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The ethics of MrBeast: How right it is to enjoy stunt philanthropy?

The Independent·Paul Formosa·20 days ago
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Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast , runs the most subscribed-to YouTube channel in the world (with 484 million subscribers) and has an estimated net worth of US$2.6 billion. He is also a prominent philanthropist . Beyond his involvement in fundraising initiatives such as #TeamTrees, which claims to have planted more than 24 million trees worldwide, Donaldson runs a dedicated Beast Philanthropy YouTube channel. He claims 100% of profits from this channel’s ad revenue, merch sales and sponsorships go towards helping others. This has included paying for 1,000 cataract surgeries, constructing a medical clinic for children rescued from slavery, and building 100 wells to provide clean water in Africa. These impressive philanthropic endeavours have dramatically improved the lives of their recipients. How could any of this be controversial?…

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