Karl Thomas Jacobs, born on July 19, 1998, is an American content creator known formally as GamerBoyKarl. He gained popularity as part of MrBeast’s crew before branching out to create his own engaging content, mainly focused on Minecraft. Jacobs is the mastermind behind Tales from the SMP, a series set in the Dream SMP that will soon be transformed into a collection of comic books by Dark Horse Comics. In addition, he co-hosts the Banter podcast alongside fellow YouTubers Sapnap and GeorgeNotFound.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Karl Thomas Jacobs |
| Date of Birth | July 19, 1998 |
| Place of Birth | North Carolina, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Occupations | Twitch Streamer, YouTuber, Entrepreneur |
| Net Worth | $1 million to $5 million |
Early Life and Education
Born on July 19, 1998, in North Carolina, USA, Karl Jacobs grew up in a family of five with a sister and a brother. He graduated from Fort Dorchester High School in 2016 and briefly attended Portland Community College.
Jacobs entered the streaming scene in 2017 and rose to fame through his collaboration with MrBeast, transitioning from editor and cameraman to an on-screen personality. Additionally, his involvement in the Dream SMP Minecraft server greatly contributed to his success.
Career
In 2017, Karl Jacobs started streaming on Twitch as GamerBoyKarl, playing Roblox. He later worked as a video editor for YouTuber MrBro before joining MrBeast’s on-screen crew. Jacobs met Minecraft YouTuber Dream through a collaboration and was invited to join the Dream SMP server.
Jacobs created Tales from the SMP, an online series exploring characters in the Dream SMP. He launched a podcast called Banter with Sapnap in September 2021, later adding GeorgeNotFound as a host in August 2022.
He became the creative ambassador for Journeys in March 2022 and voiced characters in the game Once Upon a Jester. Jacobs released animated shorts, including Beside Myself in November 2022 and Journeyed Home in April 2024.
Jacobs participated in charity events like the 2022 and 2023 Sidemen Charity Football Matches, raising funds for various charities.
Personal Life
Karl Jacobs is currently single and has never been married. He maintains a private personal life, with little information available about his dating history.
As of now, he does not have any children. While he engages in playful relationships with other content creators in the gaming community, such as fictional engagements in the Dream SMP, these are not reflective of his real-life status
Karl Jacobs Net Worth
As of 2023, Karl Jacobs’ net worth is estimated to range between $1 million and $5 million.
Multiple sources indicate that he has achieved substantial financial prosperity from his streaming activities on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube, along with earnings from merchandise sales and partnerships with fellow creators, notably MrBeast.
Awards and Nominations
Karl Jacobs has received notable recognition in the digital content creation space:
- 2021: Nominated for Breakout Creator at the 11th Streamy Awards.
- 2022: Nominated for Content Creator of the Year at The Game Awards.
- 2024: Included in Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Games.
These nominations highlight his impact and popularity within the online community.
