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Nash Grier
Born
EducationDavidson Day School
Websitehttp://www.nashgrier.com

Nash Grier (born in North Carolina) is an American teenager who, in 2013, became known for the short videos he posted online using the mobile application Vine. As of April 2014 he is the most popular star on Vine.[1] According to New York Magazine Grier is 16 years old as of April 2014, and "is a God-fearing Christian who frequently consults his iPhone’s Bible app while on the road."[2] Daily Dot estimates that between Twitter, Vine, and YouTube Grier speaks to more than 14 million fans as of July 2014.[3]

He attended the Davidson Day School in North Carolina.[4] Nash has appeared on Good Morning America twice.[5] Grier and his friend Cameron Dallas have accepted a movie deal with AwesomenessTV to star in their own movie.[6] They have a combined following on Vine of more than 11 million followers[7]

LGBT controversy

He has been criticized by various media outlets for disparaging comments against LGBT people.[8][9][7] In April 2013, Grier posted a vine to his 8.7 million followers where he said "Yes it is! FAG!" in response to a OraQuick at-home oral HIV test ad which stated "it's not a gay thing."[10] Grier later deleted the vine but it had already spread online.[10] Towleroad stated Grier had a history "of making homophobic remarks on social media (and then deleting them)."[10] A photo from SnapChap of Grier kissing a man has also went viral. It is unclear the context of the image was connected to the recent homophobic post.[11] Grier posted an apology on Twitter noting he is young, "ignorant, stupid, and in a bad place. I've moved on and learned from my mistakes and I am so truly sorry to anyone I have offended."[3]

References

  1. ^ Nash Grier: The Jesus-Loving Vine Star, New York Magazine, April 20, 2014. http://nymag.com/news/media/internet-fame/nash-grier-2014-4/
  2. ^ Nash Grier: The Jesus-Loving Vine Star, New York Magazine, April 20, 2014. http://nymag.com/news/media/internet-fame/nash-grier-2014-4/
  3. ^ a b Vine star Nash Grier under fire for homophobic comments. By Audra Schroeder on July 08, 2014. Daily Dot. http://www.dailydot.com/entertainment/nash-grier-vine-tyler-oakley/
  4. ^ Ruebens, Lindsay (October 13, 2013). "'Vine-famous,' this 15-year-old has 1.4 million followers online". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  5. ^ Ruebens, Lindsay (October 15, 2013). "Vine sensation Nash Grier heads to New York City for 'Good Morning America'". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  6. ^ Rullo, Samantha. "Vine Stars Cameron Dallas & Nash Grier Got A Movie Deal, But Can They Handle More Than 6 Seconds?". Bustle. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  7. ^ a b Klee, Miles (April 30, 2014). "Teen Vine stars Nash Grier and Cameron Dallas are getting their own movie". Daily Dot. Retrieved May 21, 2014. Cite error: The named reference "dailydot" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  8. ^ Badash, David (July 8, 2014). "Top Social Media Star Says Only Gays Get HIV -- Calls Them 'F*gs'". New Civil Rights Movement. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  9. ^ Jeffery, Hannah; Doss Helms, Ann (July 8, 2014). "Vine star Nash Grier faces criticism for screaming homophobic slur". Carlotte Observer. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  10. ^ a b c http://www.towleroad.com/2014/07/tyler-oakley-slams-vine-star-for-homophobic-slur-video.html
  11. ^ Moss, Caroline (July 13, 2014). "Business Insider". Snapchat Of Vine Celeb Kissing A Guy Goes Viral Days After His Tasteless 'Only Gay Men Get AIDS' Video Resurfaces. Business Insider. Retrieved http://www.businessinsider.com/vine-celebrity-kisses-a-guy-on-snapchat-as-an-apology-for-saying-only-gay-men-get-aids-2014-7. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |accessdate= (help)