Mind-Blowing Facts You Didn't Know About MrBeast

Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, is an American YouTuber known for his philanthropic and attention-grabbing stunts. With 146 million subscribers on YouTube, 'MrBeast' has cemented his place as one of the biggest content creators on the platform. Let's look at some mind-blowing facts you didn't know about MrBeast.

Early life

MrBeast grew up in Greenville, North Carolina, alongside his older brother Charles "C.J." Donaldson. He graduated from Greenville Christian Academy, a private high school in the area, in 2016. During high school, MrBeast was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, which he has openly discussed in his videos and interviews.

Started making videos at a very young age!

MrBeast's first-ever YouTube video was called 'Minecraft Mansion Tour' and was posted on February 21, 2012, when he was just 13 years old. Since then, he has produced diverse content and garnered a massive following on his channel.

Check his first YouTube video here

The first taste of success!

It took MrBeast five years of uploading videos before he experienced his first viral hit. In his 'Counting to 100,000,' Video uploaded on January 9, 2017, he challenged himself to count up to 100,000 in one sitting, which took him over 40 hours to complete without breaks for food or water. The Video's success helped launch MrBeast's YouTube career, establishing him as a creator unafraid to push boundaries with outrageous and attention-grabbing stunts.

Check his first viral video here 

A philanthropist at heart!

Did you know that MrBeast launched a separate YouTube channel called 'MrBeast Philanthropy' in 2020, dedicated solely to his charitable endeavours? On this channel, he highlights his efforts to give back to the community, including organizing large-scale charity events, donating to various causes, and helping needy people. MrBeast's philanthropic work has gained widespread recognition and inspired many others to do their part in making the world better.

Check here the video of him giving away 1 million meals

Making his way as the highest-paid Youtuber!

MrBeast's rise to fame has been remarkable, starting with just a few hundred followers and becoming one of the platform's top creators. His channel has grown tremendously over the years, earning millions of dollars from his videos. Thanks to his high-quality videos, he was ranked number 1 on the list of Forbes' Highest paid YouTube stars in 2022, with his earnings coming from a combination of ad revenue, sponsorships, and merchandise sales. 

When he gave his 100,000,000th Subscriber an Island!

To celebrate reaching 100 million subscribers on YouTube, MrBeast decided to give away an entire island. The island is located in the Caribbean and is reportedly worth several million dollars. Isn't that amazing?

Check here his video of giving away the island

MrBeast Burger taking the food industry by storm!

In addition to his philanthropic work and entertaining content, MrBeast has made a name for himself in the food industry with MrBeast Burger. Through a partnership with various restaurants across the country, fans can order MrBeast-branded meals through an app and menu. The project has been an enormous success, with more than 5 million sandwiches sold so far, proving MrBeast's ability to create innovative business ideas beyond his YouTube channel.

Our grand opening broke the world record for most burgers sold in a day by a single restaurant lol

— MrBeast (@MrBeast) September 5, 2022

Check here the the video on MrBeast Burger

MrBeast's journey from a small-town teenager to a global superstar has been incredible. As he continues to push the boundaries and create unique content, one thing is for sure; MrBeast's influence on YouTube and beyond is undeniable, and he is here to stay!