BOBBI Althoff has skyrocketed to fame after her star-studded podcast interviews, including one with rapper Drake – in bed.
Here is everything you need to know about the TikTok personality and podcaster, and why the internet is labelling her an “industry plant”.
Who is Bobbi Althoff?
Bobbi Althoff is a social mediainfluencer and aspiring podcast host who first rose to fame on TikTok.
She was born on July 31, 1997, and began posting videos on the short video platform in 2020.
Bobbi has since gained over 4.3 million followers.
The star has also grown a large following on other sites like Instagram, where she boasts over 861,000 followers as of August 2023.
Known for her deadpan sense of humour, Bobbi has used her platforms to document everything from her engagement and pregnancy to celebrity encounters and career moves.
In April 2023, she launched The Really Good Podcast and is often seen interviewing celebrities.
When Bobbi isn’t behind the microphone recording content, she can be found spending time with her family.
She is married to Cory Althoff, a computer scientist and author.
While he might have a high-profile marriage, not much is known about his personal life because he often stays out of the spotlight.
Since tying the knot, the Althoffs have welcomed two daughters, who are kept out of the spotlight.
Why is ‘Bobbi Althoff industry plant’ trending?
Bobbi has been labelled an industry plant due to her sudden fame, having gained over three million followers on TikTok in a couple of months.
She has also thought to have got the title for bagging high-profile interviews with artists such as Drake, who rarely grants interviews.
One of the Her Loss rapper‘s last interviews was with Rap Radar in 2019, Complex reports.
An “industry plant” refers to an individual that appears to be working independently, but secretly has backing and funding.
What happened between Bobbi Althoff and Drake?
Bobbi went viral for her interview with Drake in his bed on The Really Good Podcast which was posted on July 20, 2023.
Judging by their social media exchanges, things appeared to be friendly with between Bobbi and the Canadian rapper.
However, rumors of a rift between the two started when they unfollowed each other on Instagram.
Before Bobbi deleted the podcast episode with Drake, the video had already accumulated millions of views.
As fans of both continue to speculate about what happened between the two, the guesses lie between a couple of theories.
One group of sleuths have theorised Drake attempted to pursue a romantic relationship with Bobbi but the former’s feelings weren’t returned by the latter.
Taking to Twitter, one observer speculated: “Drake Reportedly Tried To Sleep With Bobbi Athloff After She Attended His Concert But She Rejected Him.
“The Interview Was Then Pulled & He Blocked Her On All Socials.”
What other interviews has Bobbi Althoff done?
Since starting The Really Good Podcast, Althoff has interviewed multiple stars.
Among those stars are YouTuber Marco Summers, who goes by Funny Marco, actor Rick Glassman, and rappers Lil Yachty, Offset, and Tyga.