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Jack Doherty

Jack Doherty (born October 8, 2003) is an American YouTuber and social media influencer renowned for creating prank videos, challenge content, and displays of a lavish lifestyle featuring luxury cars and high-risk stunts. Hailing from Long Island, New York, he launched his self-titled YouTube channel in 2016 at the age of 13, quickly gaining traction with viral clips that often involve public interactions, flips, and dares, amassing over 15.2 million subscribers and billions of views by November 2025. Doherty's rise to prominence has been marked by both popularity and controversy, including multiple publicized vehicle accidents captured on livestreams, such as a 2024 crash of his $200,000 McLaren 570S while distracted by his phone during heavy rain on a Florida highway, which resulted in a temporary ban from the streaming platform Kick. He has also faced legal issues, including a 2024 lawsuit for assault and battery stemming from an alleged altercation at a party, an arrest on drug possession charges in November 2025, and criticism for endangering others in incidents like flipping a golf cart with his girlfriend aboard in 2023. Despite these setbacks, Doherty maintains a significant online presence across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where he shares content with his younger brother Michael, who frequently collaborates and comments on his antics. His work often highlights themes of youthful excess and internet fame, drawing a young audience while sparking debates on content creator responsibility.

Early life

Family and background

Jack Doherty was born on October 8, 2003, in , . His parents are Mark Doherty, his father, and Anna Doherty, his mother; Mark is of descent, while Anna is of origin. Doherty himself is of and descent. Doherty grew up in a family that included siblings: his brother and sister . Family members, including his father and brother, have appeared in his videos.

Education

Jack Doherty attended North Shore High School in Glen Head, New York, graduating in 2021. Despite gaining prominence on social media platforms during his teenage years, he completed his public high school education. During high school, Doherty showed an early interest in video production, aligning with his burgeoning online presence that began prior to his enrollment. Following graduation, he opted to forgo college and dedicate himself fully to content creation as a career.

Career

YouTube beginnings

Jack Doherty launched his self-titled YouTube channel in July 2016 at the age of 12, while living in Long Island, New York. His first video, uploaded on September 29, 2016, titled "MARKER FLIP TWICE IN A ROW!!!," showcased a simple trick shot where he flipped a marker twice successively, a feat he recorded at school using an iPad. By November 2025, this debut video had accumulated approximately 766,000 views. Doherty's early videos, produced during his high school years, primarily featured trick shots, pranks, and stunts that capitalized on the bottle-flipping trend popular in 2016. Examples included marker and pencil flips, acrobatics, and playful school disruptions like skipping classes for on-camera antics, all filmed in everyday settings such as his home or local stores. These short, high-energy clips resonated with teenage audiences, blending humor and skill to encourage shares and subscriptions. A pivotal moment came on January 13, 2017, with the upload of "I FLIPPED ALL OF THESE!!," a compilation of various object flips that went and marked his breakthrough to mainstream popularity. The video, demonstrating trick shots without edits, amassed over 30 million views and propelled his channel's growth by showcasing escalating creativity in stunts. This success shifted his content toward more ambitious pranks and challenges, solidifying his reputation as a young . Initial subscriber growth accelerated from his high school era, with Doherty reaching 1 million subscribers by January 2018, a fueled by consistent uploads of relatable, adrenaline-pumping videos. This rapid expansion during his early teenage years laid the groundwork for further diversification into platforms.

Transition to streaming

In 2023, following the success of his pre-recorded videos, Jack Doherty expanded into live streaming on the platform , marking a shift toward . His debut stream occurred on September 2, 2023, where he collaborated with fellow creators N3on and the for an IRL session that highlighted the interactive nature of the format. Early Kick streams emphasized unscripted pranks and direct engagements with viewers, including stream snipers and fans in public settings, which allowed for immediate audience feedback and viral moments. These broadcasts often featured impromptu challenges and on-the-spot interactions, contrasting with his earlier edited uploads and helping to build a more dynamic online presence. For instance, sessions in late involved group streams with other IRL creators, where real-time banter and stunts drew significant live viewership. Doherty's transition to streaming bolstered his overall audience growth across platforms. By July 23, 2025, his primary YouTube channel had amassed 15.3 million subscribers and over 6.27 billion total views, with Kick streams contributing to cross-promotion and attracting overlapping viewers from his prank-centric fanbase. As of November 2025, the channel had 15.2 million subscribers and over 6.38 billion views. Throughout his early Kick tenure, Doherty faced platform enforcement actions, including an initial permanent ban in October 2024 for violating safety guidelines during a . This suspension was reversed on January 9, 2025, allowing temporary resumption of broadcasting, though he was banned again on January 19, 2025, following a street brawl during a .

