Kylan Darnell, Who Went Viral as 'Queen of Bama Rush,' Says School 'Changed' Her Life as She Reflects on Graduation (Exclusive)
By Tabitha Parent
Published on May 1, 2026.
Kylan Darnell, known as the "Queen of Sorority Rush," is graduating from the University of Alabama on May 1. She has been creating content online about her college experience for four years. Kylan, who credits her success to her peers, shared her reflections on her life ahead of her graduation ceremony. She also shared a video of herself getting ready for graduation pictures, which included a special dress made by her mother, Tonya Darnells. Kyl made a name herself as the Queen of Bama Rush during her recruitment process. She plans to leave a legacy on the school and has over one million followers on her TikTok account and over 700,000 on Instagram.
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