Have you ever imagined what overnight internet celebrity might feel like? Wonder no more. Having a worldwide following of people who think they know you, can be exhilarating, and daunting. Take it from Peyman (AKA TikTok's sensation Pey.Pey33), who has been a mystery wrapped in a soundtrack, twirling a handkerchief over his head while dancing through life across the world on social media to the delight of his some 800,000 followers for years. But today the mystery is over, starting with his real name. Meet Peyman. He's ethnically Afghani, was raised in Germany after being smuggled across the border by his mother at only 7 months old, and is finally ready to share his story with the world. From a very conservative childhood to the 14-year relationship that defined much of his life before the pandemic. From the early sudden loss of his father, to the years when he cared for his mom as she descended, sadly, into dementia. To the legacy of being the only brown kid in a small town German classroom along with his twin brother, to finally landing in New York, where on some deep level, he finally feels like he belongs. Peyman is ready to share who he is and who he hopes to become. So far, his followers have been nothing but kind, and if you watch his reels you'll see why. The depth that underlies this happy-go-lucky dancing video persona is much more palpable in real life. He is a gentle soul, and to date the internet has been both welcoming and kind. Let's all hope he just keeps dancing.

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