Miniminter
{{Short description|English influencer and streamer (born 1992)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Miniminter
| image = Miniminter in June 2024 at Soccer Aid 2024 charity match.png
| alt =
| caption = Minter at Soccer Aid 2024 in June 2024
| birth_name = Simon Edward Minter
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|09|07|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
| other_names =
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Influencer
- Twitch streamer
}}
| education = Berkhamsted School
University of Hull (dropped out)
| spouse = {{marriage|Talia Mar|2023}}
| module = {{Infobox YouTube personality|subbox=yes
| channels = {{hlist|[https://youtube.com/user/Miniminter Miniminter]|[https://youtube.com/user/MM7Games MM7Games]|[https://youtube.com/user/MiniminterClips MiniminterClips]| [https://youtube.com/user/MiniminterExtra MiniminterExtra]}}
| years_active = 2012–present
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| subscribers = {{Rounddown|{{Sum|10.4|5.5|1.46|0.432}}|1}} million (combined)See:
- {{Cite web |title=Miniminter's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/miniminter |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014190735/https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/miniminter |archive-date=14 October 2022 |access-date=27 February 2024 |website=Social Blade}}
- {{Cite web |title=MM7Game's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/mm7games |website=Social Blade |access-date=27 February 2024 |archive-date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014190758/https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/mm7games |url-status=live }}
- {{Cite web |title=MiniminterClips's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/miniminterclips |website=Social Blade |access-date=27 February 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227200814/https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/miniminterclips |url-status=live }}
- {{Cite web |title=MiniminterExtra's YouTube Stats |url=https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/minimintershorts |website=Social Blade |access-date=27 February 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227200814/https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/minimintershorts |url-status=live }}
| views = {{Rounddown|{{Sum|4.04|3.12|0.671|0.279}}|1}} billion (combined)
| associated_acts = Sidemen
| silver_button = yes
| silver_year = 2014
| gold_button = yes
| gold_year = 2014
| diamond_button = yes
| diamond_year = 2022
}}
| module2 = {{Infobox Twitch streamer
| subbox = yes
| channel_name = miniminter
| years_active = 2013–present
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| followers = 2.1 million
| stats_update = 10 December 2024
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Simon Edward Minter (born 7 September 1992), better known as Miniminter, is an English influencer and streamer.{{Cite web |title=Simon Edward MINTER – Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House) |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/5SC4wOQFsIECPbzHLvVJZkmPt_o/appointments |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk |language=en}} He is a member and co-founder of the British influencer group the Sidemen, as well as a co-owner of XIX Vodka, Sidemen Clothing, restaurant chain Sides, and cereal brand Best Breakfasts. He is also the co-founder of M7 Education, a non-profit organization.
Minter's YouTube career started in 2012, primarily focusing on FIFA gaming videos. Over time, he diversified his content, incorporating vlogs, challenges, and collaborations with other influencers.{{Cite web |last=IZEA |date=2 May 2018 |title=Top British YouTubers: Top Vloggers To Subscribe To |url=https://izea.com/2018/05/02/top-british-youtubers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210919232228/https://izea.com/2018/05/02/top-british-youtubers/ |archive-date=19 September 2021 |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=IZEA |language=en-US}} In 2016, he was ranked 17th on Business Insider{{'}}s list of "The 19 biggest British YouTube stars". As of January 2025, his main YouTube channel has over 10.4 million subscribers and over 4.1 billion views.
