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KreekCraft
Waldron in 2023
Personal information
Born
Forrest Tucker Waldron

(1997-01-28) January 28, 1997 (age 27)
Jacksonville, Florida, US[1]
NationalityAmerican
OccupationYouTuber
PartnerKayla
OrganizationMisfits Gaming (formerly)
YouTube information
Also known asKreek, StarCode_RealKreek, RealKreek, Kreeky
Channels
Years active2014–present
Genre(s)Gaming, streaming, reaction
Subscribers11 million[2]
(December 26, 2024)
Total views3.6 billion[2]
(December 26, 2024)
Contents are inEnglish
Associated actsKarl Jacobs, Dhar Mann, MatPat, Nick Eh 30, Rick Astley
Websitekreekcraft.store
100,000 subscribers2017[3]
1,000,000 subscribers2020[4]
10,000,000 subscribers2024[5]

Forrest Tucker Waldron[6][7] (born January 28, 1997),[8] also known as KreekCraft (or simply Kreek), is an American YouTuber and online streamer known best for his gaming videos and live streams. He usually plays Roblox games, but has also branched out to play other games, such as Minecraft, Among Us, Five Nights at Freddy's, and others.

Waldron has achieved a massive fan following, having amassed over 11 million subscribers and averaging 100 million monthly views.[9]

Career

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History

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2014–16: Early years

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The KreekCraft channel was created on April 9, 2014,[2] following a previous channel which was deleted prior.[8] His first video was uploaded on April 10 of the same year which showcased a Minecraft modification about cardboard boxes.[10]

2016–present: Roblox

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After numerous requests from his viewers, Waldron started playing Roblox in 2015.[7][11][12] His first video was a gameplay of Phantom Forces.[13] Since then, he started to upload both Minecraft and Roblox videos, but following the release of Jailbreak, Waldron transitioned into primarily uploading Roblox videos.[14]

Waldron grew in popularity in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.[15] Around that time, Piggy was released, and Waldron started to play said game over Jailbreak.[16]

Waldron continued to grow in popularity in 2023 when Doors was popularized.[17]

At the 2024 Roblox Innovation Awards, he along with fellow Roblox YouTuber Steak co-hosted the award show on his channel.[18]

Collaborations

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2023: Dhar Mann and Rick Astley

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In January 2023, Dhar Mann posted a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) asking for collaborative suggestions from viewers.[19] Waldron was highly requested and he was up for it. The video was published in May 2023.[20]

In April, Waldron collaborated with famous singer Rick Astley to play Roblox for charity.[21]

2024: Nick Eh 30 and MatPat

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In 2024, Waldron collaborated with popular Fortnite streamer Nick Eh 30 and retired theorist MatPat.[22][23]

Pixel Playground

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Karl Jacobs in 2023.

In March 2023, Waldron joined Misfits Gaming as creative director and co-founder of a new Roblox-based game development studio called Pixel Playground alongside streamer Karl Jacobs.[24] They released their first game Gameshow in August 2023.[25] But on September 30, 2024, Waldron announced he would be parting ways with Misfits and Pixel Playground due to creative differences.[26]

Personal life

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In September 2018, Waldron announced that he and long-time girlfriend Kayla got engaged.[27] In February 2024, his grandmother passed away due to rapidly progressing dementia.[28]

