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'''Jacob Sartorius''' is an American Internet personality and singer.
'''Jacob Sartorius''' is an American Internet personality and singer.


He was born in [[Herndon, Virginia]] in 2002.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/artist/7370662/jacob-sartorius/biography</ref>
He was born as '''Rolf Jacob Sartorius''' in [[Herndon, Virginia]] on October 2, 2002.<ref name="AllMusic bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jacob-sartorius-mn0003514434/biography|title=Jacob Sartorius &#124; Biography & History|last=Donelson|first=Marcy|date=|website=AllMusic|access-date=May 30, 2016}}</ref>


== Career ==
He became known by posting lipsynching videos on [[Musical.ly]]. He is also a popular user on [[Vine (service)|Vine]]. He was part of a group called MAGCON in which he toured with other popular Vine users. He took part in many events, such as [[VidCon]], MAGCON,and [[Playlist Live]].<ref>http://mashable.com/2016/06/05/jacob-sartorius-vine-star-angers-teen-fans/</ref>
He gained a following online by posting videos of himself lipsynching to popular songs on [[musical.ly]]. He had accumulated millions of followers across various social media sites by the age of 13.<ref name="AllMusic bio"/> On [[Twitter]], he is known for his use of [[emoji|emojis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://au.be.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/a/31722437/janoskians-makes-teen-singer-drinking-game/|title=Janoskians makes teen singer drinking game|last=|first=|date=January 20, 2016|website=Yahoo7|access-date=May 30, 2016}}</ref> His first Vine video was posted on August 14, 2014 and it spoke out against bullying.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vine.co/v/M3hZIzQAEdb|title=Watch Jacob Sartorius on Vine, "Revine if your against bullying"|last=|first=|date=August 17, 2014|website=Vine|access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref> In January 2016 he joined a group called MAGCON (Meet and Greet Convention), a tour where fans can meet and interact with Internet personalities, as a special guest.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jacobsartorius/status/690013435971657728|title=Jacob Sartorius on Twitter: "I'll be joining @MAGCONTOUR as a special guest! #MAGCONTalent 😊"|last=|first=|date=January 20, 2016|website=Twitter|access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref>


In 2016, his single "[[Sweatshirt (song)|Sweatshirt]]" charted on the [[Billboard Hot 100]]. The "[[Sweatshirt (song)|Sweatshirt]]" Music video debuted on June 7th,[[2016]], featuring [[Luna Blaise]], [[Fresh Off The Boat]] actress.<ref>http://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/just_for_fun/sizzling-summer-events-start-with-sartorius-at-hamilton-mall/article_60d39214-1d11-11e6-85ff-db4ea929a5d6.html</ref><ref>http://headlineplanet.com/home/2016/06/21/hot-100-kanye-west-dram-jacob-sartorius-wale-lil-uzi-vert-score-debuts-this-week/</ref>
On May 3, 2016, he released his first single "[[Sweatshirt (song)|Sweatshirt]]", which charted on the [[Billboard Hot 100]] and the [[Canadian Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/7632018/jacob-sartorius-debut-single-sweatshirt|title=Be Afraid: Jacob Sartorius’ Debut Single “Sweatshirt” Arrives Tomorrow |last=Wass|first=Mike|date=May 2, 2016|website=Idolator|access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref>


In June 2016, he signed with [[United Talent Agency]], making him their first client whose primary platform is musical.ly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/uta-signs-musically-star-jacob-907557|title=UTA Signs Musical.ly Star Jacob Sartorius (Exclusive)|last=Jarvey|first=Natalie|date=June 30, 2016|website=Hollywood Reporter|access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref> He is also signed to T3 Music Group.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/sweatshirt-single/id1107481819|title=Sweatshirt - Single by Jacob Sartorius on iTunes|last=|first=|date=|website=iTunes|access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref>
He was involved in a controversy in which a fan posted screenshots on [[Twitter]] which showed that he allegedly pressured her to him nudes via [[Facebook]]. A representative for Satorious responded by claiming that it was done by an impostor, saying that "The alleged messaging from Jacob's Facebook account took place on January 29, 2016. Jacob, in fact, did not have any Facebook account until March 18, 2016, when he visited Facebook HQ in [[San Francisco]] and they set up his first Facebook account."<ref>http://mashable.com/2016/06/05/jacob-sartorius-vine-star-angers-teen-fans/</ref><ref>http://www.refinery29.com/2016/05/112435/vine-star-jacob-sartorius-inappropriate-facebook-messages</ref>
His current social media accounts include:


== Personal life ==
-[[Twitter]] https://twitter.com/jacobsartorius
He has an older sister named Caroline who is a college student.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25kDKF8-thY|title=JACOB SARTORIUS - GET TO KNOW ME!|last=|first=|date=April 3, 2016|website=YouTube|access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref>
-[[Instagram]] https://www.instagram.com/jacobsartorius/
-[[Snapchat]], and others.


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{Facebook|jacobsartorius}}
* {{Instagram|jacobsartorius}}
* {{Twitter|jacobsartorius}}
* [https://vine.co/JacobSartorius Jacob Sartorius] on [[Vine (service)|Vine]]
* {{YouTube|u=jacobsartorius}}

Revision as of 01:07, 7 July 2016

Jacob Sartorius is an American Internet personality and singer.

He was born as Rolf Jacob Sartorius in Herndon, Virginia on October 2, 2002.[1]

Career

He gained a following online by posting videos of himself lipsynching to popular songs on musical.ly. He had accumulated millions of followers across various social media sites by the age of 13.[1] On Twitter, he is known for his use of emojis.[2] His first Vine video was posted on August 14, 2014 and it spoke out against bullying.[3] In January 2016 he joined a group called MAGCON (Meet and Greet Convention), a tour where fans can meet and interact with Internet personalities, as a special guest.[4]

On May 3, 2016, he released his first single "Sweatshirt", which charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian Hot 100.[5]

In June 2016, he signed with United Talent Agency, making him their first client whose primary platform is musical.ly.[6] He is also signed to T3 Music Group.[7]

Personal life

He has an older sister named Caroline who is a college student.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b Donelson, Marcy. "Jacob Sartorius | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
  2. ^ "Janoskians makes teen singer drinking game". Yahoo7. January 20, 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "Watch Jacob Sartorius on Vine, "Revine if your against bullying"". Vine. August 17, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  4. ^ "Jacob Sartorius on Twitter: "I'll be joining @MAGCONTOUR as a special guest! #MAGCONTalent 😊"". Twitter. January 20, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  5. ^ Wass, Mike (May 2, 2016). "Be Afraid: Jacob Sartorius' Debut Single "Sweatshirt" Arrives Tomorrow". Idolator. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  6. ^ Jarvey, Natalie (June 30, 2016). "UTA Signs Musical.ly Star Jacob Sartorius (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  7. ^ "Sweatshirt - Single by Jacob Sartorius on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  8. ^ "JACOB SARTORIUS - GET TO KNOW ME!". YouTube. April 3, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.