In a remarkable feat, MrBeast, a popular YouTuber known for his charitable efforts and ambitious projects, has become the most-subscribed channel on the platform, surpassing the long-reigning T-Series. The milestone was announced in April 2024, marking a significant victory for the 26-year-old American, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson.
MrBeast’s rise to the top of YouTube has been meteoric. He quickly amassed a loyal following with his engaging videos, often featuring elaborate stunts and giveaways. By October 2023, he had reached the same number of subscribers as T-Series, the business name of Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited owned by Bhushan Kumar. T-Series has held the top spot on YouTube for several years, becoming the first channel to reach the 200-million subscriber mark in 2021.
Upon surpassing T-Series, MrBeast took to social media to express his gratitude and acknowledge the special significance of his achievement. He had previously pledged to support fellow YouTuber Pewdiepie, who had previously held the record for the most subscribers on YouTube. MrBeast’s announcement was met with widespread congratulations, including a notable mention from Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk.
Prior to this accomplishment, MrBeast had playfully challenged Bhushan Kumar to a boxing match, highlighting the friendly rivalry between the two channels. MrBeast’s victory serves as a testament to his popularity and the power of his unique brand of content, solidifying his position as one of the most influential figures on YouTube.
