Keemstar

YouTuber and creator of DramaAlert

Keemstar - YouTuber and creator of DramaAlert
Born

March 8th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Content creation began in 2009 on YouTube, focusing on gaming before shifting to pop culture and news. Established the news show DramaAlert, which covers controversies within the gaming and entertainment community. The channel gained significant popularity and attracted millions of subscribers. Engagement with other YouTubers and influencers contributed to the rise of the channel, often sparking discussions and debates within the community.

Created the YouTube channel DramaAlert

Gained over 5 million subscribers on YouTube

Reported on various controversies in the YouTube community

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