Bryce Michael Hall (born: February 8, 1999citation needed], is an American YouTube vlogger, who is know for his TikTok.[citation needed]
)[Early life[]
Hall was born on August 14, 1999, and he was raised by his mother Lisa in Ellicott City, Maryland.[1][2]
Career[]
Hall started his social media career on YouNow at the age of 15.[2] He originally started live streaming in an effort to make friends after being bullied.[2] In late 2014, he started gaining traction on the social media platforms Vine and Musical.ly, accumulating over 30,000 followers on Vine before it was shut down at the end of 2016.[3]
He started his YouTube channel in 2015.[2]
In 2018, Hall moved from his home in Maryland to Los Angeles to pursue his career.[2] In 2019, he was one of the social-media celebrities featured in the documentary Jawline, which detailed his career beginnings and his legal scandals with his former manager, Michael Weist.[2]
In January 2020, Hall and five other social media personalities moved into the Sway House, a Bel Air mansion owned by the talent management company TalentX Entertainment. There, they committed to creating viral content for multiple social media platforms, especially TikTok.[4][5] In February 2021, TalentX and Sway House co-founder Michael Gruen confirmed that the Sway House had been discontinued.[6]
In April 2022, it was reported that Hall would star in Skill House, a horror film written and directed by Josh Stolberg and financed by Ryan Kavanaugh's Proxima Studios.[7]
Boxing career[]
Bryce Hall vs. Austin McBroom[]
Hall and Austin McBroom began beefing on Twitter and a match was booked between them. On 18 March, 2021, the undercard of the match was turned into a new event called YouTubers vs. TikTokers, with Hall representing the TikTok side. At the press conference for the event, a fight between Hall and McBroom broke out on stage.[8] On June 12, 2021, Hall was defeated by McBroom via 3rd round TKO. In the post-match interview, Hall said, "I'm not a fighter, I never claimed to be a fighter." Later on a Keemstar interview Hall stated he meant to say he isn't a boxer.[9]
Bare-knuckle boxing career[]
Bryce Hall vs. Guillermo Perez[]
On 28 May, 2023, Hall teased a big announcement is coming soon.[10] According to The W.A.D.E. Concept, Hall's camp has confirmed he will return to the ring in August.[11] On June 2, Cross Fight Boxing confirmed that Hall boxing match will consist of 4×3 minute rounds and will be announced within the next week.[12] According to Happy Punch Promotions, Hall will be the first YouTuber to compete in BKFC as a Bare Knuckle Boxer.[13] Hall is scheduled to make his bare-knuckle boxing debut on August 11, 2023 under the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship against professional fighter Guillermo Perez in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[14] On the night of the fight, Hall defeated Perez via technical knockout (due to a doctor's stoppage) at the end of the second round.[15] Hall then proceeded to call out American YouTuber Austin McBroom, English YouTubers KSI and Deji.[16]
Bryce Hall vs. TBA[]
In February 2024, Hall confirmed on N3ON stream that he’s fighting bare knuckle again for his next fight.[17] It was announced that Hall will fight on Knuckle Mania 4 on April 27 in Los Angeles, per BKFC president David Feldman.[18]
Controversies[]
Lawsuit with Michael Weist[]
In 2017, Hall falsely accused his former manager Michael Weist of sexual assault.[19] Here's how he methodically built his bad boy brand, from peeing off a balcony to pandemic partying. On November 1, 2017, Hall tweeted out accusing Weist of hacking his Twitter account, and he also claimed that Weist touched him inappropriately, writing "Managers who touch their clients in ways they don't wanna be touched hide the truth by hacking their Twitter accounts."[20] In Hulu's "Jawline," Weist is shown replying to a text about suing Hall by stating that he would sue his former client for $5 million. Weist filed a lawsuit against Hall for defamation.[21] The case was settled outside of court, and Hall publicly apologized to Weist, stating "I made some harsh statements about Michael and regret making those statements, including any suggestion of sexual assault. I am sorry for what happened and I am glad it is over."