Early life and education
Simon Edward Minter was born on 7 September 1992 in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, to British parents.{{Cite web |date=18 November 2019 |title=SOMEONE DREW MY LIFE |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlSUKNYhPrk |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240824120625/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=RlSUKNYhPrk |archive-date=24 August 2024 |access-date=24 August 2024 |website=YouTube |publisher=MM7Games}} He is the youngest of three siblings.{{Cite web |last=Roberts |first=Hannah |date=24 November 2016 |title=The 19 biggest British YouTube stars |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/the-uks-most-popular-youtube-channels-2016-11 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111225905/https://www.businessinsider.com/the-uks-most-popular-youtube-channels-2016-11 |archive-date=11 November 2023 |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}} He attended Berkhamsted School, a private boys' school, where he first encountered Olajide "KSI" Olatunji. Although the two initially disliked each other, they later became close friends.{{Cite web |last=Hamilton |first=Shona Ghosh, Isobel Asher |date=21 July 2018 |title=The rise of KSI, the 26-year-old YouTube millionaire who beat Logan Paul in a professional boxing match |url=https://www.businessinsider.com.au/who-is-ksi-the-youtube-star-2018-7 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722113240/https://www.businessinsider.com.au/who-is-ksi-the-youtube-star-2018-7 |archive-date=22 July 2018 |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=Business Insider Australia |language=en}} During the early stages of KSI's YouTube channel, Minter contributed as a cinematographer and assisted in creating content before starting his own channel.{{Cite web |date=13 November 2019 |title=The rise of a YouTube millionaire and celebrity boxing pioneer |url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3037479/ksi-how-youtube-millionaire-who-beat-logan-paul-celebrity |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213191927/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3037479/ksi-how-youtube-millionaire-who-beat-logan-paul-celebrity |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=25 August 2018 |title=We interviewed KSI, the YouTuber who's about to box Logan Paul, to see where his head's at the day before his big fight |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/bi/sports/sports-we-interviewed-ksi-the-youtuber-whos-about-to-box-logan-paul-to-see-where-his/sd871hz |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717073815/https://www.pulse.com.gh/bi/sports/sports-we-interviewed-ksi-the-youtuber-whos-about-to-box-logan-paul-to-see-where-his/sd871hz |archive-date=17 July 2022 |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=Pulse Ghana |language=en}}
Minter briefly studied criminology at the University of Hull but left his studies to pursue a full-time career in YouTube content creation.{{Cite book |last=Sidemen |url=https://archive.org/details/sidemenbook0000unse |title=Sidemen: The Book |date=18 October 2016 |publisher=Hodder |isbn=978-1473648166 |page=[https://archive.org/details/sidemenbook0000unse/page/33 33], 52–57 |authorlink=Sidemen}}
Internet career
Minter created his first YouTube channel, Miniminter, in February 2008, though he did not upload his first video until December 2012. He stated that the "mini" part of his username "miniminter" was a reference to his height when he was young and is also a reference to him being the youngest of three. Inspired by his friend JJ Olatunji, Minter began creating content while still a university student. Shortly thereafter, he decided to quit university to pursue YouTube full-time.{{Cite web |last=Wheeler |first=Charlie |date=30 May 2016 |title=What teens are watching on YouTube |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/what-your-14yearold-son-is-currently-watching-on-youtube/news-story/6da2eb44fa143d02b7213af69abb370c |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=dailytelegraph |language=en}} His early content primarily consisted of FIFA gameplay, vlogs, challenges, and football videos featuring his friends.{{Cite web |title=10 BRITISH GAMERS YOU NEED TO WATCH ON YOUTUBE |url=https://itp.live/content/5932-10-british-gamers-youtube-2019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629162153/https://itp.live/content/5932-10-british-gamers-youtube-2019 |archive-date=29 June 2021 |access-date=29 June 2021}}{{Cite journal |date=13 December 2018 |title=THE BEST FOOTBALL BROTHERS ON YOUTUBE |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNPk6tc02W4 |url-status=live |publisher=Miniminter |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320115708/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNPk6tc02W4 |archive-date=20 March 2023 |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=YouTube}}
File:KSI and Miniminter.jpg with KSI in 2018.]]
