AFK w/ EricDOA | How the ‘Low Taper Fade’ Broke the Internet, Our Favorite Childhood Games & The Mental Battle in the Music Industry

AFK w/ Ninja

Ninja & SALT

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4.8 • 638 Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2024

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Tyler and EricDOA delve into the epic journey behind Eric's viral moment on Twitch, which ignited the internet with the iconic "low taper fade" clip. From the unexpected origins of the trend to its profound impact on Eric's music and social media presence, this episode explores the power of embracing viral moments as an artist. Dive deep into the evolution of streaming, childhood memories, and the importance of being present in the moment. The pair discuss creativity, the challenges of the entertainment industry, and the pursuit of personal growth.

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0:00.0	and I was like I was on it
0:07.0	I was on YouTube and I saw this clip of you fucking dunking on this kid in H1Z1 and
0:12.4	and screaming back at him with because they used to have the the proximity chat I was
0:16.7	Hell yeah bro you talking about the the fuck you say to me a little shit moment yes yes fuck you say to me a little shit moment? Yes, yes.
0:21.0	The fuck you say to me a little shit.
0:23.5	Oh my God, dude.
0:26.6	Dude,
0:28.5	do people to this day
0:29.8	still don't know
0:31.1	what sparked that?
0:32.2	Yeah. All right, everyone, Ninja has entered the chat, and it's heating up on AFK today because we got something extra saucy.
0:53.0	We're about to welcome a singing, sensation,, music improv, streaming rap, God, and viral
0:58.4	trendsetter to the AFK main stage.
1:01.1	Picture this.
1:02.2	A Twitch live stream filled with raw emotion, absurd humor, and a dash of unpredictability
1:06.9	in the midst of it all, a line so iconic, it sparked a viral sensation like no other.
1:11.8	That's right, folks.
1:12.6	We're talking about none of them the singer and artist Eric D-O-A, the mastermind behind the legendary
1:18.8	low-taper fade moment that even got me to rock a fresh new look from viral Twitch streams
1:23.3	to setting trends left and right.
1:25.3	Eric isn't just making waves in the music scene.
1:27.1	He's creating a tsunami of hyperpop greatness.
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