I get what she’s doing but living in NYC all my life with actual homeless people on the street, i just cant get behind this person trying to get famous for being homeless by choice while drinking her Starbucks and shopping at Mercedes. Leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It’s smart, but it makes me extremely uncomfortable….
Couldn't agree more, I live in CT which isnt too far from NY & the homeless population here is just as bad unfortunately. Her trying to classify herself as "homeless" while living in her van, drinking starbucks etc if the ACTUAL homeless community heard her try to classify herself as such they would legit laugh in her face & tell her she don't even know the half of it or be able to cut it if she didn't have those extra luxuries to fall back on to help make her comfortable.
“Homelessness or houselessness - also known as a state of being unhoused or unsheltered - is the condition of lacking stable, safe, and adequate housing.” Is her vehicle stable? That’s subjective. Is her vehicle safe? That’s subjective. More safe than a bis bench? Yes. More safe than an Avon dined house/building? Depends. Cars are easy to break into usually. Is her car adequate housing? Not really. I personally don’t care how she refers to herself. It’s not affecting anyones life in a major way, it doesn’t contribute to more homelessness, and it’s not shifting the world.
@@IAMCCSuarez, I hope this doesn’t come across as rude, however you did say that you appreciate constructive criticism so… I’m an older southern lady so I do speak my mind and at times I do come across a tad bit rude, even though I’m not meaning to come across that way at all. So that might be why I’m picking up this vibe from you. You know, like that old saying, it takes one to know one? But you do come across as arrogant at times, in my opinion. And your speech is very monotone and flat, and that might be why you seem arrogant. Most arrogant people sound very monotone and flat when they speak. I haven’t been following you for very long, so I don’t know what part of the country you’re from, so it could be just the way y’all talk from that area. Some think that all people from the south are dumb hillbillies. So I can certainly understand that your speech patterns might just be because of where you’re from. I just thought I’d let you know that you do speak in a very monotone and flat way and it’s coming across as arrogance. And the vocal fry…sweetie, please stop that, it is so annoying. Yours isn’t half as bad as the young lady who’s TH-cam channel is called 10 to Life. Omg hers is so bad that I had to stop listening to her channel. It’s like nails on a chalkboard. I think the two of you are around the same age, so it might have something to do with the generation that y’all grew up in, I don’t know. But I hear a lot of young women y’all’s age that speak with that vocal fry and I’m just saying, it’s annoying. Put a little inflection in your voice and don’t be afraid of how you’re going to sound to people or how you look all the time. It seems like you’re trying to be this always put together sophisticated type of young woman and it’s coming across as stuffy and arrogant. Let your hair down and laugh sometimes. Talk to your followers like we’re your friends or family. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Even if you snort when you laugh, snort away.🤣 Loosen up and have fun with us. I know that some of your content isn’t anything to laugh at, but break away from that sometimes and tell us about yourself and your life, especially the fun parts. Do a whole video in your PJ’s with no makeup on and your hair in a bun. It’s okay to admit that you’re not perfect and you don’t always have the answers, especially when you’re exposing some of these possible scammers or grifters as you call them. Stay humble, because, but for the grace of God, goes you…and me. God bless and take care.
Never heard of her either. As a single mom who has been homeless twice, including this summer, the fact that she does this by choice to make money infuriates me. There are soooo many people who are homeless by no fault of their own that cant get any help so seeing her make all this money is disgusting imo..
See, sadly that's another way that her behavior is harming people 🥺 There are ppl in actual need rn & ppl may assume they're lying, so they don't give help. 😭 I agree, be cognizant of the situation you're in, for sure. Don't get hustled. But pls don't allow this story to let you dismiss someone who might actually be in trouble. 🙏🏻 (I'm formerly homeless. I *hated* asking for help, it made me feel so low, I cannot describe the feeling. 😭 I only asked at a gas station once in my life & the man refused to even give me a quarter. That made me feel even worse than I already had. I'll never forget it. Sorry to ramble & dump this in the comments lol 🤦🏼♀️ This story is genuinely triggering. I'm fine now, btw lol, had some luck finally 🙏🏻)
@@JaseekaRawr Yes I will always give people the benefit of the doubt. I have no problem giving money to homeless people or just recently I gave some money to a woman who was standing outside of the thrift store and said she needed to buy her medication. But I draw the line at giving money to content creators. We all know enough at this point to know that these people ARE making money. I would much rather give money away to someone in my community. And I'm really happy for you that you're in a better place.
@@hannahmargaret_ What a beautiful reply, omg ❤ Thank you!! Completely agree, all around. You worded that so perfectly. 😌 Wishing the best for you as well, you've got a good heart ❤ & thank you for helping that woman!! 🙏🏻
I'm 56. I've been pulled over 3 times and received 2 tickets and a warning. I was in my teens and 20s. I remember vividly where each happened. So far, I've not been arrested, but with every trip to Walmart, I inch closer to that reality. Back to her, I don't believe her.
I no longer shop at Walmart because they accused me of trying to shoplift 2$ bags of dirt when their machine fudged up.. I had a 10 $ chapstick, like … why would I not steal something small and more expensive if that was what I was doing.. I don’t miss them . Your comment made me laugh
This comment is super funny and I don’t necessarily believe her either. I do just want to advise that the quality of your memory isn’t transferable to her experience or that of others, I have ptsd related amnesia and forgot my only child’s birthday when I enrolled her for school and had to ask someone what number the date is on the day before Christmas when you wear your pyjamas and wait for morning to come because I also couldn’t remember the word eve to ask what date Christmas Eve is to write down my only daughters birthdate. Jury’s have ruined lives over patchy memories seeming unbelievable and like stories they couldn’t keep straight, especially women from the bipoc community who are more likely to experience trauma and therefore gaps in memory where stress levels are elevated, just my two cents, appreciate reading your experience and perspective though, drive safe and sane on your way to walmart hehe
I watched some of her videos before on Charlotte on the Web and as a mental health worker who works with the unhoused population, my sensors came up saying scam, scam, scam. Everyone differs, but when you work with the unhoused population you know exactly if someone is bullshiting or not, I call BS on Ari.
@@JaseekaRawr you know that people are homeless that still take care of themselves and have jobs right? I was homeless for probably close to two years and then after that I was couch surfing for another two years. I had a job the entire time I would either shower at the gym or if I found a friend that would let me shower there we did that and I went to doctors appointments I did everything I needed to do I just lived in my car my kids went to school I just lived in my car. I wasn’t choosing to live in my car it was terrible and terrifying because I always have car issues so my biggest fear was my breaking down on the side of the and my house. Benefitke I do from almost 7 years ago at this point thankfully it’s literally impossible to get a house and then also because I had a job I wasn’t qualified to get any type of government benefits so stop judging I’m
@@kadeelacayo4806 That's not what Rawr meant. Rawr wasn't saying "She brushes her teeth, therefore she's not homeless". She's saying "Ari's teeth are an unnatural shade that can only be accomplished through either repeated professional bleaching or veneers. Both of which are VERY expensive, far outside the financial reach of most people living at or below poverty. Hell, even working class and lower middle class are likely not able to afford such luxuries, especially since insurance doesn't cover it. Though, given the unnatural straightness at the bottom of her teeth, her smile is most likely attributable to veneers. A good set of quality veneers, which those appear to be, run approximately $10k to $20k. If we're looking at LA, which it looks like she may be given all the beach pics, and HIGH quality, then that cost will go up to 2k to 3k PER TOOTH. The average adult has 32 teeth, so you're looking at $64k to $96k for the finest of bright white fakeness." At least, that's what I gathered from Rawr's undertone. @Jaseeka Rawr please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
@@Original_Tenshi_Chan she lived in big mansions. She could have had all the luxuries in life 13 months ago…. But now her life has been completely changed. I see where people are coming from… But I just think she’s a hot mess and it’s obvious by the attachment issues she hinted at between her “free spirited dad” who runs from his responsibilities and her mom with whom she did not ever form a strong bond. Even her grandma treated her funny for bonding so closely with her grandfather who adopted her. The cali family was still partying and drinking and fighting…. So she had to go. If you are struggling with mental health issues and/ or substance abuse, you cannot be around that kind of environment unless you’re begging for a relapse. I think the biggest issue is, people can’t fathom that a cute attractive girl can “really” be in this position. They think she’s just a glam, car-livin, hippie. Meanwhile… I feel like I can see the utter and complete hot ass mess that she actually IS. Yet she recently found god and seems to be seeking healing so I’m not knocking her… I’m just sayin, I’m kinda scratching my head at why people think she’s “scamming” instead of the literal hot mess that she is!? I personally have experience in this area so maybe it’s just more obvious to me. Idk 🤷🏼♀️
31:05 T H A N K Y O U. that’s the vibe I get from 95% of “van life” and these boujee white “hippie” travel vloggers. the comment sections, the glossing over real homeless issues… doesn’t sit right
@@gigi2k326 yeah I've been calling it "Van Life Vlogging" & to be clear even tho she claims "I never asked for money" she went into depth on how hard it was for her & others in So Cal to find housing. She mentioned she put in applications everywhere & was continually turned down. & so of course someone saying they were looking for places but had to live in their car & then puts a cash app in her bio is definitely an "ask" imo
yoooooo....so true, its the gentrification of homelessness. i lived out of vehicles for 5 years and was homeless for 15 (by choice, i traveled and worked farms etc and rode freight trains,) but never lived in a box on the corner. i can tell people all about homelessness but they wouldnt listen becaus ethey allready know it all. when people saw i had a phone they lost thier shit......when i lived in a van it wasnt the in thing to do like it is nowadays and all chic. most poeple have no clue what homeless pople are about and how they vary. they think they all live in carboard in skid row and do drugs. i cannot stand those youtubers making $$$$ but could totally do something, whereas when i left home i had no where to go. i merely adapted to the lifestyle and made it work. allthough i could have lived a normal life i didnt want to. but i was still homeless and these youtubers cant even admkit that
@@gigi2k326 no its the same regardless how you wanna spice it up. if you do not have a residence you are homeless. it just has such a bad stigma everyone thinks everyone lives in a box on the corner and does drugs, they cant fathom not living in a house and working a 9 to 5
I'm sure I speak for everyone wathcing. We so appreciate all the work you put in editing and working on these videos. ❤ I needed this video today after a stressful time. Love ya x
@@IAMCCSuarez love you Chelsea! Idk who these ppl are ....I watch you, Josh (DCP) and Annie Elise primarily! Your vids are so informative, not one -sided and just brilliantly done! Thank you guuurl ♥️
Damn skull fractures in babies are not something that just happen, it is almost always indicative of a serious accident or serious abuse. That is what really got to me.
