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News18
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
MrBeast Becomes Youngest Self-Made Billionaire. And Yes, He Is Richer Than SRK
Last Updated: MrBeast is the world's richest content creator. And, he is just 27. Not too miss, and wealthier than many top movie stars, including Shah Rukh Khan and Tom Cruise. The word billionaire was first used to describe John D Rockefeller, the American oil tycoon who transformed the US economy during World War I. Since then, many businessmen have reached this elite status. Over time, even celebrities started joining the billionaire club. In the 1990s, director Steven Spielberg became Hollywood's first billionaire. Now, nearly 30 years later, a 27-year-old content creator has raised the bar by becoming the first from the digital world to join this exclusive group. Who Is The Youngest Self-Made Billionaire? James Stephen 'Jimmy" Donaldson, widely known by his online persona MrBeast, has become the youngest self-made billionaire in reports from Celebrity Net Worth reveal that the 27-year-old content creator's net worth has now soared to an astonishing one billion dollars. In 2022, Forbes had valued his wealth at approximately $500 million. Since then, MrBeast's career has experienced rapid growth, driven by a string of successful projects, including his widely popular reality competition series, Beast Games. Reports also highlight that MrBeast is the only individual under 30 on the billionaire list who has independently amassed his fortune without any inheritance or external financial backing. This achievement showcases his exceptional entrepreneurial skills and the power of leveraging digital platforms to create unprecedented wealth at a young age. What Is MrBeast's Net Worth? With a net worth of $1 billion, MrBeast's fortune far surpasses that of many fellow content creators, including PewDiePie, who is valued at around $40 million. MrBeast's wealth also reportedly exceeds that of some of the world's top-earning actors. For instance, Tom Cruise's estimated net worth is $900 million, Shah Rukh Khan's stands at $877 million, and Johnny Depp's is approximately $100 million. In 2023, Time magazine recognised MrBeast as one of the 100 most influential people globally. The next year, Forbes crowned him the highest-paid YouTube creator of 2024, with an estimated net worth of $1 billion (approximately Rs 8,350 crore). MrBeast's Rise To Fame MrBeast started his YouTube journey back in 2012, posting videos under the username MrBeast6000, mainly focusing on gaming and streaming content. His big break came in 2017 when one of his videos went viral, garnering millions of views and significantly boosting his popularity. Encouraged by this success, he made the bold decision to drop out of college and dedicate himself entirely to his YouTube career. Adopting a unique approach, he consistently reinvested his earnings back into producing more engaging and ambitious content, which fuelled rapid growth. By 2024, MrBeast's channel had risen to become the most subscribed YouTube channel in the world. He also broadened his business ventures by investing in fast food chains, cryptocurrency, and launching his chocolate brand. He further expanded his reach with a game show titled Beast Games, which streams on Amazon Prime Video. MrBeast's Charitable Work Beyond his massive online success, MrBeast is widely recognised for his generous philanthropy. In 2024, he pledged to donate all of his YouTube revenue, after covering production costs, to charitable causes. To date, he has raised over $60 million for various initiatives, ranging from food drives to environmental efforts. He has also gifted more than 100 cars and has funded over 1,000 cataract surgeries, helping restore vision for people in need around the world.
Business Insider
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
MrBeast says he's borrowing money from his mom to pay for his wedding. There's a simple explanation.
