FouseyTube
| Yousef Erakat | ||||||||||
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| Born | Yousef Saleh Erakat January 22, 1990 Fremont, California, U.S. | |||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||
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| YouTube information | ||||||||||
| Also known as | fouseyTUBE, fousey | |||||||||
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| Years active | 2011–present | |||||||||
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| Subscribers | 8 million subscribers[1] (January 2016) | |||||||||
| Total views | 1.059 billion views[1] (January 2016) | |||||||||
| Network | Collective Digital Studio | |||||||||
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Last updated: 19 October 2015 Statistics shown are representative of the main "fouseyTUBE" channel only. | ||||||||||
Yousef Saleh Erakat (Arabic: يوسف صالح عريقات;), better known by his stage name FouseyTube (stylized fouseyTUBE), is a Palestinian[2][3]-American YouTube personality, vlogger, comedian, prankster, actor, rapper, and motivational speaker who produces parodies, vlogs, comedy sketches and pranks on YouTube.[4]
Early life
Yousef Erakat was born on January 22, 1990[5] in Fremont, California.[6][7] His parents are of Palestinian origin. He has three older siblings, Mohammad, Ahmad and Noura Erakat. He graduated from San Jose State University as a theatre arts major. Erakat moved to Los Angeles once he graduated from SJSU to pursue his acting career.[8][9][10]
He's fake !
YouTube
Erakat has had multiple YouTube channels in the past, namely ones relating to fitness. It wasn't until he started making Middle Eastern videos that grew his popularity. His past channels included him following a workout routine, P90X, and giving a review and before and after of his journey.[11]
In 2012, Erakat was listed 3rd on the list of "40 Inspiring Muslims Under 40" by MBMuslima Magazine.[12]
On January 1, 2015, Erakat released his first single "Prideland" under the stage name "fousey".[13] A music video for the song was released the same day on his daily vlog channel DOSEofFOUSEY.[14]
Erakat was invited by Quest Nutrition to unveil their newest protein bar flavor by allowing him to prank other popular YouTube personalities, namely by pieing them in the face. The video has reached over a million views.[15]
On October 3rd, 2015, Erakat showcased his BMW M4 with a full transformation. Inspired by his Nike shoe composed of his favorite colors, he took his car to West Coast Customs in hopes of drastically changing his car to represent not only his favorite colors, but his YouTube audience as well, of which he calls the "bruh bruhs". Erakat enjoyed the turnout and showcased it on both his daily vlog channel as well as his main channel fouseyTUBE.[16][17]
On October 6 2015, it was announced that Erakat had signed with Creative Artists Agency, a popular agency located in Century City, Los Angeles.[18][19] His pranks are fake.
Personal life
Erakat is a Muslim and follows the Islamic faith. He is an outspoken critic of people who plug in stereotypes for Muslims.[20]
On July 1st, 2014, Erakat uploaded a video to his vlog channel titled "WHY I WANTED TO END MY LIFE". In this video, Erakat discussed how he passed by a tattoo parlor and got a tattoo on a whim, and soon after got another. He later regretted the decision due to the stigma in some Arab and Muslim families concerning tattoos, and hid them.[21]
Erakat struggles with ongoing depression, addiction and bipolar disorder. He mentions it many times in his daily vlogging, and also announced it on VH1.[22] He was nominated for Pranks and Show of The Year at the 5th Streamy Awards and on September 18th, he won the Show of The Year award.[23]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Category | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | fouseyTUBE | Pranks | 4th Streamy Awards | Nominated | [24] |
| 2015 | YouTube Comedian | Shorty Awards | Nominated | [25] | |
| YouTube Star of the Year presented by A&E | Nominated | ||||
| Snapchatter | Nominated | ||||
| Pranks | 5th Streamy Awards | Nominated | [26] | ||
| Show of The Year | Won | [27] |
References
- ^ a b "About fouseyTUBE". YouTube.
- ^ "In defense of FouseyTube". Sixteen Minutes To Palestine. January 22, 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ^ "Palestinian prankster is a YouTube star". Times of Israel. April 29, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
- ^ Tomchak, Anne-Marie (25 April 2014). "#BBCtrending: How FouseyTUBE became a YouTube star". BBC. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
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- ^ DOSEofFOUSEY, "YouTube", September 6, 2014.
- ^ "Yousef Erakat". Networth / YouTube. 1 January 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ^ "#BBCtrending: How FouseyTUBE became a YouTube star - BBC News". BBC News. 25 April 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "Comedian FouseyTUBE to perform in Dearborn Jan. 17". www.arabamericannews.com. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "The Argus: Theater Student Becomes YouTube Sensation With Funny Videos | SJSU Newsroom". blogs.sjsu.edu. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "Team Beachbody - Member Profile". Team Beachbody. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "The Stories of 40 Inspirational Muslims under 40". Issuu. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "Prideland - Single - fousey". 1 January 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ "PRIDELAND (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". DOSEofFOUSEY / YouTube. 1 January 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ "Quest Prank Video Hits a Million Views in under a Week | Business Wire". www.businesswire.com. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "YouTuber FouseyTube Gets His BMW 435i Officially Pimped - Video". 5 October 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ "Yousef Erakat AKA FouseyTube Just Pimped Out His BMW 435i". Art of Gears. 4 October 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ "FouseyTube Signs with CAA as Agency Continues its Digital Talent Drive - VideoInk". 6 October 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "YouTube Star FouseyTube Signs With Talent Agency". Time_(magazine). 6 October 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "Yousef Saleh Erakat aka FouseyTUBE speaks out against American Sniper: "this movie is propaganda"". The Muslim Vibe. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "What made YouTube's two biggest male Muslim stars cry on camera?". Aquila Style. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "Best Speeches of the 5th Annual Streamy Awards". Entertainmentmonthly. 18 September 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ "FouseyTUBE, Cameron Dallas Win Big At 2015 Streamy Awards". Tubefilter. 18 September 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ "4th Annual Winners & Nominees". Streamys. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
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{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "5th Annual Winners & Nominees". Streamys. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "FouseyTube, Cameron Dallas win Streamys". USAToday. 18 September 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
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