be cleared. The video received over 1.5 million views, sparking a mix of reactions from amusement to criticism. Some viewers found the request entertaining, while others debated the ethics of asking for money in such a manner. The influencer later clarified that his video was intended as satire, highlighting the absurdity of expecting financial help from social media followers. This incident underscores the complex dynamics between content creators and their audience, touching on themes of financial transparency, the influencer economy, and the boundaries of online humor.

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