Alex YM
| Alex YM | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alex Mulyar May 25, 2009 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| 💼 Occupation | Social media personality, YouTuber |
| 📆 Years active | 2020–present |
| Known for | Short-form talking videos, comedic skits, prank-style videos, Meta smart glasses content |
| 🌐 Website | Instagram / Official, TikTok, YouTube |
Alex YM (real name Alex Mulyar; born May 25, 2009) is an American social media personality from Richmond, Virginia. He is known for short-form talking videos, real-life comedic skits, and content filmed using Meta smart glasses. His videos often combine first-person perspectives with humor, commentary, and situational comedy. He posts content under the handle @AlexWhyEm across platforms.
Alex YM gained semi-heavy internet traction in 2025 after dozens of his videos received millions of views and likes on TikTok and Instagram. He is a well-known social media figure in Virginia, particularly in the Richmond area.
Early life
Alex Mulyar was born on May 25, 2009, in Richmond, Virginia. Limited public information is available about his early life prior to his online presence.
Career
Alex YM originally began posting content on social media in 2020 on YouTube under the handle @AlexMulyar. During this period, he gained attention for satire videos in which he portrayed exaggerated characters, including a recurring persona commonly referred to as a "Fortnite Kid." These videos featured comedic gameplay and parody-style commentary across various video games and accumulated hundreds of thousands of views.[1]
He later transitioned to TikTok, where he began posting short-form talking videos focused on specific topics, often presented in a storytime format with comedic elements. His content expanded to include scripted and improvised comedic skits, as well as real-life videos recorded using Meta smart glasses.
During the summer of 2025, Alex YM gained semi-heavy internet traction after multiple videos gained attention on TikTok and Instagram. One of the videos that contributed to this growth featured the "Virginia dance," in which Alex performed exaggerated, humorous dance moves at Short Pump Town Center. The video significantly increased his visibility, making him a much more well-known local internet figure in Virginia and the Richmond area. As a result of this and other viral content, he gained tens of thousands of new followers over a short period.
Many of his videos across platforms have received millions of views, contributing to his continued growth on social media.
Collaborations
Alex YM has collaborated multiple times with fellow internet personality Jeremy Shields, known online as @jeremyshields_theman on TikTok and @jaydatroll_ on Instagram. Shields has hundreds of thousands of followers across his social media platforms. Their collaborations often feature prank-based and comedic content.[2][3][4][5]
Content style
Alex YM’s content is characterized by:
- Short-form talking and commentary videos
- Real-life comedic skits
- Prank-style interactions filmed in public
- Satirical character portrayals
- First-person recordings using Meta smart glasses
Social media presence
- TikTok: [1](https://www.tiktok.com/@alexwhyem)[6]
- Instagram: [2](https://www.instagram.com/alexwhyem)[7]
- YouTube: [3](https://www.youtube.com/@AlexMulyar)
See also
References
- ↑ "Fortnite Kid satire video by Alex YM". YouTube. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Collaboration between Alex YM and Jeremy Shields". TikTok. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Collaboration between Alex YM and Jeremy Shields". TikTok. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Collaboration between Alex YM and Jeremy Shields". Instagram. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Collaboration between Alex YM and Jeremy Shields". Instagram. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Alex YM TikTok Account". TikTok. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Alex YM Instagram Account". Instagram. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
External links
Category:2009 births Category:Living people Category:People from Richmond, Virginia Category:American YouTubers Category:Internet personalities
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