Did Mrbeast Really Buy The Nfl? Unpacking The Wild Socal Rumor

MrBeast’s NFL Bombshell: What’s Really Going Down?

Yo, SoCal fam, did our boy MrBeast just drop the ultimate flex by claiming he bought the NFL? The internet’s most subscribed YouTuber, Jimmy Donaldson, got everyone in a tizzy when he posted a video on YouTube and X, straight-up saying, 'I bought the NFL and put a YouTuber on each team!' Now, with the new football season kicking off, this had us all picturing him rolling up to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood like a true LA kingpin.

But hold up - before you start imagining MrBeast calling plays for the Rams or Chargers, let’s get real. That video? It’s not what it seems. With the NFL valued at a jaw-dropping $7.65 billion (per CNBC’s 2025 Official NFL Team Valuations), buying the whole league ain’t exactly something you can Venmo over brunch at Venice Beach.

So, what’s the tea? Let’s break it down and see if this is just some Hollywood-style hype or the real deal.

Behind the Hype: A Clever Collab, Not a Cash-Out

Alright, here’s the 411 - MrBeast didn’t buy the NFL. Nope, not even close. That viral vid is actually a slick partnership between the NFL and YouTube to hype up the new season, which started on September 4. Think of it as a blockbuster trailer, not a deed to the league.

'Man, I thought MrBeast was about to turn the Super Bowl into a YouTube challenge!' - a fan tweeted, echoing the confusion and hype around this stunt.

Adding to the buzz, YouTube snagged global rights to stream the recent Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs game, which went down in Brazil on Friday (01:00 BST, Saturday). And just to clear the air, the NFL isn’t owned by one person - it’s a collective of all 32 teams, with a total value of $228 billion. That’s way outta MrBeast’s estimated $1 billion net worth, even with his insane YouTube hustle.

Wait, What About TikTok? Another MrBeast Power Move?

Before the NFL rumors had us shook, MrBeast was already stirring up drama over another big buy. Back in January, he jokingly tweeted, 'Okay fine, I’ll buy TikTok so it doesn’t get banned.' But what started as a meme turned semi-serious when US law firm Paul Hastings announced Donaldson was teaming up with tech entrepreneur Jesse Tinsley and a syndicate of investors for an all-cash bid on TikTok’s US operations.

That said, don’t get it twisted - his spokesperson, Matthew Hiltzik, told the Associated Press that MrBeast hasn’t officially jumped into any bids. So, no TikTok takeover just yet, but you know this Cali-vibe creator keeps us guessing.

Whether it’s fake-buying the NFL or teasing a TikTok deal, MrBeast knows how to keep the internet - and all of us from the 405 to the 101 - on our toes. What’s next? Maybe a collab at the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Stick with us for the latest on this wild ride!

More MrBeast Madness: What Else Is Brewing?

While we’re debunking rumors, let’s not sleep on the other buzz around MrBeast. Word on the street (and by street, we mean X) is that his new game show concept has folks pointing out some serious irony. Details are still under wraps, but it’s got that classic MrBeast chaos we love.

Plus, he’s calling on creators to join what he’s hyping as the 'biggest collab ever.' If that doesn’t scream Malibu-style drama, we don’t know what does. So, whether he’s 'buying' leagues or dropping epic projects, MrBeast is keeping that SoCal energy alive and poppin’.

Got thoughts on this wild story? Hit us up and let’s chat about what MrBeast might pull next - maybe a takeover of Dodger Stadium? Stay tuned, LA fam!