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Curtis Lepore | |
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![]() Lepore in 2016 | |
Born | June 28, 1983[1]
Smithtown, New York, U.S.
[2] | (age 41)
Nationality | American |
Education | State University of New York at Oswego |
Occupation(s) | Vine star, musician |
Years active | 2009–present |
Known for | Vine skits |
Curtis Lepore (born June 28, 1983) is an American actor, musician and internet celebrity known for his Vine videos. [1] [3] As of August 2016, he was ranked as the seventh most popular user on Vine. [4]
From 2009–2012, Curtis Lepore was the frontman of straight edge hardcore band, GhostXShip, a band he helped found in his hometown of Syracuse, New York. In 2012, Lepore issued a statement announcing his departure from the band. [5] After leaving the band, Lepore also provided featured vocals on the song "Black Death" for beatdown hardcore band No Zodiac. [6] Lepore and No Zodiac maintained close ties for many years. Lepore also embarked on a European tour with No Zodiac in 2013 where he provided lead vocals substituting for the band's then-vocalist Gerardo Pavon, who was unable to travel outside the country because of visa issues.
Many of Lepore's [Vine] videos involve collaborations with other Vine stars such as Lele Pons, Christian DelGrosso and KingBach. [7] Lepore was one of the first clients of Vine talent agency, Grape Story. [8]
Until a controversy in 2013, Lepore was part of one of the first online celebrity couples with his relationship to video blogger Jessi Vazquez. [1] They were supposedly introduced by Vazquez's manager and engaged in a handful of public stunts and appearances as part of their relationship, including a public meeting in Washington Square Park which featured a live band and a special hashtag to commemorate the event. [1] At the time, Lepore had over 1 million Vine followers. [1] As of February 2014, Lepore has 7.5 million followers on Vine. [9]
Lepore was raised in Smithtown, New York. He attended SUNY Oswego before moving to Los Angeles. [2] He is vegan and straight edge. [10] He had a Boston Terrier named Buster Beans whom he adopted in 2010 from an elderly couple who could no longer care for him. [11] As of March 2015, Buster had over a million of his own followers on Vine. [7] Buster died later in 2016. Lepore is actively involved in a variety of national and local charitable organizations, such as Stuff-A-Truck, a project which focuses on donating toys to underprivileged children. [2]
In October 2013, Lepore was alleged to have raped his then-girlfriend, Jessi "Smiles" Vazquez. [12] The incident occurred when Vazquez was in Los Angeles recovering from a concussion. Vazquez stated that Lepore came over to help while she was recovering, and once asleep, Lepore raped her. [12] [13] Charges were filed in January 2014; Lepore, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, was released on $100,000 bail. [14] [15] In February 2014, Lepore took a plea deal in the case; the rape charges were dropped and he pleaded guilty to felony assault. [13] [16] In February 2015, Lepore's felony assault charges were reduced to a misdemeanor. [17] In December 2019, Lepore released a statement talking about this case. [18]
Year | Artist | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Bart Baker | " Wiggle Parody" | Anthony Wiggle |
![]() | This article needs to be updated.(March 2021) |
Curtis Lepore | |
---|---|
![]() Lepore in 2016 | |
Born | June 28, 1983[1]
Smithtown, New York, U.S.
[2] | (age 41)
Nationality | American |
Education | State University of New York at Oswego |
Occupation(s) | Vine star, musician |
Years active | 2009–present |
Known for | Vine skits |
Curtis Lepore (born June 28, 1983) is an American actor, musician and internet celebrity known for his Vine videos. [1] [3] As of August 2016, he was ranked as the seventh most popular user on Vine. [4]
From 2009–2012, Curtis Lepore was the frontman of straight edge hardcore band, GhostXShip, a band he helped found in his hometown of Syracuse, New York. In 2012, Lepore issued a statement announcing his departure from the band. [5] After leaving the band, Lepore also provided featured vocals on the song "Black Death" for beatdown hardcore band No Zodiac. [6] Lepore and No Zodiac maintained close ties for many years. Lepore also embarked on a European tour with No Zodiac in 2013 where he provided lead vocals substituting for the band's then-vocalist Gerardo Pavon, who was unable to travel outside the country because of visa issues.
Many of Lepore's [Vine] videos involve collaborations with other Vine stars such as Lele Pons, Christian DelGrosso and KingBach. [7] Lepore was one of the first clients of Vine talent agency, Grape Story. [8]
Until a controversy in 2013, Lepore was part of one of the first online celebrity couples with his relationship to video blogger Jessi Vazquez. [1] They were supposedly introduced by Vazquez's manager and engaged in a handful of public stunts and appearances as part of their relationship, including a public meeting in Washington Square Park which featured a live band and a special hashtag to commemorate the event. [1] At the time, Lepore had over 1 million Vine followers. [1] As of February 2014, Lepore has 7.5 million followers on Vine. [9]
Lepore was raised in Smithtown, New York. He attended SUNY Oswego before moving to Los Angeles. [2] He is vegan and straight edge. [10] He had a Boston Terrier named Buster Beans whom he adopted in 2010 from an elderly couple who could no longer care for him. [11] As of March 2015, Buster had over a million of his own followers on Vine. [7] Buster died later in 2016. Lepore is actively involved in a variety of national and local charitable organizations, such as Stuff-A-Truck, a project which focuses on donating toys to underprivileged children. [2]
In October 2013, Lepore was alleged to have raped his then-girlfriend, Jessi "Smiles" Vazquez. [12] The incident occurred when Vazquez was in Los Angeles recovering from a concussion. Vazquez stated that Lepore came over to help while she was recovering, and once asleep, Lepore raped her. [12] [13] Charges were filed in January 2014; Lepore, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, was released on $100,000 bail. [14] [15] In February 2014, Lepore took a plea deal in the case; the rape charges were dropped and he pleaded guilty to felony assault. [13] [16] In February 2015, Lepore's felony assault charges were reduced to a misdemeanor. [17] In December 2019, Lepore released a statement talking about this case. [18]
Year | Artist | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Bart Baker | " Wiggle Parody" | Anthony Wiggle |