Tubbo
{{Short description|English Twitch streamer and YouTuber (born 2003)}}
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| caption = Smith in 2021
| birth_name = Tobias James Smith
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| teams = Misfits Gaming (2022–2024)
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| years_active = 2018–present
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| followers = 5.3 million
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Tobias James Smith (born 23 December 2003), known online as Tubbo, is a British Twitch streamer and YouTuber who is primarily known for creating Minecraft content. He is also known for his time on the Dream SMP, an invite-only survival multiplayer (SMP) Minecraft server. As of May 2024, he had 5.3 million followers on Twitch, making him the 69th most followed streamer on the platform.{{Cite web |title=The Most Followed Twitch Streamers, May 2024 |url=https://www.twitchmetrics.net/channels/follower |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=www.twitchmetrics.net}}{{Cite web |title=Tubbo - Statistics |url=https://twitchtracker.com/tubbo/statistics |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=TwitchTracker |language=en}} He was nominated for Best Minecraft streamer at the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Streamer Awards.
Career
= 2018–2020: Early career =
Smith created his Twitch account, "Tubbo", in 2018. He predominantly streamed Minecraft and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive content.{{Cite web |title=Tubbo - Streamer Overview & Stats |url=https://twitchtracker.com/tubbo |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=TwitchTracker |language=en}}
He created his YouTube account in 2018, and mostly uploaded Minecraft content.{{Cite web |title=Tubbo - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/@Tubbo |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=www.youtube.com}}
= 2020–present: Rise to popularity and Dream SMP =
Smith's popularity grew significantly after joining the Dream SMP, an invite-only Minecraft survival multiplayer (SMP) server, in 2020.{{Cite web |last=Fay |first=Kacee |date=2023-03-22 |title=Minecraft streamer Tubbo could break incredible subscriber milestone after being live for 22 consecutive days |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/minecraft-streamer-tubbo-could-break-incredible-subscriber-milestone-after-being-live-for-22-consecutive-days |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2022-02-02 |title=Dream SMP Members Tubbo And Ranboo Picked Up By Misfits Gaming Group |url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2022/02/02/misfits-gaming-group-signs-tubbo-ranboo/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Tubefilter |language=en-US}} He quickly became a key character on the server, often collaborating with fellow streamers like TommyInnit and Dream, the server's owner.{{Cite magazine |last=D'Anastasio |first=Cecilia |title=In Minecraft's Dream SMP, All the Server's a Stage |url=https://www.wired.com/story/minecraft-dream-smp-political-drama/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |magazine=Wired |language=en-US |issn=1059-1028}}{{Cite web |last=Asarch |first=Steven |title=Minecraft's top streamers are taking over the internet with their exclusive roleplaying server called Dream SMP |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/dream-smp-members-minecraft-server-dsmp-wiki-which-what-video-2021-1 |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}
In February 2021, Smith participated in PogChamps 3, an online chess tournament for content creators hosted by Chess.com, reaching the semifinals of the consolation bracket before losing to fellow streamer Neekolul.{{Cite web |last=Team (CHESScom) |first=Chess com |date=2020-12-23 |title=PogChamps 3: All The Information |url=https://www.chess.com/article/view/pogchamps-3-all-the-information |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=Chess.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Green (NathanielGreen) |first=Nathaniel |date=2021-02-25 |title=PogChamps 3: Tubbo Advances To Consolation Semifinal |url=https://www.chess.com/news/view/chess-pogchamps-3-tubbo-wins |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=Chess.com |language=en-US}}
File:Tubbo in November 2021.png
