OgRobby: About His Life
The Dreamer Who Built His Own World
The streets of New York are unforgiving. They don’t care about your dreams. They don’t care if you’re a kid with nothing but a head full of ideas and a heart full of hope. Robby knew this better than anyone. Growing up in a neighborhood where the sound of sirens was as common as the hum of traffic, he learned early that life wasn’t going to hand him anything. But Robby wasn’t the kind of person to wait for handouts. He was the kind of person who built his own future, piece by piece, from the ground up.
Robby’s childhood was a patchwork of struggle and resilience. Raised by a single mother who worked tirelessly to provide for him and his little sister, he learned the value of hard work before he even hit double digits. Every morning, he’d watch his mom wake up at 5 a.m., her eyes heavy but her spirit unbroken, to catch the bus to work. She wouldn’t return until 7 p.m., her days spent helping families in need—finding children the right homes, ensuring they had food, support, and a chance at a better life. Her job was more than work; it was a calling. But no matter how much she gave to others, Robby and his sister always came first. She would do anything to make them happy, to give them a life filled with love and possibility. She was his rock, his best support system, and the reason he believed in the power of perseverance.
Money was tight—so tight that the idea of owning a computer or a camera seemed like a fantasy. But Robby had a thing for turning fantasies into reality. He found his escape in technology and art. While other kids were out causing trouble, Robby was in thrift stores, digging through bins of discarded electronics, hoping to find a motherboard, a GPU, anything that could help him build his first PC. He’d show up every other day, like clockwork, scouring the shelves for hidden treasures. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was his. In 2012, he finally cobbled together his first computer. It wasn’t much—it could barely run the latest games—but it was enough to edit videos and photos. That was all Robby needed.
With an old camera in hand, he started climbing rooftops in New York and Toronto, capturing the world from above. The cityscapes became his canvas, and his lens became his brush. He didn’t have a fancy studio or expensive equipment, but he had something better: vision. And that vision started to catch people’s attention.
By the time he hit 100,000 followers on Instagram, Robby was no longer just a kid from a rough neighborhood. He was a rising star. His first big break came when he landed a gig photographing for Virgil Abloh’s brands, Pyrex and Off-White. Virgil didn’t just treat Robby like a hired hand—he treated him like family. That connection opened doors Robby had only dreamed of. He photographed Virgil’s store opening in Toronto, rubbed shoulders with industry giants, and even landed a gig shooting Travis Scott’s *Anti World Tour* alongside Rihanna.
But Robby’s journey wasn’t a straight shot to success. It was a rollercoaster, full of highs and devastating lows. At 18, he left New York for Scottsdale, Arizona, chasing the dream of one day making it to Los Angeles. LA was the promised land, but it didn’t promise anything easy. His first apartment was in downtown LA, a far cry from the glamorous image he’d seen in movies. The streets were harsh, the cost of living was brutal, and the weight of his ambitions felt heavier than ever.
Then came COVID-19. Robby lost his job at Nike, the one he’d worked so hard to get. For a moment, it felt like the city had chewed him up and spit him out. But just when things seemed darkest, he met his wife. She believed in him when the world felt like it had turned its back. With her support, Robby poured everything into his passions. She bought him his second computer, and he taught himself 3D modeling and coding. Within a year, he’d started his own company, landing big clients and finally gaining the financial stability he’d fought so hard for.
Robby’s story isn’t just about success—it’s about survival. It’s about a kid who refused to let his circumstances define him. He’s been at the top, and he’s been at rock bottom—twice. But every time he fell, he got back up. And now, he’s using his platform to lift others up with him.
He gives away PCs, controllers, keyboards, and more to his community because he knows what it’s like to have nothing but a dream. He tells his followers to never give up, to chase their passions, but he also stresses the importance of education and health. Robby loves school, even though it wasn’t always kind to him. He remembers the teachers who doubted him, the counselors who told him his dreams weren’t realistic. He remembers the stress of juggling two jobs while trying to keep his grades up. But he also remembers the fire it lit in him to prove them wrong.
And prove them wrong he did.
Robby’s love for Porsche is more than just a passion—it’s a symbol of how far he’s come. He remembers working at an Italian restaurant, washing dishes in silence, dreaming of the day he’d own a car like his boss’s Porsche. When his boss told him he’d never achieve that kind of success by working there, Robby quit. Five years later, he bought his first Porsche. A year after that, he bought another. Now, he dreams of collaborating with the brand, a full-circle moment that would cement his journey from dishwashing to dream-chasing.
Today, OgRobby is more than a YouTuber, streamer, and content creator. He’s a testament to the power of perseverance. He’s a husband, a mentor, and a beacon of hope for anyone who’s ever been told their dreams are too big. Whether he’s creating tech videos, gaming competitively, or giving back to his community, Robby’s story is a reminder that no dream is too big, no obstacle too insurmountable.
Robby didn’t just chase his dreams—he built them, one piece at a time. And he’s not done yet.
