Everything You Wanted to Know About Viral Creator and Singer-Songwriter Gavin Magnus
16-year-old viral star Gavin Magnus is one of those guys who does it all, from singing and rapping to acting and dropping viral video after viral video.
He's well-known for his versatility, from his prank, vlog and challenge videos to music videos and more, and it comes as no surprise that he's got nearly 15 million adoring fans across his socials and more than a billion views under his belt. He's enchanted his followers simply by being himself, and we firmly believe he's about to get even bigger as he begins his music career. He's gearing up to release his debut album, with his first single, "Psycho," set to drop on Sep. 1. He'll even be performing a few of his brand new songs at a UFC viewing event at The Noise Nest on Aug. 19. Ahead of this next big adventure for Gavin, keep reading to discover everything he revealed to us as our new Man Crush Monday.
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Name: Gavin Magnus
Fun Facts:
1. Gavin's all-time favorite food is butter noodles with garlic.
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2. He has a history in gymnastics.
"I can do backflips all day."
-Gavin Magnus
3. He used to collect Astro Boy figures.
4. He relates to Cinderella's Prince Charming more than any other Disney prince.
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5. If he could pick anyone from history to be his mentor, he'd choose Michael Jackson.
"I would have Michael Jackson mentor me through this industry and how to deal with the spotlight."
-Gavin Magnus
6. His favorite dessert is a pizookie.
7. He's always had a massive obsession with cars.
"I wish I had more people to talk to about it!"
-Gavin Magnus
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8. The last song he had stuck in his head was Justin Bieber's "Friends."
9. Marley & Me has had a bigger impact on his life than any other movie.
"My family and I would always cry to that movie."
-Gavin Magnus
10. He says the scariest thing he's ever done was submerging himself in the Florida Everglades.
11. Authenticity is at the core of everything Gavin does.
"I'm super genuine. I always have seemed to care more about others than myself, lol. I just have a big heart."
-Gavin Magnus
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