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TROYE’S ODYSSEY

WHILE TROYE SIVAN ’s music and films continue to stream on platforms across the world, the 23-year-old still finds solace and friendship with his social media base—the ones who’ve been there since the beginning. Still, there’s no doubt Sivan has carved a new following since his YouTube roots.

Unlike many young artists, the South African-born Sivan has always refused to negotiate his identity for the public. He’s named Sivan one of the “25 Most Influential Teens” of the year. His status as an icon was secured after the release of his 2015 VMA-nominated album , followed by 2018’s .

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