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What is MrBeast’s net worth? YouTuber helps 1,000 blind people get eye surgery for free, gifts one a Tesla

The YouTuber also gave away $10,000 to a number of patients, bought one a Tesla, and donated $50,000 to someone else's college fund

GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is credited for creating a genre of YouTube content that is not only heartwarming but also benefit thousands who lack privilege. MrBeast, whose channel overtook PewDiePie last November as the most-subscribed YouTube channel run by an individual, is popular for his challenge videos where he rewards thousands of dollars to competing contestants. 

Of late, the star YouTuber has also garnered thousands of likes and comments for his philanthropic videos. In one of his recent posts, MrBeast helped 1,000 blind people regain their sight by paying for their eye surgery. The YouTuber also gave away $10,000 to a number of patients, bought one a Tesla, and donated $50,000 to someone else's college fund. As his philanthropic endeavors continue to gain the appreciation of millions online, several YouTubers continue to wonder, how much is MrBeast worth. 

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What is MrBeast's net worth?

With a subscriber base of more than 130 million on his YouTube channel and over 23 million followers on Instagram, MrBeast is among the most influential social media personalities in 2023. In the latest video he posted on YouTube, MrBeast starts by saying, "In this video, we are curing a thousand people's blindness," and is greeted by a loud cheer from the audience. "It's gonna be crazy," he adds. The 8-minute-long video then shows him helping cure 1,000 people. 

Arguably the most popular YouTuber in the world today, MrBeast reportedly made a whopping $24 million in 2020 through the sale of his merchandise and sponsorship with major brands including Microsoft and Electronic Arts. Before that, his net worth was approximately $16 million. Now, in 2023, in a matter of just three years, MrBeast is estimated to be worth $100 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He earns approximately $3-5 million per month.

'What a wonderful thing to do': Netizens react to MrBeast's latest video

While MeBeast did receive some online hate for his video, he continues to be showered with praises from netizens across the world for helping cure the blindness of 1,000 people. "what a wonderful thing to do @MrBeast-- good for you Jimmy!" wrote one user, while another commented, "How does Mr Beast get hate on Twitter? Just proof that the worst of the world congregates in this app because no one will give a s**t about their stupid opinion in the real world." A third user wrote, "I don’t even care if Mr. Beast did this for the views/money. He still payed for 1000 people to fix their eyes. That’s still amazing and nice."