Marques Brownlee facts for kids
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| Born | Marques Keith Brownlee December 3, 1993 Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | Stevens Institute of Technology (BS) |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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| Subscribers | 19.6 million (main channel) 19.95 million (combined) |
| Total views | 4.56 billion (main channel) 4.95 billion (combined) |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of November 14, 2024. | |
Marques Keith Brownlee (born December 3, 1993) is a famous American YouTuber. He is also known as MKBHD. He is best known for his videos where he reviews new technology. He also plays professional ultimate frisbee.
As of November 2024, Marques has over 19 million subscribers on his main YouTube channel. His videos have been watched more than 4.95 billion times in total. In 2013, a former senior vice president at Google called him "the best technology reviewer on the planet." In 2019, he was even named "Creator of the Decade" at the Shorty Awards. His channel name, MKBHD, comes from his initials (MKB) and "HD" for high definition.
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Marques's Online Journey
Marques Brownlee started his YouTube channel on March 21, 2008. He began uploading videos in January 2009 while still in high school. His first videos were about new products or reviews of things he already owned. He made these early videos by recording his computer screen.
Early Popularity
Marques's reviews quickly gained attention. In 2012, a tech website called Engadget featured his video. It was a tour of a new cloud storage service. In 2013, one of his videos went viral. He tested the LG G Flex phone to show its self-healing screen. He even interviewed the CEO of Motorola in December 2013.
iPhone 6 Sapphire Screen Test
On July 7, 2014, Marques uploaded a video that became very popular. He reviewed and scratch-tested a rumored sapphire display for the iPhone 6. Major websites like The Verge and Time Magazine featured his video. As of November 2024, this video has over 9.2 million views.
Interviews and Awards
In December 2015, Marques interviewed famous NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant. He also asked a question during a 2016 political debate. His question was about privacy and national security in relation to tech companies. In April 2018, he won the Shorty Awards Creator of the Decade.
Podcasts and Series
In August 2019, Marques started co-hosting a technology podcast called Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast. This podcast talks about new products and features interviews with tech leaders. He also stars in a YouTube Original series called Retro Tech. This series, which started in December 2019, explores old technology that changed modern life.
Reaching Milestones
On December 18, 2019, Marques Brownlee reached 10 million subscribers. This made MKBHD one of the biggest tech channels on YouTube. As of November 2024, his main channel has over 19.6 million subscribers. His videos have been viewed more than 4.56 billion times. He also has several other channels with millions of views.
In December 2020, he was recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for social media. He has also worked with shoe brand Atoms to create a sneaker. In 2024, he joined the everyday accessories company Ridge as a board member. In May 2024, he gave a speech at his old college, Stevens Institute of Technology. He was also given an honorary doctorate degree.
Marques's YouTube Channels
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Marques Brownlee runs several YouTube channels:
- Marques Brownlee – This is his main channel for tech reviews.
- The Studio – This channel shows behind-the-scenes content.
- WVFRM Podcast – This is his technology podcast channel.
- Waveform Clips – This channel shares short highlights from his podcast.
- Auto Focus – This channel focuses on cars.
- MKBHD Shorts – This channel features short, quick videos.
About Marques's Life
Marques Keith Brownlee was born on December 3, 1993, in Maplewood, New Jersey. He went to Columbia High School. Later, he studied business and information technology at Stevens Institute of Technology. After graduating in May 2015, he became a full-time YouTuber. He used to make videos from his apartment. Now, he works from a studio in Kearny, New Jersey.
Ultimate Frisbee Player
Besides YouTube, Marques is a professional ultimate frisbee player. He plays for the New York Empire team in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA). His team won the UFA championships in 2019, 2022, and 2023. He has also played for other teams in the past. On July 31, 2022, Marques won the WFDF World Ultimate Club Championship with his team, New York PoNY.
See also
- List of YouTubers
