Bretman Rock on Self-Made Success, How a Breakup Led to a Mansion & Beauty Industry's "Ugly" Side - Summary

Summary

Bretman Rock, a social media personality and beauty influencer, reflects on his career and life experiences in a video titled "Becoming Bretman Rock." He shares his journey from creating viral Vine videos as a teenager to becoming a successful influencer, collaborating with brands, and appearing on TV shows.

Bretman talks about his early days on social media, his first viral video, and how he became known for his makeup tutorials and product reviews. He also shares his experiences as a first-generation immigrant and how he navigated the beauty industry as a young person of color.

The video takes a more personal turn as Bretman discusses his family, including his mother's misunderstanding of his career and his father's passing. He also talks about his book, "You're That Bitch," which he wrote after his father's death, and how it explores his experiences with grief, love, and self-discovery.

Throughout the video, Bretman is candid about his struggles and successes, and he offers words of encouragement to his viewers. He emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and finding one's own path in life. The video ends with Bretman promoting his book and thanking his fans for their support.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. Bretman Rock was born on an island with a population of four people.
2. Bretman Rock came out as gay and was never in the closet.
3. Bretman Rock's first viral video was in 2014, dancing to "I'm So Fancy" by Iggy Azalea.
4. Bretman Rock was a first-generation immigrant and was still learning English.
5. Bretman Rock's mom thought he was selling drugs online until he appeared on the news in 2018.
6. Bretman Rock collaborated with Morphe on a makeup line in 2018.
7. Bretman Rock was featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in Asia in 2018.
8. Bretman Rock's MTV reality show "Following Bretman Rock" premiered in 2021.
9. Bretman Rock won the MTV Movie and TV Awards Breakthrough Social Star award in 2021.
10. Bretman Rock's Architectural Digest tour featured his Hawaiian home.
11. Bretman Rock wrote a book titled "You're That Bitch: And Other Cute Lessons About Being Unapologetically Yourself" released in 2023.
12. Bretman Rock's book discusses his life, love, and business experiences.
13. Bretman Rock's dad passed away, and he wrote about his experience dealing with grief in his book.
14. Bretman Rock is private about his love life and rarely shares information about it.
15. Bretman Rock's book is intended to help readers see themselves in his stories and experiences.