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MrBeast: Creating Waves of Inspiration

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MrBeast is an individual who inspires people from around the world to do seemingly impossible tasks. With 46.6 million followers on Instagram, 91.5 million followers on TikTok, and 217 million subscribers on YouTube, MrBeast has grown his social media to a viral sensation. On YouTube, MrBeast holds the record for the most amount of subscribers as an individual. 

MrBeast, his real name being Jimmy Donaldson, was born on May 7, 1988 in Kansas. However, he moved at a young age and mainly grew up in Greenville, North Carolina, where he started to create his identity as a content creator. His first video that went viral “Counting to 10,000” was what made him want to become a more influential YouTube creator as he saw how much potential video making could have. Growing up, MrBeast was always fascinated with creating content and experimenting with different mediums. He started posting videos on YouTube at the age of 13 under the name MrBeast6000. He also created the series “Worst intros on YouTube,” which was an initial success on the platform that would pave the way to greater things in the future. According to 1000 logos, MrBeast’s logo of a blue panther with pink stripes was made by him in 2012 to represent the striving goals reached by the wildcat with its progressiveness as the channel grew more and more.  

A big challenge MrBeast faced in life was being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in high school. But, this didn’t stop him from creating and doing what he loves. In fact, he uses his popular channel to raise awareness for the disease. He doesn’t talk much about this disease, though, because he feels that people are going through worse. Overall, this disease has shaped MrBeast into the generous person he is, using his platform to promote this. 

MrBeast is not only successful on social media, but also with his business ventures. First, he created his own burger company with many global locations. There are branches around North America and Europe, and his chain features menu items like burgers, fries, and desserts. He also has a chocolate company called Feastables.

MrBeast is also known for his extreme generosity with the money he made. According to CNN, MrBeast provided the lowly areas of Africa with fresh, clean sources of water by digging up wells. This shows how MrBeast continues to create an impact, using his site to help supply people who need water. In addition, MrBeast has also helped many other people, and primarily, helping people is why he is famous. MrBeast’s followers are part of his community, which is why he likes to give back to them.

Mr.Beast has not stopped at creating a successful YouTube channel. He has branched out to create a few companies like Beast Reacts, MrBeast Gaming, and Beast Philanthropy, which aim to make a positive impact on society. Beast Reacts is a channel that is dedicated to making short videos of him reacting to most of the videos that people watch online and that he finds to be entertaining. MrBeast Gaming is focused on his content of many different video games that he created during the time of the pandemic to make content even during those hard times. In the videos, he makes challenges that let viewers see how the people in the game would react to the pressure of winning a large prize. His most recently created channel, Beast Philanthropy, has been made to give back to the communities. All of the money made through the channel would be used towards another cause like the video mentioned above of “building 100 wells in Africa.” He is constantly expanding his brand through YouTube, which has become more extensive and elaborate over time, capturing the attention of millions of viewers. MrBeast’s future plans include coming up with more exciting content, collaborating with other creators, and venturing into new business opportunities. Fans can expect MrBeast to continue growing and making an impact on society for years to come.

MrBeast’s life and journey have been nothing short of impressive. From his early days of posting videos on YouTube to becoming the most-subscribed individual on the platform, MrBeast has overcome several challenges, never losing sight of his goal. Through his philanthropic works and various companies, he has created a positive impact on the community and continues to inspire millions worldwide. His story serves as a testament to the power of determination and hard work, inspiring people all around the world to pursue their dreams.

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David Shin
David Shin, Senior Staff Writer
David Shin ('25) is a Senior Staff Writer for The Echo. He is looking forward to covering stories of any genre that might pique the interest of students at Tenafly High School.
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