I'm disabled. I fell 6 feet from standing on concrete with my infant- and he didn't even have more than a bruise thank GOD. Do you know what kind of force it takes to create a skull fracture?! Even in an infant. There's no damn way that was an accident the way she described. Period.
If she was really homeless and got $30,000-$40,000, wouldn’t she just be looking for an affordable, dependable used camper van? Or even just a regular van to have more space? There are some small old campers that move around our area to get around parking laws, that people are actually living in full-time. Nothing fancy, but it’s worlds better than a car or tent. Why does it have to be a Mercedes, and brand-new at that?
look mercedes are fucking nice i had 2 when i was homeless but Ari sucks she doesnt deserve one. im defihnatly getting a sprinter van. then ill be homeless again.
I agree matter of fact I have often thought about finding an older but good shape camper to live in myself. One thing I could see is maybe she don’t want too because of breakdowns she can’t fix and things not working she can’t fix. But the space would be much better and she could cook and bath in one. That would cut expenses a lot. Just my thoughts tho. If this car living works for her, then so be it.
I think your observation about her version of homelessness being “appealing” and “palatable” to people. I know that homelessness looks very different from person to person, and it’s not always the stereotype of the mentally I’ll person living out of a box on the street… but there does seem to be something so distasteful about marketing herself as a “homeless person in California” when there is a serious problem with public health and safety with the number of homeless people who are living out of boxes and tents in California.
I’m fascinated in how social media works and I love how you’re delving into this topic! You bring an inside perspective that I, as a viewer only, would never be privy to. Thanks!
and yet I get told ' you talk abotu money all the time youre so cringe and obsessed with money you brag!' when I will literally only speak about it in terms of analytics LOL
True or not, I cannot imagine many more frightening things than declaring that you are an unhoused person in a specific location and 1-2 MILLIONS OF PEOPLE being informed of this.
We do different things on youtube, but I just wanted to thank you for being one of the reasons I started my own channel. Your confidence and love towards your audience is so contagious and your continuous quality is inspirational. Thanks for being you, girl! 🥰
@@IAMCCSuarez, not a thank you for the kind and sweet words and glowing review of you and your channel? Wow !! Seriously? This is what I was talking about. Arrogance !!! No advice for her? Just, your profile/logo is good. Not great, just good. Is it arrogance or jealousy? Or both? 🙄
Yea same on the tickets thing. The last and only two tickets I got were in 2010 and I remember everything about them. Also, her moving to CA while knowing she is not financially set was what instantly made me not give a fuck about her situation. I know that’s harsh, but CA is known for being expensive. We have so many homeless people here that truly need help and are not homeless by choose. So choosing to move here and live the van life while simultaneously asking for money on the internet is really frustrating. If she needed to move far away, NV is right next door and significantly cheaper. I used to go to college with a girl who came from money, her and all her friends glamorized being homeless and chose to live the van life for whatever reason, but they were pretty so people would often give them money and whatnot while on the street. Meanwhile my dad is homeless due to mental illness and is frequently harassed or arrested for just existing as a homeless person and being mentally ill. A lot of us can’t even afford to live in the home we have grown up in here, so I just don’t get why the fuck she would move here. It makes no sense
It might be because California is warm year round in most parts of the state. I’ve heard that’s why a lot of people choose California. If you’re going to be on the streets or in a tent or in a vehicle, it would be very uncomfortable in the winter, so they choose a state where it’s warm most of the time.
@@teresacox2511 Florida is warm year round, a lot cheaper than California and closer to Arkansas where she came from. Ari has aspirations to do exactly what she's doing and I suspect that she did some unsavory things before she left (that's according to some folks who popped up in her chat who know her). There's just really no rational reason that a truly homeless person would choose to live in the most expensive state in the country and drive around all day while gas is super expensive in California. Can't be doing too bad to have the money to even sustain driving around all the time at this time of inflation.
Sometimes the BEST thing a patent can do is disappear. She's keeping her toxic drama away from her kid and in my eyes that's something to be okay with.
I have never understood why people willingly donate to these "homeless" grifters/nomads. If you choose to embark on that lifestyle, fine, but I'll be damned if I'm going to support it via my own money. Ad revenue is one thing, but I work for my money, and am not going to send you $20 so you can prattle on about whatever nonsense you've grafted onto.
They’re the ones who judge the person living on the street who puts out a coffee cup for money, but want to feel they’re altruistic, so they give to people they feel are like them, like Ari. My opinion, anyhoo.
I’ve been homeless before and nothing about it is glamorous. It sucks especially in the winter. If you’re a smoker and can’t afford cigarettes you will find yourself picking up random thrown out buds to get some nicotine in your system. It’s depressing. It feels hopeless. Maintaining a job homeless isn’t impossible but it’s hard as well for multiple reasons.
Everyone handles abuse differently, leaving differently, etc. when I left my abuser I moved states away, blocked him on everything, and stayed off all social media for almost a year. I understand this isn’t an option for many, but if you’re able to get out, like she did, I personally cannot imagine wanting to our myself on the radar (again, this is me and my thought process). Never heard of her before, thanks for all your work as always.
Went through a similar situation and followed the same steps as you - I completely agree, the fear and paranoia at that time was so intense, I couldn't imagine wanting people to watch me on the internet. Glad you got through it x
Damn, you are soooo to the point and soooo respectful. I love it! I did see her videos pop in my feed and I started watching…I even subscribed. Then, I don’t know, I had a weird feeling when she mentioned going to the Mercedes or even staying at a hotel. It’s not bad by any means but if you’re to be frugal because you’re homeless 🤔… idk… she even quit her job….which, damn…that was fast. Anyways, thank you CC that was beyond clear 😍
Omg I did the same ,one day I got a weird message to a comment I left on her video and they were calling her out about stuff then I unsubscribed .. saw this video later on woahhh.
If she was just saying ‘hey I’m a person who is choosing to do van life’ and did not ask for donations and such then this would be much less problematic. I feel like her using the word Homeless for clout and attention is just not right.
I've already seen videos on TH-cam reacting to her videos as a criticism to "how homeless people spend money" and this is EXACTLY why she pisses me off. She is making it harder for people with real issues gaining housing & help harder to gain access to help. They will see Ari staying at the Biltmore & think ALL homeless people would do the same if they were given money (instead of maybe buying food & getting into a studio apartment). I really hope videos like this one keep coming to remind everyone she is unhoused by CHOICE to make money off of it.
