MrBeast

James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson, widely recognized as MrBeast, was born on May 7, 1998, in Wichita, Kansas, and grew up in Greenville, North Carolina. He is an influential American YouTuber, media personality, philanthropist, and businessman, known for his innovative and extravagant video content. As the founder of Beast Industries, he oversees a diverse portfolio that includes various media channels, MrBeast Burger, Feastables, and Lunchly, among others.

MrBeast began his YouTube journey in early 2012 under the handle MrBeast6000, initially sharing Let's Play videos and wealth estimations of fellow YouTubers. His breakthrough came in 2017 with the viral video "I Counted to 100,000!" which marked a turning point in his career, leading to increasingly elaborate productions. As his audience grew, he expanded his brand by collaborating with friends and launching companion channels such as Beast Reacts, MrBeast Gaming, and Beast Philanthropy.

In addition to his entertainment ventures, MrBeast is a dedicated philanthropist. He co-founded Team Trees, raising over twenty-four million dollars for the Arbor Day Foundation, and Team Seas, which garnered more than thirty million dollars for ocean conservation efforts. His commitment to social causes continued with the establishment of Team Water, raising over forty million dollars for WaterAid. He also created the reality competition series Beast Games, further showcasing his innovative approach to content creation.

MrBeast's contributions to the digital landscape have not gone unnoticed. He has received multiple accolades, including the Creator of the Year award at the Streamy Awards for four consecutive years from 2020 to 2023, and Favorite Male Creator at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards from 2022 to 2025. In 2023, Time magazine recognized him as one of the world's 100 most influential people, and Forbes ranked him as the highest-paid YouTube creator in 2024, with an estimated net worth of two point six billion dollars by 2026.