“This is OG as heck”: Fans react as MrBeast releases a video he recorded 10 years ago when he was at only 8k subscribers on YouTube

It is a lesser-known phenomenon when the biggest YouTuber in the world treats their fans to a trip down the memory lane but that is what MrBeast did recently. Jimmy Donaldson, who is famously known as MrBeast, left his viewers in awe by posting an unseen clip that he shot ten years ago, when he had just 8,000 subscribers. For the fans who have been a part of his journey from an ordinary small-town content creator to an international sensation, the post was like opening a time capsule.

The video connected instantly with a feeling of emotion with the audience. It featured a younger Jimmy, full of hope and uncontrolled drive, saying, "If I don't have a million subscribers… my entire life has been a failure." Not only did the flashback talk about his early passion, but it also reminisced about how much he had come from being just a regular YouTuber filming in his bedroom to one of the most recognized creators in the world

MrBeast throwback post goes viral

As soon as the video was posted on social media, it skyrocketed within minutes. Fans flocked to the comments section, relishing the nostalgic feeling as well as taking pride in Mr Beast's evolution. The post was far from a throwback but a reminder of the grind, determination, and vision that turned a dream into a legacy.

One user simply summed it up with, “This is OG as heck,” capturing the feeling of witnessing history repeat itself this time, from the perspective of success.

Another fan referenced one of MrBeast’s most iconic quotes, writing,

“MrBeast once said, ‘You are crazy until you’re successful, then you’re a genius.’”

It’s a sentiment that perfectly fits the YouTuber’s story.

The humor wasn't trailing too far behind either. One of the viewers joked, "Bro really aged 10 years just to flex on 8k subs ?," noting how the creator's lighthearted and humble personality continues to resonate.

Others called him a

"Legend and evil at the same time,"

a nod to his mercurial mix of being kind and ridiculous challenges that leave onlookers in awe and disbelief.

The rawness of the video put it into perspective. In an age of flawlessly edited content, to witness a young Mr Beast make a daring ambition and then surpass it by some hundreds of millions was somehow refreshingly down-to-earth. The video wasn't so much about success; it was about having faith in yourself a long time before others do.

To longtime fans, this was not nostalgia at all. It was proof that even the largest stars start small with shaky videos, wild dreams, and unshaking self-belief. MrBeast's throwback reminded us that passion and perseverance pay dividends, even if it takes a decade.

As more and more people share and comment on the video, one thing is certain: MrBeast hasn't just built a brand, he's built a legacy on determination. And this glimpse back into his humble beginnings? It's a wonderful reminder where it all began.

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