He created his YouTube account in 2018, and mostly uploaded Minecraft content.[6]
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.[7][8] He quickly became a key character on the server, often collaborating with fellow streamers like TommyInnit and Dream, the server's owner.[7][9][10]
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.[11][12]
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.[13] According to Unikrn, Smith was the fourth fastest-growing streamer in 2021, gaining over 1.5 million followers on Twitch.[14]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.[15]
In February 2022, Smith joined Misfits Gaming, a Florida-based esports organization, as a Minecraft content creator.[16][17][18] On 12 March 2022, Smith was nominated for Best Minecraft Streamer at the 2021 Streamer Awards.[19]
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.[20] Later that month he was nominated for Best Minecraft Streamer at the 2022 Streamer Awards.[21] On 27 December 2023, he announced his departure from Misfits Gaming starting in 2024.[22]
On 17 February 2024, Smith was nominated for Best Minecraft Streamer at the 2023 Streamer Awards.[23] Later on 1 March 2024, he began "Tubbathon 3". Compared to last year's Tubbathon, this year it includes cooking shows, Dungeons & Dragons sessions, panel shows and games.[1] The event ended after 64 days, beating last year's record of 27 days.[1][24]
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.[26] On 8 January 2024, TubNet announced on Twitter that the server would be on hiatus from 12 January 2024.[27]
Music
On 27 August 2021, Smith released a song called "Life by the Sea" featuring CG5.[7][28] The song later charted in the UK Official Charts at number 84.[29]
Philanthropy
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.[30]
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.[31][32]
