On February 6, 1996, Rickey Thompson, an American actor, comedian, and internet celebrity, was born. He became well-known for his amusing Vine and earlier Instagram videos. Thompson grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was bullied for being gay while attending Millbrook High School, where he frequently participated in theatre productions. Around this time, Thompson posted YouTube videos on his encounters with bullying and fashion. On Vine, he also shared amusing videos of himself speaking directly to the camera.
When he was 17 years old, Kylie Jenner posted one of his videos, which improved his internet visibility. At the time Vine was discontinued in 2016, he had gathered 2.5 million followers. Following that, Thompson started sharing quick videos on Instagram and kept expanding his social media fan base. By appearing in other videos and at events, he has made money off of his videos.
Thompson appeared in the “Reel It In” music video in addition to narrating various interludes on Aminé’s 2018 album OnePointFive. Aminé sent Thompson a direct Instagram message inviting her to take part in the album. In December of that year, he took part in his first runway appearance for Alexander Wang. In the Foursome YouTube Red series, Thompson played the starring role (2016-2018).
What is Rickey Thompson’s net worth?
Rickey Thompson’s net worth will be around $10 million in 2023.
How much does Rickey Thompson make a year?
According to reports, Rickey Thompson earns $4.88 million yearly.
