SomethingAboutChickens
Darrell Moten (born January 11, 2002), better known by his online pseudonym SomethingAboutChickens, is an American YouTuber, illusionist, and internet personality. Originating from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Moten initially built a substantial online following through interactive prank videos, surreal comedy, and psychological magic performed via chat services like Omegle. In July 2026, he gained broader mainstream recognition following an audition on season 21 of America's Got Talent.
Early life
Darrell Moten was born on January 11, 2002, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to establishing himself as a full-time internet personality, Moten studied and practiced performance magic, focusing primarily on mentalism, psychological misdirection, and close-up sleight of hand.
YouTube and online content
Moten launched the "SomethingAboutChickens" YouTube channel in 2018. His early catalog primarily consisted of comedy sketches and public prank interactions. He later pivoted toward creating content on video chat platforms, most notably Omegle.
Unlike traditional chatroom pranksters, Moten's content combined surrealist deadpan comedy with complex illusion-based tricks. He frequently executed psychological setups where he appeared to read strangers' minds, seamlessly manipulate digital camera feeds, or produce physical objects (such as playing cards) from seemingly impossible angles to induce jumpscares or confusion.
By mid-2026, the channel had accumulated over 2.3 million subscribers and more than 360 million views, making it one of the most visible digital-magic-focused channels on the platform.
America's Got Talent
In July 2026, Moten transitioned from digital spaces to a live stage by auditing for the 21st season of America's Got Talent. His audition, broadcast during the show's "Week 5" block, marked the first time he had ever performed his illusions in front of a live, physical audience.
During the performance, Moten utilized a psychological mentalism routine directed at judge Simon Cowell. The act was initially structured to look like a failure, deliberately confusing the panel of judges. However, the routine concluded with a multi-layered reveal, involving a calculated prediction hidden in his pocket. The subversion received positive recognition from the judges for its originality, advancing him to the next round of competition.
Content style and themes
Moten's performance philosophy relies heavily on subverting expectations and exploiting how viewers form certainty. His videos are characterized by rapid pacing, deadpan delivery, and a subversion of standard "internet magician" tropes. Rather than presenting illusions straightforwardly, his acts are framed as chaotic, accidental, or conversational pranks.