Alex Warren
publication date: Friday, April 25, 2025 (part of April 2025)
category: 
Music
clue: This prankster-turned-singer/songwriter is no ordinary success story: He co-starred in a much-hyped Netflix series about his TikTok group's attempts to go viral, although he has since burned down that particular House.
explanation: Warren first gained fame for prank videos online, produced in collaboration with his TikTok collective The Hype House, who went on to appear in a Netflix reality series about their attempts to grow their brand. After a falling out with the group, he started publishing music, including the hit songs "Burning Down" and "Ordinary." more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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