Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson has reached the number one spot after surpassing Indian record label T-Series to become the most-subscribed channel on YouTube.
After 6 years we have finally avenged Pewdiepie 🥹pic.twitter.com/V1znbyqw27
T-Series appeared to sense its reign as the most-subscribed channel was at risk back on April 15 where it posted a call to action video enlisting its followers to “unite and create history.”
In response, MrBeast went on the offensive, replying directly to T-Series on X telling viewers, “Naw, subscribe to me instead.” Following this, the YouTuber challenged T-Series’ CEO, Bhushan Kumar Dua,to a boxing match.
Then, on June 1, with MrBeast gaining a surge of momentum, he was over to overtake T-Series, fulfilling hispromise to “avenge” PewDiePie.
With MrBeast continuing to take content to the next level, breaking record after record, the achievement was a long time coming.
His videos are well known for being intense, with videos ranging from burying himself alive for a week to making contestants survive 100 days trapped together for a hefty cash prize.
The YouTuber has also given away millions to family, friends, fans, and those who need it with his own non-profit charity, Beast Philanthropy.
His ventures outside of making content have skyrocketed too, with his chocolate bar ‘Feastables’ rapidly flying off shelves at Walmart locations across North Americaand constantly selling out.
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The YouTube kingannounced in May that he’s looking for 5,000 applicantsto take part in “the largest game show ever in history” with $5,000,000 on the line for his first show‘Beast Games’withAmazon Prime.
While Donaldson may have won the battle with T-Series, the war is far from over. The two rivals are still racing towards 300M subscribers, and it’s anyone’s guess who will get there first.
Shay Robson was a Staff Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in shooter games like Valorant and Call of Duty, as well as sports games like EA SPORTS FC. He also covered Twitch and YouTube content. He also has bylines at Gamezo.
