Josh Richards: 13 facts about the TikTok star you need to know

1. Who is Josh Richards? Everything you need to know about the TikTok star.

Josh Richards is one of TikTok's biggest stars. Thanks to his brand sponsorships, entrepreneurial pursuits and affiliation with the infamous Sway House, Josh has amassed a legion of fans aged just 19. Here's everything you need to know about him. [@joshrichards via Instagram]

2. How old is Josh Richards?

Josh Richards is 19 years old. He was born on 31 January 2002, which makes his zodiac sign Aquarius. [Bryan Steffy/Getty Images]

3. How tall is Josh Richards?

Josh Richards is 5 feet 11 inches tall. That's 1.8 metres, btw. [@joshrichards via Instagram]

4. Where is Josh Richards from?

Josh Richards is Canadian. He was born and raised in Ontario, Canada, and moved to the US in January 2020. [@JoshRichards via Twitter]

5. What is Josh Richards' net worth?

Josh Richards' net worth is around $1.5 million. In August 2020, Forbes reported Josh had made $1.5 million between summer 2019 and summer 2020, making him the fifth highest-paid TikToker in 2020. It's now 2021, so the figure could be a lot more… [Tasia Wells/Getty Images]

6. Who is Josh Richards' girlfriend?

Josh Richards appears to be single right now. However, Josh could be dating someone privately. [@JoshRichards via Twitter]

7. Why did Josh Richards and Nessa Barrett break up?

Josh Richards began an on-off relationship with singer Nessa Barrett in October 2019. As of April 2021, the couple are not together and have not confirmed the reason for the breakup but are "best friends". Speaking about where their relationship stands in March 2021, Josh told Entertainment Tonight: "I have no idea. I mean, I think that if we're meant to be, we will be." [@joshrichards via Instagram]

Josh Richards CrossCheck Studios production company

8. Josh Richards is CEO and co-founder of production company CrossCheck Studios.

In March 2021, Josh Richards teamed up with Mark Wahlberg to launch Gen Z–focused production company, CrossCheck Studios. They're hoping CrossCheck will become the "go-to production company for the next generation and internet-native creatives". Josh is also co-founder of TalentX, the largest TikTok management and production company.

9. Josh Richards is co-founder of Ani Energy.

Josh Richards is still a teenager but he's in his business bag. Josh is co-founder of Ani Energy, a a low-sugar, low-calorie energy drink. He founded the business with Sway House member Bryce Hall. [@anienergy via Instagram]

10. Josh Richards is also an actor.

Josh Richards isn't just a TikTok star, he has also ventured into acting. Josh played Dillon in the 2019 movie Summertime Dropouts and Logan in Brother’s Keeper, starring actor Laurence Fishburne. He also appeared in the The Cardinal Sin. [@JoshRichards via Twitter]

11. Is Josh Richards in Sway House?

Josh Richards is no longer in Sway House. He took a hiatus from the TikTok content house in May 2020 with his best friend Jaden Hossler. Josh confirmed he was stepping away from Sway House to focus on "furthering my projects & ventures in the entrepreneurial, music, social media, and artistic industry". [@joshrichards via Instagram]

12. Is Josh Richards on Instagram?

Yes! Josh Richards is on Instagram and he has 7.3 million followers. You can follow him on @joshrichards. [@joshrichards via Instagram]

13. Is Josh Richards on TikTok?

Josh Richards is huge on TikTok after becoming known for his lip-syncing videos and dance moves. He currently has 24.4 million followers and over 1.5 billion Likes on his account. You can find him on @joshrichards. [@joshrichards via TikTok]