101: Jeffree Starr on Dramageddon, Diddy, and making MILLIONS on Tiktok
Cancelled with Tana Mongeau & Brooke Schofield
Key Insights
Why did Jeffree Star move to Wyoming?
Jeffree Star moved to Wyoming for his mental health, seeking peace away from the toxic environment of the YouTube drama era and the pandemic. He wanted to fast-track his plan of living on a big old farm by himself.
How did Jeffree Star's relationship with Shane Dawson evolve over time?
Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson were both canceled at different times, leading them to move out of LA—Shane to Colorado and Jeffree to Wyoming. Shane later moved back to LA to raise his kids, while Jeffree continued as a makeup mogul in Wyoming.
What is Jeffree Star's opinion on the current state of the beauty community on TikTok?
Jeffree Star is frustrated with the lack of integrity in the beauty community on TikTok, where influencers lie about product quality without acknowledging their falsehoods. He believes the audience doesn't care about the truth anymore, which compromises the integrity of the beauty community.
How does Jeffree Star feel about the drama surrounding Tati Westbrook's second video?
Jeffree Star feels that Tati Westbrook's second video, which blamed him and Shane Dawson for influencing her to make the first video, was a convenient way for people to make them the villains. He believes it was a dark time and a challenge the universe gave him, but he has since healed and moved past it.
What is Jeffree Star's take on the tunnels under Hollywood?
Jeffree Star believes the tunnels under Hollywood are real and used by the 1% for various purposes. He has been invited to such scenarios but felt a sickening, cancerous feeling and chose not to participate.
What are Jeffree Star's future plans for his career?
Jeffree Star is working on an autobiography that covers his life up until moving to Wyoming, which he describes as inspirational, dark, and shocking. He is also considering creating content that teaches skills like deep-throating and may revisit YouTube for long-form videos.
How does Jeffree Star feel about the current state of Los Angeles?
Jeffree Star feels uninspired by the current state of Los Angeles, missing the fun and hopeful energy it used to have. He attributes this change to the rise of cancel culture and the loss of humor and freedom of expression.
What is Jeffree Star's opinion on the beauty community's nostalgia for the YouTube era?
Jeffree Star shares the nostalgia for the YouTube era, where there were fewer but more engaging beauty creators. He believes the current short-form content on TikTok is oversaturated and lacks the depth and attachment that long-form YouTube videos provided.
Chapters
- Jeffrey Star moved to Wyoming for peace and to escape the toxicity of the LA scene.
- The move has been beneficial for his mental health and personal growth.
- Jeffrey Star has embraced a more peaceful lifestyle in Wyoming, raising yaks and focusing on his career.
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