MrBeast, whose real name is James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson, is an American YouTuber, media personality, and entrepreneur born on May 7, 1998. He is widely recognized for pioneering a genre of YouTube videos that feature expensive stunts, elaborate challenges, and large-scale philanthropic giveaways
. Starting his YouTube career at age 13 under the handle MrBeast6000, he initially posted gaming videos and content estimating other YouTubers' wealth. He gained viral fame in 2017 with a video where he counted to 100,000, which helped propel his channel's growth
. Over time, his videos became increasingly grand and high-production, often involving costly challenges and charitable acts. MrBeast runs multiple YouTube channels, including Beast Reacts, MrBeast Gaming, MrBeast 2, and Beast Philanthropy, the latter focusing on nonprofit efforts
. He is also a successful businessman, founding brands such as MrBeast Burger and Feastables, and co-founding major environmental fundraisers like Team Trees and Team Seas, which have collectively raised tens of millions of dollars
. With over 390 million subscribers, MrBeast is the most-subscribed YouTuber on the platform and one of the most-followed creators on TikTok. He has won multiple Creator of the Year awards at the Streamy Awards and Kids' Choice Awards and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2023
. As of 2025, his net worth is estimated at around $1 billion, making him one of the youngest self-made billionaires globally
. In addition to his online presence, MrBeast has expanded into television with his reality competition series "Beast Games" on Amazon Prime Video
. Despite his success, his production company has faced lawsuits alleging mistreatment and unpaid wages related to his reality show
. In summary, MrBeast is a highly influential digital creator known for his innovative, philanthropic, and large-scale content, as well as his entrepreneurial ventures and charitable initiatives
