Ten lucky users on X, formerly known as Twitter, snagged $25,000 each in a surprise giveaway by popular YouTuber MrBeast (James Donaldson).
I’m gonna give 10 random people that repost this and follow me $25,000 for fun (the $250,000 my X video made)
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) January 22, 2024
I’ll pick the winners in 72 hours
On January 23rd, MrBeast announced on X that he'd give "$25,000 to 10 random people" who shared his post and followed him "for fun." The prize totaled a cool $250,000, with each winner receiving $25,000 (roughly P1.4 million).
MrBeast kept his promise, picking the winners within 72 hours and announcing them on January 26th. Among them was Filipino user @xelaquimson1, whose first post after winning expressed joy for stray animals who could now be helped.
But the giveaway's story goes deeper. The $250,000 came from MrBeast's X video, "1 vs $100,000,000 Car!", which garnered a whopping 150 million views in just a week. Initially uploaded on his YouTube channel (236 million subscribers), the video was reposted on X to test its ad revenue potential.
True to his name, MrBeast shared the video's earnings: over $250,000. He attributed the surge to advertisers attracted by the high viewership, likely boosting his ad revenue per view.
Here are the winners of the $250,000 giveaway! They each will receive $25,000 :D@CrypticCapri @mcemilkemaloglu @lifestylspicer @xelaquimson1 @SaraC336 @princess_asante @DALIADANCELOVE @omnistuff @lalley_brian @Tsundeme_
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) January 26, 2024
This aligns with X's creator revenue share program, launched in 2023, where creators can earn a portion of ad revenue from their posts if they reach specific user engagement levels. Elon Musk, who acquired X in 2022, aims to transform it into a video-centric app, attracting established figures like Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon, and Tulsi Gabbard.
MrBeast himself is no stranger to outlandish generosity. He's famous for YouTube content featuring challenges, stunts, and acts of kindness, often involving massive giveaways. Rolling Stone aptly calls him "YouTube's Cash-Happy Stunt King."
MY FIRST X VIDEO MADE OVER $250,000! 😲
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) January 22, 2024
But it’s a bit of a facade. Advertisers saw the attention it was getting and bought ads on my video (I think) and thus my revenue per view is prob higher than what you’d experience pic.twitter.com/nViVpZbWBb
Last year's birthday cash giveaway saw many Filipinos participate, highlighting his global reach and impact.
This X giveaway is just another example of MrBeast's signature blend of entertainment and philanthropy, bringing smiles and opportunities to lucky winners around the world.
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