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Drew Hicks Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

AgeNot Known

BirthplaceFlorida, America

ProfessionYouTuber, Content creator

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusMarried

SpouseName Not Known

FamilyHas a son; two brothers and a sister; parents' names not known

Drew Hicks Biography

Drew Hicks is an Indian American content creator and YouTuber known for his fluent Hindi and Bhojpuri. Raised partly in India, he makes videos about his bi

Early life and background
Drew Hicks was born in Florida, United States, and spent a significant portion of his childhood in India. His family moved to India when he was about five years old, and he lived in several Indian cities for roughly eleven years. During that period his parents studied and worked in India, first relocating to Varanasi and later spending time in Bihar, where his father developed an interest in Madhubani painting. Hicks learned Hindi and Bhojpuri while living in India and became fluent in both languages.

He later returned to the United States to continue his education and graduated from St. Petersburg College in Florida. Travel and cultural exchange are recurring themes in his personal story; he has described multiple Indian locations as favorites, including Kedarnath, Jaisalmer, Goa, and Delhi.

Career
Drew Hicks builds his public profile as a YouTuber and online content creator. After finishing his formal education he moved to Thailand and worked for an online organization. He began making videos part time while sharing experiences from his travels across India and the United States. In 2019 he collaborated with fellow creator Yachen (Yechan) Lee, producing videos for both creators’ channels. In 2022 he and Yechan Lee launched a Hindi podcast together.

Hicks’s ability to speak Hindi and Bhojpuri with fluency brought him wider attention in 2023, when one of his Hindi-speaking videos went viral on social media. He has produced videos showcasing his travel experiences, teaching moments—such as videos documenting him teaching his wife Hindi—and cultural observations, including food-related content and reactions to price differences between India and the U.S.

Public profile
Hicks presents himself as an Indian American creator with interests that include travelling, vlogging, dancing, and skating. He has multiple tattoos, one of which is an image of the Taj Mahal on his shoulder. In social videos and interviews he has spoken about enjoying Indian music, particularly Bhojpuri songs, and about dancing to Indian tracks. Food preferences he has mentioned include a fondness for Indian dishes such as paneer butter masala, kadhai paneer, matar paneer, and samosas from street vendors.

Personal life
Drew Hicks is married and is a father to a son. He has two brothers and a sister. He owns a pet dog named Beverly Jane and frequently shares images of the pet. Hicks has also said he enjoys smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol occasionally.

Latest updates
In 2023 Drew Hicks gained notable online visibility after a video showcasing his Hindi fluency went viral. He continues to create content that bridges his experiences in India and the United States, including podcast episodes in Hindi launched with Yechan Lee in 2022 and collaborative videos dating back to 2019. He remains active on social media, posting travel, family, and lifestyle content.
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Recent Work

Hindi podcast with Yechan Lee

A podcast in Hindi started with friend and collaborator Yechan (Yachen) Lee.

2022
Collaborative YouTube videos with Yechan Lee

Video collaborations with fellow creator Yechan (Yachen) Lee that included culturally themed content and cross-channel uploads.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Became widely noticed in 2023 after a Hindi-speaking video went viral
  2. Collaborated with creator Yechan (Yachen) Lee beginning in 2019
  3. Launched a Hindi podcast with Yechan Lee in 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drew Hicks known for?

YouTuber, Content creator

What is Drew Hicks’s marital status?

Married

Who is Drew Hicks married to?

Name Not Known