Awards and nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Result Ref.
2019 6th Annual Bloxy Awards Best Comedic Video Nominated [citation needed]
Favorite Livestreamer Nominated
2021 8th Annual Bloxy Awards Best Video Content Creator Won [9][29]
2024 Roblox Innovation Awards Best Video Star Creator Won [9][30]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ KreekCraft (January 1, 2020). "DRAW MY LIFE - KreekCraft". YouTube. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "About @KreekCraft". YouTube.
  3. ^ KreekCraft (May 21, 2017). "100,000 SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL!! | 100K VIEWER SLIDESHOW | KreekCraft". YouTube. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  4. ^ KreekCraft (March 31, 2020). "🔴 HITTING 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS LIVE | Roblox Jailbreak". YouTube. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  5. ^ KreekCraft (July 31, 2024). "Thank You". YouTube. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "Forrest Tucker Waldron from Macclenny, Florida | VoterRecords.com". VoterRecords.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Sostrin, Joshua (December 22, 2020). "A peek at KreekCraft". YouTube Official Blog. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  8. ^ a b Harness, Tiffany (September 1, 2022). "How KreekCraft crafts success on YouTube". Creator Handbook. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  9. ^ a b c Maas, Jennifer (September 12, 2024). "Top Roblox Streamer KreekCraft Signs With UTA (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  10. ^ KreekCraft (April 10, 2014). "Minecraft BOXES Mod - Cardboard Boxes & UPS! (Minecraft v1.6.4 Mod Spotlight)". YouTube. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  11. ^ Hale, James (October 3, 2023). "Streamers on the Rise: A bunch of kids bullied KreekCraft into going bald". Tubefilter. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  12. ^ KreekCraft (November 18, 2023). "How I Started Playing Roblox". YouTube. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  13. ^ KreekCraft (July 9, 2019). "Roblox Gameplay | Phantom Forces Beta #1 | SAVING PRIVATE CINDY!". YouTube. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  14. ^ Hale, James (August 1, 2023). "KreekCraft signs with CAA (Exclusive)". Tubefilter. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  15. ^ Wyatt, Ryan (December 8, 2020). "2020 is YouTube Gaming's biggest year, ever: 100B watch time hours". YouTube Official Blog. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  16. ^ KreekCraft (February 18, 2024). "The Entire History of KreekCraft". YouTube. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  17. ^ KreekCraft (August 15, 2022). "The SCARIEST GAME on Roblox… (DOORS)". YouTube. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  18. ^ KreekCraft (September 7, 2024). "Roblox Innovation Awards|RDC 2024". YouTube. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  19. ^ Dhar Mann (@dharmann) (January 1, 2023). "Who do you want to see me collab with in 2023?". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  20. ^ Dhar Mann Studios (May 4, 2023). "GIRL SHAMED For Playing ROBLOX GAMES Ft. @KreekCraft | Dhar Mann". YouTube. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  21. ^ KreekCraft (April 4, 2023). "PLAYING ROBLOX WITH RICK ASTLEY". YouTube. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  22. ^ KreekCraft (February 2, 2024). "NICK EH 30 X KREEKCRAFT". YouTube. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  23. ^ KreekCraft (October 1, 2024). "PLAYING ROBLOX WITH MATPAT". YouTube. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  24. ^ Fragen, Jordan (March 27, 2023). "Misfits Gaming launches creator-led Roblox studio Pixel Playground". VentureBeat. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  25. ^ Sabarwal, Rishabh (August 18, 2023). "Karl Jacobs & KreekCraft launch their first Roblox game: Gameshow". Dexerto. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  26. ^ KreekCraft (September 30, 2024). "(Twitter post)". Twitter. Retrieved December 26, 2024. Due to creative differences between myself and Misfits, as well as some of my own projects that I want to pursue, I made the difficult decision to leave Pixel Playground and Misfits. This decision was made official as of mid-July, but I had to finish a few contractual obligations first. I want to thank everyone, especially Karl, who helped make my experience with Pixel Playground something I'll never forget. I'm looking forward to working with Karl on more stuff together. 🙏❤️
  27. ^ KreekCraft (@dakreekcraft) (September 25, 2018). "So Kayla and I did a thing! 💍❤️ #engaged #wifeherup". Instagram. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  28. ^ KreekCraft (February 10, 2024). "Sorry for not streaming much this week. A few years ago my Grandma was diagnosed with dementia and unfortunately..." YouTube. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  29. ^ Stevens, Barry (March 31, 2021). "'Roblox': Check Out All Of The Winners From The 2021 Bloxy Awards". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  30. ^ Weber, Rachel (September 8, 2024). "Roblox Innovation Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners". IGN. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
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