Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, necomes the world’s youngest self-made billionaire at just 27 years old. He started making YouTube videos during his teenage years in North Carolina. Today, he has a business empire that includes content creation, food, merchandising, and more.
MrBeast Youngest Self-Made Billionaire at 27
MrBeast first went viral in 2017 with a count-to-100,000 video. The 44-hour video has been watched over 31 million times since and launched him to stardom. He has since become one of the biggest stars on YouTube, making headlines for weird adventures, massive giveaways, and generous charity.
His net worth at the moment is approximated at $1 billion. It is said he makes around $50 million per month. But some figures place him making even higher. Forbes approximated his 2024 earnings at $85 million. But court documents from his MrBeast Burgers company reveal he earned $223 million in 2023. In 2024, that rose to $700 million.
From YouTuber to Billionaire: The Rise of MrBeast
MrBeast is not just a YouTuber. He’s a businessman as well. He founded Feastables, a snack business that has become hugely popular in a very short time. He’s developing a game show titled Beast Games, and he’s got a lucrative merchandise business as well. He’s also going to partner with Amazon to create streaming content.
In spite of his vast popularity, Donaldson is humble. He uses his platform for the good quite often. His videos often involve random acts of kindness, such as house and car giveaways, and giveaways of money. He has donated millions to food banks, clean water campaigns, and disaster relief.
What sets MrBeast apart is not just his creativity, but his work ethic and smart approach. He is interested in seeing what works for people and keeps improving his content. He invests a lot of his profits into creating even bigger videos and productions.
In the span of a few years, Jimmy Donaldson was making videos in his bedroom to become the face of a billion-dollar brand. It is a reminder of how powerful the internet can be for individuals with drive and ideas.