Content evolution

Jack Doherty's content began with simple trick shot videos in 2016, featuring flips of everyday objects like markers, pencils, and water bottles, which quickly gained traction among younger audiences. His debut video, uploaded in late 2016, showcased such flips and has amassed approximately 766,000 views as of November 2025. Between 2016 and 2018, this format dominated, with playlists dedicated to marker flips and tricks drawing consistent engagement through repetitive, visually appealing challenges. By 2020, Doherty shifted toward high-risk stunts, showcases, and interactions, reflecting a maturation in production scale and thematic ambition. Videos evolved to include daring feats like 24-hour challenges in extreme locations, such as trampolines filled with water balloons or overnight stays in public spaces, often escalating to incorporate his growing collection of high-end vehicles like Lamborghinis and McLarens. encounters became a staple, with compilations highlighting meetings with figures like and , blending personal access with aspirational lifestyle content. Popular series further defined this evolution, including "buying items for strangers," where Doherty surprises passersby with purchases like PS5s or shopping sprees to foster viral, feel-good moments. Stream sniping challenges involved engaging live viewers who locate him in real-time, often leading to on-the-spot interactions or buys for participants, heightening interactivity and unpredictability. Prank wars, such as staging arrests or public scares, added confrontational humor, though they sometimes blurred into real altercations during streams. Doherty adapted to digital trends by incorporating music collaborations and cross-platform promotion, exemplified by hiring rapper for a $200,000 performance at his 21st birthday party in October 2024, which was shared across , , and to amplify reach. This strategy leveraged interconnected ecosystems, with clips from streams repurposed for short-form content on and Reels, driving cross-traffic and sustaining audience growth. On November 16, 2025, Doherty was arrested in Miami Beach while filming a stunt for content, charged with possession of and , and , potentially impacting his ongoing production. Metrics underscore this progression: his has accumulated over 6.38 billion total views as of late 2025, a stark contrast to the debut's isolated success. Peak engagement often occurs during controversial , where live viewer counts spike amid high-stakes stunts or interactions, outpacing routine uploads by factors of 10 or more.

Public image and controversies

Notable incidents and accidents

On October 5, 2024, Jack Doherty crashed his supercar while livestreaming on the platform in Miami, Florida, after reportedly glancing at his phone in rainy conditions, causing the vehicle to hydroplane and collide with a guardrail. The incident injured his brother , who sustained facial lacerations requiring stitches, and resulted in the total destruction of the approximately $200,000 vehicle. Doherty received a citation for , and the event led to an initial ban from . In late February 2025, Doherty suffered a broken collarbone during a failed e-bike captured on stream, which he described as his "worst accident yet," requiring hospitalization and recovery time that temporarily halted his content production. The mishap occurred when he attempted a jump that went awry, highlighting the physical toll of his escalating stunt-based content. On July 4, 2025, Doherty's live stream was abruptly interrupted by the arrival of (CPS) and at his residence, prompted by anonymous allegations of ; the investigation remained unresolved as of November 17, 2025. The on-stream confrontation, which involved questioning in front of viewers, stemmed from unverified reports and added to the disruptions in his broadcasting schedule. Throughout his career, Doherty has engaged in a pattern of high-risk activities, including car chases and physical challenges, which have frequently resulted in minor injuries such as cuts, bruises, and strains, often documented live to engage his audience but occasionally escalating to more serious health impacts. These incidents underscore the dangers inherent in his stunt-oriented streaming style, influencing his approach to content safety over time.

