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Less than a decade ago, this artist was homeless, filming TikToks singing in 24 Hour Fitness bathrooms.Today? @alexwaarren is the 2025 MTV Best New Artist, has a Grammy nomination, and his breakout hit "Ordinary" has surpassed 2 billion global streams, earning an estimated $10 million in royalties.His songs are therapy for him, and for millions of others. https://t.co/FRecTvzuzB #ForbesUnder30 (Photo: Sebastian Nevols for Forbes) ...