jschlatt
{{Short description|American internet personality (born 1999)}}
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{{BLP primary sources|date=September 2024}}
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{{Infobox YouTube personality
| name = jschlatt
| image = JSCHLATT (Better Edit).jpg
| caption = Schlatt in 2021
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|9|10}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mPsD7NetbA|title= the STUPIDEST posts on my subreddit|website= YouTube|date=October 19, 2024|access-date=January 25, 2025|quote=Date of birth: 10 September 1999, yeah, that's true.}}
| birth_place = New York City, U.S.
| occupation = {{Flatlist|
- YouTuber
- Twitch streamer
- podcast host
- singer
}}
| organization = One True King (2021–2022)
| signature = Jschlatt sig.svg
| signature_size = 60px
| website = {{URL|schlatt.co}}
| pseudonym = Schlatt
| channel_handle = jschlattLIVE
| years_active = 2014–present
| genre = {{Flatlist|
}}
| subscribers = * 4.54 million (main channel)
- {{Rounddown|{{Sum
|4.54
|3.52
|1.41
|1.28
|1.1
|0.992
|0.726
|0.787
|0.434
|0.352
}}|2}} million (combined){{efn|name="YTSubs"|
Subscribers, broken down by channel:
4.54 million (jschlattLIVE)
3.52 million (Big guy)
1.41 million (jschlatt)
1.28 million (Schlatt & Co.)
1.1 million (Chuckle Sandwich)
992 thousand (theweeklyslap)
726 thousand (Sleep Deprived)
787 thousand (jschlattVODS)
434 thousand (DID SCHLATT WIN?)
352 thousand (Lud and Schlatts Musical Emporium)
}}
| views = * 658.85 million (main channel)
- {{Rounddown|{{Multiply| {{Sum|658.85|4250|63.17|166.58|154.07|23.99|197.15|116.17|6.36}} |1/1000}}|2}} billion (combined){{efn|name="YTViews"|
Views, broken down by channel:
658.85 million (jschlattLIVE)
4.25 billion (Big guy)
63.17 million (jschlatt)
154.07 million (Schlatt & Co.)
166.58 million (Chuckle Sandwich)
23.99 million (theweeklyslap)
197.15 million (Sleep Deprived)
116.17 million (jschlattVODS)
6.36 million (Lud and Schlatts Musical Emporium)
}}
| associated_acts = {{Flatlist|
- Ted Nivison
- Slimecicle
- Tucker Keane
- Aztrosist
- apandah
- Mikasacus
- Ludwig Ahgren
- TommyInnit
}}
| module = {{Infobox Twitch streamer
| subbox = yes
| channel_name = schlatt
| years_active = 2014–present
| followers = * 2.2 million (main channel)
- {{Rounddown|{{Sum
|2.2
|0.598
}}|2}} million (combined){{efn|name="TwitchFollowers"|
Followers, broken down by channel:
2.2 million (schlatt)
598 thousand (bigguy)
}}
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| genre = {{hlist|Christmas music|jazz}}
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = {{Plainlist|
- 2023–2024
}}
| embed = yes
}}
}}
| stats_update = April 15, 2025
}}
jschlatt (born September 10, 1999),{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rgu-vhItTM |title=I Googled Myself. |date=2021-12-09 |last=jschlattLIVE |time=0:25 |access-date=2024-09-20 |quote=I am 22 years old. |via=YouTube}}{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxnSpj3ycIE |title=Schlatt's Cookie Tier List |date=2022-03-26 |last=jschlattLIVE |time=14:45 |access-date=2024-10-23 |quote=Never in my 22 years on this planet have I ever tasted a fig […] Newton. |via=YouTube}} also known as Schlatt, is an American content creator, entrepreneur, and singer. He creates a variety of online content, including gaming videos, vlogs, reaction videos, skits, and music covers.{{Cite web |last=Galloway |first=Ryan |date=2021-05-24 |title=One True King organization welcomes newest member Jschlatt |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/one-true-king-organization-welcomes-newest-member-jschlatt |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US}} Schlatt is the current owner of GamerSupps, an energy supplement company targeted at gamers;{{cite web |last1=Valens |first1=Ana |title=Why Is This 'Gamer Supps' VTuber Pushing the Great Replacement Theory? |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/why-is-this-gamer-supps-vtuber-pushing-the-great-replacement-theory/ |website=Vice |publisher=Vice Media |access-date=May 5, 2025 |date=April 21, 2025}} and a former co-owner of One True King, a gaming and online content organization.{{Cite web |last=Clarendon |first=Dan |date=2021-12-03 |title=Esports Org OTK Now Boasts Heavy-Hitters From Twitch and YouTube |url=https://marketrealist.com/p/who-owns-otk/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Market Realist |language=en-US}}
As of April 2025, Schlatt has a combined following of over 15 million subscribers{{Efn|name="YTSubs"}} and over 5.6 billion views{{Efn|name="YTViews"}} on YouTube. He also has nearly 3 million combined followers on Twitch.{{Efn|name=TwitchFollowers}}
Internet career
