MrBeast Reveals He Has ‘Negative Money’ and Is Borrowing Cash From His Mom Despite His Wealth

MrBeast is pulling back the curtain on his finances — and the reality may surprise fans who see him as one of the richest creators on the internet.

The YouTube superstar, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has built a massive empire over the past several years. According to Forbes, the 27-year-old earned an estimated $85 million in the year leading up to June 2025, while Fortune reports that his company, Beast Industries, is valued at a staggering $5 billion. Still, Donaldson insists his personal bank account tells a very different story.

“It’s funny talking about my personal finances because no one ever believes anything I say, because they’re like, ‘You’re a billionaire,’” Donaldson said during a video interview with The Wall Street Journal. “I’m like, that’s net worth.”

The content creator went on to explain that his wealth largely exists on paper, not in cash he can actually spend day to day. “I actually … I have negative money right now. I’m borrowing money. That’s how little money I have,” he said. “Technically, everyone watching this video has more money than me in their bank account if you subtract the equity value of my company, ...