Capron Funk, an American social media star and professional scooter rider, has gained immense popularity through his involvement in the famous YouTube channel Funk Bros. With over six million subscribers, the channel is recognized as one of the fastest-growing YouTube channels in the US, particularly among youngsters. Despite facing accusations of plagiarism from other YouTubers, Capron and his Funk Bros members have successfully silenced many haters and critics. In addition to his YouTube success, Capron Funk has made a name for himself as a talented rider, participating in numerous national and international scooter championships. His flips, collectively known as ‘MCFLIP’, have garnered significant attention. With a strong presence on Instagram and Twitter, Capron Funk continues to captivate his audience with his entertaining content and impressive skills.
Quick Facts
- Boyfriend: Natalie Coppes
- Age: 30 Years, 30 Year Old Males
- Family:
- Spouse/Ex-: Rydel Lynch
- Father: Robert Funk
- Mother: Kimberly Ann
- Siblings: Tyler Funk
- Children: Super Funk, Sweetie Marie Funk
- Born Country: United States
- U.S. State: California
Rise to Stardom
Capron Funk initially started skateboarding but shifted his focus to scootering in 2005. He quickly developed a passion for riding scooters and decided to pursue it as a career. He began participating in local scooter-riding competitions, accompanied by his cousin Corey and supported by his mother. Capron mastered various tricks and combos, eventually earning second place at the ‘Scooter Hut Pro Series’ in 2015, along with his cousin who finished first. He has also competed in world championships and national professional events in countries like England, Spain, California, New York, Texas, and Washington. Capron is sponsored by ‘Lucky Scooters’ and is known for being one of the few scooter riders in the world to perform a double back and front flip.
Social Media Fame
Capron Funk, along with his brother Tyler Funk and cousin Corey Funk, created a YouTube channel called Funk Bros. They started posting adventure-filled videos featuring trampolines and scooter rides, as well as challenge and prank videos. The channel gained popularity when AJ Loft, the creator of ‘RodKingz,’ joined forces with Capron and his team. The channel currently has over 6.64 million subscribers. Capron also runs a family channel called ‘The Funks’ with his wife Rydel Lynch and has a self-titled channel where he posts vlogs, challenges, and pranks for over 718k subscribers.
Controversies
Capron Funk and his team faced criticism when they failed to credit their video editor in their first YouTube video. They were also involved in the ‘SMX controversy’ when they attempted to change the term ‘scootering’ to ‘SMX,’ which was seen as plagiarism by scooter enthusiasts. Capron also faced backlash for a public stunt called ‘MCFLIP,’ where he performed a backflip over a McDonald’s order counter, leaving some customers terrified.
Family & Personal Life
Capron Funk was born on April 28, 1993, in Temecula, California, USA. He was raised by his parents Robert and Kimberly Ann, with his father being an amateur golfer. Capron attended Temescal Canyon High School but later chose to be homeschooled to focus on professional scooter riding. He is married to singer Rydel Lynch, and they have two children together, a son named Super and a daughter named Sweetie Marie Funk. The couple is currently expecting their third child.