Goth influencer Pinkchyu is blowing up after an appearance on a dating show with rapper Drake, where she managed to make the Canadian rapper bark like a dog for her.

Now, social media users are fawning over the "goth baddie" influencer and model, while others are digging up old, makeup-free photos of her in an attempt to criticize her looks and character.

So, who exactly is Pinkchyu and how are people reacting to her online? Here's what we know.

Who Is 'Pinkchyu?'

Pinkchyu is the online moniker of influencer and model Lin Lamar.

Pinkchyu has garnered a significant following in the 2020s for her goth girl videos, modelling photography and spicy content. She currently has over 2 million followers on both Instagram and TikTok.

In 2026, Pinkchyu also dropped her first two singles, the songs "Electric Invasion" and "Back To Life."

Pinkchyu recently went viral after appearing on a dating show hosted on the Canadian YouTube channel Nelk. The show has rapper Drake date 20 women and pick a winner. In the end, he picked Pinkchyu, who at one point made him bark like a dog for her.

As her prize for winning, Drake offered to buy Pinkchyu's mother a house, a claim that she's since said Drake is following up on.

How Is 'Pinkchyu' Being Discussed Online Amid Her Virality?

Pinkchyu went particularly viral in August 2026 after her appearance on the dating show with Drake.

Since then, people have been making jokes about how she got Drake to bark like a dog. Some have also been sharing Pinkchyu's photos and praising her as a "goth baddie."

On the other hand, some social media users have dug up alleged old photographs of Pinkchyu without makeup.

These users are now complaining that she's "tricking" people about her looks by wearing goth makeup, while others are speculating on whether or not she's had plastic surgery.

The discourse has proved controversial, with some defending her and others continuing to mock her as her virality continues to grow.

What Are Some More 'Pinkchyu' Memes And Reactions?

@pinkchyu Hope you like castles and goths 🖤 #goth #gothgirl #gothfashion #germany ♬ som original – 𝓋𝒾𝒸𝓀🍷

@pinkchyu Hi I’m pink ^_ #goth #gothgirl #drake ♬ original sound – pinkchyu

@pinkchyu Goths have landed in Canada aye #goth #gothgirl #funny #lol #canada ♬ Saxophones getting louder – Slowed – AntonioVivald

@pinkchyu Why is there no AC here 😭 #goth #gothgirl #lol #paris ♬ original sound – pinkchyu

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For the full history of Pinkchyu, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.