Who is ClarenceNYC? Everything to Know About the Influencer

ClarenceNYC, whose real name is Clarence White, is a social media influencer and the owner of ‘Designed By White’, a clothing company that makes streetwear highly fashionable. From YouTube to Instagram, the influencer counts millions of followers and has gone on to diversify his activities into the popular clothing brand. Beyond his exploits, ClarenceNYC is also famous for his relationship with popular singer Queen Naija.

They have been together since 2018 and have welcomed a son together. The couple normally shares aspects of their life on their YouTube channel, which has helped make ClarenceNYC even more famous. The fame hasn’t come without a cost, as some have accused ClarenceNYC of using Queen Naija for her fame and money.

How Old is ClarenceNYC?

ClarenceNYC is 30 years old as he was born on the 8th of December 1993. His real name at birth is Clarence White Jr., and his birthplace is Bronx, New York. ClarenceNYC grew up in the Bronx and attended the Mount Saint Michael Academy, where he was a standout basketball player. He played the point guard position and achieved several accolades.

They include an All-City selection and City Championship Game MVP in his senior year of 2011. Upon leaving high school in 2011, ClarenceNYC enrolled in Bloomfield College New Jersey, where he majored in criminal justice. He also continued his prowess in basketball and made it into their rooster for multiple seasons before his graduation around 2015.

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What Ethnicity is ClarenceNYC?

ClarenceNYC has mixed African American and Latina ethnicity. His father, Clarence White Sr., is African-American, while his mother, Sandra, is originally from Puerto Rico. Other immediate family members include an older brother named Cheo and an elder sister. Cheo, unfortunately, passed away in September 2020, and ClarenceNYC tweeted his hurt at what happened.

This didn’t come as a surprise, given that he is quite close to his family members. Some of his vlogs are about making his mom’s birthday special or surprising her with something she has always wanted. He has also vlogged about speaking to his dad while the latter was incarcerated. The YouTuber also has some tattoos on his body honoring his mom and dad in various ways.

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How Many Views Does ClarenceNYC Get On YouTube?

ClarenceNYC gets an average of 658,606 views for each YouTube video. The Bronx native has certainly come a long way from where he started from. ClarenceNYC first created his YouTube channel on the 7th of July 2017. This was about two years after he left college, and his bearded good looks helped him garner some followership. His interesting personality also shone through in his vlogs.

These vlogs, which often featured pranks, challenges, reactions, storytimes, and travel diaries, have helped him build an impressive YouTube following. He was able to spread his fame to Instagram and Twitter. As of the last check, ClarenceNYC has over 2.31 million subscribers on his YouTube channel – ClarenceNYC TV and more than 198 million views for his 302 videos.

His Instagram account also has 3.2 million followers, while his Twitter account has 425,000 followers. His most popular videos include Touch My Body Challenge with Queen (4.5 million views), Female Hygiene Debate (3.3 million), Get in Tub with Me Prank on Queen (4.8 million), etc.

What is ClarenceNYC’s Net Worth?

ClarenceNYC net worth is put at about $1 million. One of the primary sources of his wealth is his YouTube channel. The Bronx native has revealed that he has made about $2 million from his YouTube channels combined. ClarenceNYC is also an entrepreneur and founded a clothing line known as Designed by White in 2017.

The line previously carried only shirts, but they have since expanded to well-designed hoodies, hats, sweatshirts, and other streetwear categories. It is quite popular with his fans, and they have even asked him to start a beard-care line.

ClarenceNYC Shares a Son with Singer Queen Naija

One of the reasons for ClarenceNYC’s fame is his relationship with singer Queen Naija. Queen is a native of Michigan and first rose to fame as a YouTuber herself. After that, she pursued her music career and took part in American Idol in 2014, where she performed reasonably well. Queen released her first songs, Medicine and Karma, in 2017 and 2018, respectively.

She signed to Capitol Records in 2018 and dropped her debut album, Misunderstood, in 2020. It performed quite well and peaked at NO. 9 on the Billboard 200. ClarenceNYC and Queen Naija started their romance in mid-2018. The two are yet to tie the knot, but they are very serious about each other. They welcomed a son, Legend, in February 2019.

