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Is Eddie Powell still dating Des? Bio: family, age, height, girlfriend, net worth
Who is Eddie Powell?
Yes, Eddie Powell is Gen Z. He was born on May 4, 2004, so he’s 21 years old. He’s a Gen Z American TikTok star, known for his @destiny.ej TikTok, where he and his girlfriend now have 650k thousand followers and 16 million likes.
He mainly posts pranks, comedy, and couple videos with his girlfriend, Destiny Mendoza, like drive-through skits and Temu hauls. They’ve been dating for more than three years. Got it? Well, now, we tell you everything else we found out about him. :)!
Quick Info
- Real Name: Eddie Powell
- Nickname: Ejl Powell
- Birthday: May 4, 2004
- Age: 21 years old
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Current Home: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Ethnicity: Afro-American
- Net Worth: Estimated to be $110k thousand
Early Life
Eddie Powell was born on May 4, 2004, in Atlanta, Georgia, to parents of Afro-American descent. His last name is ‘Powell’ and his real name is Eddie Powell. His nickname is Ejl Powell.
He grew up with his parents in Atlanta, very close with them. He’s kept his faith private but shares his life through couple content with his girlfriend, Destiny Mendoza. He started posting on TikTok in June 2022, right after high school, focusing on pranks and comedy.
Education
Eddie Powell finished high school in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2022, at which point he was nearly 18 years old. He shared his graduation vibe on Instagram with friends and family.
He was a solid student but chose not to go to college, choosing to go all in into social media content creation with his girlfriend, Destiny Mendoza. They’ve been building their brand together since 2022, focusing on couple videos and vlogs.
Girlfriend
Eddie Powell has been dating Destiny Mendoza, his girlfriend, since April 2022. They celebrated their three-year anniversary on April 10, 2025, with cute couple pics on their couple’s Instagram page, (@destiny.ejj).
Their YouTube pranks, like a December 2024 “I miss my ex” prank that Eddie pulled on Destiny got 6k thousand views, show their playful vibe.
As of [month] [year], Eddie and Destiny are still going strong, creating content together. Although there have been rumors that they broke up, we fact-checked that and can confirm that they are still together. They are called “Des & Ej.”
Career Timeline
Eddie Powell started his social media content creation career in June 2022 with his TikTok @destiny.ej, posting couple pranks with Destiny Mendoza. Their first big hit was a July 2022 drive-through skit that got 500k thousand views, setting their comedy style.
In March 2023, they launched their YouTube channel @desandej, posting vlogs, pranks, and GRWM videos, hitting 55k thousand subscribers and 43.5 million views by May 2025. Their Instagram @destiny.ejj, started in 2022, reached 2.7k thousand followers, while Eddie’s personal @ejlpowell hit 70k thousand followers with 139 posts by May 2025.
In 2023, a Temu product haul on @destiny.ej went viral, pulling 2 million views, boosting their TikTok to 500k thousand followers. They expanded to Snapchat, sharing behind-the-scenes content, though follower counts aren’t public. In 2024, they landed brand deals, like a fast-food collab featured in a @destiny.ej TikTok with 1 million views.
A December 2024 YouTube video, “TELLING MY GF I MISS MY EX PRANK,” got 6k thousand views, showing their bold humor. Eddie also posted a solo TikTok in 2024 using Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby,” hitting 800k thousand views. By May 2025, @destiny.ej had 650k thousand followers and 16 million likes, shining with pranks, vlogs, and couple goals.
Height, Weight
Eddie Powell is 5 feet 7 inches tall, about 170 cm, and weighs 63 kg, or 139 lbs. His lean build suits his active content creation lifestyle. He’s Afro-American, with brown skin, black hair, and dark brown eyes.
Net Worth
Eddie Powell’s net worth is estimated to be $110k thousand in [year]. He makes his money from his social media content creation career, including from his TikTok page (650k thousand followers & 16 million likes), YouTube channel (55k thousand subscribers & 43.5 million all time views), Instagram account (70k thousand followers) and brand deals.
Check out his girlfriend, Destiny Mendoza, as we have also covered her profile.
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