Tila Tequila: MySpace’s Glitter-Bomb Queen of Chaos (and Controversy)

Before influencers faked their “authentic” lives and TikTokers cried over cancellation, there was Tila Tequila—a one-woman internet hurricane who turned MySpace into her personal drama stage.

Tila Tequila attending the Mosci fashion show at Club AREA, West Hollywood, CA on October 24, 2008. Photo by Toglenn, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0.

Welcome to the Tequila Era: MySpace’s Original Diva

Tila Tequila wasn’t just on MySpace; she owned MySpace. By 2006, with over 1.5 million friends, Tila had more online clout than a verified Twitter account in 2023. Her page wasn’t just a profile—it was a sensory overload of glitter GIFs, questionable music choices, and photos that made your mom yell, “Close that tab!” She wasn’t just building a fanbase; she was building an empire of chaos.

Tila didn’t invent self-promotion, but she sure perfected it. Whether it was provocative selfies or bulletins that spilled more tea than a poorly balanced mug, Tila made MySpace her personal reality show. The world wasn’t ready for Tila Tequila—and frankly, it still isn’t.