All about Vinnie Hacker: his age, biography, and rise to fame
The 22-year-old Vinnie Hacker, real name Vincent Cole Hacker, embodies the definition of a multi-hyphenate with a career spanning social media, modelling, entrepreneurship, and boxing. He told V Magazine:
I'm the type of person to go into all kinds of different areas – I like to start up a bunch of different things and then bring everything together.
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Key takeaways
- Vinnie started streaming on Twitch before he found fame on TikTok.
- The influencer is signed with IMG Models.
- He joined the Hype House TikTok collective in 2021.
Vinnie Hacker's profile summary
| Full name | Vincent Cole Hacker |
| Date of birth | July 14, 2002 |
| Age | 22 years old as of February 2025 |
| Place of birth | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Current residence | Los Angeles, California |
| Height | 6 feet (1.83 m/183 cm) |
| Parents | Maria Hacker, Nate Hacker |
| Siblings | Reggie Hacker |
| Education | O’Dea High School |
| Profession | Social media influencer, model, gamer, entrepreneur |
| Collective | Hype House (2021 to date), Sway Gaming (2020-2021) |
| Agency | IMG Models (2023 to date) |
| Net worth | Approx. $2 million |
| Social media | TikTokTwitchInstagramX (Twitter)YouTube |
Vinnie Hacker's age and growing up in Washington State
Vinnie is 22 years old as of February 2025. He was born on July 14, 2002, in Seattle, Washington and grew up in a Catholic household while attending O’Dea High School.
Vinnie Hacker’s parents worked several jobs to support the family. His mother, Maria Hacker, was a waitress and preschool teacher before she became a 911 dispatcher. The influencer’s father, Nate Hacker, is a registered electrician.
His parents helped him move to Los Angeles when he turned 18. Vinnie told Tings Magazine in June 2022 that his dad fully supported his decision to leave Seattle, but his mom wanted him to wait.
He was like, “Hey, if that’s something you want to do, then go do it.' My mom was a bit more hesitant than my dad. She wanted to wait and see, to wait a while – My mom was like, “Let’s wait till you have everything figured out.'
Vinnie’s younger brother, Reggie Hacker, has also established a presence on social media. His self-titled Instagram account has over 78,000 followers, and his TikTok account has over 140,000 followers.
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Vinnie Hacker’s dating history
The Seattle native has never introduced anyone to the public, but this has not stopped speculations. In late 2020, he was linked to fellow TikTok star Faith Ordway after they made a TikTok video together. The pair stopped hanging out after Faith’s past usage of offensive language resurfaced.
Olivia Rodrigo was rumoured to be Vinnie Hacker’s girlfriend when they were seen embracing at the singer’s Los Angeles concert in May 2022. Vinnie’s friend Josh Richards cleared the rumour while appearing on Barstool Sports’ BFFs podcast in June 2022, saying Vinnie and Olivia were not dating.
Vinnie has also been linked to Tara Yummy. The rumour started after Tara uploaded a YouTube video in February 2024 titled, Stuck in a Car with Vinnie Hacker. They both denied dating.
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Vinnie Hacker’s gay rumours
Speculations about Hacker’s sexual orientation were fuelled by a November 2021 interview with Megan Pormer who asked how comfortable he was with his sexuality. The TikToker shared that it has never been an issue.
In June 2022, YouTuber Jeff Wittek asked him if he was gay. Vinnie gave an ambiguous answer without confirming his orientation.
Vinnie Hacker has impressive baseball skills
Vinnie Hacker whose height is 6 feet (1.83 m/183 cm), was a valuable baseball player at O-Dea High School. He later joined the Seattle Select Baseball Club, a premier youth league in his hometown of Seattle.
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Vinnie Hacker was thrust into the limelight as a teenager
Vinnie started streaming on Twitch at 13 and rose to TikTok popularity in 2020 when he was 18 years old. He started uploading videos on the app to get people to visit his gaming stream, but he got more followers than he had expected.
In July 2020, Vinnie joined Sway Gaming, a group of gaming and esports stars. He left in January 2021 to join a TikTok collective called Hype House, which launched a reality series on Netflix in 2022.
Vinnie Hacker is an amateur boxing star
Hacker showcased his boxing skills in June 2021 during LiveXLive’s Battle of the Platforms boxing tournament in Miami, Florida. The tournament featured famous TikTokers against YouTube stars. Vinnie won his match against YouTuber Deji Olatunji with a TKO in round three.
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Vinnie Hacker’s modelling career
The influencer started modelling at 15 years old under SMG Model Management, a Seattle-based modelling agency. He joined IMG Models in 2023.
Hacker’s Instagram is filled with professional modelling photos. He has worked with major fashion houses and designers like the British luxury fashion house Burberry, Polo Ralph Lauren, YSL Beauty, Saint Lauren, Gymshark, Prada, Loewe, Rabbane, and H&M.
Vinnie Hacker's clothing brand
The Seattle native launched the Purgatory clothing line in December 2020. He told Dexerto in March 2022 that the streetwear brand was inspired by the late XXXTentacion, who had a clothing brand called Revenge.
Vinnie Hacker has a rising net worth
Vinnie’s participation in multiple ventures is paying off. His net worth in 2025 is estimated to be $2 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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FAQs
Who is Vinnie Hacker?
Vinnie Hacker is a famous TikToker, model, and Twitch streamer. He started creating content at 13 years old.
Where is Vinnie Hacker from?
Vinnie is a native of Seattle, Washington. He moved to Los Angeles, California, at 18 years old.
How tall is Vinnie Hacker?
Vinnie Hacker's height is listed as 6 feet (1.83 m/183 cm) tall according to his boxing stats.
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At Vinnie Hacker’s age of 22, he is living the lifestyle he did not know was possible when he was 13. With TikTok’s future hanging in the balance, he still has other ventures to count on beyond his social media stardom.
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