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This slideshow reveals the 50 richest creators in the world, detailing their annual earnings, follower counts, and the businesses they've built. It highlights how these individuals have transformed their online presence into significant financial success through content, brand deals, and entrepreneurial ventures.
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THE 50 RICHEST CREATORS IN THE WORLD HAVE BEEN REVEALED. HERE'S WHO MADE THE LIST.
From YouTubers to TikTok stars and tech reviewers, these creators generated hundreds of millions of dollars through content, brand deals and businesses.
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41. Ashton Hall
Followers: 38.1M
Annual Earnings: $10M
The fitness creator went viral for his extreme morning routine videos, helping him build a large audience and a premium coaching business where annual programmes can cost more than $3,000.
37. James Dumoulin
Followers: 23.2M
Annual Earnings: $9.9M
The face of The School of Hard Knockz built a media business around financial literacy, reaching millions through interviews with entrepreneurs, business owners and investors.
33. Nara Smith
Followers: 17.3M
Annual Earnings: $7.5M
Known for her viral cooking videos and lifestyle content, Nara Smith has expanded into fashion collaborations, food products and an upcoming cookbook launching in 2026.
27. Marques Brownlee
Followers: 33.6M
Annual Earnings: $10.9M
One of the world's most influential tech creators, Brownlee built a media empire reviewing everything from smartphones to self-driving cars, with over 21M YouTube subscribers.
15. Khaby Lame
Followers: 252.1M
Annual Earnings: $9.9M
The most-followed person on TikTok turned his reaction videos into a global brand, securing partnerships with companies including Hugo Boss and Binance.
8. IShowSpeed
Followers: 184M
Annual Earnings: $30M
What started as gaming content evolved into one of the internet's biggest entertainment brands. Today, Speed collaborates with stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and partners with brands including Beats and Doritos.
7. Druski
Followers: 38.5M
Annual Earnings: $20M
The comedian built one of social media's most recognisable comedy brands, landing campaigns with Dunkin', T-Mobile, and collaborations with major Hollywood stars.
6. Charli D'Amelio
Followers: 209.8M
Annual Earnings: $18M
The TikTok star transformed viral dance videos into a personal brand, landing partnerships with Prada, Kate Spade, television shows and Broadway appearances.
3. Steven Bartlett
Followers: 38.7M
Annual Earnings: $52M
The Diary of a CEO host turned a podcast recorded at his kitchen table into Steven.com, a holding company reportedly valued at $425M, spanning media, events and investing.
1. MrBeast
Followers: 873M
Annual Earnings: $300M
Jimmy Donaldson built the world's biggest creator business. Beyond YouTube, his empire includes Feastables, Lunchly, Viewstats, Beast Games, and a company reportedly valued at $5B.