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Dante D' Angelo
SLAYING YOU ONE YOUTUBE VIDEO AT ATIME
DANTE D ANGELO AKA THE KING OF REACTIONS AGREED TO DO AN INTERVIEW WITH ME AND I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW EXCITED I WAS. IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHO HE IS , WELL THIS INTERVIEW WILL FILL YOU IN AND FOR ALL YOU MARTIANZ OUT THERE LET'S GET STARTED!
Describe Dante D Angelo in one sentence. He is the only person who can snatch my edges away with one video.
How was it growing up in West VA? It wasn't bad! I liked it!
Were you ever bullied in school? No, never!
What advice would you give to a fan who is being bullied? Don't be afraid to tell the principal or the guidance counselor
How important is it to you to be yourself? Very important because when your being yourself you start to enjoy life 10x more
Your mom and sister mean the world to you. How did your mom and sister feel when they watched your reaction videos at first? They we're very surprised by the things I was saying. Like it caught them off guard, but they love them!
How did the reaction videos thing start for you? I saw some YouTuber react to a song and it wasn't real enough for me. So I decided to do my own reactions and I haven't looked back since
Was it the first reason you came to YouTube? No!
Why do you think it's such a popular thing now on YouTube? Because a lot of people like to see other people's reactions to new things. It makes them feel relatable in some way. I've had so many people tell me that i'm such a relatable person because I express myself just like them
So Cameron Dallas is a big fan of yours. How did the whole Cameron Dallas friendship come along? Cam watched my reaction to his song called "She Bad" and ever since then we've kept in touch.
If you go on your twitter , a tweet about Justin Bieber tweeting your video is promoted. How did that moment feel when you found out Justin Bieber was a fan? Oh my goodness, it felt so great knowing that I had one of the biggest pop stars tweet out my video and think I was funny.
What other big celebs have reached out, spoke or tweeted you? Carrie Underwood, Shawn Mendes, Nicki Minaj, Ashton Irwin, Cameron Dallas, Justin Bieber, Daniel Skye, Scooter Braun, Alfie Days, Diplo, Jack Johnson, Ricky Dillon, and Paula Abdul
You are known for tie dye shirts. Where did that start? I just wore some that I made in my videos and some of my fans said that they loved my tie dye so I kept wearing them.
Would you ever do your own tie dye shirt line? Yes! That's something that I really want to do in the future.
You were on TV twice for reaction videos. How did it feel to see your self be viewed by thousands of people at home? It was so surreal for me. I was just happy and in shock at the same time hahaha
You made a Kylie Jenner lip challenge video. How did you feel about that whole situation with Kylie Jenner? I made my video to be funny while other we're taking the challenge seriously. I felt it was dumb. You shouldn't have to make your lips big.
Q: The "D Rock Going Hard" video was the first upload. Was that the start to this?
A: That video was posted on Facebook first and then I put it on YouTube. It really wasn't the start of it but it's what made me make a YouTube channel.
Q: Did you ever think "Titties on Fleek" would become a song?A: Nope! Never
Q: The Martinez are your fan base. Where did the name come from and was it your first choice?
A: Yes! It was my first choice. I felt Matianz was cool and empowering because we're all on this earth for a purpose and that purpose is to do whatever we want. I always tell my fans that being yourself is key and that you shouldn’t let someone tell you that you can’t do something that you really want to do.
Q: After all of the success coming your way, how do you stay so humble?
A: To be honest, I don’t know! I guess it’s because I was raised right. I was always taught to show respect to those who respect me and to always do what is right.
Q: What advice would you give to someone who wants to start posting videos to showcase themselves but are afraid of the social media bullying?
A: To just be yourself! You will always have people who don’t like you. That’s just how this world is. But all you have to do is ignore it. Yes it’s hard but not giving it attention is such a powerful statement
Q: Other than reactions, what are other talents you want to pursue now that you are famous?
A: Acting and working on music!Q: Anything that people should know about you that they don't?
A: I’m very picky when it comes to shopping for clothes, shoes, etc. I’ve always been like this since I was in elementary school.
Q: What is one questions you get ask a lot?A: Can we be best friends? [Laughs.]
Q: What is the definition of titties on fleek?
A: It means that boobs are on point. Like, “Wow that girl has nice boobs” hahaha. It’s just another new way of saying it.
Q: Why do you love to eat icing?A: Because it’s good hahaha
Q: Favorite Music Artist Right Now:
A: Twenty One Pilots because I’ve been obsessed with their new album called Blurryface
Q: Favorite Food:
A: Pizza & Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni
Q: Worst Experience With Food:A: Got food posing for Arby’s
Q: Halloween Trick or Treating or Passing out candy?
A: I love passing out candy for the kids. I love seeing their costumes.
Q: Costume that you would recommend for Halloween?
A: Something that will draw people’s attention.
Q: Why are you obsessed with Nicki Minaj?
A: Because I like her personality and she gives off this fun, chill, bitchy vibe and I like it.
Q: If Nicki Minaj and Ally from 5h was knocking at your front and back door , who would you go answer first?
A: Ally, because I know we would carry a conversation for hours.
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Q: You mentioned that you are part Italian. Do you like any Italian foods and if so which?
A: I love spaghetti, lasagna, stuff shells, and many more things.
Q: Favorite Fan Moment?
A: Having my fans snapchat me and make edits of me. I love that!
Written by Ella Audrey Rae
