Singer Alex Warren shot to fame as a member of The Hype House before going on to make music, but fans have been left shocked by how much heartbreak he has had to face in life
Alex Warren’s rise to stardom is a tale of true grit, as the singer-songwriter soared with his hit single «Ordinary» gripping the music charts.
But many fans are only now piecing together his emotionally-charged journey. The 24-year-old from California, first found fame through the TikTok collective The Hype House, where content creators banded together to make viral videos.
By 2021, Alex secured a deal with Atlantic Records, and three years later he dropped single «Burning Down», and his debut album, «You’ll Be Alright, Kid», as well as amassing over 16.3 million TikTok followers by 2024.
Alex’s tunes, adored by fans for their emotional depth, often touch upon sombre themes. He has credited worship music as a significant inspiration for his craft.
But fans are only just realising how much the young star has been through – from losing his parents to being homeless. The star is proof that passion and hard work can take you to stellar success.
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A TikTok user recently posted a clip delving into Warren’s past, leaving followers astounded. It disclosed: «Alex Warren became homeless at 17. He started dating Kouvr and they started living in his car.»
Going on, the video detailed how Alex created content to earn money while homeless and initiated The Hype House, but later moved on and chased his musical ambitions until signing with Atlantic Records gifted him his dream.
«We made the right famous person,» @alexwarrenclub commented, shining a light on the tumultuous journey of Alex Warren. Tragically losing his father to kidney cancer at just nine-years-old, Alex later faced homelessness when his alcoholic mother threw him out during his teenage years. She later passed away in 2021.
Speaking to Headliner, Alex shared his challenging past: «When I became homeless, I was sleeping in cars with my girlfriend [and now fiancé] and we would film these random videos. I posted a singing video and I got five views, and then I posted a cute video of me and her messing around in a car right before we went to bed and I woke up and that had around 6 million views. So I kept filming us when we had funny moments, I would post them and they did really well.»
His meteoric rise to fame saw him featuring in Netflix’s Hype House in 2022, although the collective later disbanded. Pursuing his passions, Alex launched his podcast, Locked in with Alex Warren, and inked a record deal.
In his personal life, he has been with Kourvr Annon since 2018, eventually proposing on New Year’s Eve four years into their relationship. The couple exchanged vows last year in what can only be described as an enchanting garden ceremony. «When I met Kouvr, and the way she made me feel, I never wanted to let go of that feeling,» Alex gushed to PEOPLE.
One fan expressed deep admiration for Alex on TikTok, saying: «I absolutely adore and love Alex Warren. He is such an amazing singer and he is so inspiring.»
«I’m so proud to say I’ve been following his journey since before he started the hype house,» another fan gushed. «His marriage speech to Kouvr was so tearing I was crying I only hope the best for them,» another admirer shared, moved by the emotional moment.
«A definition of couple growing up together and becoming stronger together,» a follower remarked. «Their life needs to be made into a movie,» chimed in another enthusiast, captivated by their love story.
«He deserves every success, I’m happy for him and marrying the love of his life. I wish them all the happiness and success,» someone else expressed, sending well-wishes to the newlyweds.
