American YouTuber MrBeast has achieved a monumental milestone by dethroning T-Series as the most-subscribed channel on on YouTube.
This feat comes after a prolonged battle for the top spot, with the T-Series channel reigning supreme following Swedish YouTuber PewDiePie's relinquishment.
MrBeast has achieved a monumental milestone by dethroning T-Series as the most-subscribed channel on YouTube.Rich Storry/Getty Images
MrBeast Claiming YouTube Throne
Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, has officially become the most-subscribed channel on YouTube, surpassing the long-reigning Bollywood music label T-Series.
T-Series held the top spot for several years after Felix Kjellberg, better known as PewDiePie, conceded his extended battle for supremacy. Now, MrBeast has taken the crown.
Donaldson shared the milestone on Sunday on X, formerly Twitter, saying that his channel gained an additional two million subscribers in one day, setting a new record. In his post, the YouTube sensation shared a picture showing the latest subscription figures and said that he has "avenged" PewDiePie.
According to The Verge, MrBeast's subscriber count has now reached 268 million. X owner Elon Musk congratulated MrBeast on his achievement, responding to the YouTuber's post with, "Wow, congrats!"
In a big show of support for Kjellberg's effort to stay as the most-subscribed YouTuber in 2019, Donaldson covered every billboard in his town with ads promoting PewDiePie. He even went to the Super Bowl with friends wearing T-shirts that together spelled out "SUB 2 PEW DIE PIE."
Now, the MrBeast channel gained an impressive two million subscribers in just one day, which took T-Series an entire month to reach. This fast growth makes it unlikely that T-Series will catch up anytime soon.
MrBeast's Impact: Creative Content, Philanthropy, and Global Influence
Renowned for his elaborate challenges and generous giveaways, MrBeast has built a massive following on YouTube through combined creative content and philanthropic efforts. His channel boasts over 50.2 billion views, a testament to his widespread popularity.
Among his many viral videos, his most-watched, "$456,000 Squid Game in Real Life," has garnered more than 615.5 million views, capturing the attention of viewers worldwide with its high stakes and engaging concept.
In recognition of his success, Forbes named him the highest-paid YouTuber in 2022, highlighting his influence and the substantial revenue generated from his content.
He also celebrated his 26th birthday uniquely and memorably by giving away 26 Teslas to his followers worldwide, further cementing his reputation for grand gestures and generosity.
His philanthropic efforts are equally notable. He co-founded Team Seas, an ambitious initiative to remove millions of pounds of trash from the world's oceans. Through these diverse endeavors, MrBeast continues to make a significant impact both online and offline.
Beyond his YouTube fame, Donaldson has expanded his entrepreneurial ventures into the food industry by launching MrBeast Burger, a fast-food chain that operates through a virtual kitchen model, and Feastables, a line of snack products.
When he opened his first physical store for his famous Beast Burger, over 10,000 people lined up to buy burgers in just 10 minutes after opening.
MrBeast shared a photo of the crowd on Twitter, commenting on the overwhelming turnout and suggesting latecomers might have to wait until later or the next day.
His remarks highlighted the packed mall, where thousands were eager to try Beast Burger. According to Essentially Sports, Beast Burger started as a ghost kitchen concept that only fulfill online orders.