Schlatt began creating YouTube videos in 2013, recording Call of Duty gameplay videos alongside his friends.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM-0NFW6hCQ |title=8 years of creating. |date=2018-10-19 |last=theweeklyslap |type=Podcast |access-date=2024-09-21 |via=YouTube}} In July 2013, the original jschlatt channel was created, with his first video being uploaded the following year. His content primarily consisted of video essays covering various topics of interest, including astronomy, technology, music, gaming, and memes. On February 6, 2018, Schlatt uploaded a 27-second meme video titled "elon r u ok", an abridged recap of Elon Musk's highly publicized ventures. It would quickly become his most viewed video and catalyze his career.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8uyilHatBA |title=elon r u ok |date=2018-02-06 |last=jschlatt |access-date=2024-06-13 |via=YouTube}}{{Cite web |last=Garg |first=Anuradha |date=2022-07-05 |title=Jschlatt's GamerSupps' Controversies and Lawsuit, Explained |url=https://marketrealist.com/p/who-owns-gamersupps/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Market Realist |language=en-US}}
Schlatt began streaming in June 2018, playing a variety of games,{{Cite web |title=Schlatt - Streams List and Statistics |url=https://twitchtracker.com/schlatt/streams |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=TwitchTracker |language=en}} notably Cities: Skylines and Minecraft. On March 1, 2019, Schlatt was invited to SMPLive, a private Minecraft server. Streaming on the server grew his internet presence greatly, earning him hundreds of thousands of new followers and subscribers.{{cite web |title=Jschlatt's Original Face Reveal at 100k Subs |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq4A1Ec-yWc |website=YouTube | date=27 December 2019 |access-date=25 September 2024}}{{Cite web |last=McIntyre |first=Isaac |date=2021-09-03 |title=Jschlatt admits he "no longer enjoys" YouTube, is considering quitting permanently |url=https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/jschlatt-no-longer-enjoys-youtube-considering-quitting-1644937/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=Dexerto{{Unreliable source?|date=February 2025|reason=WP:Dextero}} |language=en}}
Schlatt concealed his face until the climax of his SMPLive series. He revealed his face after defeating the final boss of Minecraft in a video uploaded to the jschlattLIVE channel on September 26, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Osborne |first=Mary |date=2022-10-08 |title=The Biggest Streamer Face Reveals Of All Time |url=https://www.svg.com/1045151/the-biggest-streamer-face-reveals-of-all-time/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=SVG |language=en-US}}
In December 2019, Schlatt began an unannounced hiatus from streaming{{Cite web |date=2021-01-24 |title=Jschlatt teases return to Twitch after year of not streaming |url=https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/jschlatt-teases-return-to-twitch-after-year-of-not-streaming-1500680/ |access-date=2025-02-28 |website=Dexerto |language=en}} which ended on December 16, 2021, with the release of a video titled "i'm quitting youtube", in which he announced his return to streaming.{{Cite web |last=Cyre |first=Clayton |date=2021-12-17 |title=Schlatt Announces Twitch Streaming Return |url=https://gamerant.com/schlatt-announces-twitch-streaming-return/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Game Rant |language=en}}{{Cite web |last1=technology |last2=Education |first2=Communication |date=2021-12-16 |title=Jschlatt announces return to Twitch streaming after two year absence |url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/15985/jschlatt-announces-return-to-twitch |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=InvenGlobal |language=en}}
In 2021, Schlatt joined the online content organization One True King as a co-owner, appearing in various videos and livestreams hosted by the organization. He left the organization in 2022 to pursue personal goals.{{Cite web |last=Snavely |first=Adam |date=2022-12-24 |title=Jschlatt and OTK part ways so creator can 'fulfill his goals' for 2023 |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/jschlatt-and-otk-part-ways-so-creator-can-fulfill-his-goals-for-2023 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US}}
