YouTuber MR Beast /HANDOUTAmerican Youtuber and Philanthropist Jimmy Donaldson popularly known as Mr Beast has gifted Kenyan content creator Goffrey Mwamburi Alius Duty boy stylish, a brand-new iPhone 17 pro max after his phone was stolen while filming in Nairobi.
Duty boy stylish was reportedly attacked while working on content on how to survive on one shilling
During the incident his iPhone 15 and other belongings were stolen. His cameraman was also injured.
Duty Boy, however, continued creating content using an iPhone 11.
His situation later caught the attention of Mr Beast and fellow content creator Samuel Weidenhofer, known ads itsozer.
The two decided to help replace the stolen iPhone by giving Duty Boy a new iPhone 17 pro max.
The gift was meant to encourage him to continue pursuing his dream of becoming a successful content creator despite the setback.
Duty boy expressed his appreciation, adding that he has never owned a completely new phone before.
He thanked Mr Beast and his team for supporting him and helping him continue with his content creation journey.
The Kenyan content creator has built a following through videos based on challenges and everyday experiences.
His story has also attracted attention because of his determination to continue creating content despite facing financial and personal challenges.
Mr Beast is known for supporting content creators and individuals through financial assistance, gifts and large-scale charitable projects.
For Duty boy the new phone is more than just a replacement for the device that was stolen, it provides him with another opportunity to continue filming, and sharing his experiences and working towards his goal of becoming a content creator.
The incident has sparked discussions online about risks content creators face while filming in unfamiliar areas and the importance of personal safety when producing street content.