Drew Hicks is an Indian American content creator and YouTuber who became popular after his Hindi-speaking video went viral on social media in 2023.
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Wiki/Biography
Drew Hicks was born in Florida, America. After completing his school education, he went to St. Petersburg College in Florida to pursue his graduation. Drew’s family moved to India when he was five years old, and he spent eleven years of his childhood in various places across India including Varanasi, where his parents studied Hindi at Banaras Hindu University.
A childhood picture of Drew Hicks with his brother
Once, he told in a media interview that because of his father’s export business in India, they moved to Bihar where his father got interested in Madhubani paintings. He added that he learned Hindi during his time in India and considers many places in India as close to his heart. He said,
India has a diverse range of landscapes, cities, and people, making it hard for me to choose a favourite place. However, I do have a few favourites such as Kedarnath for its scenic beauty and mountains, Jaisalmer for its deserts and architecture, Goa for its beaches, and Delhi for its parties.”
A young Drew Hicks
Physical Appearance
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
Not much is known about his parents. Drew Hicks has three siblings.
A childhood picture of Drew Hicks with his mother and a brother
Drew Hicks (first from right) with his father (extreme left) two siblings and wife (second from right)
Drew Hicks with his three siblings
Wife & Children
Drew Hicks is married and has a son.
Drew Hicks posing with his wife
Drew Hicks with his son
Career
After completing his formal education, Drew Hicks shifted to Thailand from America and began working for an online company. Thereafter, he started working part-time as a content creator, collaborating with other YouTubers including Yachen Lee from Korea in 2019. Yachen Lee is known for his Bihari-Hindi accent and Korean appearance. Drew Hicks started a podcast in Hindi with Yachen Lee in 2022.
Drew Hicks with Yachen Lee during a podcast
Soon, Drew’s ability to speak Hindi and Bhojpuri fluently earned attention on social media. After Drew Hicks got married, he started teaching his wife Hindi and recorded their learning journey in different videos on various social media platforms.
Drew Hicks while teaching Hindi to his wife in a video
Tattoos
- Drew Hicks has inked many tattoos on his body.
Drew Hicks featuring many tattoos on his body
- Drew Hicks has inked the picture of the ‘Taj Mahal’ on his shoulder.
Drew Hicks featuring a ‘Taj Mahal’ tattoo on his shoulder
Favourites
- Song: ‘Paani Da Rang’ from the 2012 Hindi film Vicky Donor
- Food: Paneer Butter Masala, Kadhai Paneer, Matar Paneer
- Actor(s): Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan
Facts/Trivia
- According to Drew Hicks, he likes Indian food, especially the samosas from street vendors. When he was a kid, they only cost Rs. 2 in India, but in 2023, they cost him Rs. 500 in America.
A snip from Drew Hicks’s video about samosa price
- He enjoys documenting his experiences and travels in India and the United States, dancing to Indian music, and listening to Bhojpuri songs on social media.
Drew Hicks while dancing to the Bhojpuri music
- Drew Hicks is an avid dog lover and shares pictures of his pet dog, Beverly Jane, on various social media platforms.
A picture of Drew Hicks’s pet dog
- He is often spotted smoking and consuming alcoholic beverages on various occasions.
Drew Hicks while smoking a cigarette and drinking alcohol
