On April 1, 2025, Jimmy “MrBeast”Donaldson participated in the April Fool’s Day festivities by sharing a surprising post on X (formerly Twitter). He announced in a tongue-in-cheek manner that he had “burned down”20 million trees for an upcoming video, eagerly anticipating its premiere on his YouTube channel.
MrBeast’s post read:
“Proud to announce I’ve burned down 20,000,000 trees! Can’t wait to upload this video.”
The audacious claim quickly went viral, capturing the attention of users on X and accumulating over a million impressions within just a few hours. Many fans humorously played along, with one user inquiring about the supposed consequences of MrBeast’s actions:
“How many kids did you blind, MrBeast?”asked a fan.
In good humor, MrBeast responded, joking that he had “blinded”a thousand kids to have more individuals to help:
“1,000 so then I have more to cure!”
Reflecting on MrBeast’s Charitable Endeavors: Tree Planting and Supporting the Blind
The playful remarks about “burning”20 million trees and “blinding”children are rooted in MrBeast’s well-documented philanthropic initiatives. Known for his altruism, MrBeast operates another channel named Beast Philanthropy, focusing exclusively on charitable activities undertaken by his team.
In 2022, he gained widespread recognition through the Team Trees project, an initiative aimed at planting 20 million trees worldwide. Partnering with fellow YouTuber Mark Rober, and engaging numerous collaborators, this endeavor saw trees planted in regions from Senegal to India. As of April 1, 2025, the project has surpassed its initial goal, achieving the planting of over 24 million trees as stated on its official website.
Watch the Team Trees Project video here
The jest regarding blinding children references a significant video from 2023 titled 1,000 Blind People See For The First Time. In this heartwarming piece, MrBeast funded surgeries that restored the sight of a thousand individuals, accumulating over 200 million views on YouTube. While the content received accolades for its charitable message, it also faced criticism from some corners of the internet.
In response to the backlash, MrBeast found support from notable online figures such as KSI, Bradley Martin, and Lex Friedman, who defended his humanitarian efforts and emphasized the positive impact of his work.