(NewsNation) — MrBeast, the most-subscribed-to YouTube character, could also be working with Amazon Prime within the close to future.
Selection confirmed that MrBeast, whose precise identify is Jimmy Donaldson, is contemplating doing a actuality/competitors present for Amazon. Negotiations had been first reported by Puck Information, which cited a supply claiming the deal could be round $100 million.
Amazon and representatives for MrBeast have but to touch upon the potential present.
MrBeast, who produces competitors, gaming and stunt movies, has greater than 230 million subscribers on YouTube, and Monday, he obtained over $250,000 from his first video posted to X, previously referred to as Twitter.
“MY FIRST X VIDEO MADE OVER $250,000! 😲,” MrBeast posted Monday. “However it’s a little bit of a facade. Advertisers noticed the eye it was getting and acquired advertisements on my video (I believe) and thus my income per view is prob greater than what you’d expertise.”
The determine probably represents one of many largest payouts seen on X, which final yr launched income share funds for creators. Earlier this month, MrBeast declined Elon Musk’s request to add his movies to X.
It wasn’t the primary time MrBeast rejected Musk. In accordance with studies, Musk replied to Donaldson’s put up a couple of new video final June, saying: “Put up to this platform too. Earnings per view must be aggressive with YouTube. If not, we’ll alter.”
Donaldson earned $54 million in 2022, together with $32 million from advertisements and $9 million from sponsored content material, in response to Forbes. The outlet stated his earnings are the best of any social media creator.
NewsNation’s Caitlyn Shelton contributed to this report.
