MrBeast
Also known as James Stephen Donaldson, Jimmy Donaldson, MrBeast6000
James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson (born May 7, 1998), better known as MrBeast, is an American YouTuber, media personality, philanthropist, and businessman. The founder of Beast Industries, a conglomerate that holds various media channels, MrBeast Burger, Feastables, Lunchly and more, he produces high-paced YouTube videos built around elaborate challenges and grandiose philanthropic efforts, that are noted for their high production values. With more than 474 million subscribers, his main channel is the most subscribed on YouTube. He also is the third most followed account on TikTok.
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MrBeast is an American YouTuber and businessman named Jimmy Donaldson who creates fast-paced videos featuring elaborate challenges and large-scale charitable giving, known for high production quality across his media empire that includes multiple YouTube channels, food brands, and other ventures. With over 474 million subscribers on his main YouTube channel—the most subscribed on the platform—and a massive TikTok following, he has become one of the most influential content creators in the world.
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- YouTube personality.caption
- Donaldson in 2023
- YouTube personality.birth_name
- James Stephen Donaldson
- YouTube personality.birth_place
- Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
- YouTube personality.education
- Pitt Community College (dropped out)
- YouTube personality.years_active
- 2012–present
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42 sectionsContents
- Early life and education
- YouTube career
- 2012–2017: Early career
- 2017–2020: Rise to fame
- 2021–present: mainstream success
- Content
- Business ventures
- ''Finger on the App''
- Food
- MrBeast Burger
- Feastables
- Lunchly
- Investments and partnerships
- Television
- FAST Channel
- ''Beast Games''
- Beast Land theme park
- Philanthropy
- Team Trees
- Team Seas
- Team Water
- Beast Philanthropy
- Controversies
- Working conditions
- Removal of Ava Kris Tyson
- Allegations from DogPack404
- Class action lawsuit
- Unauthorized tour of Mayan ruins
- Personal life
- Political views
- LGBT issues
- Public image and influence
- Filmography
- Films
- Television
- Music videos
- Awards and nominations
- Publications
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson (born May 7, 1998), better known as MrBeast, is an American YouTuber, media personality, philanthropist, and businessman. The founder of Beast Industries, a conglomerate that holds various media channels, MrBeast Burger, Feastables, Lunchly and more, he produces high-paced YouTube videos built around elaborate challenges and grandiose philanthropic efforts, that are noted for their high production values. With more than 474 million subscribers, his main channel is the most subscribed on YouTube. He also is the third most followed account on TikTok.
Donaldson was born in Wichita, Kansas, and raised in Greenville, North Carolina. He began posting videos to YouTube in early 2012 under the handle . His early uploads ranged from Let's Play videos to estimations of other YouTubers' wealth. In 2017, after his video "I Counted to 100,000!" drew tens of thousands of views within days, his productions quickly became more extravagant. As the audience expanded, Donaldson brought longtime friends into the brand and launched companion channels including Beast Reacts (formerly BeastHacks), MrBeast Gaming, MrBeast 2 (formerly MrBeast Shorts), and Beast Philanthropy.
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