Who is CarryMinati?
CarryMinati, whose real name is Ajey Nagar, is an Indian YouTuber, rapper, and streamer. He is known for his humorous roasting videos, comedic sketches, and reactions to various online subjects. He has over 40 million subscribers on his main YouTube channel, CarryMinati, and is the most subscribed individual YouTuber in Asia.
CarryMinati was born in Faridabad, India, on June 12, 1999. He began his YouTube journey at the age of 10, posting football tutorial videos. In 2014, he switched to roasting and comedic content, and his channel quickly gained popularity. He has since become one of the most popular YouTubers in India, with a reputation for his sharp wit and no-holds-barred commentary.
In addition to his YouTube channel, CarryMinati also has a significant presence on other social media platforms. He has over 30 million followers on Instagram, over 20 million followers on Twitter, and over 10 million followers on Facebook.
CarryMinati's niche is roasting and comedic content. He often targets other YouTubers, celebrities, and social media influencers with his videos. His videos are typically well-produced and entertaining, and they often go viral.
As of August 2023, CarryMinati has over 40 million subscribers on YouTube, over 30 million followers on Instagram, over 20 million followers on Twitter, and over 10 million followers on Facebook. He is the most subscribed individual YouTuber in Asia, and he is one of the most popular YouTubers in the world.
CarryMinati Awards and Recognitions
YouTube Creator Awards
- Diamond Creator Award (2020, 2021)
- Gold Creator Award (2017, 2018)
- Editor's Choice Award (2019)
- Impactful Influencer of the Year (Social Cause) (2019)
- Viral King of the Year (2019, 2021)
- Most Stylish YouTuber (2023)
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best Indian Act (2020) - Nominated
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India for Favorite Indian Social Media Star (2021) - Nominated
CarryMinati Prominent Campaigns
YouTube vs. TikTok
In May 2020, CarryMinati released a video titled "YouTube vs TikTok - The End," which criticized the Chinese video-sharing platform TikTok. The video went viral and sparked a debate about the ethics of TikTok's data collection practices.
Pulwama Attack Victims
In February 2019, CarryMinati hosted a charity livestream to raise funds for the victims of the Pulwama attack, a terrorist attack in which 40 Indian soldiers were killed. The live stream raised over INR 1 crore (US$1.3 million).
Kerala Floods
In August 2018, CarryMinati hosted another charity livestream to raise funds for the victims of the Kerala floods, which caused widespread devastation in the state. The live stream raised over INR 50 lakh (US$670,000).
COVID-19 Relief
In March 2020, CarryMinati hosted a third charity livestream to raise funds for COVID-19 relief. The live stream raised over INR 1 crore (US$1.3 million).
