Yousef Erakat is an American-Palestinian internet star who has garnered a large following since launching his YouTube channel in 2011. He is a vlogger, comedian, actor, and even an all-around entertainer. Thanks to his many talents, Erakat has attracted 10 million fans on his main channel. The talented Youtuber has also received a lot of praise for his brilliant work. However, her journey to stardom also presented several challenges.
Yousef Erakat Biography, Age
Yousef Saleh Erakat was born on January 22, 1990 in Fremont, California. Her parents are both from Palestine and her first name ‘Saleh’ is actually her mother’s maiden name. He was educated at San Jose State University and majored in the performing arts.
Making home videos had always come naturally to Yousef Erakat even in his youth. He eventually launched his YouTube channel ‘FouseyTUBE’ on March 25, 2011, while still an undergraduate at San Jose University. Most of his previous posts usually focused on his family and his Palestinian roots, which quickly gained him a strong following among people in the Middle East, although several people found his jokes shocking.
Over the years, Erakat has remained consistent with its video downloads and its popularity has continued to soar. Beyond its comedic skits, hilarious parodies and hateful pranks, its video content also deals with larger societal issues such as mental health, fitness and religious stereotypes. As his online presence continued to grow, Erakat was also invited to perform at several comedy shows and festivals around the country.
The multi-talented social media star launched his own app, DOSEofFOUSEY, in November 2015. Apart from his main channel, he launched several other successful YouTube channels. On September 15, 2018, Erakat announced that he would dedicate his hugely popular main channel “FouseyTUBE” for the sole purpose of promoting other budding YouTubers.
Family
Yousef Erakat grew up in a very religious Muslim family. As a social media star, he has repeatedly spoken out against negative stereotypes of Muslims in society and in the media. He has 3 older siblings; brothers Mohammad and Ahmad and a sister named Noura.
Interestingly, some of his family members have also towed the social media vlogging route. Her father, Mohammed Erakat, a doctor, launched a YouTube channel “The Kat Doctor” in July 2017, in which he disseminates medical and educational advice based on his rich experience as an oral surgeon. Similarly, his mother also runs a cooking channel called “The Chef”. Together they collaborated on the family channel ‘The Kats Family’, which however did not have the same success as their individual channels.
Net value
Yousef Erakat has proven to be a multi-talented entertainer and over the years has amassed a mass of social media through his many abilities. As expected, her long career in social media has been completely rewarding financially. The YouTube star’s net worth is estimated at $4 million.
Does Yousef Erakat have a girlfriend or is he gay ?
Yousef Erakat is known to be in a relationship with fellow YouTube vlogger Simmi Singh. It is unknown when they met, however, their relationship became public knowledge in July 2018. They have been friends for a long time, even before becoming an item. Singh has over 750,000 subscribers on her self-titled YouTube channel which she created in October 2010. She is also a martial artist and actress.
Yousef Erakat has received very harsh reviews during his career, some of which have questioned his sexuality. However, based on his dating history, it would be safe to assume that the YouTube star is not gay. His relationship has been quite long and each of his previous love interests have all been female. He also never made any statement suggesting otherwise.
Height and other body measurements
Yousef Erakat stands at a good height of 5ft 9in. It maintains a weight of 79 kg. Although he now sports a well chiseled physique, Erakat didn’t always have it. In 2015, the YouTube star launched a 90-day challenge that helped him reach his physical goals. He weighed up to 224lbs at the start of the challenge but was able to lose up to 49lbs over the 90 day period.