In September 2013, Simon Minter launched his second YouTube channel, MM7Games. A month later, he along with KSI, Josh Bradley (Zerkaa), Tobi Brown (TBJZL) and Ethan Payne (Behzinga) formed the Rockstar Games Social Club group the Ultimate Sidemen via Grand Theft Auto Online, later simplified to Sidemen.{{Cite web |last=Fogarty |first=Paul |date=17 September 2019 |title=YouTube: Get to know all seven Sidemen members – Ethan, Tobi, Harry! |url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/09/17/youtube-sidemen-members-ethan-tobi-harry-ksi-miniminter-vik/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209071019/https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/09/17/youtube-sidemen-members-ethan-tobi-harry-ksi-miniminter-vik/ |archive-date=9 February 2021 |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=HITC |language=en-GB}} By 2014, the group had expanded to seven members, adding Vikram Barn (Vikkstar123) and Harry Lewis (W2S). The Sidemen are known for their collaborative content, including weekly uploads of challenges, gameplay, and vlogs.{{Cite web |date=11 September 2019 |title=Insomnia Dubai: YouTube stars Sidemen coming to gaming convention |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/insomnia-dubai-youtube-stars-sidemen-coming-to-gaming-convention-1.909130 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121064014/https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/insomnia-dubai-youtube-stars-sidemen-coming-to-gaming-convention-1.909130 |archive-date=21 January 2021 |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=The National |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=10 September 2019 |title=YouTube stars The Sidemen at Insomnia Dubai Gaming Festival |url=https://gulfnews.com/going-out/events/youtube-stars-the-sidemen-at-insomnia-dubai-gaming-festival-1.66332042 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027153117/https://gulfnews.com/going-out/events/youtube-stars-the-sidemen-at-insomnia-dubai-gaming-festival-1.66332042 |archive-date=27 October 2019 |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}} Minter's channel gained rapid popularity in 2014, achieving 100,000 subscribers in March{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SkwjzL8UTQ |title=VLOG {{!}} Q&A! |date=2014-03-29 |last=Miniminter |access-date=2025-01-02 |via=YouTube}} and one million subscribers in November.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJS_goP1m_w |title=BEST VIDEO EVER - 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL! |date=2014-11-30 |last=Miniminter |access-date=2025-01-02 |via=YouTube}}
In 2016, Minter and the Sidemen organized the Upload influencer event, a gathering that allowed fans to interact with the Sidemen and other web video creators. The second and final Upload event took place in September 2017.{{Cite web |title=Looking Back at 2017's Most Exciting Influencer Event |url=https://www.blu-digital.co.uk//blog/looking-back-at-2017-s-most-exciting-influencer-event/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214010549/https://www.blu-digital.co.uk//blog/looking-back-at-2017-s-most-exciting-influencer-event/ |archive-date=14 December 2024 |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=blu-digital.co.uk |language=en}}
In September 2016, he reached five million subscribers.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-dApq6_zlA |title=5 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!! |date=2016-09-08 |last=Miniminter |access-date=2025-01-02 |via=YouTube}} Later in November 2016, he was ranked 17th on Business Insider's list of "The 19 biggest British YouTube stars". He reached 10 million subscribers in May 2022.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLrF6se-2MM |title=I HIT 10 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS! |date=2022-05-31 |last=Miniminter |access-date=2025-01-02 |via=YouTube}}
Other ventures
= Business ventures =
{{Main|Sidemen#Other ventures}}
Minter and the Sidemen have founded multiple businesses throughout their online careers. In 2014 the group launched a clothing brand under the Sidemen Clothing banner.{{Cite web |last=Andrews |first=Farah |date=11 September 2019 |title=Insomnia Dubai: YouTube stars Sidemen coming to gaming convention |url=https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/insomnia-dubai-youtube-stars-sidemen-coming-to-gaming-convention-1.909130 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027153116/https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/insomnia-dubai-youtube-stars-sidemen-coming-to-gaming-convention-1.909130 |archive-date=27 October 2019 |access-date=29 October 2024 |website=The National}} In November 2021, they founded a restaurant chain known as Sides in collaboration with Reef.{{Cite web |last=Tabahriti |first=Sam |date=13 March 2022 |title=A fried chicken restaurant run by 7 YouTubers has opened its first branch after initially operating as a ghost kitchen. See inside. |url=https://www.businessinsider.com.au/sidemen-ksi-sides-fried-chicken-store-youtubers-2022-3 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220321213245/https://www.businessinsider.com.au/sidemen-ksi-sides-fried-chicken-store-youtubers-2022-3 |archive-date=21 March 2022 |access-date=29 October 2024 |website=Business Insider}} In October 2022, they launched their own vodka brand known as XIX Vodka.