Yousef “FouseyTube,” or Fousey, has signed a 2-year deal with Kick worth over $15 million following his ban from Twitch. His biography is explored.
Fousey is an American internet personality widely known for his popular YouTube channel, FouseyTube.
Fousey has been active in the entertainment industry, especially online, for over a decade.
Throughout his internet career, Fousey has had multiple channels dedicated to different audiences.
His YouTube content was originally fitness related and then he made Middle Eastern videos.
Yousef “FouseyTube,” or Fousey, has announced his arrival on streaming platform Kick following his suspension from Twitch on August 7, 2023. Below are everything to know about him.
Profile Summary
| Celebrated Name: | FouseyTube |
| Net Worth: | $4 million |
| Profession: | YouTuber |
| Full Real Name: | Yousef Saleh Erakat |
| Date of Birth: | Born: January 22, 1990 (age 33 years) |
| Birthplace: | Fremont, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
Who is FouseyTube?
Yousef Saleh Erakat, also known as Fousey, is an actor, YouTuber, streamer, and former boxer.
He produces parodies, vlogs, comedy sketches and interviews. He also has two other channels, Fousey and DoseOfFousey.
In 2016, Fousey booked his first big role as Jonathan in the Tyler Perry comedy, Boo! A Madea Halloween. He reprised his role in the sequel the following year.
Apart from his acting and YouTube career, Fousey entered a career in boxing from 2019 until 2022. Erakat made his boxing debut against Slim Albaher on September 29, 2019, losing by a technical knockout.
After having to undergo two surgeries throughout his career, Fousey vowed never to compete in the sport again. In 2022 he chose to step in the ring again against Deji Olatunji and lost, vowing to never fight again for the second time.
Erakat struggles with ongoing depression, addiction, anxiety and bipolar disorder. He mentions it frequently in his daily vlogs, and also announced it on VH1.
Erakat was named 3rd on the list of 40 Inspiring Muslims Under 40 in 2012.
He was nominated for Pranks and Show of The Year at the 5th Streamy Awards, and in September 2015, won the Audience Choice Best Show of the Year and Audience Choice Entertainer of the Year.
In 2015 he released his debut single “Prideland” using the name fousey. His video for Quest Nutrition earned more than one million views.
That same year he signed with Creative Artists Agency.
How old is FouseyTube?
The famous internet celebrity and boxer, whose real name is Yousef Saleh Erakat, was born on January 22, 1990, in the United States. This puts his current age at 33 years.
Where is FouseyTube from?
Fousey hails from Fremont, California, however, he has been living in Los Angeles since he graduated from university.
Who are FouseyTube’s parents?
The American YouTuber is the son of two Palestinian parents. The official names of his father and mother are not known but they are known as Mr. and Mrs. Erakat. He holds an American and Palestinian nationality.
Erakat was brought up in a religious Muslim family. He has on several occasions criticized negative stereotyping of Muslims.
Who are FouseyTube’s siblings?
FouseyTube is not an only child to his parents. He has three older siblings whose names are Noura Erakat, Mohammad Erakat, Ahmed Erakat.
Additionally, Fousey is the youngest of his three siblings.
His sister Noura Erakat is an activist, professor, and legal scholar. Noura’s main focus has been on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict throughout her lectures at Rutgers University.
Where did FouseyTube attened school?
FouseyTube received his degree in theatre arts from San Jose State University in 2013. He moved to Los Angeles after graduating in 2013 to pursue his acting career.
How tall is FouseyTube?
The social media personality has a normal body measurement. Fousey Tube stands at a height of 5 feet and 10 inches (1.78 m). The YouTube sensation is approximately 75 kg in weight.
When did FouseyTube start Youtube?
Fousey has had an array of YouTube channels throughout his career, however, he started his most famous, FouseyTube, on March 21, 2011.
His first video ever accumulated 25,000 views almost instantly.
He originally posted videos of comedy skits before creating his channel DoseofFousey which included vlogs about the YouTuber’s life.
Fousey took a hiatus from the popular video-sharing site until 2021 when he returned to document his boxing journey on his third YouTube channel called Fousey.
Throughout his YouTube career, Fousey won three awards including two Streamy Awards in 2015 and 2016.
In 2017, Fousey took home a Diamond Creator Award at the YouTube Creator Awards.
Apart from YouTube, Fousey has ventured out to popular live-streaming platforms such as Twitch and Kick.
What is FouseyTube’s net worth?
FouseyTube has had a successful career in the entertainment industry for over a decade. Although he’s had a fall and rise moments, he has accumulated an estimated current net worth of $4 million and earns an insane salary, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
FouseyTube’s fortune is expected to grow in the coming years as he signs brand $15,000,000 worth contract with Kick following Twitch ban for taking advantage of a drunk s*x trafficking victim.
Is FouseyTube married or dating anyone?
The famous YouTuber is presumably singel and not in any relationship. He has never been married to anyone and isn’t engaged.
Despite not having a wife or a girlfriend at the moment, it doesn’t mean he hasn’t been in love before. He was dating longtime friend Simmi Singh since mid-2018. The duo separated and she announced her relationship with actor Lukas Charles Stafford in April 2022.
Simmi Singh is an American YouTuber, Actress, and Comedian. She is well known for her YouTube channel ‘Simmi Singh‘ where she posts comedy skits.
Does FouseyTube have any children?
YouTuber Yousef Erakat aka FouseyTube is not yet a father and hence he has no kids. There are no confirmed reports that suggest he has welcomed a son or a daughter with a woman.
However, he surely would want to have an experience of how fatherhood looks like when he meets his partner and they have children.