Watch Alex Warren Get Grilled About How Much Money He Has by Second Graders

On September 9, Grammy-nominated singer Alex Warren visited a second-grade classroom at PS 111 in Queens for an episode of Celebrity Substitute. The children immediately began inquiring about Warren's financial status. "Do you have a lot of money?" one boy asked. Warren replied, "I don't. I don't have a lot of money." The musician then turned the question to the students, asking about their own aspirations.

When asked about his ultimate goal, Warren responded, "I want to be a dad." The kids also expressed curiosity about Warren's personal life, including his marriage and the pets in his home. Warren shared that he has been married since he was 18 and that he and his wife live with four dogs, three horses, and two cats. The students then asked if Warren lives in a mansion.

He answered, "I don't. I have a big yard," explaining he has ample space for his friends to gather. When asked who he would want to be as an artist, Warren chose Shawn Mendes, praising the Canadian pop star as "the human embodiment of a beautiful being." Warren then taught the students about creativity by helping them create and film a music video for his song "Emerald Eyes."

The video incorporated summer themes, dancing, and green eyes inspired by the song's title. The students took charge of filming, demonstrating their own creativity. Warren's own journey with creativity, which he believes was not emphasized in his own education, resonated with him. The classroom visit also saw the school's community pantry receiving a makeover with groceries, supplies, and household items from Amazon, offering families access to necessities without feeling shame or guilt.

By the end of the episode, Warren admitted he no longer felt nervous about returning to the elementary school.