These are the most popular influencers according to Forbes magazine.
Wondering which influencers are having the best year yet? Forbes magazine has compiled a list of those who, in terms of wealth and fame, can be compared to the world's biggest stars.
10. Brent Rivera
In tenth place on the Forbes list is Brent Rivera, who created his popularity with the help of the Vine platform, and then successfully transferred it to YouTube and TikTok. He mainly posts fun clips featuring his sister Lexi. His recognition was also ensured by cooperation with many well-known brands such as Starbucks and Prada. Mladeničevo property is valued at $17.5 million, thanks to a total of 96 million followers.
9. Matt Rife
Stand up comedian Matt Rife has been on the scene for almost a decade, but he became even more famous in 2020 thanks to footage of his performances interacting with the audience. Hailing from Ohio, Rife already has an incredible 17 million followers on TikTok (22 million in total). His fortune is estimated at 25 million dollars.
8. Emma Chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain dropped out of high school and started making videos for YouTube. Although her parents may not have agreed with the decision at first, it paid off, as the young woman today has as many as 27.9 million followers. She is known for her humor, which she has used as her main platform for fashion and lifestyle content. Her fortune is estimated at 20 million, also thanks to collaborations with famous brands such as Louis Vuitton.
7. Elliot Tebele
Elliot Tebele is the meme king and developer of the board game What Do You Meme. In addition to all his ventures, he owns numerous accounts on various social platforms with a total of almost 40 million followers. Forbes estimated his earnings at around $30 million.
6. Logan Paul
Logan and his brother Jake Paul went viral thanks to the failed Vine platform, and then cashed in on their fame on YouTube. After numerous recordings of more or less unusual and entertaining feats, they gained many followers, but Logan was soon disabled by YouTube due to inappropriate content. So he re-signed with WWE to focus on promoting his Prime brand alongside YouTuber KSI. His fortune is estimated at 21 million dollars.
5. Charli D'Amelio
TikTok queen Charli D'Amelio hails from Connecticut, and thanks to her online fame, she's also become the face of Prada. A highly influential entrepreneur in the vibrant lifestyle industry, she boasts an estimated $23 million and 213 million total followers across various platforms.
4. Rhett and Link
The two engineers have been best friends since elementary school, and in 2006 they started posting on YouTube. The pair produce a variety of recordings, including sketch comedy and talk shows, and their business has grown to now employ over 100 people. With earnings estimated at around 35 million dollars, they occupy the fourth place in the ranking.
3. Jake Paul
In third place is Jake Paul, known for his stunts and many controversial occasions. In addition to numerous projects and some of his own apps, Jake, like his brother, signed a contract with MMA. Forbes estimates his earnings at $34 million.
2. Olajide Olatunji (KSI)
KSI started YouTube back in 2009 by making videos on the popular game FIFA and has since attracted millions of followers. Initially a comedian, he later became a boxer and later a musician. He released two singles. KSI is estimated to have earned around $24 million with around 112 million followers.
1. Jimmy Donaldson (Mr. Beast)
Mr. Beast (Jimmy Donaldson) is a YouTube powerhouse with over 300 million followers – a fan base close to the size of the entire population of the United States. Known for its extreme production costs and extensive stunts, it grossed approximately $82 million, according to Forbes.
