8 Viral Stars To Watch Out For In 2018

Source: Instagram / Courtesy of Maleni Cruz, Chicklet HF

Thanks to the Internet, your life can change in a matter of months. We’ve seen a lot of Internet sensations come and go, but we’ve also seen the success of stars like Cardi B and Desus & Mero parlay social media fame into mainstream success.

Let’s not forget, Bardi went from this:

To this having multiple songs on the Billboard charts and even collabing with stars like Bruno Mars!

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Hit the flip to see which stars may have the Cardi glow up in 2018 — or nah.

Kalen Allen @TheKalenAllen

Earlier this week, the Temple University senior was offered a deal for a new platform for his recipe reaction video series, “Kalen Reacts.” Once you get the attention of Ellen, your career as a viral star is on the automatic come up. Catch Kalen on his Youtube page: Kalen Allen

Chelsea @WVRTHY

The Connecticut born beauty has managed to turn Makeup tutorials from boring, basic videos to a turnt up vibes with her “Trapturials” — aka Makeup Tutorials with visual effects to the sounds of trap hits. Brilliant.

https://twitter.com/EbonyCosmetics/status/939261129976631297

Danielle Bregoli @BhadBhabie 

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Even though you may not want to “Cash Her Ousside,” Bregoli has managed to turn viral ratchetness into a lucrative hip hop career. Lucrative enough have a song with Kodak Black and pay off her mom’s mortgage. Unfortunately for her, no matter how many singles she drops, we’ll always remember her as the “How Bout Dah” girl. Good luck in 2018, though.

Fatboy SSE @Fatboy_SSE

Fatboy SSE went from reckless Instagram kid to sipping Ciroc in Diddy’s office. We’ll most certainly see more from the 50 Central star this year. Talk about Black excellence.

Ryan Davis @RyanDavisComedy 

Ryan Davis came to prominence in the last couple of years with his hilarious commentary and roast sessions on Youtube. Davis is moving on up in the comedy world this year and recently graced HBO’s All Def Comedy stage. We can’t wait to see what this funny guy has in store.

Southside Ju

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Jyreik, a.k.a, Southside Ju has been on the grind for a minute. His natural humor and relatable skits even got Rihanna to hit that follow button. He’s also known for giving back to folks in his hometown of Philly whenever he feels the spirit. Gotta love that!

Jasmine Brown @WatchJazzy

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Jasmine Brown is not new to this social media thing, but she sure is true to it. The South Florida beauty and aspiring actress is one of the funniest people you’ll follow on the ‘Gram. 2018 shall be bright for Jazzy.

Maleni Cruz and Chicklet HF

Maleni and Chicklet are the only couple to grace the list, but despite their relationship, both individuals get the streets talking on their own. You may know the viral couple from the hilarious video that surfaced earlier this year of Cruz shouting the lyrics to Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” in HF’s face. But things are only getting bigger and better for both Internet stars.

The pair now has their own series on Tidal.The glow up is real.