DopeIsland, whose first name is Angelo, initially gained fame on the 6-second video app Vine, where he amassed over 2 million followers. He created his Vine account just to watch other Viners but quickly became popular for his comedic content. Transitioning to Instagram, Angelo continued his rise to fame, accumulating over 1 million followers. His Instagram features a mix of comedic skits and selfies, which have resonated well with his audience. By 2015, with just eight posts, he had already garnered more than 50,000 followers.