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The streaming world has just witnessed history. MrBeast, Adin Ross, and xQc teamed up for a marathon charity stream that not only entertained hundreds of thousands of viewers but also broke a world record, raising over $12 million for clean water initiatives.

The TeamWater livestream kicked off on Kick as MrBeast’s first-ever broadcast on the platform. The original target was $5 million, which already sounded ambitious, but given the combined pulling power of the three internet juggernauts, it didn’t take long before that milestone was smashed. Instead of stopping there, the trio decided to keep going. Hours rolled by, challenges got wilder, and the donations kept flooding in until they reached $12 million, setting the record for the most money ever raised in a single livestream.

Chaos, stunts, and all-nighter antics

True to form, the stream wasn’t just about sitting in front of a camera and waiting for donations to roll in. To keep the energy high (and the internet entertained), the trio threw themselves into all sorts of antics throughout the 16–18 hour marathon.

At different points in the night, they covered themselves in snakes, jammed out with a live mariachi band, took lie detector tests, wrestled in oil, played some late-night basketball, and even got impromptu haircuts while still live. It was classic internet chaos, the kind of unpredictable energy that Adin Ross and xQc are known for, combined with MrBeast’s knack for turning big ideas into bigger moments.

The unpredictable vibe helped keep over 200,000 concurrent viewers glued to the stream, and in turn, motivated fans and celebrities alike to keep donations rolling in.

The million-dollar donations

While thousands of small donations stacked up from everyday viewers, some seriously big names helped push the total over the top. Electrolyte brand Be LOVE, Kick co-founder Ed Craven, streamer Trainwreckstv, entrepreneur Bijan Tehrani, and influencer Sophie Rain each dropped at least $1 million into the pot.

Other high-profile supporters included UFC boss Dana White, Airbnb’s Brian Chesky, music mogul Scooter Braun, and even Gary Vee, showing that the stream had the attention of not just fans but major players across industries.

One of the standout moments came when Scooter Braun called into the stream to help push the final total across the $12 million line. MrBeast later called him “the GOAT” for coming through at such a crucial moment.

Why TeamWater matters

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has made philanthropy a core part of his brand, often linking huge stunts and challenges to meaningful causes. TeamWater is part of his ongoing mission to fund clean drinking water for people in need. The $12 million raised in this single stream translates to millions of years of clean water access, something MrBeast himself pointed out while thanking donors.

“Guys, that is 12 million years of clean water for people in need. Or put differently, that’s clean water for hundreds of thousands of humans for decades each,” he said during the stream.

Team Water

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For context, every $1 donated to TeamWater provides one person with clean water for an entire year. That means this record-breaking stream alone has changed the lives of millions in a tangible, long-lasting way.

A milestone for Kick and streaming culture

The charity event also marked a huge moment for Kick, the relatively new streaming platform that’s been pushing hard to compete with Twitch. Having MrBeast choose Kick for his first ever stream, and then breaking a Guinness World Record on it, is about as big a statement as you can get.

For Adin Ross and xQc, who’ve already been key figures in Kick’s growth, the stream felt like validation of the platform’s influence. For viewers, it was another reminder of the insane reach that gaming and streaming culture has today, not just for entertainment, but for making a difference on a global scale.

Breaking records, changing lives

This isn’t the first time MrBeast has made headlines for giving away eye-watering sums of money, but the TeamWater stream is a reminder that it’s not just spectacle. It’s a combination of entertainment, gaming culture, and real-world impact. With Adin Ross and xQc adding their energy and fanbases to the mix, it turned into one of the biggest charity drives the internet has ever seen.

Twelve million dollars in under 18 hours isn’t just a number, it’s proof of what happens when massive online communities rally together. And for the millions of people who’ll soon have access to clean water because of it, it’s a record that truly matters.