MrBeast has achieved another historic milestone on YouTube. The popular creator has become the first person in YouTube history to reach 500 million subscribers, which is half a billion.
MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, reached the huge milestone. Millions of fans around the world celebrated the moment. It is another major achievement in his career that already filled with record-breaking success.
To mark the occasion, MrBeast hosted a live stream that was watched by over 600,000 subscribers.
The live stream lasted for around 90 minutes. During the broadcast, Donaldson looked back at some of his earliest videos and reflected on his journey as a creator. He chose a simple and relaxed style instead of a large-scale production.
MrBeast’s success extends beyond YouTube. Reports estimate his net worth at around $2.6 billion. He also has a major deal with Amazon and owns a large share of Beast Industries, a company valued at billions of dollars.
Despite his wealth, Donaldson has often said that he reinvests most of his earnings into creating bigger and better videos. He has even joked that many viewers may have more money in their bank accounts than he does.
With 500 million subscribers now behind him, he continues to set new records and redefine what is possible on YouTube.