Antoine Dodson facts for kids
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Antoine Dodson
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Dodson at ROFLCon 2012
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Kevin Antoine Dodson
June 27, 1986 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actor |
| Known for | Bed Intruder Song |
| Children | 1 |
Kevin Antoine Dodson (born June 27, 1986) is an American Internet celebrity, singer, and actor. In 2010, he lived in a housing project in Huntsville, Alabama. He gave an interview on local television news after a home invasion at his family's home. This interview became very popular online. It led to the "Bed Intruder Song," a song created by The Gregory Brothers. This song sold many copies and even appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart.
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Antoine Dodson's Famous Interview
Antoine Dodson became famous after a television interview in 2010. During the interview, he talked about a scary incident at his home. His family's home was broken into. The interview showed his strong reaction to what happened.
Many people watched the interview online. It quickly became a viral video. Some people in the local community had different opinions about the interview being shown on TV. However, others, like writer Jonathan Capehart, praised Dodson. They said he was very real and strong.
The "Bed Intruder Song" and Rise to Fame
The video of Antoine Dodson's interview became very popular. It inspired many musical remixes. One of the most famous was by a group called The Gregory Brothers. They created the "Bed Intruder Song" using parts of his interview.
This song was a huge success. It reached number 89 on Billboard's Hot 100 list. Many other musicians made their own versions of the song. These included a punk rock version by Hayley Williams from Paramore and others.
Antoine Dodson was interviewed on the Today Show in August 2010. They talked about his new online fame. The show mentioned his YouTube video had been watched over 16 million times. Dodson also gained fans in other countries, like Australia and London. He was well-known in his hometown of Huntsville.
Dodson started a website to ask for donations. He wanted to help his family move to a new home. Money from the "Bed Intruder Song" sales and merchandise like T-shirts also helped. This money helped his family buy a new house. It also helped set up a foundation for Type 1 diabetes. His sister and mother both have this condition.
In August 2010, Dodson noted that he had a hit song but still lived in the projects. Just one month later, he had earned enough money to move his family. The Gregory Brothers reported selling over 250,000 copies of the song on iTunes.
In October 2010, Antoine Dodson performed the "Bed Intruder Song" live. He sang with Michael Gregory of The Gregory Brothers at the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards.
His song was the most-watched YouTube video of 2010, not counting major music videos. It was named "Meme of the Year" in the 2010 Urlies awards. The original interview video was also chosen as "Video of the Year."
Dodson also appeared on other TV shows. He sang a "Chimney Intruder" song on Lopez Tonight. He also appeared on Tosh.0 for a "Web Redemption" segment. His famous lines were referenced in episodes of The Cleveland Show. Korean-American singer Jay Park also mimicked Dodson in one of his videos.
Antoine Dodson even had a small role in the Tyler Perry movie A Madea Christmas. He said a line from his famous TV interview in the movie.
Antoine Dodson's Other Projects
Antoine Dodson used his fame to start other projects. He created a line of T-shirts and other items. These items featured designs related to his famous song.
In late 2010, Dodson was in a commercial for the new season of Tosh.0.
In January 2011, it was announced that Dodson was filming a pilot episode for a reality show. This show would follow him and his family as they moved from Huntsville to Los Angeles, California.
In November 2014, Dodson took part in a celebrity boxing match. He fought against the person identified as the "bedroom intruder," Cooper. Dodson won the match in the first round.
In September 2022, Dodson planned to launch his own beer. It was called "Run N' Tell That." He partnered with a brewery in Huntsville called Straight to Ale.
Antoine Dodson's Life
Antoine Dodson grew up in Chicago. He moved to Huntsville in 2004. There, he studied business administration at Virginia College. He also worked as a hairstylist.
Antoine Dodson is the oldest of nine children.
In May 2014, Antoine Dodson and his wife had a son.
In April 2018, Dodson shared that he enjoyed working at Huntsville City Schools. His nephews and nieces attended school there. He had also earned a license to become a substitute teacher.
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |
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| "Bed Intruder Song" (with The Gregory Brothers featuring Kelly Dodson) |
2010 | 89 | 180 |
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| "Lovesick Lullaby" (featuring Brent Morgan) |
2012 | — | — | |
| "Get This Party Started" (featuring Chiyna Lee) |
2018 | — | — | |
Images for kids
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Dodson at ROFLCon 2012
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Antoine Dodson celebrity appearance at NYC Halloween 2010
