# Jimmy Donaldson

> Jimmy Donaldson, known globally as MrBeast, is the most-subscribed individual on YouTube with 487+ million subscribers. At 27, he runs Beast Industries, a $5 billion media and consumer goods conglomerate, produces Amazon Prime Video's most-watched unscripted series Beast Games, and has donated tens of millions through initiatives like Team Trees and Team Seas. He reinvests virtually all revenue back into his productions, calling YouTube his true obsession.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at Beast Industries
- **Organizations:** Beast Industries, Feastables, MrBeast Burger, Lunchly, Team Trees, Team Seas, Team Water, Beast Philanthropy
- **From:** Wichita, Kansas, USA
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** High School Diploma, Greenville Christian Academy, Attended briefly, dropped out, Pitt Community College
- **Known for:** Most-subscribed individual on YouTube (487M+ subscribers), First YouTuber to reach 400M subscribers, Beast Games became Amazon Prime Video's most-watched unscripted series (50M viewers in 25 days)

## Career timeline

- **2012** — Uploaded first YouTube video at age 13 under channel MrBeast6000
- **2015-2016** — Gained initial popularity with 'Worst Intros on YouTube' series; reached 30,000 subscribers
- **2016** — Dropped out of college to pursue YouTube full-time
- **2017** — Viral breakthrough with 'I Counted to 100,000!' video; secured first brand deal and donated the $10,000 to a homeless person
- **2018** — Gave away $1 million through stunts; earned 'YouTube's biggest philanthropist' label
- **2019** — Co-founded Team Trees with Mark Rober, raising $24M+ for Arbor Day Foundation
- **2020** — Launched Beast Philanthropy channel; MrBeast Burger virtual restaurant debuted
- **2021** — Co-founded Team Seas; Forbes reported $54M earnings; Forbes 30 Under 30
- **2022** — Launched Feastables chocolate brand; first MrBeast Burger physical restaurant opened in NJ
- **2024** — Surpassed T-Series as YouTube's most-subscribed channel (June); first to reach 300M subscribers (July); Beast Games premiered on Amazon Prime Video (December)
- **2025** — Reached 400M+ subscribers; Beast Games became Prime Video's most-watched unscripted series with 50M viewers; co-founded Team Water; Beast Land amusement park in Riyadh
- **2026** — Beast Industries valued at $5B; acquired Step fintech app; net worth estimated at $2.6B; Beast Industries named Time100 Most Influential Companies

## Achievements

- Most-subscribed individual on YouTube (487M+ subscribers)
- First YouTuber to reach 400M subscribers
- Beast Games became Amazon Prime Video's most-watched unscripted series (50M viewers in 25 days)
- Feastables reached $250M in annual sales, surpassing YouTube revenue
- Co-raised $24M+ for Team Trees, $34M+ for Team Seas, $41M+ for Team Water
- Four consecutive Streamy Awards Creator of the Year (2020-2023)
- Time 100 Most Influential People (2023)
- Forbes 30 Under 30 (2021)
- Guinness World Record: Most subscribers for individual male on YouTube
- Beast Industries valued at $5 billion (2026)
- 122 billion total YouTube views
- Named in Time100 Most Influential Companies 2026

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Former employee Lorrayne Mavromatis filed lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination
- **2026-02** — Beast Industries acquired Step, a Gen Z fintech app with over 7 million users
- **2026-01** — Beast Industries raised $200M from Bitmine at $5B valuation; Jimmy revealed he borrows cash despite $2.6B net worth
- **2025-12** — Beast Land temporary amusement park ran in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- **2025-08** — Co-founded Team Water with Mark Rober, raising $41M+ for WaterAid
- **2025-06** — Surpassed 400 million YouTube subscribers, becoming the first creator to do so
- **2025-04** — Teased 10 more seasons of Beast Games; show had 50M viewers in first 25 days
- **2024-12** — Engaged to gaming streamer Thea Booysen (proposed December 25, 2024)

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-beast/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MrBeast
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbeast/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrbeast

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Last updated: 2026-06-30