On March 21, 2021, Schlatt uploaded a Jackbox Party Pack gameplay video that drew criticism online. The thumbnail included a crudely drawn cartoon face, shaded with black scribbles and labeled "blackface". In response to the backlash, the thumbnail was updated to a similarly crude drawing, now depicting the Twitter logo and labeled "Dumb Bird".{{Cite web |date=2021-03-21 |title=YouTuber Jschlatt changes "blackface" thumbnail after racism accusations |url=https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/youtuber-jschlatt-changes-blackface-thumbnail-after-racism-accusations-1538033/ |access-date=2025-02-28 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}{{unreliable inline|date=May 2025}} Similar criticism was lodged against Schlatt later that year when a tweet from 2018 resurfaced, in which Schlatt replied to a selfie of Twitch streamer Scott Fisher, commenting "the face of allah".{{Cite web |last=Press-Reynolds |first=Kieran |title=A streamer whose frequent 'cancellations' sparked a meme is accused of Islamophobia for 2018 Allah tweet |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/jschlatt-youtube-streaming-allah-tweet-islamophobia-controversy-2021-6 |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}{{Unreliable source?|date=February 2025|reason=WP:BI}}
A New York Times article about 'comfort creators' published in November 2021 mentioned Jschlatt as an example.{{cite news |last=Marcus |first=Ezra |date=2021-11-29 |title=What Is a 'Comfort Creator'? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/29/style/what-is-a-comfort-creator.html |work=New York Times |access-date=2025-04-14}}
Other ventures
= Music career =
{{listen
| type = music
| filename = Schlatt's Basement - Lud and Schlatts Musical Emporium.ogg
| title = "Schlatt's Basement"
| description = The tenth track on the album Lud and Schlatt Crossing by Lud and Schlatts Musical Emporium. Music by Phillip Milman in 2023; funded by Ludwig Ahgren and Jschlatt.
| length = hide
}}
On September 28, 2022, Schlatt and Ludwig Ahgren created the YouTube channel Lud and Schlatts Musical Emporium, a collaborative project aimed at providing royalty-free recordings of famous classical compositions, as well as original, Nintendo-inspired music for use in content creation.{{Cite web |last=Polhamus |first=Blaine |date=September 27, 2022 |title=Ludwig and JSchlatt are helping YouTube creators avoid copyright claims with a new music project |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/ludwig-and-jschlatt-are-helping-youtube-creators-avoid-copyright-claims-with-a-new-music-project |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002124115/https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/ludwig-and-jschlatt-are-helping-youtube-creators-avoid-copyright-claims-with-a-new-music-project |archive-date=October 2, 2022 |access-date=October 2, 2022 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=F |first=Victoria |date=September 28, 2022 |title=How Ludwig And Jschlatt Are Combating YouTube's Copyright Rules - SVG |url=https://www.svg.com/1029640/how-ludwig-and-jschlatt-are-combating-youtubes-copyright-rules/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002124112/https://www.svg.com/1029640/how-ludwig-and-jschlatt-are-combating-youtubes-copyright-rules/ |archive-date=October 2, 2022 |access-date=October 2, 2022 |website=SVG.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Koh |first=Alyssa |date=2022-10-02 |title=Music and Mogul Money: interviewing UR grad Philip Milman |url=https://www.campustimes.org/2022/10/02/music-and-mogul-money-interviewing-ur-grad-philip-milman/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Campus Times |language=en-US}}
On December 15, 2023, Schlatt released a cover of Frank Sinatra's "My Way" in response to several artificial intelligence-created song covers that used his voice as well as other parts of his likeness.{{Cite web |last=Kirk |first=James |date=2023-12-16 |title=AI favorite Jschlatt just released a genuine cover of 'My Way' and it's glorious |url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/ai-favorite-jschlatt-just-released-a-genuine-cover-of-my-way-and-its-glorious |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Dot Esports |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Randall |first=Harvey |date=2023-12-18 |title='We got Obama, Squidward, Biden and Trump again, and then there's me!' YouTuber stands in front of an avalanche of AI covers using 'his' voice and belts Sinatra's My Way |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/we-got-obama-squidward-biden-and-trump-again-and-then-theres-me-youtuber-stands-in-front-of-an-avalanche-of-ai-covers-using-his-voice-and-belts-sinatras-my-way/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=PC Gamer |language=en}} The cover was later removed by Universal Music Group for alleged copyright infringement.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-07 |title=JSchlatt's singing voice stuns fans with first single from new Christmas album |url=https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/jschlatts-singing-voice-stuns-fans-with-first-single-from-new-christmas-album-2974955/ |access-date=2025-02-28 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}
