Rich Kids of the Internet

Rich Kids Of The Internet
FormerlyRich Kids of Instagram
Founded2012
FounderJames Ison
Websiteinstagram.com/rkoi/

Rich Kids of the Internet, also known as RKOI, is a social media channel and brand.[1][2][3] Originally called Rich Kids of Instagram, it started as a hashtag in 2012 which subsequently became a popular Tumblr photo blog;[4] it started its own Instagram channel in 2014.[5][6] RKOI curates images of ultra-wealthy young people flaunting their luxury lifestyles.[2] As of 2020, they were paying $2,000 to be featured.[2][7][8][9]

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