2025-06-04T13:01:38Z

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Renowned YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known by his online pseudonym MrBeast, recently made headlines by admitting that he doesn't have much personal cash at his disposal. The 27-year-old influencer took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share a surprising truth about his financial situation—he's even borrowing money from his mother to help fund his upcoming wedding. This revelation left many of his followers both amused and curious about the dichotomy of being a billionaire yet seemingly cash-strapped.

In his post, MrBeast explained, "I personally have very little money because I reinvest everything (I think this year we’ll spend around a quarter of a billion on content)." This comment highlights his commitment to continually reinvesting his earnings back into his ventures rather than keeping a large sum of liquid cash available for personal use.

He further elaborated on his financial situation, humorously stating, "Ironically, I’m actually borrowing $ from my mom to pay for my upcoming wedding lol. But sure, on paper, the businesses I own are worth a lot." This candid admission has sparked a wave of reactions from social media users, many of whom celebrated his humble approach despite his immense wealth.

One user on X encapsulated the sentiment with a comment praising MrBeast's grounded attitude, stating, “Built an empire, spends hundreds of millions on content, and still keeps it humble with mom’s help for the wedding. Absolute legend.” However, not all comments were supportive; another user questioned the authenticity of his claims, saying, “I hope this is a joke. No one, except a 10-year-old, believes any of this.” This mix of reactions highlights the complex relationship fans have with internet celebrities, especially when their finances come into question.

Aside from his surprising financial revelations, MrBeast is also in the news for his upcoming wedding to South African content creator Thea Booysen. The couple met in 2022, and MrBeast proposed on Christmas Day in 2024. Booysen spoke to PEOPLE about their relationship, saying, “In my mind, we're already married. We talk about children, how we're going to live together when we're 70 years old … this was just another step in the process.” This statement reflects the deep emotional bond they share and their mutual vision for the future.

As for his professional life, MrBeast is known for his extravagant YouTube videos, where he often gives away large sums of money as part of various challenges. This year, he plans to spend nearly $250 million on content creation. He runs multiple successful ventures, including his popular show Beast Games and his chocolate brand Feastables. Despite the enormous amounts he reinvests into his projects, he remains a financial enigma, having amassed a net worth of $1 billion according to Celebrity Net Worth. This makes him the only billionaire under the age of 30 who has not inherited his wealth, and he stands as the eighth youngest billionaire globally.

MrBeast’s personal life has also been a topic of interest. After their initial meeting, he and Booysen quickly transitioned from a brief encounter to an online friendship, culminating in him flying back to South Africa just to see her again. They began dating shortly after and made their first public appearance together in April 2022. Booysen, who is known online as TheaBeasty, is not only an esports commentator and content creator but is also a law and psychology graduate, having completed her master’s in neuropsychology in 2024. The couple currently shares a home with their adopted dog, blending their lives both personally and professionally.