How Dax Flame Became Famous

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·Nov 7, 2024

After I graduated high school, I acted in movies. I acted in Project Decks, so then I got recognized from that, but mostly from 21 Jump Street, which I acted in the following year.

So after they were released, I went and traveled a lot, and I wrote a book. And then I, uh, moved to LA.

"Why did you stop making YouTube videos when you were coming near the peak of your YouTube success?"

"Um, yeah, I just didn't feel like making videos anymore."

"Was there something that led up to that, or was you just tired of it?"

"I don't really remember. Also, today my memory is really foggy 'cause I didn't sleep really well, so I am not as sharply focused as I usually am."

"You're okay. Have you considered starting a TikTok?"

"Someone told me to. I don't know, I don't have any TikTok ideas, but maybe. It seems like a vital part of being an influencer, they say."

"Who knows? I would do it."

"I gave in. I realized like you have to do it."

"So how about this? If you create a TikTok, I'll link it in the description."

"Okay, but if it's not in the description, that means you've decided not to do it."

"That's a good idea."

"Okay, all..."

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