In October 2021, Smith appeared in the infamous Twitch leaks, which disclosed the top Twitch streamers' revenue from August 2019 to October 2021. Smith placed 81st on the list, with a reported payout of $1,000,504.31 for this time period.{{Cite web |last=Alex Tsiaoussidis |first=Max Miceli |date=2022-07-14 |title=Full list of all Twitch payouts (Twitch leaks) |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/full-list-of-all-twitch-payouts-twitch-leaks |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US}} According to Unikrn, Smith was the fourth fastest-growing streamer in 2021, gaining over 1.5 million followers on Twitch.{{Cite web |date=2021-04-28 |title=UK streamer TommyInnit named fastest-growing Twitch streamer of 2021 so far - Esports News UK |url=https://esports-news.co.uk/2021/04/28/tommyinnit-fastest-growing-twitch-streamer-of-2021-so-far/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=esports-news.co.uk |language=en-GB}} Vulture reported that Smith was one of the top streamers for Five Nights at Freddy's in 2021, generating approximately 273,000 hours of collective viewership for the game.{{Cite web |last=Liao |first=Shannon |date=2023-10-27 |title='My Heart Rate Frickin' Spiked Up' |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/five-nights-at-freddys-streamers.html |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Vulture |language=en}}
In February 2022, Smith joined Misfits Gaming, a Florida-based esports organization, as a Minecraft content creator.{{Cite web |last=Rosario |first=Alexandra Del |date=2022-02-03 |title='Minecraft' Content Creators Ranboo, Tubbo Sign With Misfits Gaming Group |url=https://deadline.com/2022/02/minecraft-duo-ranboo-tubbo-sign-misfits-gaming-group-1234925484/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2022-02-02 |title=Dream SMP Members Tubbo And Ranboo Picked Up By Misfits Gaming Group |url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2022/02/02/misfits-gaming-group-signs-tubbo-ranboo/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Tubefilter |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Polhamus |first=Blaine |date=2022-02-02 |title=Misfits signs Minecraft duo, Tubbo and Ranboo |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/misfits-signs-minecraft-duo-tubbo-and-ranboo |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US}} On 12 March 2022, Smith was nominated for Best Minecraft Streamer at the 2021 Streamer Awards.
On 1 March 2023, Smith began a subathon called the "Tubbathon 2", where he streamed continuously until the timer, which a viewer could add to by donating or subscribing, ran out.{{Cite web |last=Fay |first=Kacee |date=2023-03-22 |title=Minecraft streamer Tubbo could break incredible subscriber milestone after being live for 22 consecutive days |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/minecraft-streamer-tubbo-could-break-incredible-subscriber-milestone-after-being-live-for-22-consecutive-days |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US}} Later that month he was nominated for Best Minecraft Streamer at the 2022 Streamer Awards. On 27 December 2023, he announced his departure from Misfits Gaming starting in 2024.{{Cite web |last=Tubbo |date=27 December 2023 |title=Hey everyone, starting next year I am no longer signed to @MisfitsGG very grateful for all the opportunities they gave to me! But 2024 is time for some changes for me and I want to start doing my own stuff more independently! Yours Truly, - Dumbass Streamer |url=https://twitter.com/TubboTWO/status/1739787556638654563 |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=Twitter}}
On 17 February 2024, Smith was nominated for Best Minecraft Streamer at the 2023 Streamer Awards. Later on 1 March 2024, he began "Tubbathon 3". Compared to the previous Tubbathon, it included cooking shows, Dungeons & Dragons sessions, panel shows and games.{{Cite web |title=Tubbo: Sussex gamer to livestream on Twitch for 90 days straight |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0v33y4lvz5o |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=www.bbc.com}} The event ended after 64 days, beating the previous year's record of 27 days.{{Cite web |last=Tubbo |date=3 May 2024 |title=After 64 days Tubbathon 3 had come to an end.I feel physically unable to express my gratitude to each and every one of you guys, the support on this stream was more than I ever could have imagined and we smashed every record we had previously set!... |url=https://twitter.com/TubboLive/status/1786342849828602016 |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=Twitter}}
On 7 July 2024, Smith received a ban from Twitch for violating the DMCA after livestreaming the Formula One British Grand Prix.{{Cite web |last=Holiday |first=Charming |date=2024-07-08 |title=Twitch Streamer Tubbo Has Been Banned |url=https://gamerant.com/twitch-tubbo-banned-why/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Game Rant |language=en}}
On 4 February 2025, Smith announced that he would partake in an exhibition boxing match on Creator Clash 3 against fellow former Dream SMP member Sapnap for charity. The bout is scheduled to take place on 28 June at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, US.{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2025 |title=Creator Clash 3 Returns With New Matches This June |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/creator-clash-3-returns-with-new-matches-this-june/ |website=BleedingCool}}
Other ventures
= TubNet =
