INSTAGRAM star Daddy Long Neck became a viral hit after exposing his genetic disorder to the world.
The influencer, who suffers from Marfan syndrome, is best known for his content that celebrates body diversity.
Who is Daddy Long Neck?
Daddy Long Neck is an American social media personality with over 1.6million followers on Instagram.
Also known as the Long Neck Kid and Damn Long Neck, the star regularly posts self-deprecating content about his condition and skinny appearance.
He first made waves on the internet in 2018 when he collaborated with fellow online star Charles McDowell, popularly known as Wide Neck.
The musical duo created two comedic rap tracks, Neckst Up and Neckst Big Thing, that quickly became viral sensations, generating over eight million views in less than two months.
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He has also collaborated with other social media personalities such as Supreme Patty and Reggiebeybee2.
Is Daddy Long Neck on social media?
Daddy Long Neck posts on Instagram under the handle @longneckk and also runs a Snapchat and TikTok account.
His content features elements of his day to day life, including the trials and tribulations of raising his young son.
The bio on most of his accounts includes the phrase "Respek the Neck".
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What is Daddy Long Neck's real name?
Daddy Long Neck’s real name is David Samuelson Jr and he grew up in Flint, Michigan.
During an interview, he explained his troubles growing up with Marfan syndrome in what he described as a rough area.
The genetic disorder is caused by a single abnormal mutation of the gene that affects the body's connective tissues.
It can affect a number of different parts of the body, including the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels.
However, those suffering from Marfan Syndrome usually have scoliosis and highly flexible joints.
Samuelson said the condition had an adverse effect on him growing up as doctors attempted to supply his body with extra nutrition via a feeding tube.
He wore the tube, which was injected directly into his stomach, for five years.
Samuelson revealed that he struggled to gain weight.
Since 2019, he has been dating his girlfriend, known to fans as "Thicky Vicky". The couple share a son together.
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What is Daddy Long Neck's net worth?
According to Briefly, the star has a net worth of around $1million.
His money mainly comes from his Instagram and TikTok accounts, in addition to any collaborations.
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