Legal issues and platform bans

In October 2023, during a altercation, Jack Doherty and his allegedly assaulted Chase Gardella, leading to a filed against Doherty and his company on February 21, 2024, in for , , , and negligent hiring. The plaintiff sought damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress stemming from the incident, which Doherty had live-streamed on . Doherty faced multiple bans from the streaming platform related to his on-stream behavior. Following a car crash during an October 2024 livestream, Kick issued a permanent ban on , 2024, citing endangerment of life due to . The ban was reversed on January 9, 2025, allowing Doherty to return to the platform, but he was re-banned on January 18, 2025, after a street brawl involving his bodyguards during another stream. On November 6, 2025, Doherty joined celebrities including and Safaree in submitting letters to President as part of a pardon application for singer and his mother, who faced federal fraud and racketeering charges. The letters, obtained by , advocated for clemency, with Doherty's contribution highlighting Kingston's character and contributions to music. On November 15, 2025, Doherty was arrested in , on charges of possession of a (amphetamine), possession of marijuana, and resisting an officer without violence, after found drugs during a following a where he blocked traffic. He was released on $3,500 bail the same day.

Public reception

Jack Doherty has cultivated a substantial following, amassing over 15.2 million subscribers on YouTube as of November 2025, with many fans expressing admiration for his bold stunts and high-energy entertainment value that deliver thrilling, unfiltered content. However, Doherty's public image is highly polarizing, drawing widespread criticism for perceived recklessness, promotion of dangerous behaviors, and reliance on controversy to gain attention, which has led to accusations of endangering himself and others. His actions, such as high-risk driving during livestreams and disruptive pranks, have been condemned as irresponsible and attention-seeking, contributing to a narrative of him as one of the most disliked influencers in online spaces. Media outlets have extensively covered Doherty's antics, with and Dexerto frequently featuring stories on his crashes, bans, and confrontations, underscoring his status as a controversial figure who thrives on but alienates much of the broader audience. YouTube drama channels have amplified this divide, producing content that dissects his behavior and its fallout, often portraying him as a symbol of the darker side of influencer culture. In November 2025, amid escalating scandals including his recent arrest and professional repercussions, several videos speculated on Doherty "losing everything," reflecting heightened public scrutiny and predictions of his potential downfall.

Personal life

Relationships

Jack Doherty's most notable romantic relationship was with influencer McKinley Richardson, which began in early 2023. The quickly integrated into each other's online presence, with Richardson making frequent appearances in Doherty's videos and livestreams, often participating in collaborative pranks and challenges that highlighted their dynamic. They went public with their relationship in August 2023 through a joint post, followed by the launch of a shared account in October 2023 and collaborative content on platforms including a joint account. Doherty proposed to Richardson on June 16, 2024, during a beach vacation in , sharing the moment via a video on . The pair married in a ceremony on November 15, 2024, which was livestreamed to Doherty's audience and featured in videos titled "," though the union was described as non-legally binding. The relationship ended in May 2025, with Doherty confirming the breakup amid speculation fueled by Richardson's public appearances with others, such as photos with FaZe Lacy at . Post-separation, Richardson has spoken out in podcasts and about the partnership's challenges, including allegations of manipulation and a "humiliating" prank by Doherty involving a mock prenup clause demanding $10 million from her in case of . As of November 2025, Doherty has no confirmed new romantic partners, though unsubstantiated rumors of brief flings with other influencers have circulated online without verification.

Lifestyle and residences

Doherty relocated from to , in the early 2020s, where he has maintained his primary residence. In April 2023, heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in his Fort Lauderdale home, forcing him to pack up his belongings and temporarily relocate. In March 2025, Doherty purchased a $3.5 million waterfront home in with Richardson, featuring five bedrooms and direct water access for his boats and jet skis. His lifestyle reflects the affluence derived from his online career, including ownership of multiple high-end vehicles that exemplify the extravagance of influencer success. Notable among these is a , which he crashed in October 2024 during a livestream on a rain-slicked highway after reportedly looking at his phone. Doherty has also invested in , purchasing his first property at age 15 as an investment. Doherty's daily routines revolve around content production for his platforms, involving frequent travel to capture viral moments and live streams, often in dynamic locations tied to his base. He incorporates fitness and stunt preparation into his schedule to support the high-energy demands of his videos. His earnings, supplemented by sponsorships and merchandise, have funded this opulent way of life, enabling acquisitions like luxury cars and waterfront properties.

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