Episode 8 - Ali Salloum (Sallouminatii)

Ali Salloum aka Sallouminatii is a young Lebanese social media influencer, comedian and musician.

We start by talking about the origins of Sallouminatii and how Ali uses humour to break down Lebanese stereotypes (2:06). We then discuss his journey in the US (7:12), effects of Instagram fame on his mental state and using his platform to raise awareness (8:43), toxic masculinity in Lebanon (11:50), and the pressure of always having to be funny along with potentially making a career through social media (16:07). We then delve into the topics of some “white washed” Lebanese expatriates (23:44), his rapping career along with mumble rap (26:55), people being comfortable in their own skin (34:17), and his future ambitions (38:24).

Ali also roasts the Fawda team (0:30) and freestyles some bars over a beat produced by Joe-Pietro (41:24).