Ten subscribers will win $50,000 each, making the total of MrBeast’s birthday giveaway $500,000.
MrBeast, also known as James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson, is celebrating his birthday with a $500,000 giveaway. He also reflected on his journey as a YouTuber over the years.
MrBeast's birthday giveaway of $500,000
The popular YouTuber's birthday is on May 7, but rather than putting himself in the spotlight, MrBeast is celebrating his supporters. According to his announcement, 10 people will win $50,000 each, making the total of this birthday giveaway $500,000.
"It's my birthday, and thanks to Jack Link's Jerky, I'm giving away $500,000 to you guys," MrBeast said in the video. "If you want to win some of it, all you have to do is hit the subscribe button down below. Ten random people that do will win $50,000 each. It's never been easier."
He then paused a bit before glancing at his cake topped with Feastables and wishing himself a happy birthday.
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MrBeast reflects on YouTube viewership achievements
MrBeast also acknowledged his special day on X before sharing a breakdown of his YouTube viewership statistics in the same thread. "Here is how many views we got on YouTube every year of my life from age 12 to now 27," he stated.
The numbers show humble beginnings with just 15,000 views at age 12. Then, his viewership skyrocketed into the billions in his 20s. By age 26, MrBeast had achieved over 36 billion views in a single year. As for age 27, he's just getting started.
MrBeast over the years and his impact
Over the years, MrBeast has gone from a small YouTuber to a major internet star. His entertaining videos, generous giveaways, philanthropic efforts, and most recently, the Beast Games series on Amazon Prime Video, have earned him billions of views and lots of fans worldwide.
Aside from his birthday giveaway video, MrBeast's recent YouTube uploads cover everything from surviving Earth's deadliest places to life-changing philanthropy. He's helped people walk again as well while fighting against food insecurity by feeding families, supporting farms, building massive kitchens, and stocking schools with meals.
As a result of fighting food insecurity, school attendance has increased, which means giving classrooms upgrades, digging wells for clean water, building greenhouses, and so much more for the Tarakwet community. According to MrBeast, every person who watches his specific video below can help feed someone in need.
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