Being an influencer might sound like the best job in the world, but viral content creator Sid Raskind, who has over 4 million TikTok followers, says that it’s a lot harder than it looks. 

Think you’re financially inclined? Learn more about the reality of influencer life:

• A very small number of influencers earn the majority of money and views
• Black influencers are paid less than white influencers, and the racial pay gap might be worse for influencers than people in other industries 
• Are influencers actually earning money for their clients? 

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