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These 15 YouTube Legends Dominated 15 Years Ago — You Won’t Believe Where the Stars Aligned for Them Now!

Added on October 5, 2025 inCelebrity News Cards, Entertainment News Cards

Ever wonder if the stars had a hand in this wild ride? Jimmy Donaldson—better known as MrBeast—went from counting digits in a viral video to counting billions in his bank account faster than Mercury can retrograde. Born under the unstoppable energy of a cosmic daredevil (let’s just say, the universe clearly didn’t put a pause on his ambition), this guy didn’t just climb the YouTube ladder; he built a skyscraper with it. From giving away cash like a modern-day Midas to launching ghost kitchens and chocolate lines, he’s morphing influencer hustle into straight-up empire-building. And hey, with 2025 marking the dawn of his billion-dollar net worth, it’s like the cosmos whispered, “Make it rain… innovation.” So what’s next for the guy who turned philanthropy into prime-time entertainment? Buckle up—it’s gonna be one heck of a chill down the galaxy’s spine. LEARN MORE

Then: Jimmy Donaldson gained popularity on YouTube for his grandiose video ideas and high production value that often featured a monetary/philanthropic component. He first went viral with his video “I Counted To 100,000.”

Now: Donaldson has the most subscribed to channel on YouTube and, as of 2025, has a net worth of $1 billion. Alongside his YouTube channel, Donaldson is also the founder of MrBeast Burger (a fast food ghost kitchen), Feastables (a chocolate/snack brand), and Lunchly (a Lunchable competitor co-owned by Donaldson, Logan Paul, and  Olajide “KSI” Olatunji), as well as several other philanthropic foundations and ventures. He’s also the creator and host of Beast Games, a Squid Game-like game show on Prime Video. 

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