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First money on social media
When did you first make money on social media, and from what?
The first time he made money on social media was probably at nineteen. It probably could have happened at thirteen; he just did not have a bank account at thirteen. The first account that brought in money was at 19, from TikTok live streaming; people were giving him gifts.
The first time I made money on social media was probably at nineteen. It probably could have happened at thirteen, I just didn't have a bank account at thirteen. The first account that brought in money was at 19, from TikTok live streaming; people were giving me gifts.
Source: Round 2, question 10. Michael McCraw, voice transcript relayed by Gideon, Nov 14, 2026, 3:35 PM MT. Pages on this site use only his interview answers or other verified sources. Nothing here is invented.
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When did you first make money on social media, and from what?
The first time I made money on social media was probably at nineteen. It probably could have happened at thirteen, I just didn't have a bank account at thirteen. The first account that brought in money was at 19, from TikTok live streaming; people were giving me gifts.