On February 2nd, Kylie Jenner published a video called “To Our Daughter.” It was a sentimental video announcing the birth of her first child, Stormi — something better suited for Facebook or Instagram, where friends and family members post updates on their life. Instead, Jenner published it on YouTube, where it has collected nearly 80 million views, making it the most watched YouTube video of 2018.
Outside the realm of regular celebrity, there isn’t anything remarkable about the video. Soft music overtones play over various scenes; Kylie finding out she’s pregnant, celebrating with her family, intimate moments with Travis Scott, and, finally, the birth of Stormi. Just about anything Kylie Jenner does is newsworthy because of her status...