Unfortunately, we have glorified fame over accomplishment while limiting opportunity for young people. Fuentes would be a nobody in a pre-social media world. He made the choice that he would rather be rich/famous saying despicable things than go to work making minimum wage at some meaningless job.
give me three minutes
I don't think I'd need three. I just think most of these people don't even realize the harm they are doing. They think the world is just one big reality show where outrageous behavior is rewarded with money and fame. They eventually become dependent on being deplorable as their entire identity.