Creator Drama
Drew Gooden challenges MrBeast’s new‑channel subscriber claim
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 3 events from Nov 1, 2023 to Jun 25, 2026, drawn from 1 source.
“It’s purely knowledge. If you knew what I knew, you could get 10 million views per video and get 10 million subscribers, no matter where you are right now, within six months,”
via dexerto.com
Background
Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, reached the 500 million subscriber milestone on his primary YouTube channel on June 12 2026, solidifying his status as one of the platform’s biggest creators.
In late 2023, during an interview with Colin and Samir, MrBeast claimed that, armed with his knowledge of the platform, he could launch a faceless channel and reach 10 million subscribers within six months.
The timeline
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MrBeast claims he could hit 10 M subs on a new channel
In an interview with Colin and Samir, MrBeast reportedly said that if he started a brand‑new, faceless channel, his understanding of YouTube would allow him to reach 10 million subscribers in about six months.[373]
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Drew Gooden publicly challenges the claim
Drew Gooden told Dexerto that he doubts MrBeast could achieve the promised subscriber count and said he would delete the hypothetical channel and force MrBeast to prove it, labeling the claim a “bluff.”[373]
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MrBeast hits 500 M subscribers on main channel
Jimmy Donaldson’s primary YouTube channel reportedly surpassed 500 million subscribers, marking a major milestone for the creator.[373]
Frequently asked
What exactly did MrBeast say about starting a new channel?
He said that with his knowledge of YouTube, he could launch a faceless channel and reach 10 million subscribers within roughly six months.
How did Drew Gooden respond to the claim?
Gooden called the claim a bluff, stating he would delete the hypothetical channel and force MrBeast to prove he could reach 10 million subscribers.
Has MrBeast attempted to start a new channel since making the claim?
As of the latest reports (June 2026), no new channel has been launched to test the claim.
What is the current status of the challenge?
The challenge remains unresolved; both creators have not taken further public action to test the claim.
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GenZHype. “Drew Gooden challenges MrBeast’s new‑channel subscriber claim.”
GenZHype, 4 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/drew-gooden-challenges-mrbeast-s-new-channel-subscriber-claim/.