Rolling Stone placed Atiya Walcott on their list of most influential creators despite her having 500,000 followers, a decision that left xQc in disbelief. The author argues that accumulating 500k followers across multiple platforms does not equal actual influence. They compare a TikTok following of 500,000 to walking outside with a wooden sign advertising a mixtape, stating this level of reach has no influence at all. The comment specifically addresses the discrepancy between follower count and perceived influence on social media.