I appreciate you breaking down how TH-cam pays people. I have often wondered how that works and have attempted to read about it, but it's much easier for my attention deficit brain to understand when hearing it out loud. So thanks!
I was homeless in my car 5 years ago and I can tell you from experience that sudden homelessness in car looks nothing like this. Her car is set up for creating a UTUBE channel.
I’ve seen a lot of videos of people talking about this. You by far are the most detailed and informative. I did my own deep dive on her and I have changed my opinion about her. And the whole situation. We all appreciate your dedication and thoroughness with everything you do. 💕
She’s a nomad. A vagabond. A hippie drifter. …Whatever the correct verbiage is these days. She’s most definitely not homeless. The only time I’d see a Starbucks cup in the hands of the homeless people I live around, is if they pulled it out of the trash can. And true, I do hear from some that “this life is earlier, I choose it.” But many, do not. She’s painting herself skid row homeless as she’s able to buy coffee, hotel rooms, and gas. No, girl.
Never seen or heard about this girl but she reminds me a bit of a friend who is all about the Van-life, traveling and such. She has a great paying, remote job so she pays for most things herself. HOWEVER, she is very privileged and refuses to acknowledge it. She has all her belongings stuffed in a room at her parents home, (doesn’t pay them rent) and is constantly complaining about her lack of food and proper shelter (so people will feel sorry for her and give her money 🙄, food or shelter) because she refuses to pay over a certain amount for these (much needed) things in order to pay for experiences such as entrance to certain private places, snorkeling, scuba diving, etc. I get the appeal about that type of life but pay for that shit yourself if those are the things you wanna do- DONT GRIFT ON OTHERS. I hate that shit.
Drives me nuts when people show off the small home/van life deal without mentioning if they keep all their stuff at someone's house. It's fine to do that, just don't call it minimalism.
I was one of the millions of people who got her videos in my recommended and I remember not feelings 100% about her after I watched one so I told recommended to not show me her videos anymore. This analysis checks out. Thank you for an amazing video!
I agree with your evaluation that she's probably more of a grifter than a scammer. She is being intentionally misleading but not straight up scamming. I think she'll probably have her 15 min then people will get bored of her.
As a child support case worker, if the father of her child were to file a case it would literally be the biggest mess to deal with. Getting her served would probably be impossible since she doesn’t seem to stay in one place. Unfortunately it would probably be way more work than it would be worth.
Yep I’ve been trying to serve my child’s father for years. No clue where he is. They refuse to allow it to move forward. I’m also terrified of him getting visitation if I do find him
Love your deep dives, Ty for your time and to put out the truth. She’s a very stunning girl and people are drawn to that and they want to know more about her. I believe that’s why she grew, basically overnight.
I've been in a work meeting for the last hour and I just looked down at my phone to see that your video has been playing this whole time in my purse lol thank goodness for Bluetooth bc no one heard a thing haha happy to contribute to the views however I can but I'll definitely be watching in full this evening and I can not wait!!
Lycan should take note from you with addressing this situation with respect towards all parties involved. He is vile. Thank you for the deep dive. Always love for you, CC!
I love your ability to come at these topics as unbiased as possible. I think this was a good overview of her. My only comment is about her recalling her arrest record. As someone who is now in their 30s and was arrested many times in my early 20s I could not (even if my life depended on it) tell you what all the charges were. Maybe the general family of charges, but not the specifics. Just another viewpoint on that. Other than that, I love how you talked about her. Another amazing video!
I person I went to high school with decided to quit his job and live in his car and has been homeless by choice for a super long time. California is "home" for him as well. Certainly not an easy way to live. His car has been broken into, with him inside. Pipes and whatnot have been removed from the underneath making the car undrivable. He is free to live his life the way he wants. But he isn't scamming people either, at least, not that I'm aware of.
Love that you always take an objective approach. You present the facts, and then you present potential back office facts (real life s**t). It’s incredibly informative & personable for fellow creators/potential creators/ and all invested online personalities. Sometimes we can get caught up in this whirlwind of “the algorithm” and “the following”. It’s vital to have successful and logical people in those positions keeping it real out here. Being vulnerable and genuine with your audience… about all of the aspects of content creator life, it’s just so refreshing. You are appreciated. Haven’t watched any of her videos yet but I can say, as someone who’s transitioning from brick home to converted van life & documenting via socials, this video reminded me that we can show the world our struggles but until we show them our vulnerabilities, it’s simply not relatable. I hope this girl finds a mentor to teach her how to invest properly with her newfound blessings. And I genuinely hope the people who so kindly donated to her think back, despite what she’s previously done, as to why they felt inclined in the first place. God forbid we all find out she lives in a high rise😫 if so, babe you’re a genius, but also…. Sheeeeeeeesh. I can think of at least five better hustles. That don’t involve monetizing sympathy.
I had seen her videos pop up but they never really caught my attention further than that. It’s interesting just how fast things went for her and how quickly people are able to dig up stuff (truth or speculation). This was done so tastefully and respectfully. Well done once again, CC!
Shut the fuck up bitch. Ronald is not a good standing citizen for you to be defending. She’s a scammer. A child abuser. You are just like her. Another loser
@@IAMCCSuarez Also the phrase "lying by omission" heavily applies in this case 😕 That came to mind as I was watching; she didn't *technically* lie about some things, she just conveniently left them out. 🙄😔
She has a kid who ended up with skull fractures in her care. She’s never even addressed she has a kid. She flaunts the money she gets from YT by staying in fancy hotels and spends money at Starbucks and Target. She is a grifter/scammer supreme. She isn’t even homeless. Wake up!
My algorithm is nice to me... never seen her before nor care to see someone do this. Preying on symptomatic &systemic issues of our nation for her personal gain doesnt sit right with my moral compass. Some dont have the same as me & its fine. But its the same practice as stolen valor, it discredits someones tough times and i think with such vulnerable groups in our society, treating it like a choice when 99.9% of the time its not, its saddens me.
Real life it's concerning that someone would want to show homeless in California. The fact the channel took off makes me think the powers that be like this content. Just live in a van, plug in yt and be happy. We no longer make money from talent or hard work, just be cute and people will donate. Fast forward 50 years I'm wondering what is the plan for old people. I care for an 89yr and she has a homeless friend that's 70 that got his van taken because he couldn't afford the tag after the engine blew. He's got health problems. It's not a pretty situation. It's sad. I don't care if her channel makes money or not. My concern is the overall meaning for the future of our world. We donate to cute homeless you tubers, but look past the 70 year old struggling with being out priced for life. He's one of many in California. It makes me sad it's not just her channel. It's the whole black mirror thing and these channels. It's hard as hell on a lot of elderly folks with fixed incomes. I know it takes all kinds. I'm one opinion. I just don't get the appeal and drive that one would send money to her.
My name is Ashley. I knew Ashley was more common as a male name back in the day, but I didn't meet my first male Ashley until I was 12. He was a really nice older guy that worked with my dad and I was so excited to meet a male Ashley! I'd love to see Ashley make a comeback as a boys name!
How can we expect anything less from the Ms CC? This piece is phenomenal like all of your other bodies of work. I commend you on consistently displaying professionalism, assertiveness, while being true to yourself. Please never stop doing what you do. There is way too many content creators that literally deliver us trash day after day. You my dear, are the epitome of setting the “TH-cam Standard.” Thank you for providing a way out for some of us that end up stuck in the ghetto or “projects” of TH-cam. CC’s Boys & Girls Club of TH-cam? Hmmm 🤔 sounds catchy. Sign me up! P.s. sorry for the horrible grammar 🤗
Good job Chelsea. Covering all angles of this story and bringing us facts when you have them and clearly stating when it’s not a fact but speculation at this point in Ari’s story
Whew! This is wild. Let me go watch her videos and come back. CC you’re official! I’ve watched a lot of your videos since finding you and I’m hooked. You keep it all the way real. Let ‘em hate. Be back 😊
If 40k is what she made, and the folks who are empowering/donating to her think she's set for life, i look at this as a canary in the coalmine moment for social Media and society. That's astounding; that she did make so much so quickly, but also how enamored folks are by fast lifestyles.
I love how you present this from another perspective with some empathy. I always say, there are unseen factors that affect a situation/person and unseen factors affected by the situation/person. Give grace, and spend your money wisely.
