Before the rise of the Vine and Instagram superstar, YouTube served as the platform of choice for young creatives hoping secure likes and laughs for the art.
Leading the way for the likes of Bretman Rock was the likes of outrageously hilarious and original Qaadir Howard and Branden Miller.
This year, the latter sees her star rise to household name levels after a character he created over a decade ago, Joanne Prada, found notoriety via Instagram.
Unfamiliar with the character?
Hit the play button below to meet Prada (also known as Joanne the Scammer) in ‘Positive Life Choices with Joanne the Scammer.’
Laugh out loud…
Good for him moving up the socioeconomic ladder in life, but everytime I see or hear about him I can’t help but think of all the homemade p*** he did.
Girl, where?!? ??
@Jason it’s all over tumblr lol
sure is…. ALL OVER TUMBLR
Taking a typical PROBLEM in the gay community “STEALING” and making it funny. A total LOSER. Mannerisms are cute but a Total Ballroom loser. Get a life and do something with it.
He’s hilarious.
I used to watch his old Youtube videos before he became Joanne, cannot believe I didn’t recognize him.
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He has come a long way, good for him.
You mean redtube? Lol I bet you did considering your bland taste.
Y’all just gonna leave out all the d****, jack off, and f******** videos he put out? ?
Tgj aren’t haters and clearly want the brother to do well. Those videos are old and stale… Just like you.
You got me confused with your dry pussed mama
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This is bottom of the barrel. I can’t believe you’re giving this Tumblr headcase an article. He goes from being an attention-seeking wannabe p*** star to being a gender-confused wannabe Chris Crocker. No, just no.
It’s so sad. This guy has elevated himself from so much but all you want to see is “those” videos. You are the same ones lusting over men who will never want you but hate on your fellow LGBT person who is striving to do and be better. It’s sad for you. He’s making moves. Where are you? Sat on the bottom none of them you want are interested in using.
Elevated himself? No. He’s making dumb videos in a wig. HE decided to post those x rated videos for the world to see. Of course people are going to associate him with them. He wanted the attention of a p*** star.
Lol kim did both why can’t he? This internalized homophobia needs to go. He HAS elevated himself. These”stupid videos” are making him good money while you’re hating.
Wow David. You just outed yourself by giving attention to Ms. Prada. We all know that “Joanne” isn’t how he rose to social network fame…
Sorry? Branden, Qaadir etc were the original YouTube kids. YOU may know him from the explicit videos but most people on IG know him from YouTube. He made the smut after starting YouTube which is why everyone’s seen it. If you’re acting like he started out as an amateur smut star you are simply a liar. I had no idea the gay community could be so jealous like this. All this anger because someone is doing their thing.
Wait! So you think all of his followers on ig follow him because he made a few Nasty videos? Girl bye. Solange is a fan of his, did she find him through porneuz too? I’m sorry to say but this is why the LGBT community isn’t where it would like to be. You scrap and fight over straight dudes who will never marry or claim you and hate on the girls they want and then don’t even support your own when they work hard.
“We all know Joanne isn’t how he rose to fame.” That’s what your thirsty behind wants to believe. I started watching on him on YT around 2009 along with B Scott, Qaadir and some others.
Some of you are defending him a bit much; to the point of it seeming conspicuous. You either are entertained by his shtick or you aren’t, but I have a hard time imagining too many people caring enough to come rushing to his defense after a few slightly chilly remarks. All of his notoriety comes via urban circles on online social sites. Wouldn’t surprise me if he were a regular reader here. Makes me wonder which one of you is actually him.
@truth that’s what I think about that lil kim Stan account. I swear that’s her.
It’s mark
@danzou IT HAS TO BE HER!!!! I been saying that s*** XD
I don’t care what he did in his past . It’s not for me to judge!!!!! All that matters is he doing better for himself, in his white lady house lol.
I’m actually shocked by the amount of hate in here. They judge him for doing the videos but watched them so what does that make them.
People are so quick to past judgement on other. It’s sickening to me.
The GAG is how do they know if he did p*** unless they seen it themselves???
Duh Richie aint none of the p*** witnesses denying actually watching that those tired ass confusing clips we’re calling p***. gurl sit down and just dont stand anymore. cut the legs off….
Was I talking to you?
I love him on Instagram!
I ❤ branden ,hes hilarious to me. As for those p*** vids yall speak of, I didn’t know abt them until I read the comments ?
Omg i looked them up and i think i may be scared for life lmfao
What’s so bad about him making p*** videos in the past? Even if he was still doing it who cares?
Makes a statement about his character, or lack thereof. No one who has done, or is still doing, p*** should be trying to espouse life advice.
Sis, it’s a comedy video and he’s playing a character. This isn’t some Dr Phil type s***. What exactly does p*** say about someone’s character btw? I know and have met plenty of p*** stars and i honestly cannot think of anything negative to say about most of them so i’m not really understanding
These comments have me KIIII KIIII. Anyway, he’s a funny guy p*** or no p***.
The novelty is wearing off now. It’s coming off forced.
A messy b*tch who lives for drama!!! Lol!! Slay me, Joanne! #honestly … Yea … #truly
This s*** is lame compared to the cute Instagram clips.
Doesn’t seem like he can sustain interest wit this character for longer than 1 minute 30 seconds.
When the p*** career doesnt quite work out….
I like his p*** videos,he also has some decent acting chops,giving credit where it’s due.
Nice