Fans react as MrBeast reportedly turns out to be the youngest billionaire to not have inherited his wealth 

MrBeast, the YouTuber and media personality, became the world’s eighth youngest billionaire. As per Celebrity Net Worth, MrBeast, also known as Jimmy, boasts a whopping $1 billion net worth as of May 2025.

He is one of the most subscribed YouTubers with over 390 million subscribers, and also runs a vast business, including MrBeast Burger, a virtual fast food chain, and Feastables, a chocolate and snack brand.

As the news of MrBeast being the youngest billionaire who has not inherited his wealth came out, it caught the attention of his fans. This is what one of them had to say:

''It's definitely well deserved. Congrats to him''- said @Mr_Casado

Fans react to MrBeast being the youngest billionaire

MrBeast, known for fast-paced videos, creative challenges, and massive giveaways, became the youngest billionaire. As per Dexerto, he is one of only sixteen billionaires under 30 years of age to not have inherited his wealth.

In 2022, his business was valued at $1.5 billion, and in 2024, he had secured a $100 million deal with Amazon for his reality competition TV series, Beast Games. Fans reacted excitedly as the news of him being the youngest billionaire came out.

They took to social media to express their thoughts. This is what some of them had to say:

"Legend for that" one added @QuilCraftedWord

''single handedly inspired an entire generation to be youtubers instead of doctors, astronauts, and firemen''- added @echoghi

''He used to roast kids YouTube Intro videos, and post motivational videos with this editor dude named ziovo, legit came out of the trenches''- stated @KnownMoh

''Damn, homie actually built generational wealth 😭🙏🏽''- penned @HeyItsCY3ER

While most of the reactions came from cheerful and excited fans, there were a few gloomy reactions too. This is what they had to say:

''Too bad he went from one of my favourite youtubers when he was making reaction videos 8 years ago, to me never watching him because his new content is for 5 year olds''- criticized @VincentVanBone

These were some of the reactions the news received. MrBeast began posting videos on YouTube in 2012 under the handle MrBeast6000. He also runs other YouTube channels, including Beast Reacts, MrBeast 2, MrBeast Gaming, and Beast Philanthropy.

MrBeast is also the co-founder of fundraisers like Team Trees and Team Seas. These are global environmental campaigns aimed at helping the planet, and they raise millions in funds. In 2023, he was named one of the world's 100 most influential people, as per Times.

He also won the Creator of the Year award at the Streamy Awards in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. MrBeast has been creating content for a long time, and his fans love him for his creativity, fun, and unpredictable videos, and also for his generosity and authenticity.

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