Thank you! Always love watching your videos! I love how you deliver in such a unbiased way! Not a lot of people can see other point of views and I love love love that about you! Thanks again girl! ✨❤️✨
I’ve watched some of her videos a few weeks ago. I didn’t subscribe to her, didn’t really think much of it. I also noticed how she had a lot of views. Now TH-cam is recommending me your video, not disappointed lol. Your channel seems interesting New subscriber :)
So happy for this deep dive. I love how fair you are towards people. I have one ticket for underage drinking ten years ago & I remember it clear as day. I was terrified 😆
Not remembering something isn’t grounds for me not believing a person. In my 20s, I was dealing with undiagnosed bipolar and OCD, with suicidality most days and multiple suicide attempts. I also was going blind, was told that I qualified for a couple of surgeries to save my vision, then wasn’t able to have them, and then somehow became a candidate for corneal transplants in each eye. I don’t remember MOST of my 20s because they were f**king traumatic and stressful. I am not even sure what year it was when I had either one of my transplants. I failed out of college-but couldn’t tell you how many semesters I failed before I got kicked out or what year that was. So forgetting things is pretty believable to me!
I take back all that I said. I thought y’all were saying that she forgot how many tickets she got or when. I find it much more unlikely that she forgot what she was arrested for. And Chelsea said they were arrests.
Chelsea! This is one of your best deep dives yet. I had never heard of this girl but the layout and how you explained things without being biased kept me watching the whole way through. You're amazing girl and I can't wait for the Brittney Dawn deep dive
At the end of the day it’s her choice, her life, her way of living, her money she chooses to spend on whatever. Her past is her past as well. We all do things differently, we can’t compare ourselves, our choices, our ways of handling things, to others. She had said herself that she never imagined that it would blow up they it did, she herself was surprised. I feel that she wants to leave everything behind, and start a new beginning, in a new city, also she doesn’t plan on living in the forever, that’s temporary. The cash app and PayPal, she has explained that it was because people wanted to help her, and many people it is the way they handle it, for trust issues. There are good people out there that like to bless others. And if she’s being blessed, that’s awesome for her.
I watched her “homeless” video because it was in my recommended and I’d just like to say that my ICK-dar immediately went off. None of this surprises me, but I’m glad you’re covering it!
*She's not homeless by choice, she's homeless because she threatened her grandmother with violence and so got kicked out they even changed the lock to the house, she's also homeless because she's burnt bridges with everyone she knows personally so she's lied about that also*
I’ve never heard of her, so I can say clearly with all certainty this was an unbiased piece of information. I still have no opinion on the girl one way or the other, other than I hope it reaches the ears of her subs. Good job Chelsea 🌶
As an AshLeigh can confirm I've known several guys named Ashley. I've never seen her videos but I'm glad you did a deep dive as you're a fair commentator ❣️ also I agree I was never in trouble with the law but I was stopped and questioned 3x when I was a teenager for being out after curfew and at 37 I still remember each incident. As a mom the thing that concerns me about her backstory is the way she treated her child. That's a pretty intense situation and I couldn't imagine leaving my own child for any reason especially when they were that young.
LOVE your videos! Found your channel a few months ago and I've never been better. Any time I have to do something I go to your channel, click on a video and listen in, always excited for new scammer videos! Love to see it! Stay spicy 🌶🌶🌶
This girl popped up in my feed, abd at first I waa curious, but as I watched more content I saw the change quickly. I personally experienced being homeless and I stayed at people's houses bouncing around. Its not fun, and full of adventure. Its scary not knowing what's going to happen. I akso didn't go out shopping and go to Starbucks everyday abd sitting at a beach all day. I barely had money for food most days. She got money from people and changed her tune very quickly. It went from homeless living in car, too I choose to live in a car, and wanting to buy a van, and doing it by choice. She wastes people money on expensive hotels. Plus not to mention She wasn't truthful about her past. Obviously she didn't want people to find out she neglected a child. She is narcissistic, and completely manipulated people into believing her story. I know how hard it is to live pay check to paycheck and high rent, but she took donations from people, and still hasn't actually responded to people about the truth. She calls them haters, but its people calling her out on lies and deception. Its disgusting. She's a con artist who uses faith and her looks to get away with it. And she knows it. Her videos aren't about being homeless. It's garbage. She just shows california and plays music. I could keep going about this. I have been in a situation where I had no home, and this is just insulting to people that really are struggling.
I think you are spot on🎯 and appreciate you speaking on Ari with class and very respectful, we don’t know her personally and what she’s been through and we all handle our issues and problems differently, however, I don’t see any mother can just forget her son but I have never been in her shoes, I just try not to judge no one and never give money unless I know it’s 💯 legit.
I have been pulled over twice, both from pulling out of a lit parking lot and forgetting my headlights. I then also was in an accident when a teen on a bicycle cut a corner to cross the street right in front of me (rider was unharmed, front end of bike was bent, police determined bicyclist at fault due to no signal and crossing traffic in middle of the block). All happened over thirty years ago. I didn't know anything about this. Thank you for the video and all of the research, Chelsea.
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@@tjstreamer5982 it's from the cashapp donations and patreon. Not ad revenue.
I blind bought JUILET HAS A GUN "IT'S NOT A PERFUME" 🤍
@tj streamer b/c her channel is monetized. she meets the requirements and I know when a channel is monetized. it's not that hard to tell.
I get what she’s doing but living in NYC all my life with actual homeless people on the street, i just cant get behind this person trying to get famous for being homeless by choice while drinking her Starbucks and shopping at Mercedes. Leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It’s smart, but it makes me extremely uncomfortable….
Couldn't agree more, I live in CT which isnt too far from NY & the homeless population here is just as bad unfortunately. Her trying to classify herself as "homeless" while living in her van, drinking starbucks etc if the ACTUAL homeless community heard her try to classify herself as such they would legit laugh in her face & tell her she don't even know the half of it or be able to cut it if she didn't have those extra luxuries to fall back on to help make her comfortable.
I agree
Agreed
“Homelessness or houselessness - also known as a state of being unhoused or unsheltered - is the condition of lacking stable, safe, and adequate housing.”
Is her vehicle stable? That’s subjective.
Is her vehicle safe? That’s subjective. More safe than a bis bench? Yes. More safe than an Avon dined house/building? Depends. Cars are easy to break into usually.
Is her car adequate housing? Not really.
I personally don’t care how she refers to herself. It’s not affecting anyones life in a major way, it doesn’t contribute to more homelessness, and it’s not shifting the world.
Not to mention her having a gym membership.
I never heard of her until this video, but I appreciate you putting the work and time into making these deep dives!
OF COURSE BUB! thats what I do, lay out the info and you can do with it as you please
@@IAMCCSuarez, I hope this doesn’t come across as rude, however you did say that you appreciate constructive criticism so… I’m an older southern lady so I do speak my mind and at times I do come across a tad bit rude, even though I’m not meaning to come across that way at all. So that might be why I’m picking up this vibe from you. You know, like that old saying, it takes one to know one? But you do come across as arrogant at times, in my opinion. And your speech is very monotone and flat, and that might be why you seem arrogant. Most arrogant people sound very monotone and flat when they speak. I haven’t been following you for very long, so I don’t know what part of the country you’re from, so it could be just the way y’all talk from that area. Some think that all people from the south are dumb hillbillies. So I can certainly understand that your speech patterns might just be because of where you’re from. I just thought I’d let you know that you do speak in a very monotone and flat way and it’s coming across as arrogance. And the vocal fry…sweetie, please stop that, it is so annoying. Yours isn’t half as bad as the young lady who’s TH-cam channel is called 10 to Life. Omg hers is so bad that I had to stop listening to her channel. It’s like nails on a chalkboard. I think the two of you are around the same age, so it might have something to do with the generation that y’all grew up in, I don’t know. But I hear a lot of young women y’all’s age that speak with that vocal fry and I’m just saying, it’s annoying. Put a little inflection in your voice and don’t be afraid of how you’re going to sound to people or how you look all the time. It seems like you’re trying to be this always put together sophisticated type of young woman and it’s coming across as stuffy and arrogant. Let your hair down and laugh sometimes. Talk to your followers like we’re your friends or family. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Even if you snort when you laugh, snort away.🤣 Loosen up and have fun with us. I know that some of your content isn’t anything to laugh at, but break away from that sometimes and tell us about yourself and your life, especially the fun parts. Do a whole video in your PJ’s with no makeup on and your hair in a bun. It’s okay to admit that you’re not perfect and you don’t always have the answers, especially when you’re exposing some of these possible scammers or grifters as you call them. Stay humble, because, but for the grace of God, goes you…and me. God bless and take care.
Me either.
