Carter Kench

American TikTok star and influencer Carter Kench, born on November 9, 2002, became an almost overnight sensation with his presence on social media. He began posting his videos and vlogs on YouTube but gained popularity after joining TikTok. Since first starting on TikTok in 2018, he has gone on to acquire millions of fans and has channeled this fame to become a successful star on YouTube and Instagram as well. Celebrate the birthday of this up-and-coming celebrity with some insights and trivia about his life and career.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Carter Kench

Nickname:

Cringe Carter

Birth date:

November 9, 2002

Age:

21

Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

Height:

5' 8"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$500 thousand

Carter's Social Media:

Background

TikTok star and social media influencer Carter Kench has climbed up the fame ladder quite quickly. Born on November 9, 2002, in Milton, Georgia, he is the second of three children. His mother is Shelley Williamson Kench. His father’s name is not available in the public domain. He has two sisters. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. From an early age, he was a keen dancer and was part of a dance team. He attended Cambridge High School and played tennis for the school team. After graduating high school, he enrolled at the University of Georgia.

Kench started his social media career in 2014 with YouTube, but it was only two years later that he posted his first video in 2016, after which he began to post dance videos and comedy vlogs every now and then. His career breakthrough came in 2018 when he began to post videos on TikTok under the moniker CringeCarter. Within a few weeks, he had amassed a few hundred thousand followers who eagerly watched his lip-sync videos, comedic skits, and dance videos. In 2019, he began to work at a Chick-fil-A. He is most known for his collaboration with Dunkin’ Donuts, which began in 2020 after he won a challenge. This also led to a collaboration with The Influencer Marketing Factory. He then began to regularly post videos and posts featuring Dunkin’ Donuts, earning millions of likes for the campaign. Later that year, a fan started a petition requesting Dunkin’ to name a drink after Kench. In 2021, he began to work at a haunted house named Spirit Halloween, which became the location for many of his videos. This was also the year he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.

Kench is known for his cool and casual style and for turning his normal life into funny videos for fans. He is also winning over fans and peers with his contribution to charitable causes, such as the Pink Donut Project, which spreads awareness about mental health. He often does merchandise drops, selling limited-edition merchandise for a few months in the year. He has also been called an inspiration for the youth and has appeared in several magazines and podcasts as a guest.

Career timeline

2016
His First YouTube Video

Wanting to share some dance moves, Kench posts his first video on his YouTube channel.

2018
He Starts a TikTok Account

Kench starts his account on the platform, earning thousands of followers within weeks.

2020
Collaboration with Dunkin’ Donuts

After winning a social media challenge by Dunkin’ Donuts, Kench begins a campaign in collaboration with the brand.

2021
Job at a Haunted House

Kench begins to work at a haunted house named Spirit Halloween, also shooting several of his videos at the location.

2022
Four Million TikTok Followers

Kench gains over four million followers on the video-sharing app.

Why We Love Carter Kench

  1. He likes to keep things authentic

    In all the content he creates for fans, he tries to be as authentic as possible. He always attempts to generate genuine content that reflects who he is as a person.

  2. He is funny

    Kench’s P.O.V. videos, comedy skits, and vlogs are known for being fun and entertaining. They show off his great sense of humor, endearing him to his fans.

  3. He enjoys his work

    Kench has often stated that he loves his work. He likes planning, making videos, and posting content to his social media pages for his followers.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He loves ‘S&M’

    Kench’s favorite song to listen to in the car is ‘S&M’ by pop singer Rihanna.

  2. He hates the traffic in Los Angeles

    While there are many things he loves about L.A., he is not a fan of the traffic in the city.

  3. He has asthma

    Kench suffers from asthma, having been diagnosed as a child.

  4. He installed TikTok as a joke

    Initially, Kench downloaded the app because he thought it was a joke.

  5. He is allergic to nuts

    Kench is severely allergic to nuts and avoids them in his meals.

Carter Kench FAQs

How many Squishmallows does Carter Kench have?

His content often involves him going on “Squish hunts” and he has a collection of roughly 430.

Does Carter Kench have a merch?

He has official merchandise that includes hoodies and T-shirts.

Where does Carter Kench live?

In 2021, Kench moved to Los Angeles.

Carter Kench’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2024November 9Saturday
2025November 9Sunday
2026November 9Monday
2027November 9Tuesday
2028November 9Thursday

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