There’s no doubt that MrBeast is currently regarded as the most successful individual YouTuber. With a subscriber count reaching 181 million, along with videos that continually break viewing records, MrBeast is proving his powerful influence over time. Notably, most content on MrBeast’s channel showcases his extreme wealth, often willing to throw millions of dollars as prizes for strangers or engage in meaningful charitable activities.
However, recently, MrBeast faced unexpected criticism from his fellow YouTubers, specifically from Jacksepticeye – another big name on YouTube. During a lie detector test, Jacksepticeye was asked a surprising question: “Is MrBeast really destroying YouTube?” To everyone’s surprise, his answer was yes. The reason he provided was that since MrBeast started creating content, this YouTuber seems to prioritize money and fame over entertainment value. Furthermore, Jacksepticeye argued that if MrBeast truly loved making videos, the lengths of his clips would be much longer.
After the clips were uploaded, the online community erupted in mixed debates about Jacksepticeye’s viewpoint. Of course, this information quickly reached MrBeast, and the world’s richest YouTuber didn’t take long to respond. Through a tweet, he expressed that the clip was extremely disrespectful and felt confused as to why he could be labeled as the “destroyer of YouTube” when the videos he creates make him feel like he’s inspiring many children. Additionally, he mentioned that he also sees issues with Jacksepticeye’s videos but certainly wouldn’t choose to respond disrespectfully as his colleague did.
The story then unfolded with lively discussions from fans on both sides. MrBeast’s fans argued that there’s nothing wrong with giving away large prizes to strangers, while Jacksepticeye’s fans contended that MrBeast always seeks to maximize profit with each video. As for MrBeast, he has since deleted the controversial tweet and shared that he has messaged Jacksepticeye, and the matter has been addressed.