I kind of glad I hadn't heard about her.
Never heard of her either. As a single mom who has been homeless twice, including this summer, the fact that she does this by choice to make money infuriates me. There are soooo many people who are homeless by no fault of their own that cant get any help so seeing her make all this money is disgusting imo..
@@teresacox2511 there’s a difference between constructive criticism and telling someone you don’t like their voice. You’re just being condescending.
The moral of this is: stop handing over money to every stranger with a sad story.
AMEN
See, sadly that's another way that her behavior is harming people 🥺 There are ppl in actual need rn & ppl may assume they're lying, so they don't give help. 😭 I agree, be cognizant of the situation you're in, for sure. Don't get hustled. But pls don't allow this story to let you dismiss someone who might actually be in trouble. 🙏🏻
(I'm formerly homeless. I *hated* asking for help, it made me feel so low, I cannot describe the feeling. 😭 I only asked at a gas station once in my life & the man refused to even give me a quarter. That made me feel even worse than I already had. I'll never forget it. Sorry to ramble & dump this in the comments lol 🤦🏼♀️ This story is genuinely triggering. I'm fine now, btw lol, had some luck finally 🙏🏻)
@@JaseekaRawr Yes I will always give people the benefit of the doubt. I have no problem giving money to homeless people or just recently I gave some money to a woman who was standing outside of the thrift store and said she needed to buy her medication. But I draw the line at giving money to content creators. We all know enough at this point to know that these people ARE making money. I would much rather give money away to someone in my community.
And I'm really happy for you that you're in a better place.
@@hannahmargaret_ What a beautiful reply, omg ❤ Thank you!! Completely agree, all around. You worded that so perfectly. 😌
Wishing the best for you as well, you've got a good heart ❤ & thank you for helping that woman!! 🙏🏻
Or don’t worry about what othe people do with their money
I'm 56. I've been pulled over 3 times and received 2 tickets and a warning. I was in my teens and 20s. I remember vividly where each happened. So far, I've not been arrested, but with every trip to Walmart, I inch closer to that reality. Back to her, I don't believe her.
EXACTLY. like... you remember that shit.
“But with every trip to Walmart, I inch closer to that reality.”
I’m DYING 💀🤣.
But same, no tickets but I remember every place I was pulled over.
LOL
I no longer shop at Walmart because they accused me of trying to shoplift 2$ bags of dirt when their machine fudged up.. I had a 10 $ chapstick, like … why would I not steal something small and more expensive if that was what I was doing.. I don’t miss them . Your comment made me laugh
This comment is super funny and I don’t necessarily believe her either. I do just want to advise that the quality of your memory isn’t transferable to her experience or that of others, I have ptsd related amnesia and forgot my only child’s birthday when I enrolled her for school and had to ask someone what number the date is on the day before Christmas when you wear your pyjamas and wait for morning to come because I also couldn’t remember the word eve to ask what date Christmas Eve is to write down my only daughters birthdate. Jury’s have ruined lives over patchy memories seeming unbelievable and like stories they couldn’t keep straight, especially women from the bipoc community who are more likely to experience trauma and therefore gaps in memory where stress levels are elevated, just my two cents, appreciate reading your experience and perspective though, drive safe and sane on your way to walmart hehe
I watched some of her videos before on Charlotte on the Web and as a mental health worker who works with the unhoused population, my sensors came up saying scam, scam, scam. Everyone differs, but when you work with the unhoused population you know exactly if someone is bullshiting or not, I call BS on Ari.
I agree.
Her perfect, glowing white smile is what tipped me off 😐
@@JaseekaRawr you know that people are homeless that still take care of themselves and have jobs right? I was homeless for probably close to two years and then after that I was couch surfing for another two years. I had a job the entire time I would either shower at the gym or if I found a friend that would let me shower there we did that and I went to doctors appointments I did everything I needed to do I just lived in my car my kids went to school I just lived in my car. I wasn’t choosing to live in my car it was terrible and terrifying because I always have car issues so my biggest fear was my breaking down on the side of the and my house. Benefitke I do from almost 7 years ago at this point thankfully it’s literally impossible to get a house and then also because I had a job I wasn’t qualified to get any type of government benefits so stop judging I’m
@@kadeelacayo4806 That's not what Rawr meant. Rawr wasn't saying "She brushes her teeth, therefore she's not homeless". She's saying "Ari's teeth are an unnatural shade that can only be accomplished through either repeated professional bleaching or veneers. Both of which are VERY expensive, far outside the financial reach of most people living at or below poverty. Hell, even working class and lower middle class are likely not able to afford such luxuries, especially since insurance doesn't cover it. Though, given the unnatural straightness at the bottom of her teeth, her smile is most likely attributable to veneers. A good set of quality veneers, which those appear to be, run approximately $10k to $20k. If we're looking at LA, which it looks like she may be given all the beach pics, and HIGH quality, then that cost will go up to 2k to 3k PER TOOTH. The average adult has 32 teeth, so you're looking at $64k to $96k for the finest of bright white fakeness."
At least, that's what I gathered from Rawr's undertone. @Jaseeka Rawr please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
@@Original_Tenshi_Chan she lived in big mansions. She could have had all the luxuries in life 13 months ago…. But now her life has been completely changed.
I see where people are coming from…
But I just think she’s a hot mess and it’s obvious by the attachment issues she hinted at between her “free spirited dad” who runs from his responsibilities and her mom with whom she did not ever form a strong bond.
Even her grandma treated her funny for bonding so closely with her grandfather who adopted her.
The cali family was still partying and drinking and fighting…. So she had to go. If you are struggling with mental health issues and/ or substance abuse, you cannot be around that kind of environment unless you’re begging for a relapse.
I think the biggest issue is, people can’t fathom that a cute attractive girl can “really” be in this position. They think she’s just a glam, car-livin, hippie.
Meanwhile… I feel like I can see the utter and complete hot ass mess that she actually IS. Yet she recently found god and seems to be seeking healing so I’m not knocking her…
I’m just sayin, I’m kinda scratching my head at why people think she’s “scamming” instead of the literal hot mess that she is!?
I personally have experience in this area so maybe it’s just more obvious to me. Idk 🤷🏼♀️
31:05 T H A N K Y O U. that’s the vibe I get from 95% of “van life” and these boujee white “hippie” travel vloggers. the comment sections, the glossing over real homeless issues… doesn’t sit right
YEP! Thought it was important to mention that
Yeah!! Also doesn't homeless by choice have a name other than homeless? Isn't that what the Nomad life is? Maybe I'm wrong, idk
@@gigi2k326 yeah I've been calling it "Van Life Vlogging" & to be clear even tho she claims "I never asked for money" she went into depth on how hard it was for her & others in So Cal to find housing. She mentioned she put in applications everywhere & was continually turned down. & so of course someone saying they were looking for places but had to live in their car & then puts a cash app in her bio is definitely an "ask" imo
yoooooo....so true, its the gentrification of homelessness. i lived out of vehicles for 5 years and was homeless for 15 (by choice, i traveled and worked farms etc and rode freight trains,) but never lived in a box on the corner. i can tell people all about homelessness but they wouldnt listen becaus ethey allready know it all. when people saw i had a phone they lost thier shit......when i lived in a van it wasnt the in thing to do like it is nowadays and all chic. most poeple have no clue what homeless pople are about and how they vary. they think they all live in carboard in skid row and do drugs.
i cannot stand those youtubers making $$$$ but could totally do something, whereas when i left home i had no where to go. i merely adapted to the lifestyle and made it work. allthough i could have lived a normal life i didnt want to. but i was still homeless and these youtubers cant even admkit that
@@gigi2k326 no its the same regardless how you wanna spice it up. if you do not have a residence you are homeless. it just has such a bad stigma everyone thinks everyone lives in a box on the corner and does drugs, they cant fathom not living in a house and working a 9 to 5
I'm sure I speak for everyone wathcing. We so appreciate all the work you put in editing and working on these videos. ❤ I needed this video today after a stressful time. Love ya x
I hope you doing okay!! Take time to yourself today and do some breathing techniques to recenter yourself I know its corny but it works!
@@IAMCCSuarez I’ve just discovered using breathing techniques to help with anxiety and it truly is life changing!!!!
@@IAMCCSuarez thank you for the kinds words 😊
@@IAMCCSuarez love you
Chelsea! Idk who these ppl are ....I watch you, Josh (DCP) and Annie Elise primarily!
Your vids are so informative, not one -sided and just brilliantly done!
