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Viral Waffle House Star Fired After TikToks, Raises $145K
15 Aug
Summary
- Employee fired after 20 years for creating content in uniform.
- Area manager demanded removal of social media content.
- Over $145,000 raised via GoFundMe after firing.
Rockstar Riley, a Waffle House employee of 20 years, has been fired after going viral for a song about the company. He reported being told by an area manager to delete all social media content made while in his Waffle House uniform.
Riley refused the demand and continued creating content. He was subsequently fired when he reported for his shift. He expressed deep disappointment and stated the decision was hard to process.
In the aftermath, Rockstar Riley launched a GoFundMe campaign. The initiative has seen significant fan support, raising over $145,000. This outpouring of assistance comes after Riley previously expressed strong loyalty to Waffle House.