{{Cite news |date=23 October 2021 |title=Who are the Sidemen? How KSI and friends amassed 123 million followers |url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/who-are-the-sidemen-how-ksi-and-friends-amassed-123-million-followers-cdnbjjswd |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211023194702/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/who-are-the-sidemen-how-ksi-and-friends-amassed-123-million-followers-cdnbjjswd |archive-date=23 October 2021 |access-date=29 October 2024 |work=The Times}} in March 2024, they launched a breakfast cereal brand known as Best Cereal in collaboration with Mornflake.{{Cite web |last=Gutelle |first=Sam |date=2024-03-21 |title=The Sidemen have sold 100,000 boxes of cereal two weeks after launching their breakfast brand |url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2024/03/21/sidemen-breakfast-cereal-brand-best-sales/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=Tubefilter |language=en-US}}
= ''What's Good'' podcast =
In November 2018, Minter and fellow influencer Randolph created a podcast called What's Good podcast.{{Cite web |title=What's Good Podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/@Whatsgoodpodcast/videos |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=YouTube |language=en}} The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.{{Cite web |title=What's Good with Miniminter and Randolph |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-good-with-miniminter-and-randolph/id1439342903 |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=Apple Podcasts |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=What's Good with Miniminter and Randolph |url=https://open.spotify.com/show/5FZRbcqLZuibGcJw7VP1vP |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=Spotify |language=en}}
= Investment =
In July 2023, it was revealed that Minter had invested in notwoways, an East London sneaker brand owned by influencer Callum "Callux" McGinley.{{Cite web |last=Bottomley |first=Tom |date=2023-07-28 |title=Sneaker brand notwoways secures £2.3m investment to turbo charge growth |url=https://www.theindustry.fashion/sneaker-brand-notwoways-secures-2-3m-investment-to-turbo-charge-growth/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527024347/https://www.theindustry.fashion/sneaker-brand-notwoways-secures-2-3m-investment-to-turbo-charge-growth/ |archive-date=27 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=TheIndustry.fashion |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Nigel |date=21 August 2023 |title=UK sneaker brand Notwoways secures £2.3m in fresh funding |url=https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Uk-sneaker-brand-notwoways-secures-2-3m-in-fresh-funding,1544560.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527024342/https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Uk-sneaker-brand-notwoways-secures-2-3m-in-fresh-funding,1544560.html |archive-date=27 May 2024 |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=FashionNetwork |language=en-UK}}
= Baller League UK =
In November 2024, it was announced that Minter would manage one of the 12 teams in the upcoming Baller League UK, a six-a-side football competition set to be broadcast on Sky Sports.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-26 |title=Baller League: KSI, Gary Lineker, Luis Figo & John Terry among names involved in new football league |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3rx5ll9y3zo |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}{{Cite news |last=Buckingham |first=Philip |last2=Stafford-Bloor |first2=Seb |title=What is Baller League, why are KSI and IShowSpeed involved and is it a game-changer? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5949002/2024/11/26/baller-league-explained-ksi-ishowspeed/ |access-date=2024-12-31 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}{{Cite web |last=SkySports |date=25 March 2025 |title=Baller League UK fixtures, schedule, teams, managers and rules plus how to watch or stream on Sky Sports |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13326162/baller-league-all-you-need-to-know-on-format-teams-managers-and-how-to-watch-live-on-sky-and-now |access-date=26 March 2025 |website=Sky Sports}} In March 2025, it was revealed that Minter would manage a team named M7 FC. The team won its first match on 24 March 2025, defeating Wembley Rangers AFC 3–2.{{Cite web |last=SkySports |date=25 March 2025 |title=Baller League LIVE on Sky Sports! Luis Figo, John Terry, Angry Ginge and Sidemen involved in new six-a-side tournament |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/13334936/baller-league-live-on-sky-sports-luis-figo-john-terry-angry-ginge-and-sidemen-involved-in-new-six-a-side-tournament |access-date=26 March 2025 |website=Sky Sports}}
Personal life