MrBeast may be getting some financial help, but his 400 million fans shouldn't be surprised or concerned. The YouTube megastar and self-made mogul said Monday on X that he is borrowing money from his mom to help pay for his wedding. Donaldson got engaged to YouTuber Thea Booysen about six months ago, on Christmas Day. While the revelation about MrBeast borrowing money may shock followers of the 27-year-old wunderkind creator, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, there's a simple explanation for it. "I personally have very little money because I reinvest everything," Donaldson wrote. Donaldson said this year, his company, Beast Industries, would spend about a quarter of a billion dollars on content. For context, last year the business made just under $500 million in total. By aggressively reinvesting, MrBeast can keep growing his business. The company is forecasting revenue of $899 million in 2025, Business Insider previously reported. Donaldson wrote on X that "on paper, the businesses I own are worth a lot." In February, Bloomberg reported Beast Industries was raising money at a $5 billion valuation. MrBeast's YouTube channel, which he started in early 2012, just reached 400 million subscribers. That makes him YouTube's top star. He's known for creating viral stunts and outside-the-box challenges, including giveaways with eye-popping cash prizes. Contestants in his videos can win huge sums by spending 100 days in a nuclear bunker or surviving in the wilderness. Hollywood is increasingly embracing creators like MrBeast. Amazon teamed up with the YouTuber for a show called "Beast Games" for Prime Video and was apparently pleased by the results, as it renewed the show for a second (and third) season. While "Beast Games" was financially costly for Donaldson — he previously said he "lost tens of millions of dollars" — the megastar said he didn't regret the Amazon deal.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
MrBeast becomes first creator to hit 400 million YouTube subscribers, fans celebrate his journey from viral stunts to global impact
MrBeast just broke the internet without even needing a MrBeast-level stunt. The YouTuber and internet personality, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has officially crossed the 400 million subscriber mark on YouTube, making him the most-followed individual on the platform. MrBeast crosses 400 million in less than a decade. MrBeast has officially crossed 400 million subscribers on YouTube as of June 2, 2025. Wild to think this is the same guy who once sat and counted to 100,000 just to celebrate hitting 100,000. Now he's the most-followed person on the platform. In a heartfelt message on X after crossing the milestone, he wrote, "400,000,000 subscribers! A decade ago, before I blew up, everyone in my life told me I was too obsessed and constantly said I'd never make it. Despite that, I was in love with making content and grinded every moment my eyes were open for seven years before anyone started watching. I literally told my mom I'd rather be homeless than do anything else. The greatest gift in life is being able to wake up every day with a purpose — and thanks to YouTube and you guys, I have that. Thanks for 400M." 400,000,000 subscribers! A decade ago before I blew up everyone in my life told me I was to obsessed and constantly told I'd never make it. Despite that I was in love with making content and grinded every moment my eyes were open for 7 years before anyone started watching. I… MrBeast's humble beginnings: How did it all start? MrBeast began uploading videos in 2012 under the name 'MrBeast6000.' At first, he focused on gaming commentary and a series where he reviewed the 'worst intros' on YouTube. But what really caught people's attention was his willingness to go all-in on bizarre challenges—like counting to 100,000 in one sitting or saying a word thousands of times until it nearly broke him. These stunts were absurd but oddly addictive, and they built the foundation for his growing audience. How MrBeast turned YouTube into a global brand MrBeast didn't stop at YouTube. Over the years, he's built an entire brand around his content. He launched Feastables, a snack company best known for its chocolate bars, which come with prize giveaways and challenges that tie back into his videos. Then came MrBeast Burger, a virtual restaurant chain that partnered with kitchens across the country so fans could order his food through delivery apps. In 2024, he took things even further with Beast Games, a reality competition show on Amazon Prime. It brought together massive sets, huge cash prizes, and intense physical challenges, all with the same over-the-top energy that made his YouTube videos so popular. Whether it's food, streaming shows, or wild viral stunts, MrBeast keeps finding new ways to reach people and stay ahead of the game. believes in giving it back Philanthropy has always been a big part of what MrBeast does. He's famous for giving away money, cars, and houses, and he even once gifted someone a private island. But it's not just about flashy giveaways—he's also focused on doing good in the long run. He co-founded Team Trees in 2019 with a goal to plant 20 million trees, and later launched Team Seas, which aimed to remove millions of pounds of trash from oceans and rivers. Both campaigns raised tens of