Alex Warren

Alex Warren, born Alexander Warren Hughes on September 18, 2000, in Carlsbad, California, is a singer, songwriter, and influencer who’s had a pretty incredible journey. His early life was far from easy — he lost his dad to cancer when he was just nine, and after some really tough family struggles, he ended up homeless at 18, sleeping in friends' cars. But instead of giving up, he poured all that pain into something creative. He started making videos as a kid on YouTube and later blew up on TikTok, where he became one of the co-founders of the Hype House, a massive collective of influencers that went viral in 2020. His prank-style videos gained millions of views, but Alex always had another passion bubbling under the surface: music. In 2021, he began releasing music independently, writing heartfelt songs inspired by his own life. He’s said that artists like Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, Benson Boone, and David Kushner influenced his sound. His style blends emotional folk-pop with catchy melodies and honest lyrics. By 2022, he had signed with Atlantic Records, and in 2024 he dropped his debut EP You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1). Then came 2025 — the year everything changed. His single "Ordinary" became a global hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping charts in the UK, Australia, Canada, and more. It was one of the longest-running number one songs of the decade in the UK. What sets Alex apart is not just his voice or songwriting, but how raw and real he is. Fans connect deeply with his story — from homelessness to stardom — and his music feels like it comes straight from the heart.