For many people, playing video games is nothing more than an enjoyable pastime that also serves as a great way to relieve stress. But for Adin Ross, video games have become much more than that. Thanks to his passion for gaming, Adin has become an internet celebrity and has been able to make a substantial living. He is now known to more than a million people around the world. While he is beloved by many fans, this isn’t always the case among other members of the gaming community. Adin has had his fair share of disagreements with fellow gamers and isn’t afraid to voice his opinion. Keep reading to discover 10 facts about Adin Ross that you may not know.
1. He Is Jewish
Adin was born and raised in the Boca Raton, FL area. He was brought up in a Jewish family and attended Hebrew school as a child. In addition to living in Florida, he has also lived in New York and California. It is uncertain whether Adin still practices the Jewish faith.
2. He Was Stabbed
Things in Adin’s life haven’t always been easy. When he was just 12-years-old, he experienced a very traumatic event. According to Dexerto, Adin said, “When I was like 12 years old, I got stabbed with a knife in my sleep by a relative who was mentally unstable. It’s crazy, but that sh*t doesn’t even get to me. When that happened to me, I went through it for a week, [then] I became numb and emotionless to traumatic sh*t.”
3. He Is In A Relationship
Not only is Adin fortunate to be doing something he loves, but he’s also very blessed to have someone he loves by his side on the journey. He is in a relationship with another social media influencer, Pamibaby. For the most part, they’ve kept their relationship relatively private.
4. LeBron James Jr. Helped Him Blow Up
When Adin began his gaming journey, he was mostly playing NBA 2K. He got the opportunity to play against LeBron (Bronny) James Jr. and the two quickly formed a friendship. His connection with Bronny helped Adin gain traction early in his career. Since then, Adin has made several other notable connections, including NAV and Blueface.
5. He Has Dealt With Mental Health Challenges
Just because Adin has achieved a lot of success over the years doesn’t mean that everything in his life is always perfect. Adin has struggled with depression and has even had suicidal thoughts at times. Gaming has helped him cope with these issues.
6. He Was Briefly Banned From Twitch
Although Adin loves streaming his games, he has shared that being on Twitch gives him a lot of anxiety because he feels unable to be his true self. He has also had other issues with the platform which has resulted in him being temporarily banned from Twitch on several occasions for inappropriate comments or actions.
7. He Doesn’t Just Make Gaming Content
Adin is most widely known for his gaming prowess, but his YouTube channel showcases a variety of other content such as pranks, vlogs, and challenges. With over 141 million views, his YouTube channel is sure to continue growing, as Adin will likely expand to even more different types of content in the future.
8. He Always Knew He’d Be Successful
There are many people who start posting on social media without expecting anything to come of it. However, when Adin embarked on his journey, he had a strong feeling that he would eventually become successful. Not only was he right, but he has achieved much more than anyone could have ever imagined.
9. He Is Fairly Private
Like many of today’s influencers, Adin has chosen to not reveal too much information about his private life. He has, however, shared a few personal details occasionally, preferring to focus his content on matters unrelated to his private life.
10. He Had A Little Exchange With Polo G
As previously mentioned, not everyone Adin has encountered has been a fan of his. One of those people is the Chicago-based rapper, Polo G. The two have exchanged words on social media, and Polo G didn’t take kindly to Adin criticizing one of his songs. Adin quickly took to Twitter to apologize to Polo G and offered to join him on a live stream.
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