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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MrBeast's net worth soars to $1 billion at 27: How the YouTuber became a billionaire
Credit: Instagram/@mrbeast Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has officially joined the billionaire ranks. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the 26-year-old content creator now boasts a net worth of $1 billion, making him the eighth youngest billionaire in the world — and the only one under 30 to build his fortune without inheritance. MrBeast began posting YouTube videos from his home in North Carolina as a teenager. His viral breakthrough came in 2017 with the video 'I Counted to 100,000,' which took 44 hours to film and has since amassed over 31 million views. Since then, he has become one of the platform's biggest stars, known for extreme stunts, massive giveaways, and philanthropic content. I Counted To 100,000! As of 2024, MrBeast was the top creator on the Forbes Top Creators list. Though Forbes previously estimated his net worth at $85 million, court documents from a 2024 lawsuit involving his food brand revealed he made $223 million in 2023 and was on track to hit $700 million in 2024. His business empire spans several successful ventures: Beast Burger: A delivery-only fast food chain launched in 2020. It reportedly earned $2.3 million per month, though MrBeast filed a lawsuit in 2023 citing poor quality control that he claimed damaged his brand. Feastables: A chocolate bar company launched in 2022, which earned over $10 million in its first few months, according to Axios . Juice Funds: Created in partnership with Creative Juice, this $2 million initiative invests up to $250,000 in promising creators. Crypto and Tech: MrBeast holds Bitcoin and owns eight CryptoPunks NFTs. He is also involved with platforms like Coinbase, Refinable, and the XCAD Network, which enables creators to monetize videos with NFTs. His philanthropic work is just as expansive. He founded Beast Philanthropy, a nonprofit funding large-scale charitable projects. He's donated over 100 cars, given away $1 million in a single video, and helped raise $20 million to plant trees through Team Trees. In 2023, he faced criticism for a video where he funded cataract surgeries for 1,000 blind individuals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Responding to the backlash, MrBeast said, 'I promise to give away all my money before I die. Every single penny.' He made a similar vow in 2019, saying his life's goal was to "make a bunch of money, and then give it all away while doing as much good as possible." MrBeast's accomplishments have earned him multiple industry honors. He was nominated for Vlogger of the Year at the Shorty Awards in 2019 and has won the Breakout Creator award and the 2020 YouTuber of the Year award. From counting to 100,000 on camera to counting his billions, MrBeast has turned creativity and generosity into a global empire.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MrBeast's net worth hits $1B, becomes 8th youngest billionaire
(NewsNation) — Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast on YouTube, can officially be labeled a billionaire. MrBeast has his own YouTube channel, merchandise, food brands and, according to Benzinga, a future Amazon streaming deal. All of this has put the YouTuber's net worth at $1 billion, according to Celebrity Net Worth, with an estimated monthly salary of $50 million. 'From the ashes': Gaming industry layoffs give way to rising indie studios In 2024, MrBeast was the number one creator on the Forbes Top Creators list. As of 2024, Forbes listed MrBeast's net worth at $85 million. However, a court case related to MrBeast Burgers in 2024 showed that he had made $223 million in 2023 and was on track to make $700 million in 2024. Unlike many other billionaires, MrBeast, who was born in North Carolina, started his career from the bottom and worked his way up. According to Benzinga, he started when he was a teenager, making gaming videos on YouTube. MrBeast created a video in 2017 named 'I Counted To 100,000!' where he spent 44 hours counting to 100,000. This video is what skyrocketed his popularity, according to Celebrity Net Worth, and has been viewed over 31 million times. Some of his other well-known accomplishments include: Counting to 200,000 on video Reading the dictionary Reading the script of the 'Bee Movie' Using Uber to travel across the country Saying Logan Paul's name 100,000 times Watching Jake Paul's music video for 'It's Every Day Bro' on repeat for 10 hours Justin Bieber could rebound despite setbacks: TMZ's Harvey Levin MrBeast has over 396 million subscribers on YouTube with over 83.1 billion views. He has been nominated for several awards, including Vlogger of the Year at the Shorty Awards in 2019. He has also won the Breakout Creator award and the 2020 YouTuber of the Year award. In 2023, MrBeast faced backlash for releasing a video that showed him paying for 1,000 blind people to have surgery, according to Benzinga. He was criticized for making content out of philanthropy. MrBeast responded to the backlash, saying, 'I promise to give away all my money before I die. Every single penny.' He reportedly made a similar statement in 2019, saying, 'I know most people prob won't believe this but my main goal in life is to just make a bunch of money, and then give it all away while doing as much good as possible before I die.' MrBeast has always been huge on philanthropic work. He has donated over 100 cars, given away $1 million in one YouTube video and raised $20 million to plant 20 million trees. Along with his extremely popular YouTube video, MrBeast also has branded merchandise and