VIRAL: Axel documents living in New York's tiniest apartment

VIRAL: Axel documents living in New York's tiniest apartment

What is it like living inside an expensive shoebox?

Axel Webber
Axel Webber

Casual TikToker, Axel Webber, has become an overnight sensation after sharing his life inside New York's tiniest apartment.

With his infectious smile and loveable personality, Axel has truly stolen our hearts with his videos, where he makes the best of his situation. 

Watch below:

@axelwebber #nyc #livinglikerockstar #carbohydrates ♬ original sound - Axel

Axel mentions in his series of videos that he rents a 95-square-foot apartment in New York City for $1,200 (R18,000) a month.

"Whatever your expectations are, lower them" is what Axel says at the beginning of his video.

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Axel Webber room
Axel Webber

He makes the best of his tiny home.

He said that his space doesn't have an actual stove, a private bathroom, or many building amenities. He shares a bathroom with several people on his floor and has a standard diet of peanut butter and cereal that he buys from a lovely lady down the street.

Axel proves to us how you can make your dreams comes true and make the best of a difficult situation.

@axelwebber Reply to @zoloftsiderffects ♬ original sound - Axel

Since he gained traction on TikTok with his videos averaging 2.5-million views, he has been offered a modelling contract. 

Although his true passion is acting and he hopes to get into Juilliard, one of the world's finest institutions for studying the arts. 

Many took to TikTok to console Axel - including famous singer Charlie Puth.

Watch below:

@axelwebber #duet with @charlieputh ♬ original sound - Charlie Puth

As you can see it's not always what you have but what what you do with what you have.

Stay tuned for many things to come from this rising star.

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