- Name: Elijah Daniel Awsten
- Net Worth: $8,000,000
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Comedian, Record Producer, Internet Personality, Author
- Date of Birth: the 9th of January 1994
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Early Life and Education
Elijah Daniel was born in 1994 in Detroit, Michigan. This social media sensation celebrates his birthday on the 9th of January.
He has eight siblings and was brought up in a Christian family setup. Notably, his father is a pastor.
There is no denying that Elijah Daniel received a good education when growing up. However, no one knows which schools he attended or what he majored in.
When his grandmother became incapacitated, Elijah opted to spend time with her. He nursed her, and whenever he was free, he would write a few comedic contents. Slowly, he improved his skills.
Professional Life
Elijah started publishing his comedic content on social media, especially Twitter. This move played a significant role in attracting a colossal fanbase in the long run.
In 2013, he petitioned the White House, claiming that the song, Party in the USA, should be the national anthem. At the same time, he started hosting weekly internet pranks with CollegeHumor.
Daniel has also produced various parodies alongside Sydelko. One such parody was Closer by Chainsmokers, which prompted criticism from Halsey.
His role as an author and scriptwriter cannot go unnoticed. He wrote a book titled Trump Temptations, which went viral on social media.
It is an erotic script that comes out as a parody of Fifty Shades of Grey. Alongside his friend Sydelko, he wrote and produced two TV series for FOTV. These pieces included Talking and Trash.
Further, Elijah has appeared on TV as an actor. He appeared in the TV series he produced and in other projects, where he partnered with actors like Eva Mendes, Ryan Gosling, Matt Smith, and Christina Hendricks.
In late 2017, Elijah started singing under the name Lil Phag. He has produced various singles and EPs. He has worked alongside other rappers, including Tana Mongeau, Bella Thorne, and Cupcake.
Personal Life
While his hometown is Detroit, Elijah moved to Los Angeles to advance his career.
Elijah Daniel is openly gay and proposed to his boyfriend, Dr. Woke, in 2019. Until now, they are engaged.
His focus on LGBTQ advocacy is astounding. He has always asked closeted people to reach out to him whenever they need support. Despite homophobic threats, he has kept going.
Net Worth
Elijah Daniel has an approximate net fortune of $8 million.
Appearance
Awsten is 154 lbs. and 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m) tall (70kgs). Heterochromia iridium, a disorder that causes an individual’s eyes’ irises to have several hues, was present at birth.
