Spencer X is the eighth most-followed person on TikTok in 2021. So what do we know about the internet celeb?
Who is Spencer X and why is he famous?
Spencer X is an American social media personality and beatboxer from New York who is most famous for his beatboxes, skits and tutorials on TikTok.
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He calls himself the "Mouth Music Man" on his TikTok, which has amassed more than 50 million followers and over one-billion likes.
Spencer first started beatboxing in high school and taught himself how to do it by watching other video tutorials before starting his own 'One Minute Beatbox Tutorial' series on YouTube in 2012.
Spencer posts a mix of beatboxing covers, original songs and collaborations as well as tutorials.
The so-called beatboxing influencer once said he has an ambitious goal to become the "largest manmade business within the entertainment industry," and he certainly got off to a promising start.
Spencer X key facts
- Real Name: Spencer Polanco Knight
- Age: 29
- DoB: 20th April 1992
- Nationality: American
- Net Worth: $126,000
- TikTok Followers: 54.5 million
- Instagram Followers: 1.1 million
- YouTube Subscribers: 2.68 million
All numbers correct as of August 2021
SpencerX Net Worth: How much does SpencerX earn?
Spencer is estimated to be worth $126,000 (£ in 2021.
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In 2020, it was reported that the beatboxer had raked in more than $1.2 million from brand sponsorships and revenue from his YouTube channel. In the same year, it was also announced that he would be one of 18 talented TikTok creators who would receive a share of TikTok's new $2 billion Creator Fund.
He's currently partnered with YouTube and B&H as well as being sponsored by Monster Energy and Break Free Worldwide.
How old is Spencer X?
Born on 20th April 1992 in New York, Spencer is 29-years-old in 2021.
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Spencer has Chinese-Ecuadorian heritage from his parents and he has one younger sister called Gigi. He often talks about his family in his videos and thanks them for their support (which they weren't keen to give at first).
Is Spencer X dating anybody?
Spencer keeps his love life very private, and as far as we know, he isn't dating anybody right now.
3 Interesting Facts About Spencer X
From his biggest dream to beatboxing with the stars, here are a few interesting things we know about Spencer X.
1) He's worked with some big artists
Spencer has collaborated with big artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Alicia Keys and G-Eazy, to name just a few.
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He's also performed for top brands such as Citibank, Pepsi, Coca Cola, Vans, Yelp, Saks 5th Avenue, and many more.
2) His dream is to perform at the Superbowl
"I'm going to be the largest man-made business within the entertainment industry," Spencer told Forbes in 2020. "I'm going to beatbox at the Grammy's. I'm going to beatbox with Beyonce. And my dream dream is that I want to perform at the Super Bowl," he said.
But Spencer wouldn't be the first TikTok star to perform at the Superbowl, as Charlie D'Amelio beat him to it with a dance performance with none other than JLo in 2020.
3) He dropped out of university twice
Spencer's parents desperately wanted him to get his college degree, even though by that point he already knew that beatboxing was his true calling.
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Spencer reportedly tried university twice, dropping out before completing his course both times. He first went to Purchase College to study science, but gave it up after a year-and-a-half. He then moved on to another college to study maths, but that didn't work out either.
Featured Image Credit: Instagram/@iamspencerxTopics: TikTok