‘There’s no off switch’: A chat with the brothers behind 4YE

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We’re reaching out to some popular creators to get their best tips and tricks for success and better understand the ups and downs of life as a trailblazer on the internet.

This week, we caught up with 4YE, or Jermaine and Trey Richards, via email. 4YE is a Toronto-based comedy duo. Jermaine and Trey are brothers, known for their YouTube channel that’s been around for over 10 years. 

The duo also operates a Black-owned fashion line and has a podcast titled “Random Order” about food, culture, and news in Toronto. Combined, the two influencers have over 1.2 million followers on their YouTube and Instagram accounts. 

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