MrBeast: The Hidden Truths Behind His Jaw-Dropping Giveaways

Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast is known for his viral challenges, elaborate giveaways, and generous giveaways on social media, he is a name that resonates with millions around the world.

Lesser-known facts about MrBeast:

1. Started YouTube at Young

MrBeast began his YouTube journey at just 13, posting under his username ‘MrBeast6000'. His early videos were far from today's polished production, on his previous YouTube channel he used to post videos covering gaming content, and discussing YouTube drama.

Photo Credit: Instagram

2. Suffers From Crohn's Disease

Behind the camera, MrBeast battles Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the digestive tract. He was diagnosed with this disease in 9th standard, and since then he has been very vocal about his condition, mentioning that he needs to take a very restricted diet to keep symptoms at bay.

3. College Dropout

MrBeast dropped out of college after one semester, to pursue YouTube full-time. Despite the initial concern of his family, he was very determined to make it successful and gave credit to his success in taking that bold leap of faith.

Photo Credit: Instagram

4. Founded MrBeast Burger During Pandemic

During the pandemic in 2020, he launched MrBeast Burger, a ghost kitchen fast-food chain, which is a unique model as it relies on partnering with existing restaurants allowing them to cook and deliver the menu, which includes items named after him and his friends.

5. He's Been Banned from Walmart

MrBeast and his wife often film in public locations, which sometimes creates disruptions because of their high-energy stunts, and on one such occasion when they were filming, they got banned from Walmart due to safety concerns.

Photo Credit: Instagram

6. Runs Multiple Channel

Apart from his main channel, MrBeast runs various other channels, including ‘MrBeast Gaming', and ‘MrBeast Shorts' to target different types of audiences with different types of content. These channels together boast millions of subscribers which broads his impact and reach.