Fans of MrBeast were shocked to learn about his 2018 arrest, which occurred when he was just 19 years old. The YouTube star, known for his grand challenges and massive giveaways, was arrested after driving 122 MPH in an illegal street race on a North Carolina highway.
The incident took place at around 2:30 a.m., according to reports from the Tar River Times. Police claimed that MrBeast and another vehicle were speeding and racing each other. MrBeast was pulled over and taken into custody for reckless driving, speeding 122 mph in a 70 mph zone, and participating in a speed competition. He was held on a $100,000 bond at the time.
At the time of the arrest, MrBeast was likely driving a BMW i8, as he had posted a now-deleted video showcasing the car. He also admitted in that video that he had financed the car through YouTube earnings and by liquidating some of his cryptocurrency investments.
Although he has never publicly discussed the incident, the revelation has caught many fans off guard. Some Reddit users expressed surprise, with one writing, “I didn’t know MrBeast got arrested before, pretty shocking.” Another commented, “This is news to me, didn’t expect it.”
While MrBeast has kept a low profile about his arrest, he did address recent allegations of sexual misconduct within his company, continuing to maintain his reputation as one of YouTube’s most popular and charitable content creators.
