Summary
MrBeast began his YouTube journey in 2012 at the age of 13, initially focusing on gaming content centered around titles likeMinecraftandCall of Duty: Black Ops 2. At the time, his channel operated under the name “MrBeast6000.” After years of experimenting with different types of content, including gameplay, commentary, and reaction videos, Donaldson found his breakthrough in 2017 with his viral video “Counting to 100,000.” In this video, he dedicated over 40 hours to counting to 100,000, showing that he is willing to push boundaries for the sake of entertainment. Building on this viral success, he took on similarly bold challenges, including “Saying Logan Paul 100,000 Times” and “Reading the Dictionary for 24 Hours.”
MrBeast Reaches 341 Million YouTube Subscribers
Despite an eventful year, 2024 hasn’t been without its challenges. Last year, the YouTube megastar found himself embroiled in significant controversy. In July, his former employee, Ava Kris Tyson, faced serious accusations of grooming and maintaining an inappropriate relationship with a minor. In response, Ava released a public statement expressing remorse for any unintended harm caused by her past remarks and revealed her decision to step away from social media and her role with MrBeast. In November, YouTube starMrBeast announced the conclusion of the investigationinto the allegations surrounding his company.