partnerships with companies like Walmart and Microsoft. He also owns Beast Philanthropy, which is his non-profit initiative that funds the larger-scale projects. Some of his other ventures include: Beast Burger: MrBeast holds a stake in the food delivery app Beast Burger. Beast Burger allegedly makes $2.3 million every month. However, MrBeast did file a complaint in 2023, claiming that the company had poor quality control and it was damaging his reputation. Juice Funds: Along with Creative Juice, MrBeast launched the two-million-dollar Juice Funds. It offers creators up to $250,000 for a stake in their channels and videos. Feastables: This chocolate brand has become popular and has reportedly helped fund MrBeast's YouTube videos. Started in 2022, it released three versions of its chocolate bars and made over $10 million in the first few months, according to Axios. Cryptocurrency and NFTs: MrBeast has invested in Bitcoin and 8 CryptoPunks NFTs. XCAD Network: This is a decentralized finance market and a plugin for YouTube that allows creators to earn revenue from their content with one-click NFTs. Coinbase and Refinable: MrBeast is involved in these two crypto companies in some form. He has also reportedly struck a $100 million deal with Amazon for an exclusive TV series. Cable giants Charter, Cox pursue $34.5 billion merger MrBeast is reportedly the eighth youngest billionaire in the world. Celebrity Net Worth reported that out of all the 16 billionaires in mid-2024 who were under 30, MrBeast was the only one who hadn't inherited a fortune. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
MrBeast's Fiancée Makes Rare Comment About Him
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. MrBeast's fiancée Thea Booysen made a rare comment about him on social media following their recent trip to Mexico. The Context MrBeast—whose real name is James "Jimmy" Donaldson—is a popular YouTuber with 393 million subscribers on the platform. In addition to YouTube, he also boasts 115.3 million followers on TikTok, 70.1 million followers on Instagram and 32.5 million followers on X, formerly Twitter. In 2022, Forbes reported the 27-year-old could become the world's "first YouTuber billionaire" with an annual income of $54 million and a net worth of $500 million. Donaldson began his content creation career in 2012 by posting gaming videos. Five years later, he went viral for uploading a nearly 24-hour-long clip of himself titled "I Counted To 100,000!" These days, the Kansas native is known for his over-the-top challenges, large giveaways, and philanthropic endeavors. On January 1, Donaldson announced his engagement to Booysen. "So I kinda did a thing..," he wrote at the time, alongside a photo of his proposal and a picture of Booysen's engagement ring. Currently, the post has 63.2 million views. MrBeast and Thea Booysen attend the 11th Breakthrough Prize ceremony at the Barker Hangar on April 5, 2025 in Santa Monica, California. MrBeast and Thea Booysen attend the 11th Breakthrough Prize ceremony at the Barker Hangar on April 5, 2025 in Santa Monica, Breakthrough Prize What To Know On Saturday, Booysen spoke out about Donaldson on social media. "I got to explore Ancient Mayan temples in Mexico with Jimmy! We saw some incredible things," the fellow content creator wrote via Instagram. "Go check out his video." "It was SO fun exploring ancient Mayan ruins in Mexico. Will show some cool stuff I caught on camera next week!" she said in a separate note on X. Donaldson also shared a photo with Booysen from their trip and wrote, "We explored dozens of 2,000 year old ancient temples in the new video to see what's inside. One of my favorite vids :D." Newsweek reached out to Donaldson's representative via email for further comment. The couple explored the country while Donaldson filmed his latest YouTube video: "I Survived 100 Hours In An Ancient Temple." As it stands, the clip already has 43.8 million views on YouTube and is quickly rising. Following its release, Donaldson wrote on X: "I remember when videos used to get 37 views in a day not 37 million. I appreciate everyone that watches the videos and just know I would personally thank each of you if it was physically possible." Prior to Booysen's latest posts, she last posted about Donaldson on Instagram and X on April 7. On Instagram, she shared photos of the pair together at the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony, and on X, she promoted his Beast Philanthropy video, "Rescuing Child Slaves in Africa." What People Are Saying Booysen shared further details about their trip in the comments of her post on X. Referring to the couple's recent trip to Egypt, X user @lordsp asked: "What is the most similar and less similar thing youve seen from being inside those in Egypt and these ones?" In response, Booysen—who has a master's degree in neuropsychology—said, "Most similar: the weird fact that both feel abandoned and modern people in both regions haven't replicated those structures since. Least similar: These temples are filled with paintings and statues, etc. The pyramids were completely empty (likely raided or never had art in it to begin with)." @observadorcity wrote: "What did you have to do to go up? The government has forbidden it since some years. There are videos of tourist going up the Chichén Itzá temple and the Police goes up to bring them down and the people shout and throw stones." Booysen replied, "We didn't go up! It's seen as disrespectful to the locals. Instead we went into the Calakmul temples and some other spots around Mexico." Additionally, Donaldson commented on Booysen's most recent Instagram post: "Cutie," he said. What Happens Next It's unclear if Donaldson and Booysen have set a wedding date yet.
