MrBeast

Overview

MrBeast, born James Stephen “Jimmy” Donaldson, is a YouTuber and entrepreneur whose main channel is the most-subscribed on YouTube, built on big-budget challenge and giveaway videos. Born in Wichita, Kansas, and raised in Greenville, North Carolina, he started uploading in 2012 as MrBeast6000. His 2017 video counting to 100,000 marked the start of his rise. He founded Beast Industries, whose brands include Feastables and Lunchly, co-founded the Team Trees, Team Seas and Team Water fundraisers, and created the reality competition Beast Games. He married streamer Thea Booysen in July 2026.

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Last updated November 1, 2026