YouNow, a popular live-streaming network, pulls the editing safety net—those who find fame there do so in the rawest sense. There's a camera, there's you, and there are some strangers watching. It's a lot of pressure, but that doesn't seem to bother 17-year-old Zach Clayton who's become one of the service's most recognizable stars under his handle BruhItsZach. He won YouNower of the Year at this year's Shorty Awards—if anyone knows how to live stream, it's him.

 

We talked to Clayton about his tips for becoming a livestream giant, pursing a music career, and balancing his social media life. Click the "Read More" button below to read the full interview between Zach Clayton and Paper Magazine.