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Descendants of wealthy families — or so they say — are flexing their lineage for millions of views.A slew of TikTok videos of people shouting out their family’s involvement in industry giants have gone viral. This trend, known as the “holy airball,” is set to rapper Jeezy’s “Soul Survivor.””Told her…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Justin St. James, a former food delivery and ride-hailing gig worker.The interview has been edited for length and clarity.During COVID was the first time I heard about a family member doing gig work.They made $500 for a week of work, and…