The Dark Side of Influencer Culture: A Tale of Cake and Cocaine The recent sentencing of Lebanese food influencer Georges Hanna Dib, aka Dr Food, has left many wondering how someone with millions of followers could be involved in such a serious crime.
Dib's case raises important questions about the darker side of influencer culture and the ease with which individuals can use their online platforms to further illicit activities.
Dib rose to fame on TikTok quickly, accumulating over five million followers who hung onto his every post. His food product brand, Dr Food's Kitchen, was a staple on social media, with giveaways and promotions aplenty.