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Woman Reveals How LA Influencers Are Going Into Debt From Faking Being Rich To Gain Social Media Clout

by Jesse

We’ve all seen it: glamorous photos of influencers lounging by infinity pools or speeding down palm-lined streets in a Ferrari. You might think, “Wow, they’ve made it!” But what if I told you that behind some of those luxury snapshots, there’s a whole lot of… smoke and mirrors? 

Enter Kaila Uli, a TikToker who’s blowing the lid off the LA influencer scene and how some people fake their wealth for social media clout. Kaila’s viral videos detail the elaborate (and surprisingly affordable) ways content creators rent luxury items, from designer handbags to mansions and even private jets. 

Yes, that shiny new Lamborghini? Totally a rental. How about the jaw-dropping mansion? Only $90 per hour is spent on film content as if you own the place. 

You can even add a dash of personal effects at strategic corners to make it all the more convincing. It's a carefully constructed facade designed to project a lifestyle that, in many cases, is as flimsy as they come. 

And it doesn’t stop there! According to Kaila, some influencers are even buying fake followers, likes, and comments to boost their credibility and secure brand deals. In a series of viral videos, Kaila breaks down the industry of faking it till you make it—or at least till the algorithm loves you.

Turns out, living the ‘multi-millionaire’ life is just a rental away in LA.

Turns out, living the ‘multi-millionaire’ life is just a rental away in LA.Ahmet ÇÖTÜR (not the actual photo)

Faking it till you make it? In LA, it’s a full-time gig with some serious props!

Faking it till you make it? In LA, it’s a full-time gig with some serious props!kailauli

A hundred-million-dollar mansion... for a small price of $90 an hour. Talk about budget luxury.

A hundred-million-dollar mansion... for a small price of $90 an hour. Talk about budget luxury.kailauli

Why buy a Ferrari when you can rent one for the cost of a nice dinner?

Why buy a Ferrari when you can rent one for the cost of a nice dinner?kailauli

At this point, it’s part of the LA influencer starter pack.

At this point, it’s part of the LA influencer starter pack.kailauli

Everything's for sale in LA—including likes, comments, and followers. The price of clout is cheaper than you think

Everything's for sale in LA—including likes, comments, and followers. The price of clout is cheaper than you thinkkailauli

Looking successful is easy—just rent the life you want your followers to believe in.

Looking successful is easy—just rent the life you want your followers to believe in.kailauli

Because who has the time (or money, really) to actually buy their drip these days?

Because who has the time (or money, really) to actually buy their drip these days?kailauli

Real talk: Don’t feel bad if your reality doesn’t match their Instagram. Being “internet rich” is definitely not the goal.

Real talk: Don’t feel bad if your reality doesn’t match their Instagram. Being “internet rich” is definitely not the goal.kailauli

Kaila’s first video blew up, racking up nearly two million views and counting. Clearly, the internet can’t get enough of the truth.

@kailauli

We’re literally a fake-rich infrastructure out here. Don’t feel bad for not looking rich.

♬ original sound - Kaila Uli Small Business Tips

In her second viral drop, Kaila breaks down just how pricey it is to rent your way to ‘rich’ in LA.

@kailauli Replying to @thGcode ♬ original sound - Kaila Uli Small Business Tips

Part three dives deep into the comment section, where Kaila uncovers just how ingrained fake luxury really is.

@kailauli Replying to @Mrs Walker ♬ original sound - Kaila Uli Small Business Tips

Who knew renting the millionaire life was easier than actually living it? Warning: might come with a side of debt.

Who knew renting the millionaire life was easier than actually living it? Warning: might come with a side of debt.Vita Vilcina (not the actual photo)

TikTokers weighed in, sharing their own hot takes on the fake-it-til-you-make-it culture of social media wealth.

TikTokers weighed in, sharing their own hot takes on the fake-it-til-you-make-it culture of social media wealth.TikTok.com

There will be a lot of debts to settle in the future

There will be a lot of debts to settle in the futureTikTok.com

An  ‘influencer debt collection agency’ wouldn’t be a bad business idea at all

An  ‘influencer debt collection agency’ wouldn’t be a bad business idea at allTikTok.com

This “ex celebrity” is spilling the beans

This “ex celebrity” is spilling the beansTikTok.com

Imagine spending money you don’t have to fool people that you have money

Imagine spending money you don’t have to fool people that you have moneyTikTok.com

Atlanta is not excluded. They’re everywhere!

Atlanta is not excluded. They’re everywhere!TikTok.com

Hold on….people rent pools too!?

Hold on….people rent pools too!?TikTok.com

Hmmm….it’s all starting to make sense now

Hmmm….it’s all starting to make sense nowTikTok.com

Kaila’s revelations about the influencer world have sparked conversations across social media, reminding us all that not everything is as it seems online. Behind the filtered façade, the truth is often far less glamorous!

So, the next time you feel bad about your thrift store outfit, just remember: at least you’re being real.

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