Candid and branded, he sold himself out. Hardly can blame him for making a buck. What's it to you how he made his debut? I think you're just jealous- he's done what you cannot do. Call him unoriginal (because you're so brand new) The best come from old ideas reiterated for review. Hate him if you like, but I won't be sympathetic. He was just more diligent where you were apathetic.
Work hard with confidence and disregard what other people have to say about it.