Tophia Slydell, better known as “Tophiachu” on TikTok, is a 30-year-old social media personality from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She’s built a following of over 300,000 on the app, but not always for the right reasons. While some enjoy her comedy and trend videos, Tophia has become infamous for her wild livestreams and a string of controversies that have turned her into an internet “lolcow”—someone people follow to watch their chaotic life unfold. Let’s dive into who she is and why she’s so polarizing.
Tophia grew up in a tough situation. Her family, including her mom Marie (Mamachu), dad Donald (Papachu), and brother Donald Jr. (Brotherchu), has faced homelessness and financial struggles. They’ve bounced between motels and even lived in Brotherchu’s car at times. Tophia started on Musical.ly (TikTok’s predecessor) in 2016 and now calls herself an “influencer,” refusing to get a traditional job. Instead, she relies on TikTok livestreams where she overshares personal drama, rants about politics, and begs for donations—often not using the money for what she promises.
Her controversies are a big part of her online fame. One major issue is her treatment of animals. People have accused her of abusing her dog Hershey and cat Peaches, pointing to moments where she’s yelled at them or neglected their care on stream. Another hot topic is her racist comments. Tophia has made derogatory remarks about white people, calling them “the problem,” and said offensive things about Hispanic and Mexican folks, even claiming “Mexican isn’t a race” to dodge criticism. She’s also been called out for fetishizing Asian men, once getting caught watching inappropriate content on a livestream.
Tophia’s family adds fuel to the fire. Her dad, Papachu, is in and out of jail and has bizarre beliefs, like starting his own religion to “protect” against white people. Her fights with her mom on stream—like yelling or even hitting her—shock viewers. Plus, she’s known for “suicide baiting,” hinting she might harm herself when fans don’t donate, which many see as manipulative.
Despite all this, Tophia insists she’s a victim and never wrong. Her arrogance, mixed with her messy life, keeps people watching—some to laugh, others to criticize. Love her or hate her, Tophiachu’s chaos keeps her in the spotlight, making her a controversial figure you can’t ignore. As of March 11th, there are rumors out there that indicate that both Brotherchu and Mamachu were killed in a carjacking.