Thank you guuurl ♥️
No one speaks for me
Damn skull fractures in babies are not something that just happen, it is almost always indicative of a serious accident or serious abuse. That is what really got to me.
Right! Sounds really sketch to me.
I'm disabled. I fell 6 feet from standing on concrete with my infant- and he didn't even have more than a bruise thank GOD. Do you know what kind of force it takes to create a skull fracture?! Even in an infant. There's no damn way that was an accident the way she described. Period.
@@CraftyMagicDollz dang
Me too. That poor baby!!
She needs jail time. She is a criminal. Poor angel.
If she was really homeless and got $30,000-$40,000, wouldn’t she just be looking for an affordable, dependable used camper van? Or even just a regular van to have more space? There are some small old campers that move around our area to get around parking laws, that people are actually living in full-time. Nothing fancy, but it’s worlds better than a car or tent. Why does it have to be a Mercedes, and brand-new at that?
Cause she's a brand name gal...lol
Yeah this camper vans are better and also having a regular car being incognito and save it on gas is actually a good idea also
@@jaggirl I agree. I will give to the actual homeless, then someone like her.
look mercedes are fucking nice i had 2 when i was homeless but Ari sucks she doesnt deserve one. im defihnatly getting a sprinter van. then ill be homeless again.
I agree matter of fact I have often thought about finding an older but good shape camper to live in myself.
One thing I could see is maybe she don’t want too because of breakdowns she can’t fix and things not working she can’t fix.
But the space would be much better and she could cook and bath in one. That would cut expenses a lot.
Just my thoughts tho. If this car living works for her, then so be it.
I think your observation about her version of homelessness being “appealing” and “palatable” to people. I know that homelessness looks very different from person to person, and it’s not always the stereotype of the mentally I’ll person living out of a box on the street… but there does seem to be something so distasteful about marketing herself as a “homeless person in California” when there is a serious problem with public health and safety with the number of homeless people who are living out of boxes and tents in California.
Exactly!
Quite frankly, this Ari person should be ashamed of herself. She makes me sick.
theres also that many people living in thier cars
I’m fascinated in how social media works and I love how you’re delving into this topic! You bring an inside perspective that I, as a viewer only, would never be privy to. Thanks!
Thank you so much!!
love how open and specific you are when speaking on the money side of TH-cam. I wish more folks would be like that!
and yet I get told ' you talk abotu money all the time youre so cringe and obsessed with money you brag!' when I will literally only speak about it in terms of analytics LOL
@@IAMCCSuarez Ur literally just showing ppl how it works & what these numbers amount to in terms of yt revenue.
True or not, I cannot imagine many more frightening things than declaring that you are an unhoused person in a specific location and 1-2 MILLIONS OF PEOPLE being informed of this.
YES that was my thought immediately like girl …
We do different things on youtube, but I just wanted to thank you for being one of the reasons I started my own channel. Your confidence and love towards your audience is so contagious and your continuous quality is inspirational. Thanks for being you, girl! 🥰
Your profile pic/logo is real good 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🫡
I just checked out your channel and subscribed 😊
@@IAMCCSuarez, not a thank you for the kind and sweet words and glowing review of you and your channel? Wow !! Seriously? This is what I was talking about. Arrogance !!! No advice for her? Just, your profile/logo is good. Not great, just good. Is it arrogance or jealousy? Or both? 🙄
Subscribed ✨your narrating voice is amazing!
@@ereniachavez thank you so much! That's so kind of you 😊
Yea same on the tickets thing. The last and only two tickets I got were in 2010 and I remember everything about them. Also, her moving to CA while knowing she is not financially set was what instantly made me not give a fuck about her situation. I know that’s harsh, but CA is known for being expensive. We have so many homeless people here that truly need help and are not homeless by choose. So choosing to move here and live the van life while simultaneously asking for money on the internet is really frustrating. If she needed to move far away, NV is right next door and significantly cheaper. I used to go to college with a girl who came from money, her and all her friends glamorized being homeless and chose to live the van life for whatever reason, but they were pretty so people would often give them money and whatnot while on the street. Meanwhile my dad is homeless due to mental illness and is frequently harassed or arrested for just existing as a homeless person and being mentally ill. A lot of us can’t even afford to live in the home we have grown up in here, so I just don’t get why the fuck she would move here. It makes no sense
It might be because California is warm year round in most parts of the state. I’ve heard that’s why a lot of people choose California. If you’re going to be on the streets or in a tent or in a vehicle, it would be very uncomfortable in the winter, so they choose a state where it’s warm most of the time.
@@teresacox2511 Florida is warm year round, a lot cheaper than California and closer to Arkansas where she came from.
Ari has aspirations to do exactly what she's doing and I suspect that she did some unsavory things before she left (that's according to some folks who popped up in her chat who know her). There's just really no rational reason that a truly homeless person would choose to live in the most expensive state in the country and drive around all day while gas is super expensive in California. Can't be doing too bad to have the money to even sustain driving around all the time at this time of inflation.
@@teresacox2511 California is freezing in the winter …..
Just because she shows herself living in a car doesn’t mean she really does…
Right lol in one vid she was filming in her driveway at night 😂 could totally tell
Sometimes the BEST thing a patent can do is disappear. She's keeping her toxic drama away from her kid and in my eyes that's something to be okay with.
I have never understood why people willingly donate to these "homeless" grifters/nomads. If you choose to embark on that lifestyle, fine, but I'll be damned if I'm going to support it via my own money. Ad revenue is one thing, but I work for my money, and am not going to send you $20 so you can prattle on about whatever nonsense you've grafted onto.
correct.
Exactly. Unless they have a patreon
They’re the ones who judge the person living on the street who puts out a coffee cup for money, but want to feel they’re altruistic, so they give to people they feel are like them, like Ari. My opinion, anyhoo.
I’ve been homeless before and nothing about it is glamorous. It sucks especially in the winter. If you’re a smoker and can’t afford cigarettes you will find yourself picking up random thrown out buds to get some nicotine in your system. It’s depressing. It feels hopeless. Maintaining a job homeless isn’t impossible but it’s hard as well for multiple reasons.
Everyone handles abuse differently, leaving differently, etc. when I left my abuser I moved states away, blocked him on everything, and stayed off all social media for almost a year. I understand this isn’t an option for many, but if you’re able to get out, like she did, I personally cannot imagine wanting to our myself on the radar (again, this is me and my thought process).
Never heard of her before, thanks for all your work as always.
Went through a similar situation and followed the same steps as you - I completely agree, the fear and paranoia at that time was so intense, I couldn't imagine wanting people to watch me on the internet. Glad you got through it x
Did you leave your child with a fractured skull tho? Doubt it
Exactly
Damn, you are soooo to the point and soooo respectful. I love it! I did see her videos pop in my feed and I started watching…I even subscribed. Then, I don’t know, I had a weird feeling when she mentioned going to the Mercedes or even staying at a hotel. It’s not bad by any means but if you’re to be frugal because you’re homeless 🤔… idk… she even quit her job….which, damn…that was fast. Anyways, thank you CC that was beyond clear 😍
Omg I did the same ,one day I got a weird message to a comment I left on her video and they were calling her out about stuff then I unsubscribed .. saw this video later on woahhh.
Girl I needed something from ya today struggling to get through work today im tired!!! So happy to have u help me get through
If she was just saying ‘hey I’m a person who is choosing to do van life’ and did not ask for donations and such then this would be much less problematic. I feel like her using the word Homeless for clout and attention is just not right.
She actually did say that she's not doing this for donations or money and yet she shared her cash app she said this in one of her videos
I love when you dive into unethical influencers. Great video!
I've already seen videos on TH-cam reacting to her videos as a criticism to "how homeless people spend money" and this is EXACTLY why she pisses me off. She is making it harder for people with real issues gaining housing & help harder to gain access to help. They will see Ari staying at the Biltmore & think ALL homeless people would do the same if they were given money (instead of maybe buying food & getting into a studio apartment). I really hope videos like this one keep coming to remind everyone she is unhoused by CHOICE to make money off of it.
I appreciate you breaking down how TH-cam pays people. I have often wondered how that works and have attempted to read about it, but it's much easier for my attention deficit brain to understand when hearing it out loud. So thanks!
I was homeless in my car 5 years ago and I can tell you from experience that sudden homelessness in car looks nothing like this. Her car is set up for creating a UTUBE channel.
She’s removed her donation options from her description, weird. Great vid CC!
I’ve seen a lot of videos of people talking about this. You by far are the most detailed and informative. I did my own deep dive on her and I have changed my opinion about her. And the whole situation. We all appreciate your dedication and thoroughness with everything you do. 💕
Thank you!
