Shan Rizwan '21 on how asking strangers one question made him a social media star.
About this episode
Shan Rizwan reflects on his journey to becoming a social media star through his viral videos asking strangers about their music.
Back in the summer of 2018, Shan Rizwan '21 was an incoming sophomore at BC when he began posting vlogs about his life on YouTube. Seven years later, he's become a social media sensation with nearly 3 million followers across his various platforms, thanks to his viral man-on-the-street style videos asking strangers on the street what music they're listening to. In this episode, he reflects on his journey to Internet fame, what it's really like when a childhood dream comes true, and what's nex...
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