James Stephen 'Jimmy' Donaldson, better known by his online alias MrBeast, is an American YouTuber, media personality, and businessman. Born on May 7, 1998, he has rapidly become one of the most influential and successful content creators on YouTube, known for his philanthropic efforts, outrageous stunts, and unique content style.
Main Milestones
Birth
May 7, 1998
Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, was born on May 7, 1998.
YouTube Debut
February 2012
At the age of 13, MrBeast uploaded his first YouTube video, marking the beginning of his career as a content creator.
Early Success
2014
MrBeast started gaining a small but dedicated following by creating content such as estimating YouTubers' earnings from Adsense, which introduced his first viral format.
Breakthrough
2017
MrBeast's channel truly gained attention with a viral video where he counted to 100,000, a novel concept that propelled his channel to new heights.
Rapid Growth
2018
MrBeast's channel blew up in popularity, particularly during the rivalry between T-Series and PewDiePie, where he raised awareness and gained millions of subscribers.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
2020
MrBeast launched his virtual restaurant brand, MrBeast Burger, expanding his brand beyond YouTube.
Squid Game Recreation
2021
MrBeast recreated Netflix's popular series Squid Game as a real-life competition, garnering 130 million views within the first week.
Milestones
2022
MrBeast hit 100 million subscribers, surpassed PewDiePie's subscriber count, and became the second YouTube creator to achieve this milestone.
Feastables Launch
2022
MrBeast launched Feastables, a supposedly better-for-you chocolate business, further diversifying his entrepreneurial ventures.
Physical Beast Burger Location
2022
MrBeast opened the first physical location of Beast Burger in New Jersey, attracting thousands of people on the opening day.
300 Million Subscribers
2024
MrBeast became the first creator to hit 300 million subscribers on YouTube, solidifying his position as one of the most successful YouTubers.
