Move over Rebecca Black. Keenan Cahill is taking YouTube by storm. And this week he’s joined by Cody Ross and Brian Wilson of the San Francisco Giants.
No, I’m not kidding.
Have you guys even heard of Keenan Cahill? No? Then thank goodness for me because it’s people like me that keep people like you in the know.
Keenan began his musical career at 13 by goofing off and lip-synching to songs in front of his web camera and uploading the videos to YouTube where hundreds, then thousands, then millions of people tuned in.
Now he’s 16 and after Katy Perry tweeted him last fall, his popularity soared.
He’s shot a commercial with Jennifer Aniston.
He’s done videos with rapper 50 Cent.
Screaming girls want his autograph.
You’re probably burning with jealousy right about now wondering “Who is this guy?” and “Why is this guy is all famous and not me?” and “Who do I have to sleep with to get Katy Perry to tweet me?” Well let me tell you who this kid is, you little green man (or woman) from planet Envy.
Keenan Cahill is nothing short of awesome. Why? Because he a gorgeous example of a boy who is following his dreams while overcoming obstacles that might stop others in his place.
Despite some rare disease I’ve never heard of (Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome, aka MPS, type 6) that has resulted in frequent surgeries and bone marrow transplants and more doctor’s visits than anyone should ever have in their entire life, his determination told his obstacles to suck it, he was going to be an internet rock star anyway.
So as far as I’m concerned he’s earned it ten times over compared to you. And yes, even me. As awesome as I am.
Here’s his video with San Francisco Giants Cody Ross and Brian Wilson.
Link to Keenan Cahill You Tube Channel
I *love* Keenan Cahill. And I have ever since he appeared on Chelsea Lately [a television talk show on the E!Channel] about a year ago. He rocks! I subscribe to his YouTube page.
PS: “He’s done videos with rapper 50 Cent.”
Yes, and, that was BECAUSE of Chelsea Handler. One of my female role models.
I saw that he was on Chelsea Handler – so you’re way ahead of me on this wave, girl. And yeah, Chelsea kind of rocks.
She totally rocks!
You’re right: green with envy, how does someone get Katy Perry to tweet…how does anyone get any celebrity to tweet?
Hey, I’m on the Tribal Blog Conference website and I’m stoked! I live in Winnipeg, 8 hour drive, I think I might just come and swoon…errr…I mean come up and say “Hi! I love you!”…but I won’t be all creepy about it, I promise!
That would be so awesome to see you! Are you going to the conference?
Very inspiring! Kinda shows where some of the rest of us fall short, doesn’t it?
Very well said, Linda. 🙂
You go Keenan!!! What a fabulous young man who is leapin’ over some pretty high obstacles in his young life. Woohoo!!!
Loved the video!
God bless and enjoy your day sweetie! :o)
You go Keenan!!! What a fabulous young man who is leapin’ over some pretty high obstacles in his young life. Woohoo!!!
Loved the video!
God bless and enjoy your day sweetie! :o)
I love these kind of stories! I’m feeling warm an fuzzy now.
I just love this kid, he always cracks me up, especially his little smirk and attitude on his vids. His duo with 50 cent was hilarious, I think it was done on the Conan show, if I remember. I appreciate knowing about his condition, had no idea, he is a little trooper with one hell of a great look on life.
Awww, what a ‘dreams can come true’ story. I heart it. ‘Dynamite’ is my favourit-est club hit.
Keenan is my HERO!! What an amazing, strong, determined, fabulous, talented and gorgeous young man. And, of course, you are all those things too, Margaret! Well, except for the gorgeous young man part. Not that you’re not young, I mean! Or gorgeous!! Of course you are gorgeous. Just not a young man, is what I’m saying. Ok, I’ll shut up now. Twinkie, anyone?
Way to outdo me with all the adjectives, Nicky. But you’re right. I am gorgeous. Ha! Speaking of Twinkies, which night is Twinkie night at TB Con?
If I have my way, every night will be Twinkie night!
That had me throwing my hooves in the air doing the goat dance of joy!
VERY inspirational! Kudos to him. It’s people like that that inspire people like me (us?) to continue to do the wacky things that we do. Here’s a toast to all of the people that make the world go ’round… 🙂
He’s an inspiration to us all. 🙂
This is WONDERFUL! I really love it! I really really love it!
I know! Why am I only just now hearing about him? He’s been popular for a while now.