Arrest[]
On May 25, 2020, Hall, along with fellow TikTok star Jaden Hossler, was arrested in Lee County, Texas on drug charges. He was charged with a misdemeanor for possession of marijuana, and posted $5,000 bail the same day.[22]
LGBT Community Drama[]
In June 2020, his tweet about "straight TikTok" and hetero-phobia created controversy. Critics alleged Hall had mocked the LGBT community. He deleted the tweet minutes later and issued an apology to the public of Twitter.[23]
Attending a party during COVID-19 lockdown[]
On August 19, 2020, Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti authorized the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to shut off Hall's home utility services for violating the city's social distancing measures against the COVID-19 pandemic, which include a ban on house parties with large gatherings, which Hall allegedly violated with a celebration of his 21st birthday after several warnings from the Los Angeles Police Department to cease his parties.[24] On August 28, he was charged by the Los Angeles City Attorney with a misdemeanor violating the Safer L.A. health order and the city's “Party House Ordinance”.[25]
Lawsuit with Hernan Fernando[]
In October 2020, footage obtained by TMZ showed Hall and some of his friends in an altercation with an employee of the Cinco restaurant in Los Angeles. Several months later in April 2021, the restaurant co-owner, Hernan Fernando sued Hall for "battery; assault; intentional infliction of emotional distress; and engaging in acts of violence motivated by race, national origin, citizenship, immigration status and primary language."[26]
Beef with Sean Strickland[]
In February 2024, Hall wasn't impressed by former UFC middleweight Champion Sean Strickland's sparring session with Sneako calling out Strickland for a spar.[27] In response, Strickland took to X and shared a screenshot of his interaction with Hall, writing: "You all wanna see a dead body??? God this is the only thing I've ever wanted.... Please please I never ask you for anything..... please!!!"[28]
Beef with Ryan Garcia[]
During Hall's beef with Sean Strickland, American professional boxer Ryan Garcia called Hall out for not paying his father back to the 2021 'YouTubers vs. TikTokers' influencer boxing event.[29] Hall has responded, claiming he has attempted to pay the Garcia family for their service, telling Garcia to respond to his direct messages.[30]
Personal life[]
Hall moved to Los Angeles, California in 2018, later becoming the creator of the Sway House. In 2020, Hall dated TikToker Addison Rae. They broke up the following year.[31]
References[]
- ↑ TikTok's Bryce Hall Says He's 'Learning' and Growing' After Arrest: 'I Will Make You Proud'
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Everything You Need to Know About Tik Tok Star Bryce Hall
- ↑ Here's Everything You Should Know About TikTok's Bryce Hall
- ↑ A crew of TikTok stars lives rent-free in a Bel Air mansion, but at Sway House you have to meet your content quota
- ↑ The Sway House Is On Fire
- ↑ TikTok's Sway House Is Officially Over — But Its Message 'Will Never Die'
- ↑ Ryan Kavanaugh’s Proxima Studios Building ‘Skill House’, Starring Bryce Hall; Josh Stolberg To Direct
- ↑ YouTubers vs Tiktokers boxing date: who is fighting and when?
- ↑ YouTube vs. TikTok fight results: Austin McBroom TKO's Bryce Hall, AnEsonGib gets robbed
- ↑ https://twitter.com/IfnBoxing/status/1662884085885272065
- ↑ https://twitter.com/HappyPunchPromo/status/1664395390152572928
- ↑ https://twitter.com/IfnBoxing/status/1664619038641717250
- ↑ https://twitter.com/IfnBoxing/status/1667333193245114371
- ↑ https://twitter.com/HappyPunchPromo/status/1670936831846752257
- ↑ BKFC 48 live blog: Bryce Hall vs. Gee Perez
- ↑ Bryce Hall calls out Deji, KSI and Austin McBroom after knocking down Gee Perez
- ↑ https://twitter.com/HappyPunch/status/1754692615352574295
- ↑ https://twitter.com/HappyPunch/status/1762971746443903212
- ↑ TikTok star Bryce Hall could face jail time after being charged for his giant 21st birthday party.
- ↑ Was Bryce Hall Charged With Sexual Assault? The Star Has Refuted Allegations
- ↑ What Happened With The Lawsuit From Hulu's Jawline Documentary?
- ↑ TikTok stars Bryce Hall, Jaden Hossler arrested for drug possession: reports
- ↑ Tiktok star Bryce Hall apologises after backlash over insensitive ‘heterophobia’ comment
- ↑ TikToker Bryce Hall Has His Utilities Shut Off for Hosting Massive Birthday Party in Los Angeles: Report
- ↑ 2 TikTok Stars Who Threw Big Parties Face Charges, Prosecutors Say
- ↑ TikTok Star Bryce Hall Sued for Assault, Battery over L.A. Restaurant Fight Caught on Camera
- ↑ Bryce Hall challenges Sean Strickland to sparring session after Sneako beatdown, I'll knock him out!
- ↑ https://twitter.com/SStricklandMMA/status/1756872083806806227
- ↑ https://twitter.com/HappyPunch/status/1757120354252669375
- ↑ https://twitter.com/BryceHall/status/1757133487830966293
- ↑ A Complete Timeline of Addison Rae and Bryce Hall's Relationship