Digital Phablet – Jimmy Donaldson, widely recognized as MrBeast, recently stirred mixed reactions on social media after sharing that he’s “borrowing money” and currently has “negative funds” in his bank account despite boasting a net worth of $2.6 billion.
The world’s most subscribed YouTuber, with over 460 million followers on the video platform, explained in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, “It’s amusing to discuss my personal finances because no one ever believes what I tell them.” He continued, “People are like, ‘You’re a billionaire!’ I respond, ‘That’s my net worth.’ Right now, I have negative cash.”
MrBeast Shares He’s Experiencing ‘Negative Money’ in His Bank Account
MrBeast has revealed he’s currently in the red, stating, “No one ever believes what I say because they think, ‘You’re a billionaire.’ I’m like, ‘That’s net worth.’ I’m actually borrowing money—that’s how little cash I have.” See the tweet here
— Dexerto (@Dexerto), January 13, 2026
He further added, “I’m borrowing money—that’s how little I have. Technically, everyone watching this video has more money in their bank accounts than I do if you account for the value of my company, which doesn’t even cover a breakfast at McDonald’s.”
His bold, highly addictive videos have propelled him to the top as the most-watched and subscribed YouTuber. The second season of Beast Games has just returned on Amazon Prime, featuring a $15 million prize pool for contestants.
In addition, MrBeast revealed to Dexerto that he’s even borrowing money from his mother for his upcoming wedding with his fiancé, Thea Booysen, who is 28 years old.
However, his comments have sparked backlash among fans and online skeptics, igniting debates and speculation. A user on X (formerly Twitter) commented, “I hate when rich people pretend to be broke, like seriously.”
Another user pointed out, “I dislike when billionaires say things like this. They ‘borrow’ money because it’s financially advantageous for numerous reasons, including tax benefits. If MrBeast wanted to buy a $25 million beachfront vacation home, he could do so without having it in cash.”