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The Shocking Truth Behind the Viral Moment That Broke the Internet

It was the stare that broke the internet — the legendary face-off between Elijah Connor and Sean “Diddy” Combs on Fox TV’s The Four: Battle For Stardom — looping endlessly on timelines through memes, GIFs, and headlines, etched into the fabric of pop culture.

This was the stare-down that transcended television and ignited a cultural firestorm.
But what the world didn’t see was the storm brewing behind the scenes.

Now, for the first time ever, the man behind the viral moment breaks his silence.
In his fearless and explosive memoir, Behind The Stare, singer, reality TV star, and younger cousin of the late Prince, Elijah Connor, pulls back the velvet curtain, revealing truth bombs on what happened before and after the cameras rolled — and why standing his ground nearly cost him everything.
“I wrote this book because I knew the day would come when the truth could no longer stay buried. Not just for me — but for the victims who were silenced. For those too afraid to speak out. For those who whispered, ‘There’s more to this.’ There was. And now, I’m telling it.” — Elijah Connor
What millions saw as a meme was, in truth, a moment of survival — a young artist refusing to be broken, bullied, or bought.

What looked like a meme was really a message.
This memoir isn’t just a tell-all — it’s a true testament to resilience, resistance, and survival.
It serves as a lifeline for anyone who’s ever faced a monster and dared to stare back.
Elijah Connor is a Billboard-charting international recording artist, songwriter, producer, actor, and TV personality. Known for his signature sound and undeniable presence, Connor has built a global fanbase through music, television, and unforgettable moments in pop culture. A native of Detroit and the younger cousin of music icon Prince, Connor continues to carve out his legacy—blending artistry with purpose and resilience.

Behind The Stare will be released in August 2025 by Penguin Light Publishing.
Follow Elijah on all platforms: @elijahconnor