Kick IRL Streamer & Former YouTube Star
Fousey is one of the most recognisable figures from YouTube’s golden era — a prank and social-experiment creator who built a following of over ten million before moving into live streaming on Twitch and Kick. He has also become known for his openness about mental health. His net worth is estimated at around $4 million.
Who Is Fousey?
Fousey, also known as FouseyTube, is an American content creator best known for his early YouTube prank videos and social experiments, and more recently for IRL live streaming. He is a Palestinian-American creator whose background has shaped much of his content.
Fousey’s Early Life & Background
Fousey’s real name is Yousef Erakat, and he was born on 22 January 1990 in Fremont, California, into a Palestinian-American Muslim family. He grew up with three older siblings.
How Fousey Got Into Streaming
He launched FouseyTube in 2011, first with fitness content and then with Middle Eastern-themed sketches and pranks that made him a global star. In later years he moved into music and live streaming on Twitch and Kick.
Fousey’s Streaming Career
At his YouTube peak, Fousey had over ten million subscribers and billions of views, earning a Diamond Play Button and Streamy nominations. He now streams IRL content on Kick, joining other IRL creators like Ice Poseidon.
Fousey on Kick
On Kick, Fousey offers a more unfiltered, real-time version of his personality through IRL streams.
Fousey’s Net Worth & Income
How Much Is Fousey Worth?
Fousey’s net worth is estimated at around $4 million (est.), built across YouTube, streaming and other ventures. This is an approximation.
How Does Fousey Make Money?
His income comes from YouTube, live streaming, music and sponsorships. The exact breakdown is not public.
Fousey’s Personal Life
Fousey’s Age, Birthday & Zodiac
Born on 22 January 1990, Fousey is 36 years old. His star sign is Aquarius.
Fousey’s Real Name & Nationality
His real name is Yousef Erakat. He is American, of Palestinian heritage, from Fremont, California.
Fousey and Mental Health
Fousey has spoken openly about his struggles with anxiety, depression and burnout, and about recovery — an honesty that has become a defining part of his public story.
Why Is Fousey So Popular?
Fousey’s appeal spans eras: he was a defining voice of early influencer culture, and his candour about personal struggles has kept him relatable to a long-time audience even as the platforms have changed.
Fousey on Social Media
Fousey is active on Kick, YouTube, Instagram and X. His channels are linked above. Explore more in our streamers directory or the IRL section.
Fousey — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fousey’s real name?
Fousey’s real name is Yousef Erakat.
How old is Fousey?
He is 36 years old. He was born on 22 January 1990.
What is Fousey’s net worth?
It is estimated at around $4 million (est.).
What platform does Fousey stream on?
He streams IRL content on Kick, after fame on YouTube and Twitch.
What is Fousey known for?
He is known for early YouTube pranks and social experiments and, later, IRL streaming.
Where is Fousey from?
He is American, from Fremont, California.