Ali Abulaban's rise to fame as a TikTok star and the potential impact of his social media celebrity on his behavior and mindset are explored as contributing factors to the alleged crimes.
The podcast episodes provided highlight various aspects of social media fame, from the pursuit of viral success to the personal and professional consequences that can arise from achieving online prominence.
Several episodes, such as Cancelled with Brooke Schofield, #353: CHAINED Woman Found In Shed Of Tiktoker's Home, Went Viral, Then Disappeared From Internet, and #268: The TikTok Star Who Killed His Wife (Case of Ali Abulaban), delve into the complexities of navigating life in the public eye, dealing with criticism, and the potential dark side of social media fame.
Other episodes, like E493 Maddox Batson, explore the creative process and the impact of sudden online popularity on the lives of young artists and musicians.