On 25 November 2022, Smith launched TubNet, a Minecraft server where players would be able to partake in various activities on the server, including aspects like competition mini-games or changing cosmetics, with Misfits Gaming as one of the company's investors. The server was supposed to open in August, but the team at TubNet postponed the launch until November to improve its data security protections.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander |date=2022-11-23 |title=How a Minecraft influencer is bringing advertisers to the platform |url=https://digiday.com/marketing/how-a-minecraft-influencer-is-bringing-advertisers-to-the-platform/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Digiday |language=en-US}} On 8 January 2024, TubNet announced on Twitter that the server would be on hiatus from 12 January 2024.{{Cite web |last=TubNet |date=8 January 2024 |title=After careful consideration, we regret to announce that TubNet servers will be on hiatus from January 12th. With this chapter ending, TubNet lives on in other ways, shared by Tubbo in the future; however, for now, the memories and friendships created will forever be cherished ❤️ |url=https://twitter.com/TubNet/status/1744430181899505878 |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=Twitter}}
= Music =
On 27 August 2021, Smith released a song called "Life by the Sea" featuring CG5.{{Citation |title=Life By The Sea |date=2021-08-27 |url=https://open.spotify.com/track/1f466T8PHzdRdnWBwnvCB3 |access-date=2024-05-07 |language=en}} The song later charted in the UK Official Charts at number 84.
Charity
In September 2021, Smith participated in a charity livestream fundraising event organized by fellow streamer and YouTuber Technoblade. Smith appeared as one of the "hunters" chasing Technoblade inside the Minecraft game. They managed to raise more than $324,000 for the Sarcoma Foundation of America.{{Cite web |last=Michael |first=Cale |date=2021-09-26 |title=Technoblade and the Minecraft community raise $323K for cancer research in under four hours |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/technoblade-and-the-minecraft-community-raise-323k-for-cancer-research-in-under-four-hours |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US}}
In June 2022, Smith participated in a Minecraft charity tournament held by the MC Championship called MCC Pride with several other online creators. The event managed to raise over $145,000 for The Trevor Project.{{Cite web |last=Fay |first=Cale Michael, Kacee |date=2022-06-07 |title=All MC Championship (MCC) Pride 2022 teams |url=https://dotesports.com/news/all-minecraft-championships-mcc-pride-2022-teams |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Fay |first=Kacee |date=2022-06-22 |title=MC Championship Pride (MCC) 2022 raises over $145,000 for The Trevor Project |url=https://dotesports.com/news/mc-championship-pride-mcc-2022-raises-over-145000-for-the-trevor-project |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US}}
In December 2024, Smith participated in Jingle Jam, a livestreamed charity event held by Yogscast where 1000 streamers and content creators joined forces to raise cash for eight charities.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-30 |title=TommyInnit, Talia Mar & RTGame Among Top Influencers Leading Surge in Jingle Jam Sign Ups |url=https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bastion-uk/pressreleases/tommyinnit-talia-mar-and-rtgame-among-top-influencers-leading-surge-in-jingle-jam-sign-ups-3351780 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=Mynewsdesk |language=en}}
Early and personal life
Tobias James Smith{{Cite web |last=Tubbo |date=29 March 2023 |title=I'm going to kill you ^_^ - Tobias James Smith |url=https://twitter.com/TubboLive/status/1641107277242331136 |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=Twitter}} was born on 23 December 2003.{{Cite web |last=Tubbo |date=23 December 2020 |title=Now I am 17 please come to me so I can dispense earthly wisdom on you!! tysm everyone for the b day wishes :) |url=https://twitter.com/TubboLive/status/1341573203160907777 |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=Twitter}} He lived in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, before moving to Brighton.
Discography
= Singles =
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| scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | UK {{Cite web |date=2021-09-05 |title=Tubbo songs and albums {{!}} full Official Chart history |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/60946/tubbo/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Official Charts Company |language=en}} |
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| scope="row" | "Life by the Sea" {{small|(featuring CG5)}} | 2021 | 84 | {{Non-album single}} |
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|TBD |0–0 |style="text-align:left;" |Sapnap |TBD |TBD | style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.}} | |
Awards and nominations
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| rowspan="3" | The Streamer Awards
|2021 | rowspan="3" | Best Minecraft Streamer | {{nom}} |
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