millions of dollars and got support from fans all over the world. In another heartfelt gesture, he built 100 homes in Jamaica and gave them away for free. We built 100 homes and gave them away for free! New video is my favorite, give it a watch ❤️ These efforts showed that his influence goes way beyond entertainment. Whether it's helping one person or supporting global causes, MrBeast has made giving back part of his brand. Fans react to the 400M milestone MrBeast has built a massive community of fans who are never shy about showing their love. When he hit the 400 million mark, fans on X (formerly Twitter) flooded the platform with congratulations, calling him an inspiration and thanking him for years of wild videos and generosity. One user wrote, "How tf does @MrBeast have 400 million subscribers? He has more subscribers than annual viewers of CNN, MSNBC, and the Hallmark channel… combined." How tf does @MrBeast have 400 million subscribers?He has more subscribers than annual viewers of CNN, MSNBC, and the Hallmark channel… combined. Another added, "You deserve it, Mr. Beast. Helping all those people out and providing quality content. Shout-out to you and your amazing team! You deserve it, Mr. Beast. Helping all those people out and providing quality content. Shout-out to you and your amazing team! A third user shared, "Insane yet amazing yet crazy to even fathom brother. Congratulations." Insane yet amazing yet crazy to even fathom brother. Congratulations. One mentioned, "400 million YouTube subscribers that's about 4.86% of the entire world's population as of June 2025. Nearly 1 in every 20 people on Earth is subscribed to this guy." 400 million YouTube subscribers that's about 4.86% of the entire world's population as of June 1 in every 20 people on Earth is subscribed to this guy. This is a huge milestone for both MrBeast and the creator community. He's known for using his platform to support causes, give back, and entertain in ways that feel larger than life. Reaching 400 million shows how far he's come and how much he's changed the game. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Making of ‘Beast Games': Behind the scenes of Prime Video's record-breaking competition series
"What if we brought together more contestants than any competition show ever, offered the largest cash prize in history, designed the craziest games imaginable, and built it all on the most massive sets ever seen?" That was the spark behind Beast Games, according to host, cocreator, and executive producer Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson. The record-breaking Prime Video competition series assembled an astonishing 1,000 contestants to face off in intense physical and mental challenges — all for a jaw-dropping $10 million grand prize. More from GoldDerby How 'Rebel Ridge' became the Emmy frontrunner for Best TV Movie TV Documentary panel: 'Brats,' 'Chef's Table,' and 'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band' 'Road Diary' director Thom Zimny reflects on 25 years with Bruce Springsteen and capturing fans as 'music hits their soul' "I've always wondered why $1 million was the artificial ceiling [for winning a competition series]," Donaldson says. "Shows get paid a lot more than that." However, the creator admits Beast Games lost money. "My goal with Season 1 wasn't to make money, it was honestly just to make the greatest competition possible. We went a little overkill." One of the show's most significant expenses was the construction of an entire custom-built city, designed by production designer Stephen Leonhardt. SEE'Beast Games' production designer Stephen Leonhardt on redefining reality TV with the most complex sets in TV history "Nobody's done anything like it — and that's what was both so exciting and terrifying about it," says Leonhardt. "We had the same amount of time you have to put together a set for a regular television show, except instead of trying to set up an existing house for a reality cast of 30, we had 500. Just the logistics — how are we going to deal with people going to the bathroom — were overwhelming and only comparable to huge events. It was the mix of a TV set and a full Coachella festival." Leonhardt also notes that much of the industry is geared toward cutting costs. "Every call you get is about doing the same show for less than you did it before. Suddenly, we have these guys who just want to swing for the fences. How can you not get excited about being a part of that? They said, 'We're going to have the highest-budget sets in the history of television.' At first I wondered if I was being taken for a ride, but when I realized they were serious it was thrilling!" For over 20 straight days during preproduction, the set design team had a role call of over 1,000 employees. "They may not be the biggest sets ever made, but they were definitely the biggest sets ever made in that timeframe," Leonhardt says. With 380 million-plus subscribers and more than 2 billion monthly views, MrBeast is the most-subscribed YouTube channel in the world. Beast Games cocreator and executive producer Sean Klitzner credits Donaldson's understanding of digital audience engagement for the show's success "It's learning and understanding what Jimmy has spent tens of thousands of hours studying – the psychological connection an audience member will have with a piece of