MrBeast is the online alias of Jimmy Donaldson, an American YouTuber, media personality, and businessman born on May 7, 1998, in Wichita, Kansas. He is widely recognized for his large-scale challenges, extravagant giveaways, and philanthropic stunts that have garnered massive popularity on YouTube
. Starting his YouTube career at age 13 in 2012 under the name MrBeast6000, he initially posted gaming videos and content estimating other creators' earnings. He rose to fame in 2017 with a viral video of him counting to 100,000, which significantly boosted his subscriber count
. Since then, his videos have become increasingly elaborate, featuring grand competitions, charity events, and high-budget productions. MrBeast operates the most-subscribed YouTube channel globally, with over 394 million subscribers as of 2025, and also runs several other channels including MrBeast Gaming and Beast Philanthropy, the latter dedicated to charitable causes funded by its revenue
. Beyond YouTube, he has launched business ventures such as Beast Burger, a delivery-only fast-food chain, and Feastables, a snack brand. His philanthropic efforts and business ventures have contributed to his estimated net worth reaching $1 billion, making him one of the youngest self-made billionaires
. He is known for reinvesting nearly all his earnings back into creating increasingly ambitious content and has expanded his brand into a multimedia empire with a reality competition show called "Beast Games"
. In summary, MrBeast is a pioneering YouTube creator and entrepreneur known for his innovative content, philanthropy, and business ventures that have made him a leading figure in digital entertainment and social media
