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Can the ‘fast-paced’ era of YouTubers ever end?

MrBeast changed YouTube editing forever. Can it go back?

On Mar 6, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Passionfruit newsletter: Nepotism in the creator economy

Creators like MrBeast are hiring their friends and family members. But what happens when a mom-and-pop shop turns into a social media empire?

On Feb 23, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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‘It’s a bit of a facade’: MrBeast skeptical of big payout after Elon Musk prompted him to share videos directly to X

Posters speculated MrBeast was getting inflated payout to draw other creators to the platform.

On Jan 22, 2024 by Marlon Ettinger

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The latest MrBeast debate proves you should always question what you watch

Don’t expect your YouTubers to be genuine, especially the ones with million-dollar budgets.

On Oct 30, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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MrBeast Burger Meltdown: Insights for Creator Deals from the Lawsuit

What we can learn from the contractual chaos and branding turmoil surrounding the unraveling of the MrBeast Burger deal.

On Oct 4, 2023 by Franklin Graves

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Did MrBeast ruin YouTube?

After YouTubers JackSepticEye and MrBeast got into an internet feud, we are left with an important question.

On Sep 5, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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MrBeast sued for launching Deez Nutz chocolate bar by Dee’s Nuts nut company

It's Dee's Nuts vs Deez Nuts in a Florida court

On Sep 1, 2023 by Marlon Ettinger

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Passionfruit newsletter: And ‘Creator of the Year’ goes to…

Put on your best black tie attire, because we’re talking about a little indie creator awards show produced by Penske Media Corporation.

On Aug 30, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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An open letter to MrBeast from creators: just take a f*&!ing vacation already

If the world’s most successful YouTuber can’t afford to take a break, what does that say to everyone else on YouTube?

On Aug 29, 2023 by Drew Grant

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MrBeast’s world map kicks off international controversy

YouTube’s #1 U.S. creator can’t seem to catch a break.

On Aug 24, 2023 by Lon Harris

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YouTube empires have gotten too big to fail

Large YouTubers like Linus Tech Tips and MrBeast need to become companies to stay afloat, but having that many cooks in the kitchen creates problems.

On Aug 22, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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Why do we love to watch MrBeast suffer?

MrBeast’s latest video stranded at sea broke world records. Why do people love it?

On Aug 8, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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MrBeast wants to shut down his cloud kitchens

No one wants a MrBeast Burger, including the guy who invented them

On Aug 3, 2023 by Lon Harris

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‘Never had something so nasty’: After MrBeast burger panned by fans, YouTube star sues his ghost kitchen

Reviewers haven't been able to stomach the burgers, which they say have been delivered raw.

On Aug 1, 2023 by Andrea Guzman

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MrBeast sparks debate on Twitter after asking fans to clean up Feastables candy displays at Walmart

While some fans pitched in to help, others were angry about how unpaid labor is often part of the creator economy experience.

On Mar 7, 2023 by Patricia Grisafi