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MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) Birthday Profile: How a May 7 Taurus Built YouTube’s #1 Empire

“Born on May 7, 1998 in Wichita, Kansas, Jimmy Donaldson—known globally as MrBeast—used relentless Taurus determination to become the #1 most-boosted creator in digital history.”

Aria Sterling
Aria SterlingOct 18, 20266 min read24900 reads
MrBeast Creator Birthday Profile

⚡ Creator Quick Facts — MrBeast

  • Real Name: Jimmy Donaldson
  • Birthday: May 7, 1998
  • Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas (Raised in Greenville, NC)
  • Birth Sign: ♉ Taurus (Earth Element • Emerald Ground Aura)
  • Popularity Rank: #1 Overall Creator

About MrBeast

Jimmy Donaldson (born May 7, 1998) revolutionized online video through high-concept spectacle challenges, philanthropy, and global consumer brands like Feastables. His main YouTube channel became the most-subscribed channel on the platform in 2024.

Before Fame

He uploaded his earliest videos in February 2012 at age 13 under the handle MrBeast6000. For years, he studied viral thumbnails, retention curves, and pacing with a small group of fellow young creators on Skype calls for 12 hours a day.

Trivia

His 2021 real-life recreation of Squid Game cost over $3.5 million to produce and garnered hundreds of millions of views within days. Through Beast Philanthropy, #TeamTrees, and #TeamSeas, he has funded cataract surgeries, clean water wells, and environmental cleanups worldwide.

Family Life & Associations

Raised in Greenville, North Carolina alongside his brother CJ Donaldson, he frequently collaborates with NASA engineer-turned-YouTuber Mark Rober, Kai Cenat, and IShowSpeed.

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