In February 2014, Minter moved into the "Sidemen House" with fellow Sidemen members KSI, Zerkaa, and Vikkstar123.{{Cite news |title=TikTok UK house: Who's in it and what do you need to know? – CBBC Newsround |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52354393 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610013433/https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52354393 |archive-date=10 June 2020 |access-date=29 June 2021 |language=en-GB}} From late 2018 through early 2019, the four left the second Sidemen House, and Minter moved into a London flat with Olatunji, where they lived together until 2022.{{Cite web |date=31 October 2018 |title=Vikkstar123 explains why he's leaving the Sidemen House |url=https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/vikkstar123-explains-why-hes-leaving-the-sidemen-house-205872/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718122937/https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/vikkstar123-explains-why-hes-leaving-the-sidemen-house-205872/ |archive-date=18 July 2020 |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=15 April 2020 |title=KSI: 'My motto is this: prove people wrong' |url=https://inews.co.uk/culture/ksi-logan-paul-youtuber-boxer-rapper-interview-songs-reputation-poppin-release-date-418696 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627005704/https://inews.co.uk/culture/ksi-logan-paul-youtuber-boxer-rapper-interview-songs-reputation-poppin-release-date-418696 |archive-date=27 June 2020 |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=inews.co.uk |language=en}}
Minter has been in a relationship with singer and internet personality, Talia Mar since 2017. They moved in together in February 2022.{{Cite web |title=TALIA MAR on Instagram: "We've moved innnnn 🔑" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CZpSas4t1zV/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217032650/https://www.instagram.com/p/CZpSas4t1zV/ |archive-date=17 February 2023 |access-date=17 February 2023 |language=en |via=Instagram}} On 24 June 2022, it was announced the couple were engaged via Instagram.{{Cite web |last=Bain |first=Ellissa |date=25 June 2022 |title=INSIDE SIDEMEN STAR SIMON MINTER AND TALIA MAR'S RELATIONSHIP AS PAIR GET ENGAGED |url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/06/25/simon-minter-and-talia-mar/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625115308/https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/06/25/simon-minter-and-talia-mar/ |archive-date=25 June 2022 |access-date=25 June 2022 |website=hitc}} The couple later got married on 3 June 2023 in Italy.{{Cite web |last=Bain |first=Ellissa |date=6 June 2023 |title=INSIDE MINIMINTER AND TALIA MAR'S MAGICAL ITALY WEDDING |url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2023/06/06/inside-miniminter-and-talia-mars-magical-italy-wedding/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611021824/https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2023/06/06/inside-miniminter-and-talia-mars-magical-italy-wedding/ |archive-date=11 June 2023 |access-date=10 June 2023 |website=hitc}} On 24 January 2025, via a music video for the song "365" by Mar, it was announced the couple were expecting their first child.{{cite web|title=Talia Mar - 365 (Official Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqdUBkO-zjo|access-date= 24 January 2025|via=YouTube}} It was announced on 31 January via Minter's video that the couple are expecting a girl.{{cite web|title=SIDEMEN REACT TO PREGNANCY! WE'RE HAVING A...|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW_XHtm1BJw|access-date= 31 January 2025|via=YouTube}}
Minter is a life-long Leeds United F.C. supporter.{{Cite web |date=17 May 2018 |title=Sidemen duo Miniminter and Tobi Jizzle relishing second Valley appearance {{!}} Charlton Athletic Football Club |url=https://www.charltonafc.com/news/view/5afd3e9d41bff/sidemen-duo-miniminter-and-tobi-jizzle-relishing-second-valley-appearance |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240721000913/https://www.charltonafc.com/news/view/5afd3e9d41bff/sidemen-duo-miniminter-and-tobi-jizzle-relishing-second-valley-appearance |archive-date=21 July 2024 |access-date=19 December 2024 |website=charltonafc |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=21 October 2020 |title=The 11 most famous Leeds United fans you might not realise support the Whites |url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/the-11-most-famous-leeds-united-fans-you-might-not-realise-support-the-whites-3010894 |access-date=19 December 2024 |website=Yorkshire Evening Post |language=en}}
Philanthropy
In October 2019, he donated $10,010 to Team Trees, a project organized by MrBeast and Mark Rober, that plants one tree for every dollar donated.{{Cite web |last=Leskin |first=Paige |title=YouTuber MrBeast's tree-planting campaign reached its goal of raising $20 million. Here's the list of prominent people who have donated, including Elon Musk, Jeffree Star, and even the CEO of YouTube. |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-pewdiepie-jeffree-star-donate-mrbeast-youtube-tree-planting-2019-10 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200209061044/https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-pewdiepie-jeffree-star-donate-mrbeast-youtube-tree-planting-2019-10 |archive-date=9 February 2020 |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}
On 9 June 2024, Minter participated in Soccer Aid 2024, a football charity match held at the Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England, where he played for team England XI.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Michael |date=9 June 2024 |title=Soccer Aid LIVE: England v World XI result and reaction after Eden Hazard and Ellen White score at Stamford Bridge |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/soccer-aid-live-stream-england-world-xi-score-b2558739.html?page=7 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610135239/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/soccer-aid-live-stream-england-world-xi-score-b2558739.html?page=7 |archive-date=10 June 2024 |access-date=19 December 2024 |website=The Independent}}