content," Klitzner explains. "It takes years to understand that. Once you get into that realm, you're able to ask, 'How do we translate your style and your vision of creating content to television?'" Casting 1,000 contestants to compete on the show was a massive undertaking for casting director Katy Wallin. "We put together a strategic plan to go out and find 1,000 amazing people — diverse, all ages, all types — and in my three decades of casting, it was one of the best experiences of my career. It was so challenging in the most positive way." Wallin says she sought out people who were "unforgettable, passionate, and interesting": "This is not a scripted show, so we're not releasing a breakdown and putting actors in roles. These are real people competing in a contest on the biggest show in the history of television. They have to have a really good 'Why?' If we use Jeffrey Allen as an example, who won the show, he had such heart and positivity about him. It wasn't really about [the money], it was about changing the course of his son's life by finding a cure for something. We look for those layered people who are unfiltered and really open to sharing the experiences of their life that will transcend on a show like this." SEE'Beast Games' editor Mack Hopkins on the scene that was inspired by 'Dunkirk' Meanwhile, the enormity of production posed challenges even in post-production. Co-creator and editor Mack Hopkins refers to the show as "the most advanced edit mankind has ever attempted." With 1,000 contestants and more than 1,100 cameras capturing footage, watching every moment was impossible. Yet, serendipity played a role in shaping the story. "The contestants who got first and second place in this show happened to — by an actual miracle — be standing next to each other in Episode 1. We were given — by the grace of God — dialogue exchanges between first and second place in Episode 1! As a person who was trying to tell a story through this whole process, it was unbelievable and I could not believe that happened." In the full panel video above, watch the team behind Beast Games discuss in more detail their favorite episodes, the most memorable contestants, biggest challenges, and jaw-dropping moments. This article and video are presented by Prime Video. Best of GoldDerby 'The Better Sister': Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks on their 'fun partnership' and the 'satisfying' killer reveal TV Documentary panel: 'Brats,' 'Chef's Table,' and 'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band' 'Road Diary' director Thom Zimny reflects on 25 years with Bruce Springsteen and capturing fans as 'music hits their soul' Click here to read the full article.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
World's richest influencer is a billionaire; donates all earnings, still richer than Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Shah Rukh
The term billionaire was first used for John D Rockefeller, the American oil tycoon who revolutionised the American economy during World War I. Since then, countless businessmen have attained the status. Of late, even celebrities have begun to breach the $1-billion mark. In the 90s, Steven Spielberg became Hollywood's first billionaire. And three decades later, a 27-year-old has upped the ante by becoming the first content creator to enter the exclusive club. James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson, better known by his internet alias MrBeast, has become the youngest self-made billionaire in history. Celebrity Net Worth recently reported that the 27-year-old is now worth a billion dollars. In 2022, Forbes estimated MrBeast's net worth at $500 million. However, since then, Jimmy has seen a massive upswing in his work and fortunes, including several new projects, chiefly a reality show called Beast Games. According to reports, MrBeast is the only person in the billionaire list under the age of 30 who has built his fortune independently. MrBeast's $1-billion wealth dwarfs not only other rival content creators like PewDiePie ($40 million), but also some of the richest actors in the world. Tom Cruise ($900 million), Shah Rukh Khan ($877 million) and Johnny Depp ($100 million) are all below him in terms of wealth. MrBeast began his journey as a creator on YouTube in 2012, uploading videos under the username MrBeast6000. His initial videos were about gaming and streaming. His breakthrough came with a viral video in 2017 that got him millions of views. Following this, he dropped out of college to focus on his YouTube career. He adopted a strategy of reinvesting his earnings into the channel, leading to exponential growth. In 2024, his channel became the most subscribed in the world. Jimmy also diversified by investing in fast food chains, cryptocurrency, and a chocolate brand. He also began his own game show called Beast Games. It streams on Amazon Prime Video. Court filings in 2024 revealed he earned over $220 million in 2023, with projections of $700-million earnings for 2024. The content creator is also known for his charitable actions. In 2024, he committed himself to donating all of his YouTube revenues after subtracting operational costs. So far, he has raised over $60 million for various causes and given away over a hundred cars. He has also sponsored over 1,000 cataract surgeries for the underprivileged.
