Bretman Rock on Self-Made Success, How a Breakup Led to a Mansion & Beauty Industry's "Ugly" Side

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Published 2023-02-22
He said what he said, and he meant what he said! Bretman Rock, the singer, songwriter, activist, and scientist on the side looks back at his journey in the spotlight. From his young Bretman "Pebble" (not quite Rock yet) days on Vine to having his own MTV reality show and releasing memoir "You're That Bitch," Bretman opens up about always staying true and being unapologetically himself.

Director: Tyler Cunningham
Director of Photography: Seannie Bryan
Editor: Christopher Jones and JC Scruggs
Talent: Bretman Rock
Producer: Funmi Sunmonu
Associate Producer: Emebeit Beyene
Production Managers: Andressa Pelachi, Peter Brunette
Production & Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash
Cam Op: Nick Massey
Audio: Gabriel Fragoso
Talent Manager: Mica Medoff
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Erica Dillman
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
PA: John Brodsky and Marquis Wooten

00:00 "It's Bretman Rock, but you already knew that"
00:26 First Viral Vine
02:14 The early beauty tutorials...
03:40 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia
05:28 Morphe Collaboration
07:03 MTV's Following: Bretman Rock
07:49 MTV Awards: Breakthrough Social Star
08:36 AD Open Door
10:13 Leaving the Beauty Community
11:53 You're That Bitch

All Comments (21)
  • Bretman has been the only influencer who has stayed true to who they are and is genuinely a good person.
  • @muhlaynee
    ‘When did beauty become so ugly?’ - pause. Everything he said about the beauty community is true.
  • @icanseewater
    Talk about being SELF MADE! The most unproblematic, grounded, inspiring and ridiculously authentic person on the internet! Go on, BRETMAN! Always rooting for you! X
  • @ed8329
    Bretman is a great example of letting your child be THEMSELF. Imagine if his parents forced him into football and the closet? Instead they let him be him and he just bought his mom a sweet house in Hawaii! YES!
  • @3rachasauce8
    The way Bretman shouted out his ex and HOA is the biggest mood, I love how he’s one of the only influencers that continue to be genuine and unapologetically themselves. I loved this interview so much!
  • @NS-xt5wv
    We see a lot of traumatized people, but Bretman Rock is an example of a person who was raised by a loving and supportive family, and I think he doesn’t realize that his healthy confidence isn’t a given, it was cultivated by his parents and upbringing, he’s been really blessed!
  • @Khyarro
    His stance on the digital beauty community is absolutely true. I was following the OG Michelle Phan for so long, and even herself admitted that she had to step back and take a long break because she was loosing herself in the money machine.
  • @moviechic07
    Thank you for supporting us Kanakas, and using your platform to not only rep for the Filipinos out there but also for the local and indigenous people of Hawaii. We really appreciate it. 💖
  • @allys744
    I agree with Bretman about the beauty community. Between the whole Jeffree/Shane/Tati/James drama and the disastrous Laura lee apology, it became an absolute train wreck. Most of these troublesome gurus have one thing in common: they shift blame and never take responsibility. I’m not a huge fan of bretman, but I like how matured and grounded he is here. He seems like a genuine, morale person
  • “Forbes, shut up!” Took me out! Lolol I wouldn’t want Forbes telling my financial business either lmaooo
  • @nmffal
    I'm a straight guy, but I love watching bret, he is such a vibe. He can make everyone smile with his authenticity. And he's the only one who does that.
  • @oheysha
    Shoutout to this channel for not filtering or editing out anything that Bretman said, bc miss girl said what he said and meant it! A breath of fresh air honestly
  • it is so rare to find a social media influencers that have a unique and authentic identity! bretman rock is that girl. i love you so much bret!!
  • @BloodEclipse
    “The beauty industry became the sorry industry” I love Brent for telling how is truly is 😂 This is why I only keep up with him.
  • @kariamber99
    I love how self aware Bretman is. Like they are NOT afraid to talk about the funny moments in their life bc they know where they are now 😂 that ID pic is hilarious
  • when he said “everyone thinks I’m a millionaire, which I am… which I AM NOT” LMAOOOO I cackled
  • @maggyxchuu
    “He owes me so much money for all the make up he made me buy” 😂😭😂 love listening to his commentary so much
  • @aareyes6449
    This why we LOVE Bretman. He is unapologetically himself and it inspires so many people to BE THE SAME. This is why we support him, his creative, bold, funny, witty, smart and drama free. Continue soaring high Bretman. We love you.
  • The way he spoke about why he left the beauty community is accurate.