What is Preston Arsement's Net Worth and Earnings?
Preston Arsement, an American YouTube personality, has amassed a remarkable net worth of $25 million. He is celebrated for his engaging challenge, prank, and gaming videos. Among his numerous YouTube channels, the "Minecraft" channel PrestonPlayz and the FPS games channel TBNRfrags are the most popular. He also ventures into animation and reaction videos, offering a diverse range of content.
Preston's considerable wealth stems largely from his captivating Minecraft and video game content. He operates Minecraft servers that generate revenue through user access fees and the sale of in-game virtual goods. Notably, he earns between $14 million and $20 million annually, making him one of the highest-paid social media personalities globally.
Earnings
In 2019, Preston was ranked the sixth highest-paid YouTube star, with earnings amounting to $14 million. The following year, his income increased to $19 million, maintaining his position as the sixth highest-paid YouTube personality. His consistent financial success underscores his significant influence and popularity in the digital space.
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Early Life and Education
Born on May 4, 1994, in Dallas, Texas, Preston Arsement grew up with five siblings: David, Daka, Keeley, Caleb, and Joshua, the latter three of whom have their own YouTube channels. When he was a few months old, his parents divorced. He attended the Travis Academy of Fine Arts and later earned an IT-1 certification as a teenager for teaching himself how to build computers.
YouTube Career
Preston's YouTube journey began in late 2010 with the FPS games channel TBNRfrags, initially focusing on "Call of Duty" gameplay before transitioning to "Fortnite." The channel's name, TBNR, stands for "The Best Never Rest" and includes collaborations with friends and fellow YouTubers TBNRKenWorth and ChocoTheChocobo. In late 2014, he started PrestonGamez, though it remained inactive.
In 2017, he launched PrestonRoblox, later renamed PrestonGamez, dedicated to "Roblox" gameplay. His most popular channel, PrestonPlayz, originally PrestonMinecraft, launched in spring 2018, features "Minecraft" gameplay and boasts over 14 million subscribers.
A year later, he created PrestonCosmic, focusing on the "Minecraft" server CosmicPvP, co-owned with fellow YouTuber MrWoofless. He also started PrestonShorts, featuring short clips of challenges and pranks, and in mid-2021, PrestonCartoonz, showcasing clipart animation of "Roblox" gameplay by NewScape Studios. In early 2022, he launched PrestonReacts, a reaction channel. Collectively, his channels have garnered over 25 million subscribers.
Other Media Appearances
Beyond YouTube, Preston has made notable media appearances. He guest-starred in the Nickelodeon series "All That" as SimonSlayz. In 2022, he had a cameo in "Sonic the Hedgehog 2," followed by a voice cameo in the 2023 DreamWorks animated film "Ruby Gilman, Teenage Kraken."
Charity
Preston's philanthropic efforts include donations to the Australian Wildlife Charity. He also participated in the 2018 GamePink "Minecraft" charity event alongside YouTubers Logdotzip, UnspeakableGaming, and MooseCraft, demonstrating his commitment to charitable initiatives.
Personal Life
In 2016, Preston dated fellow YouTuber Paige. After their breakup in early 2017, he began dating nurse Brianna Barnhart, whom he married in spring 2018. The couple frequently appears together in vlogs and online Q&A videos, with Brianna making appearances in Preston's gaming videos.