The couple, their son, and Queen’s son from a previous relationship, CJ, now have a popular YouTube channel known as The Royal Family. The channel has 2.83 million followers and offers an insight into their romance. They have vlogged about Queen buying a corvette as a birthday gift for ClarenceNYC. There is also a video showing when he got her a Birkin bag as a surprise birthday gift.

The couple has many dedicated fans, but they also have detractors who have argued that ClarenceNYC is only with Queen Naija for the money. They have even said that she gave him the money with which he bought her the Birkin bag.

A Look at ClarenceNYC’s Height, Weight, and Tattoos

ClarenceNYC is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m) tall, and his weight is 165 lbs or 75 kg. He boasts a well-muscled frame that complements his short hair and a well-tended beard. Asides from his enviable beard, ClarenceNYC also has several tattoos all over his body. His first tattoo is on his right shoulder and features a basketball with wings.

There is also a crown atop the basketball with the words, “In God’s Hands.” This means that he is placing his dreams of being a basketball player in the hand of God. The 2nd ever tattoo that the YouTuber got is the words “God is my savior. I can do anything in him who gives me strength” on his upper chest. His third tattoo features two roses on each side of his chest, sun rays in between, and his initials, C. W. on his chest.

Another tattoo that ClarenceNYC has is the face of a lion which covers his lower right arm and extends to the knuckle. It features the words, “Everyone wants to eat, but only a few are willing to hunt.” It is all about working hard for what we want. ClarenceNYC also has “621” tattooed on his upper right arm, representing his dad’s birthday.

His mom’s name, Sandra, is tattooed in bold letters running down under his right armpit. The YouTuber has revealed that his mom is the only woman he had tattooed his name on his body. He is also amenable to getting his sister’s or daughter’s name but isn’t too sure about that of his girlfriend or wife.

More Interesting Questions about ClarenceNYC 

Where did ClarenceNYC attend High School?

ClarenceNYC attended high school at Mount Saint Michael Academy in the Bronx.

How Tall is ClarenceNYC?

ClarenceNYC is 5 feet 9 inches or 1.75 m tall

Who is ClarenceNYC’s Mom?

ClarenceNYC’s mom is Sandra.

Who is ClarenceNYC’s Father?

ClarenceNYC’s father is Clarence White.

What is ClarenceNYC’s Net Worth?

ClarenceNYC’s net worth is $1 million est.

Did ClarenceNYC’s Brother Die?

ClarenceNYC’s brother, Cheo, died in September 2020, and he tweeted that it didn’t feel real.

Does ClarenceNYC Have Tattoo?

ClarenceNYC has about seven tattoos on different parts of his body.

Key Takeaways

1. Clarence Lorenzo White III, popularly known as Clarence NYC, was born on December 8, 1993, in the Bronx, New York.
2. Clarence initially hoped to become a professional basketball player, even playing at Mount Saint Michael High School as a senior in 2011 and continuing to play at Bloomfield College until his junior year in 2015. Unfortunately, he went undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft, which led to him dropping out of college.
3. After his basketball career didn’t take off as expected, Clarence utilized his love for fashion and good looks to build a career in modeling and content creation.
4. He is of mixed ethnicity, partly Puerto Rican and partly African American, thanks to his parents Sandra Villegas and Clarence White II.
5. In 2017, he launched his own clothing brand called “Design By White”, which initially started with selling only T-shirts. Later, the brand expanded to include full range of streetwear like pants and hoodies.
6. Clarence is also a successful social media influencer, boasting millions of followers on his Instagram and YouTube channels. His YouTube channel was launched in 2017, featuring pranks, challenges, and vlogs.
7. In addition to his personal YouTube channel, he also runs a second YouTube channel (The Royal Family) alongside his girlfriend, Queen Naija, a fellow YouTuber.
8. Clarence White started dating Queen Naija in 2017 and they welcomed a son named Legend Lorenzo in 2020.
9. He has stirred some controversy in the past, for instance, when he criticized Rihanna and implied that Queen Naija’s musical talents exceeded that of Rihanna.
10. He is not a fan of Snapchat, preferring to use other social media platforms instead.
11. His estimated net worth was approximately $1 million, earned mainly from his business and his career as a social media influencer and YouTuber.
12. Despite the ups and downs in his career, Clarence White is known for his resilient and enterprising spirit. He is also known for his commitment to his family and for offering advice and support to others struggling to make it in life.