Your video is just what I needed today. Was feeling stressed then my notifications popped up you posted. You’re amazing ❤
She’s a nomad. A vagabond. A hippie drifter. …Whatever the correct verbiage is these days. She’s most definitely not homeless. The only time I’d see a Starbucks cup in the hands of the homeless people I live around, is if they pulled it out of the trash can. And true, I do hear from some that “this life is earlier, I choose it.” But many, do not. She’s painting herself skid row homeless as she’s able to buy coffee, hotel rooms, and gas. No, girl.
I found you by looking up things about maca and thyroid stuff, old videos. And now here you have grown and I just love your content.
Thank you so much!!
Never seen or heard about this girl but she reminds me a bit of a friend who is all about the Van-life, traveling and such. She has a great paying, remote job so she pays for most things herself. HOWEVER, she is very privileged and refuses to acknowledge it. She has all her belongings stuffed in a room at her parents home, (doesn’t pay them rent) and is constantly complaining about her lack of food and proper shelter (so people will feel sorry for her and give her money 🙄, food or shelter) because she refuses to pay over a certain amount for these (much needed) things in order to pay for experiences such as entrance to certain private places, snorkeling, scuba diving, etc. I get the appeal about that type of life but pay for that shit yourself if those are the things you wanna do- DONT GRIFT ON OTHERS. I hate that shit.
Drives me nuts when people show off the small home/van life deal without mentioning if they keep all their stuff at someone's house. It's fine to do that, just don't call it minimalism.
As someone who works in the child protection field. The skull injury story irks me. It doesn’t match up.
Love your deep dives! Some people don’t understand that you can’t run from your past.
Acknowledge, accept, take accountability and learn from it
I was one of the millions of people who got her videos in my recommended and I remember not feelings 100% about her after I watched one so I told recommended to not show me her videos anymore. This analysis checks out. Thank you for an amazing video!
I agree with your evaluation that she's probably more of a grifter than a scammer. She is being intentionally misleading but not straight up scamming. I think she'll probably have her 15 min then people will get bored of her.
She is starting to get boring though. Her videos are luck laster.
How have I never heard of Ari until now? Thanks Chelsea for keeping me up to date (and spicy).
As a child support case worker, if the father of her child were to file a case it would literally be the biggest mess to deal with. Getting her served would probably be impossible since she doesn’t seem to stay in one place. Unfortunately it would probably be way more work than it would be worth.
Yep I’ve been trying to serve my child’s father for years. No clue where he is. They refuse to allow it to move forward. I’m also terrified of him getting visitation if I do find him
Thank you for this! The only take on the situation that I can respect so far.
Love your deep dives, Ty for your time and to put out the truth. She’s a very stunning girl and people are drawn to that and they want to know more about her. I believe that’s why she grew, basically overnight.
She’s not that stunning bro. Bitch is annoying AF and boring.
Wow! I’m really impressed.
I think you are so well spoken and honest. I have a lot of respect for your style ❤🎉
I've been in a work meeting for the last hour and I just looked down at my phone to see that your video has been playing this whole time in my purse lol thank goodness for Bluetooth bc no one heard a thing haha happy to contribute to the views however I can but I'll definitely be watching in full this evening and I can not wait!!
Only halfway through….but I love the way you tell the story and explain all the facts and state when it’s speculation. Your deep dives are the best.
Thank you I appreciate that!
I haven't watched the whole video yet, just came to say: CC you are SLAYING. Love the shirt, hair and makeup combo!
Thank you so much!!
Lycan should take note from you with addressing this situation with respect towards all parties involved. He is vile. Thank you for the deep dive. Always love for you, CC!
I love your ability to come at these topics as unbiased as possible. I think this was a good overview of her. My only comment is about her recalling her arrest record. As someone who is now in their 30s and was arrested many times in my early 20s I could not (even if my life depended on it) tell you what all the charges were. Maybe the general family of charges, but not the specifics. Just another viewpoint on that. Other than that, I love how you talked about her. Another amazing video!
Stay SPICY!!! Glad you’re on this - she’s worth a deep dive
Thank you for the shout out! I appreciate it. Your video was superb! I subscribed, LOL!
I person I went to high school with decided to quit his job and live in his car and has been homeless by choice for a super long time. California is "home" for him as well. Certainly not an easy way to live. His car has been broken into, with him inside. Pipes and whatnot have been removed from the underneath making the car undrivable. He is free to live his life the way he wants. But he isn't scamming people either, at least, not that I'm aware of.
6 minutes in and I'm struck by how balanced and well thought out just the intro is.
90k! Congratulations girl. Great deep dive. She popped up on my feed the other day and was curious who she was. Thanks for the info.
Love that you always take an objective approach. You present the facts, and then you present potential back office facts (real life s**t). It’s incredibly informative & personable for fellow creators/potential creators/ and all invested online personalities. Sometimes we can get caught up in this whirlwind of “the algorithm” and “the following”. It’s vital to have successful and logical people in those positions keeping it real out here. Being vulnerable and genuine with your audience… about all of the aspects of content creator life, it’s just so refreshing. You are appreciated. Haven’t watched any of her videos yet but I can say, as someone who’s transitioning from brick home to converted van life & documenting via socials, this video reminded me that we can show the world our struggles but until we show them our vulnerabilities, it’s simply not relatable. I hope this girl finds a mentor to teach her how to invest properly with her newfound blessings. And I genuinely hope the people who so kindly donated to her think back, despite what she’s previously done, as to why they felt inclined in the first place. God forbid we all find out she lives in a high rise😫 if so, babe you’re a genius, but also…. Sheeeeeeeesh. I can think of at least five better hustles. That don’t involve monetizing sympathy.
I had seen her videos pop up but they never really caught my attention further than that. It’s interesting just how fast things went for her and how quickly people are able to dig up stuff (truth or speculation).
This was done so tastefully and respectfully. Well done once again, CC!
Kinda boils down to scummy vs scammy behavior. Just because someone isn't acting a way that you agree with doesn't mean it's a scam.
unethical doesnt always mean something is a scam or illegal. thats kind of my thought process with grifter vs scammer ya know?
Shut the fuck up bitch. Ronald is not a good standing citizen for you to be defending. She’s a scammer. A child abuser. You are just like her. Another loser
@@IAMCCSuarez exactly
@@IAMCCSuarez Also the phrase "lying by omission" heavily applies in this case 😕 That came to mind as I was watching; she didn't *technically* lie about some things, she just conveniently left them out. 🙄😔
She has a kid who ended up with skull fractures in her care. She’s never even addressed she has a kid. She flaunts the money she gets from YT by staying in fancy hotels and spends money at Starbucks and Target. She is a grifter/scammer supreme. She isn’t even homeless. Wake up!
Wow you found all her school photos, amazing work.
👍🏻 thanks Scott.
This was a needed deep dive to get to the top of your list. A lot of ppl didn't know the REAL story as hard as it is to hear.
I agree! very happy I moved it to the top. NOW ONTO BRITTANY DAWN!
Watching you grow and blossom into the sophisticated, objective, and empathetic leader that you are has been a blessing. Thank you!
My algorithm is nice to me... never seen her before nor care to see someone do this. Preying on symptomatic &systemic issues of our nation for her personal gain doesnt sit right with my moral compass. Some dont have the same as me & its fine. But its the same practice as stolen valor, it discredits someones tough times and i think with such vulnerable groups in our society, treating it like a choice when 99.9% of the time its not, its saddens me.
I really like how you presented the facts and your opinion on this
thank you babe!
Real life it's concerning that someone would want to show homeless in California. The fact the channel took off makes me think the powers that be like this content. Just live in a van, plug in yt and be happy. We no longer make money from talent or hard work, just be cute and people will donate. Fast forward 50 years I'm wondering what is the plan for old people. I care for an 89yr and she has a homeless friend that's 70 that got his van taken because he couldn't afford the tag after the engine blew. He's got health problems. It's not a pretty situation. It's sad. I don't care if her channel makes money or not. My concern is the overall meaning for the future of our world. We donate to cute homeless you tubers, but look past the 70 year old struggling with being out priced for life. He's one of many in California. It makes me sad it's not just her channel. It's the whole black mirror thing and these channels. It's hard as hell on a lot of elderly folks with fixed incomes. I know it takes all kinds. I'm one opinion. I just don't get the appeal and drive that one would send money to her.
The lack of housing for seniors and disabled people is a national disgrace.
EXACTLY!