On 14 February 2025, Minter participated in "Match for Hope 2025", a football charity event hosted in Doha, Qatar, as a player for team AboFlah & KSI, facing off against team Chunkz & IShowSpeed. The match ended with team AboFlah & KSI's 6-5 victory over team Chunkz & IShowSpeed. The event managed to raise more than $10.7 million for charity.{{Cite web |last=Schneider |first=Jacob |date=2025-02-14 |title=USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino coaches team Chunkz x IShowSpeed to narrow 6-5 loss vs. team KSI x AboFlah at Match For Hope charity game |url=https://www.goal.com/en/lists/usmnt-boss-mauricio-pochettino-coaches-team-chunkz-x-ishowspeed-in-thrilling-6-5-loss-vs-team-ksi-x-aboflah-at-match-for-hope-charity-game/blt3fc2dbe393375935 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=GOAL |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Ethan |date=2025-02-14 |title=Match for Hope 2025's full lineup of football legends and celebrities |url=https://www.football.london/premier-league/match-for-hope-2025-lineup-30991243 |access-date=2025-02-15 |website=Football London |language=en}}
= M7 Education =
In December 2018, Minter co-founded M7 Education, a non-profit organization, with his brother. The organization focuses on providing students with visual learning experiences through field trips, fully funded by M7 Education, instead of traditional classroom-based methods.{{Cite web |title=Team |url=https://www.m7e.co.uk/team |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629093823/https://www.m7e.co.uk/team |archive-date=29 June 2021 |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=M7 EDUCATION |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Services |url=https://www.m7education.org.uk/services |access-date=23 August 2024 |website=M7 Education |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://www.m7education.org.uk/about |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823191651/https://www.m7education.org.uk/about |archive-date=23 August 2024 |access-date=23 August 2024 |website=M7 Education |language=en-GB}}
In January 2025, Minter, through his non-profit organization M7 Education, partnered with the GLF Schools’ Foundation and sneaker retailer Kick Game to provide new trainers to students at Chestnut Park Primary School in West Croydon, London. The initiative aimed to support Year 6 students and members of the school’s rap club by ensuring they had suitable footwear for winter.{{Cite web |last=insidecroydon |date=2025-01-17 |title=YouTuber Miniminter delights primary pupils with shoe delivery |url=https://insidecroydon.com/2025/01/17/youtuber-miniminter-delights-primary-pupils-with-shoe-delivery/ |access-date=2025-03-26 |website=Inside Croydon |language=en-US}}
Filmography
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|+Web Roles !Year !Title !Role !Platform !Notes !Ref |
2014
| rowspan="4" |Himself |Web video miniseries; Main role; 5 episodes |
2017
|Episode: "The Shape of 2017" |
2018
|Main role; 7 episodes |
rowspan="1" |2024
|YouTube |Special Spin-Off Episode |
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|+ Television roles |
scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Network ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
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scope="row"| 2024–present
|scope="row"| Inside | Host | YouTube, Side+{{efn|group=upper-alpha|Series 1 was shown on the Sidemen and Moresidemen YouTube channels with extras and unseen moments being shown on Side+. Series 2 onwards will be exclusively on Netflix with companion shows being shown on Side+}}, Netflix | Reality show created by the Sidemen |
scope="row"| 2025–present
|scope="row"| Baller League UK | Himself | Six-a-side football league |
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|+ Music videos |
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! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Artist(s) !Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}} |
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scope="row" |2017
| "The End" | rowspan="4"| Himself |
scope="row" |2022
| "Don't Lie" |
scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2025
| "365" |
"Chemical"
| Vikkstar, Adalaide Adams | style="text-align:center;"|{{cite web|title=Vikkstar - Chemical (feat. Adalaide Adams) [Music Video]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAKU_WAkBvM|access-date=7 May 2025|via=YouTube}} |
Discography
=Singles=
=Other charted songs=
=Guest appearances=
=Music videos=
Bibliography
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|+ !Year !Title !Publisher !ISBN identifier !Ref. |
2016
|Coronet Books |{{ISBN|978-1473648166}} |{{Cite web |date=26 October 2016 |title=YouTube stars the Sidemen are frontrunners in race for Christmas books No 1 |url=http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/oct/26/youtube-stars-the-sidemen-are-frontrunners-in-race-for-books-christmas-no-1 |access-date=29 June 2021 |website=The Guardian |language=en}} |
Awards and nominations
= Listicles =
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|2016 |The 19 biggest British YouTube stars |17th |
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Notes
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References
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