File:Schlatt - A Very 1999 Christmas.png
On November 7, 2024, Schlatt released a cover of the Christmas song "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" and announced the beginning of work on his debut Christmas album, A Very 1999 Christmas.{{Cite web |last=Grewal |first=Anmol K. |date=November 26, 2024 |title=Jschlatt's Cover of 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town': Why the Hell Did a YouTuber Release a Christmas Song and Why is it Good? |url=https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/11/26/jschlatt-santa-claus-is-coming-to-town-cover-reveiw/ |access-date=November 30, 2024 |website=The Harvard Crimson}} The album was created with the help of saxophonist Tom Scott, a former member of the Blues Brothers, to arrange the music sheets.{{Citation needed|date=April 2025}} The full album was recorded at The Sound Factory in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Following the worldwide blocking of the cover on YouTube, Schlatt released his second single, "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", on November 21, 2024.{{Cite tweet |author=Schlatt & Co. |user=schlatt |number=1859597989330711024 |title=jschlatt — Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Official)}}{{Cite tweet |author=Schlatt & Co. |user=schlatt |number=1858688004493373558|title=The video has been blocked worldwide. I'm just as surprised as you are. Working to get it back up, will keep you posted!}} The album, which includes Schlatt's first two singles as well as six other classic Christmas songs, officially released on December 1, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Sorce |first=Matt |date=December 4, 2024 |title=Jschlatt's 'A Very 1999 Christmas' is an Ode to Christmas Past |url=https://loyolaphoenix.com/2024/12/jschlatts-a-very-1999-christmas-is-an-ode-to-christmas-past/ |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=The Loyola Phoenix |language=en-US}}
== Discography ==
=== Studio albums ===
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" |Title ! scope="col" ;" |Album details |
| scope="row" |A Very 1999 Christmas
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=== Singles ===
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ ! rowspan="1.5" scope="col" style="width:14em;" |Title ! rowspan="1.5" scope="col" |Year ! rowspan="1.5" scope="col" style="width:14em;" |Album |
| scope="row" |"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town"
| rowspan="2" |2024 | rowspan="2" |A Very 1999 Christmas |
|---|
| scope="row" |"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" |
= Podcasts =
Schlatt has hosted a number of online and in-person podcasts throughout his career, most notably:
- Chuckle Sandwich, which he co-hosted with fellow YouTubers Ted Nivison and formerly Slimecicle with a rotating cast.{{Cite web |last=Coulston |first=John Connor |date=November 30, 2024 |title=Major Comedy Podcast Ending After Four Years: Ted Nivison and jschlatt Winding Down 'Chuckle Sandwich' |url=https://popculture.com/streaming/news/major-comedy-podcast-ending-after-four-years-ted-nivison-and-jschlatt-winding-down-chuckle-sandwich/ |access-date=November 30, 2024 |website=PopCulture.com |language=en-US}} The show ended on January 24, 2025, on its 4-year anniversary.{{Cite web |last1=Nivison |first1=Ted |last2=Schlatt |first2=J. |author-link2=Jschlatt |last3=Keane |first3=Tucker |date=Jan 24, 2025 |title=Chuckle Dungeon Unlimited - Chuckle Sandwich Finale |url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/47gBNZybUv8L4gavNawmOl?si=f17c7a90deef4e18 |access-date=2025-01-26 |website=open.spotify.com |publisher=Studio71}}
- Did Schlatt Win? also with a rotating cast of guests.{{Cite web |last=Trahan |first=Philip |date=2023-03-08 |title=Jschlatt launches 'Did Schlatt Win' debate podcast with first episode |url=https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/jschlatt-launches-did-schlatt-win-debate-podcast-with-first-episode-2081202/ |access-date=2025-02-28 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}
- Sleep Deprived, which was created on July 22, 2017 featuring Schlatt, apandah, Aztrosist, and Mikasacus.{{cn|date=February 2025}}
Notes
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References
{{Reflist}}
External links
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- {{YouTube||c=UCzj25NxFjI5jJM8StIBOvPA|title=jschlatt}}
- {{Twitch|name=jschlatt}}
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