My name is Ashley. I knew Ashley was more common as a male name back in the day, but I didn't meet my first male Ashley until I was 12. He was a really nice older guy that worked with my dad and I was so excited to meet a male Ashley! I'd love to see Ashley make a comeback as a boys name!
Great video; you made excellent points, I like; I like how you looked at every angle; thank you so much; excited to watch some more of your videos
This color looks amazing on you. I can’t tell if it’s teal or dark green… but it’s gorgeous.
more of an emerald :) thank you!
100% agree, this colour on her just makes her glow
Her nails and necklace are so nice too!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰
Congrats on 90K 🥳! Great video as always.
Thank you!!!!
Congrats on 90K followers, love watching the channel grow!
Thank you Kels!
How can we expect anything less from the Ms CC? This piece is phenomenal like all of your other bodies of work. I commend you on consistently displaying professionalism, assertiveness, while being true to yourself. Please never stop doing what you do. There is way too many content creators that literally deliver us trash day after day. You my dear, are the epitome of setting the “TH-cam Standard.” Thank you for providing a way out for some of us that end up stuck in the ghetto or “projects” of TH-cam. CC’s Boys & Girls Club of TH-cam? Hmmm 🤔 sounds catchy. Sign me up!
P.s. sorry for the horrible grammar 🤗
Good job Chelsea. Covering all angles of this story and bringing us facts when you have them and clearly stating when it’s not a fact but speculation at this point in Ari’s story
Yesssss a deep dive! Making my boring chores less boring 👌🏻
90k 🎉🎉🎉🎉 😍😍 congrats Chelsea you are so close your goal for this year!!!
Thank you so much !!!
Whew! This is wild. Let me go watch her videos and come back. CC you’re official! I’ve watched a lot of your videos since finding you and I’m hooked. You keep it all the way real. Let ‘em hate. Be back 😊
If 40k is what she made, and the folks who are empowering/donating to her think she's set for life, i look at this as a canary in the coalmine moment for social Media and society. That's astounding; that she did make so much so quickly, but also how enamored folks are by fast lifestyles.
This has to be the most in-depth vid I’ve watched on Ari…and with yearbook photos to back it up. 👍
Girl, I saw 👀 ur community post last night, & looked this girl up just to get ready for ur video 😆 okay, here we go 💋
Thank you for covering this one!! I love hearing you put out actual facts!!
I’ve always wondered, do you TH-cam creators still get paid for ads if we click ‘skip ad’ and don’t watch the full advert?
I love how you present this from another perspective with some empathy. I always say, there are unseen factors that affect a situation/person and unseen factors affected by the situation/person. Give grace, and spend your money wisely.
Thank you! Always love watching your videos! I love how you deliver in such a unbiased way! Not a lot of people can see other point of views and I love love love that about you! Thanks again girl! ✨❤️✨
Girrrrl you look so good! You’re literally glowing😌✨ keep up the great content, your editing and audio have been on point!
I’ve watched some of her videos a few weeks ago. I didn’t subscribe to her, didn’t really think much of it. I also noticed how she had a lot of views.
Now TH-cam is recommending me your video, not disappointed lol. Your channel seems interesting
New subscriber :)
So happy for this deep dive. I love how fair you are towards people.
I have one ticket for underage drinking ten years ago & I remember it clear as day. I was terrified 😆
Not remembering something isn’t grounds for me not believing a person. In my 20s, I was dealing with undiagnosed bipolar and OCD, with suicidality most days and multiple suicide attempts. I also was going blind, was told that I qualified for a couple of surgeries to save my vision, then wasn’t able to have them, and then somehow became a candidate for corneal transplants in each eye. I don’t remember MOST of my 20s because they were f**king traumatic and stressful. I am not even sure what year it was when I had either one of my transplants. I failed out of college-but couldn’t tell you how many semesters I failed before I got kicked out or what year that was.
So forgetting things is pretty believable to me!
I take back all that I said. I thought y’all were saying that she forgot how many tickets she got or when. I find it much more unlikely that she forgot what she was arrested for. And Chelsea said they were arrests.
As an Arkansan if prices are an issue you don’t leave and go to California as we have low prices and if she does live in her car lowest gas prices
Chelsea! This is one of your best deep dives yet. I had never heard of this girl but the layout and how you explained things without being biased kept me watching the whole way through.
You're amazing girl and I can't wait for the Brittney Dawn deep dive
At the end of the day it’s her choice, her life, her way of living, her money she chooses to spend on whatever. Her past is her past as well. We all do things differently, we can’t compare ourselves, our choices, our ways of handling things, to others. She had said herself that she never imagined that it would blow up they it did, she herself was surprised. I feel that she wants to leave everything behind, and start a new beginning, in a new city, also she doesn’t plan on living in the forever, that’s temporary. The cash app and PayPal, she has explained that it was because people wanted to help her, and many people it is the way they handle it, for trust issues. There are good people out there that like to bless others. And if she’s being blessed, that’s awesome for her.
I watched her “homeless” video because it was in my recommended and I’d just like to say that my ICK-dar immediately went off. None of this surprises me, but I’m glad you’re covering it!
*She's not homeless by choice, she's homeless because she threatened her grandmother with violence and so got kicked out they even changed the lock to the house, she's also homeless because she's burnt bridges with everyone she knows personally so she's lied about that also*
I’ve never heard of her, so I can say clearly with all certainty this was an unbiased piece of information. I still have no opinion on the girl one way or the other, other than I hope it reaches the ears of her subs. Good job Chelsea 🌶
As an AshLeigh can confirm I've known several guys named Ashley. I've never seen her videos but I'm glad you did a deep dive as you're a fair commentator ❣️ also I agree I was never in trouble with the law but I was stopped and questioned 3x when I was a teenager for being out after curfew and at 37 I still remember each incident. As a mom the thing that concerns me about her backstory is the way she treated her child. That's a pretty intense situation and I couldn't imagine leaving my own child for any reason especially when they were that young.
LOVE your videos! Found your channel a few months ago and I've never been better. Any time I have to do something I go to your channel, click on a video and listen in, always excited for new scammer videos! Love to see it! Stay spicy 🌶🌶🌶
Awesome! Thank you!
Your voice is so calming !
I have been waiting for this and oh my goodness Chelsea!!!! You look… gorgeous and sleek and chic❤
Good morning CC! Love how you just put it all out there and say what you think. Refreshing to see some “realness” from a TH-camr.
good morning babe I hope you have a fabulous day!
Great job, as always. Thank you! Staying spicy.
This girl popped up in my feed, abd at first I waa curious, but as I watched more content I saw the change quickly. I personally experienced being homeless and I stayed at people's houses bouncing around. Its not fun, and full of adventure. Its scary not knowing what's going to happen. I akso didn't go out shopping and go to Starbucks everyday abd sitting at a beach all day. I barely had money for food most days. She got money from people and changed her tune very quickly. It went from homeless living in car, too I choose to live in a car, and wanting to buy a van, and doing it by choice. She wastes people money on expensive hotels. Plus not to mention She wasn't truthful about her past. Obviously she didn't want people to find out she neglected a child. She is narcissistic, and completely manipulated people into believing her story. I know how hard it is to live pay check to paycheck and high rent, but she took donations from people, and still hasn't actually responded to people about the truth. She calls them haters, but its people calling her out on lies and deception. Its disgusting. She's a con artist who uses faith and her looks to get away with it. And she knows it. Her videos aren't about being homeless. It's garbage. She just shows california and plays music. I could keep going about this. I have been in a situation where I had no home, and this is just insulting to people that really are struggling.
Thanks for telling the listeners when to look at the screen 😄
No problem 😊
I think you are spot on🎯 and appreciate you speaking on Ari with class and very respectful, we don’t know her personally and what she’s been through and we all handle our issues and problems differently, however, I don’t see any mother can just forget her son but I have never been in her shoes, I just try not to judge no one and never give money unless I know it’s 💯 legit.
I have been pulled over twice, both from pulling out of a lit parking lot and forgetting my headlights. I then also was in an accident when a teen on a bicycle cut a corner to cross the street right in front of me (rider was unharmed, front end of bike was bent, police determined bicyclist at fault due to no signal and crossing traffic in middle of the block). All happened over thirty years ago. I didn't know anything about this. Thank you for the video and all of the research, Chelsea.
I love this look on you Chelsea! What is the hair style called? You just look very put together and professional and yet not stuffy or boring.
thank you love!
Feels like that van life girl like 2 years ago that blew up overnight…with many people subscribed who never even heard of her..