Mini Manson
Mini Manson | |
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| Born | July 29, 1969 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia College Chicago (BA) |
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Andrew Paul Roach (born July 29, 1969), mostly known as Mini Manson, is an American entertainer, YouTuber and internet personality[1] who is known online for his eccentric personality and Marilyn Manson-inspired style of performance.
Early life
[edit]Andrew Paul Roach was born Naomi Stewart in Chicago, in 1969. He attended Columbia College Chicago and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Roach had a desire to be an entertainer from a young age.
Entertainment career
[edit]In 2003, Roach appeared on the Ripley's Believe It or Not! TV show while living in St. Augustine, Florida.[2]
Roach names Marilyn Manson as the inspiration for his stage name and performance-style.[1]
In October 2021, Roach began posting videos to YouTube under his pseudonymous stage name.[1] Roach told the Chicago Reader in 2024: "I just never could put it into action. One day I was trying to take a photograph, but I accidentally took a video, saying “This fucking shit” in all my makeup and everything. It made me laugh so hard. I uploaded it to YouTube, and all these people were so nice and encouraging. So I made more."[1]
Roach was considered a lolcow by infamous trolling forum Kiwi Farms, and became a target of persistent trolling and harassment. In July 2022, a fake news article surfaced accusing Roach of inspiring the Highland Park parade shooting near Chicago.[3] The article was intended to harass Roach.
Personal life
[edit]Roach resides in Portage Park, Chicago. He is openly transgender and underwent gender-affirming surgery in 2016, which removed his female breasts.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Caporale, Micco (August 21, 2024). "Mini Manson, cult YouTube entertainer". Chicago Reader.
- ^ Mini Manson (March 19, 2023). Ripley's Rip Li – via YouTube.
- ^ Team, Jailbirds News (July 22, 2022). "What does Manson have to do with the Highland Park massacre?". JAILBIRDS.