Alex Warren
Biography
Alexander Warren Hughes, born on September 18, 2000, in Carlsbad, California, is an American singer, songwriter, and social media personality. His childhood was marked by hardship; his father died of kidney cancer when he was nine, and he had a difficult relationship with his mother, who struggled with alcoholism. These experiences, including a period of homelessness as a teenager, deeply influenced his later work.
Social Media Career
Warren began his journey on social media at a young age, creating skateboard videos for YouTube and Instagram. He rose to prominence as a co-founder of the TikTok collective, The Hype House, in November 2019, a name he is credited with coining. As a member, he gained millions of followers with his prank and vlog-style videos. He also hosted the reality competition series "Next Influencer" and starred in the Netflix reality show "Hype House". In 2022, Warren departed from The Hype House to focus on other ventures, including his podcast, "Locked in with Alex Warren".
Music Career
Inspired by his late father and artists like Coldplay and Linkin Park, Warren turned to music as a form of therapy and expression. He released his debut independent single, "One More I Love You," in June 2021, a song he started writing at age 13 about his father's passing. This was followed by other independent releases, including "Screaming Underwater" and "Remember Me Happy". In August 2022, he signed a record deal with Atlantic Records.
Breakthrough and Success
Warren's career reached new heights with the release of his debut EP, "You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1)," in September 2024. The single "Burning Down" from the EP became his first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. He achieved massive international success with his 2025 single "Ordinary," a song dedicated to his wife. The track topped the charts in numerous countries, including the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and the UK Singles Chart. He has also released notable songs like "Carry You Home," "Before You Leave Me," and "Save You a Seat". He has collaborated with artists like Joe Jonas and Jelly Roll.
Personal Life
Alex Warren began dating fellow social media personality Kouvr Annon in 2018 after meeting on Snapchat. Annon was a significant support during his early struggles, even living with him in a car. The couple got engaged on New Year's Eve in 2022 and were married on June 22, 2024, in Escondido, California. Warren is a Catholic and has stated that worship music influences his songwriting.